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The Ministry of External Affairs stated that the telephone conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump on March 24th was solely between the two leaders. Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal made this statement in response to reports claiming that tech...

Washington, March 28 Billionaire Elon Musk participated in the phone call between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump earlier this week, the New York Times reported.Trump had called Modi to discuss the war with Iran on Tuesday, the first interaction between the two...

Washington, March 27 The ongoing conflict in the Gulf could weaken America's strategic position in the Indo-Pacific, raising concerns for partners like India as military resources and attention shift away from Asia, senior former US officials warned.The official said the crisis is already...

Washington, March 24: During a visit to the Sri Lakshmi Temple in Massachusetts, Congressman Jim McGovern engaged with community members in a moment that organizers described as both symbolic and historic.The visit to the temple in Ashland on March 21 marked, organizers said, the first time a...

Washington, March 19 – The ongoing US military operations involving Iran are straining India’s energy security and testing its diplomatic balance, according to Lisa Curtis, a former White House official for South Asia, who said that New Delhi is navigating a complex and increasingly volatile...

New Delhi, March 14 – A message from US President Donald Trump expressing admiration for India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi was read out at the India Today Conclave 2026 by American far-right activist and Trump loyalist Laura Loomer on Saturday.In the message, the US President reportedly...

New Delhi, March 11 The Congress on Wednesday demanded a full-fledged discussion in Parliament on the West Asia crisis that has led to energy shortages, saying the people of the country deserve to know the truth.Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge said the energy crisis is deepening in the...

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"...

Washington, March 10 – US tariffs imposed on India in 2025 triggered a "crisis of trust" between the two countries and slowed momentum in the Quad partnership, according to a report released by Democratic members of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee.The report states that the steep...

Bengaluru, March 9 – Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, alleging that India’s sovereignty and independent decision-making are being compromised due to the Central government’s handling of relations with the US.In a strongly...

New York/Washington, March 9 The US has urged India to buy Russian oil already floating at sea and redirect it to Indian refineries to "alleviate" concerns about supply shortages and price spikes amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, Energy Secretary Chris Wright has said.However, the move, he...

New Delhi, March 8 The second half of the Parliament session is set for a turbulent start on Monday, with the Lok Sabha scheduled to take up a resolution sponsored by the opposition seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla.The ongoing conflict in West Asia is also likely to be a prominent...

Thiruvananthapuram, March 7 – Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday of "succumbing to pressure" from former US President Donald Trump, alleging that recent commitments made to the United States had compromised India's farmers...

New Delhi, March 6 The Congress party on Friday accused the US of pressuring Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging that India's strategic autonomy and national sovereignty are under "dire threat." This follows the US announcement of a temporary waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase...

New Delhi, March 6 – Praising the skillful diplomacy of former Prime Ministers Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, and Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the Congress launched a scathing attack on the Narendra Modi government on Friday for "continuously ceding diplomatic space.""India's strategic autonomy and...

Washington/New Delhi, March 3 As the regional security implications continue to unfold in the Middle East, India must adopt a broader perspective and recognize that European strategic autonomy remains inherently limited compared to its own.While diversifying its economic partnerships, India...

Washington, March 3 – The United States is sending two senior officials to India this week, signaling the importance Washington places on New Delhi at a time of rising tensions in West Asia.Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau will travel to New Delhi from March 3 to 6. He will lead...

Gwalior, February 27 – Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has accused the opposition Congress of attempting to mislead people through "baseless allegations" and a "false narrative" regarding the interim trade deal between India and the US, and stated that the interests of farmers...

Kannur (Kerala), February 26 Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday alleged that US President Donald Trump had used the 'Epstein files' to threaten Prime Minister Narendra Modi into signing a trade deal that would "sacrifice" Indian farmers.The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha was...

Mumbai, February 25 Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan on Wednesday questioned why Prime Minister Narendra Modi was visiting Israel at a time when tensions are high in the region.The Prime Minister is facing immense pressure, as he first approved a "highly one-sided Indo-US trade deal," and...