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Dhaka, April 11 – Several left-wing organizations in Bangladesh condemned the trade agreement with the United States, calling it "unequal and anti-national" and demanding its immediate cancellation, local media reported on Saturday.The deal was signed on February 9, three days before the...

New Delhi, April 10 Seasoned diplomat Pranay Verma, who is currently serving as India's High Commissioner to Bangladesh, was appointed as New Delhi's next ambassador to Belgium and the European Union (EU) on Friday.His appointment to Brussels came weeks after India and the EU finalized an...

New Delhi, April 10 – The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Friday the appointment of senior diplomat Pranay Verma as India's next Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium, with concurrent accreditation to the European Union.In a press release, the MEA stated, "Shri Pranay Verma...

Washington, April 9 US Ambassador to India, Sergei Gor, met Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Thursday, and said he was looking forward to welcoming the Indian delegation here later this month to discuss the trade deal.Gor is currently on a visit to the US.The US Ambassador said he had...

Aizawl, April 2 Mizoram's sole Rajya Sabha member, K. Vanlalvena, urged the Centre on Thursday to expedite the construction of a bridge connecting Kawpuichhuah in the Lunglei district with Bangladesh to strengthen trade and connectivity between the two nations, according to an official...

Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Rajesh Agrawal, held a meeting in Cameroon today with members of the European Parliament delegation, led by Bernd Lange, Chair of the European Parliament's Committee on International Trade, on the sidelines of the WTO Ministerial Conference...

New Delhi, March 24 – The opposition on Tuesday accused the government of ceding strategic autonomy to the United States, while the ruling alliance praised the measures taken for the overall development of the country and its people.Participating in the debate on the 2026 Finance Bill in the...

New Delhi, March 20 The Indian Youth Congress (IYC) on Friday claimed that its members faced "harassment" in the wake of the anti-Centre AI Summit protest.The Congress youth wing also alleged that the US trade deal, which it protested against, would harm farmers, compromise national data, and...

New Delhi, March 17 The escalating conflict in West Asia and its impact on global energy security were key topics discussed by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar with his counterparts from the 27 European Union (EU) member states in Brussels.A day after the talks, the Ministry of External...

New Delhi, March 16 The Indian Youth Congress held a 'Sansad Gherao' at Jantar Mantar here on Monday to oppose the India-US trade deal, alleging that the agreement could adversely affect farmers, workers, and small businesses.At least 90 protesters were detained as they attempted to march...

Mumbai, March 16 – Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis invited British investors to invest in the state on Monday, stating that it has an excellent ecosystem for industry and investment.He said that Maharashtra attracts the highest foreign investment in India and remains the country's...

New Delhi, March 16 – The Indian Youth Congress (IYC) has announced a ‘Sansad Gherao’ protest on Monday, alleging that the Centre’s recently announced trade agreement with the United States could adversely affect India’s economic interests.The protest will be led by IYC National President Uday...

New Delhi, March 13 The commerce ministry said on Friday that India and the US are still engaged in discussions for a mutually beneficial bilateral trade agreement.The ministry has denied reports about a halt to bilateral engagement."We have noted a media report regarding ongoing trade talks...

Seoul, March 12 – South Korea's National Assembly passed a special bill on Thursday regarding South Korea's USD 350 billion investment pledge to the United States under a trade deal between the two nations, about three months after the ruling party first introduced it.The bill was approved...

New York/Washington, March 11 The US has "temporarily permitted" India to "accept" Russian oil already on ships, aiming to ensure energy supplies amid the conflict with Iran. According to a top White House official, this move underscores that America's allies in India are "reliable partners"...

New York/Washington, March 11 The US has "temporarily permitted" India to "accept" Russian oil already on ships in the sea to ensure energy supplies amid the conflict with Iran. This short-term measure will not provide significant financial benefit to Moscow, White House Press Secretary Karoline...

On Tuesday, Italy's Ambassador to India, Antonio Bartoli, highlighted the urgent need to end the ongoing conflict in West Asia, stating that both India and Italy are on the same page and are working to hold a dialogue to stop the war as soon as possible.Speaking to IANS, Bartoli said that it...

New Delhi, March 7 The Congress on Saturday strongly criticized the Modi government over US officials' remarks on India's purchase of Russian oil, accusing it of being "cowardly and compromised."The opposition party's statement came after the US said it had given "permission" to India to buy...

New Delhi, March 6 Opposition parties on Friday accused the government of ceding diplomatic space after the US announced a temporary waiver to allow Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil, a move that the ruling BJP hailed as a success of "strategic oil diplomacy" under Prime Minister Narendra...

New Delhi, March 6 The Congress criticized the Modi government on Friday after the US announced a temporary waiver to allow Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil, and asked how long this "American blackmail" would continue.In a post on X in Hindi, Congress general secretary in-charge...