Moscow: Russia on Monday said that it is not a mediator in resolving Pakistan’s tensions with India and Afghanistan, adding that it is ready to provide any assistance if requested. The Foreign Ministry has posted answers to several questions received for Sergei Lavrov’s annual press conference on January 20, which could not be given by…
New Delhi: India and the US agreed to a trade deal under which Washington will bring down the reciprocal tariff on Indian goods to 18 per cent from the current 25 per cent, US President Donald Trump said on Monday after a phone conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Trump claimed India will move forward…
New York: Top bipartisan American lawmakers and political leaders hailed the India-US ties and contributions of the Indian diaspora, saying the partnership is “vital” for peace and stability around the globe, and called for further strengthening bilateral ties. The Consulate General of India in New York hosted a special reception here on Saturday to commemorate…
Washington: A top US prosecutor signaled Sunday that authorities would not bring any more charges after the release of millions of new documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in a case that has drawn in many world-famous names. “The review that we had done before concluded that there was no such information, and…
London: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has concluded his visit to China, claiming to have secured billions of pounds worth of export and investment deals and bringing “stability” to previously strained relations with Beijing. Over the course of his three-day visit this week, the UK and China clinched 2.2 billion pounds in export deals, around 2.3 billion…
Lahore/Karachi: A flight from Bangladesh’s capital, Dhaka, landed at the Jinnah International Airport in Pakistan on Thursday, restoring non-stop air connectivity between the two countries after 14 years. According to the Pakistan Airport Authority (PAA), the Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight (BG-341) from Dhaka to Karachi arrived on Thursday evening. “This is the first flight from…
London: The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) has launched a new student fund in memory of one of its leading academics, Lord Meghnad Desai, who passed away aged 84 in July last year. The Lord Desai Student Support Fund was launched at the first memorial lecture in honour of the celebrated British…
New York: In the wake of the FTA between India and the EU, the US has described the Europeans as “very disappointing”, saying they were unwilling to join Washington in putting tariffs on New Delhi for its purchases of Russian oil because of this trade deal. “Again, they should do what’s best for themselves, but…
London: “Like it or not, China matters to the UK,” is the message British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is taking on his visit to Beijing on Wednesday, accompanied by a 60-strong business and cultural delegation. Downing Street said the visit, which will also cover Shanghai, reflects the UK’s “clear-eyed and realistic” approach to China in…
New York: India’s tourism and cultural destinations were showcased at a leading travel show here, offering thousands of visitors an insight into the rich heritage and culinary experiences the country has to offer. The Consulate General of India in New York participated in the Travel & Adventure Show 2026 held at the sprawling Jacob Javits…
