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Transit trade with Afghanistan to remain suspended: Pakistan

"Afghan transit trade is closed, and is not taking place. It is not taking place because of the factors that you were aware of. There was considerable discussion on this question during last week's briefing as well. Till the evaluation of the security situation, this transit trade will remain closed," said Foreign Office Spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi at a weekly press briefing.

2025-10-24T20:45:04.894040+00:00 IST

IMF projects Indian economy to grow at 6.6% in FY 2025

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has predicted that India will continue to be one of the fastest-growing 'emerging market and developing economies' in 2025-26, growing at a rate of 6.6%, according to the World Economic Outlook (WEO) report.

2025-10-24T20:43:43.396363+00:00 IST

Piyush Goyal meets ABB Group CEO Morten Wierod

In a post on X, he said, "Met Mr. Morten Wierod, CEO, ABB Group. Shared how India's rapid strides in manufacturing, infrastructure, and clean energy present vast opportunities for the group to deepen its partnership with our growth story, by leveraging its engineering and digitalisation expertise."

2025-10-24T20:18:55.821904+00:00 IST

Piyush Goyal meets Bank of America's International President

In a post on X, he said, "Met Mr. Bernard Mensah, President of International for Bank of America. Discussed ways to deepen India-US financial cooperation, expand investment and how ongoing reforms and a conducive business environment are strengthening investor confidence in India."

2025-10-24T20:15:58.303960+00:00 IST

"Supreme Court will side with us": Trump's advisor Kevin Hassett

US Director of the National Economic Council, Kevin Hassett, on Friday expressed "extremely high" confidence in a Supreme Court win over the legality of US President Donald Trump's tariffs.

2025-10-24T20:15:21.770148+00:00 IST

Trump's Economic aide Kevin Hassett on US shutdown

Director of the National Economic Council, Kevin Hassett, on Friday expressed concern over the US government shutdown, which is entering its fourth week, with no end in sight.

2025-10-24T19:41:03.329257+00:00 IST

Piyush Goyal meets with German business leaders

"Wonderful meeting with the leadership of the Federation of German Industries, @Der_BDI. Discussed strategic initiatives to further strengthen Indo-German trade relations, deepen industrial collaboration, and enhance the role of our businesses in shaping the future of global trade," the Union Minister posted on X.

2025-10-24T18:54:33.297817+00:00 IST

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UNSC reform, anti-terror push at dominate BRICS FM meet at UNGA

India's upcoming BRICS Chairship in 2026, a firm stand against terrorism, a renewed call for UN Security Council (UNSC) reforms, and alarm over trade-restrictive measures dominated discussions at the BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs meeting held on the margins of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80).

2025-09-27T05:35:47.064403+00:00 IST

G4 Foreign Ministers discuss UNSC reforms on UNGA sidelines

The Foreign Ministers of G4 countries (India, Brazil, Germany and Japan), met on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday to discuss the prospects for reforms of the UN Security Council, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) shared in an official statement on Saturday.

2025-09-27T05:18:54.622484+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar to address the 80th UNGA today

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to address the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) today, stepping in as India's primary speaker at the high-level General Debate

2025-09-27T04:42:16.874117+00:00 IST

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OPEC+ countries agree production adjustment

The eight OPEC+ countries, which previously announced additional voluntary adjustments in April and November 2023, namely Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, UAE, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman met virtually on May 31 to review global market conditions and outlook.

2025-05-31T14:34:19.301497+00:00 IST

BRS Working President KT Rama Rao participated in India Week 2025

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) participated in India Week 2025, an international forum organised by Bridge India. He delivered the keynote address on Friday, highlighting Telangana's governance model during the nine-year BRS tenure, focusing on innovation-driven development and inclusive growth.

2025-05-31T14:09:06.574770+00:00 IST

“India first, Telangana first, that’s our approach”: KT Rama Rao

Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President KT Rama Rao (KTR) inaugurated the Knowledge Centre of Pragmatic Design Solutions Limited (PDSL) in Warwick, United Kingdom on Friday. This facility will serve as a Near-Shore Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Test Centre, providing R&D services to leading global automotive companies, including McLaren, Aston Martin, and Jaguar Land Rover.

2025-05-31T13:31:53.502357+00:00 IST

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Around 2000 people feared buried in Papua New Guinea landslide

Around 2000 people are feared to have been buried by the massive landslide that hit Papua New Guinea, reported CNN, citing the country's National Disaster Centre.

2024-05-27T08:12:24.897820+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 6.4 jolts Tonga Islands

According to NCS, the earthquake struck at 02:17 am Indian Standard Time (IST) and had a depth of 110 kilometers.

2024-05-26T22:16:06.472395+00:00 IST

Death toll from landslide in Papua New Guinea mounts to 670

Following a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea, the International Organization for Migration has raised its estimate of the death toll to more than 670 now, according to Al Jazeera.

2024-05-26T12:03:56.017037+00:00 IST

Asia

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Nine British universities to establish campuses in India

In an exclusive interview with ANI, British Council representative Alison Barett highlighted the transformative potential of this growing collaboration, particularly in the creative economy. She emphasized the two-way flow of students, ideas, and expertise that the new campuses are expected to enable. "British students coming here to India to do internships in the creative industry sectors here in India and to learn from the opportunities and the approaches to scale that you have here," she said, underscoring how exposure to India's dynamic market can shape global-ready graduates.

2026-01-30T03:50:56.475507+00:00 IST

India hands over second tranche of election assistance to Nepal

The handover took place in the presence of the Minister for Finance of Nepal, Rameshore Prasad Khanal, Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari, and senior officials from both sides. Charge d'affaires a.i. of India to Nepal, Rakesh Pandey, formally handed over the vehicles on behalf of the Government of India.

2026-01-30T02:53:20.639768+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects 26 PLA aircraft sorties, six PLAN vessels

In a post on X, the Ministry of Defence wrote, "26 PLA aircraft, 6 PLAN vessels and 1 official ship operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 19 out of 26 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, central and southwestern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded."

2026-01-30T02:40:42.045104+00:00 IST

Middle East

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Israeli FM heads to Washington for talks with US State Secretary

Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar left tonight for a state visit to the United States.

2025-08-24T17:28:06.172658+00:00 IST

UAE carries out 79th airdrop of humanitarian aid

The UAE has continued to provide humanitarian support to the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, completing today the 79th airdrop of relief supplies as part of the "Birds of Goodness" operation, conducted in cooperation with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and with the participation of Germany and Indonesia.

2025-08-24T17:24:27.542694+00:00 IST

UAE President arrives in Angola on state visit

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived today in the Republic of Angola on a state visit.

2025-08-24T17:12:27.707256+00:00 IST

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Europe

Piyush Goyal meets Airbus Chairman Rene Obermann

In a post on X, he said, "Wonderful meeting with Rene Obermann, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Airbus. Delighted to hear his confidence in India's growth story. We discussed how Airbus plans to further strengthen its partnership with India by leveraging the country's remarkable engineering and technological talent, forward-looking policy initiatives, and improved Ease of Doing Business."

2025-10-24T18:47:46.281195+00:00 IST

Trump adviser "hopeful" on US-China trade deal

"President Trump and President Xi are great friends, and Scott Bessent is really one of the best negotiators there ever was. He's a successful businessman. We're still hopeful that we can get this thing worked out," Hassett said.

2025-10-24T18:15:24.671133+00:00 IST

Middle East

Israeli property developer sentenced to five years

The Permanent Criminal Court of Nicosia in Cyprus sentenced an Israeli property developer to five years in prison after he was found guilty of usurping Greek Cypriot land in the Turkish-occupied north of the island. Simon Mistriel Aykut, who is Israeli and als

2025-10-24T17:53:48.933293+00:00 IST

Middle East

Arab Parliament condemns Israeli Knesset’s approval of bills to a

Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yammahi, President of the Arab Parliament, condemned the Israeli Knesset's approval of two draft laws aimed at imposing what is called "Israeli sovereignty" over the West Bank and one of the illegal settlements.

2025-10-24T17:53:29.323635+00:00 IST

Middle East

Israel strikes Hezbollah terrorist weapons warehouse in south Leb

The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) reported that Thursday night an Israel Air Force fighter jet attacked a Hezbollah weapons warehouse in the Nabatieh region in South Lebanon, which was used by the terrorist organization to promote and carry out terrorist plots against the State of Israel.

2025-10-24T17:52:16.354301+00:00 IST

Middle East

Hamas can’t govern Gaza, UNRWA a ‘subsidiary’ of it: Rubio

"UNRWA is not going to play any role in it. The UN we can; we're seeing the work they're doing. The World Food Programme. ..We're willing to work with them if they can make it work, but not UNRWA. UNRWA became a subsidiary of Hamas," the US State Secretary said.

2025-10-24T17:50:27.734540+00:00 IST

Middle East

Abu Dhabi launches pioneering regulatory framework for novel food

The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA), Abu Dhabi Quality and Conformity Council (QCC), and Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), have announced the launch of a strategic initiative to develop a regulatory framework for novel foods, reflecting Abu Dhabi's commitment to leading food innovation and advancing sustainable food security across the UAE.

2025-10-24T17:47:36.087773+00:00 IST

US Consumer Price Index report shows inflation at 3% in September

The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.3 per cent on a seasonally adjusted basis in September, after rising 0.4 per cent in August, the US Bureau of Labour Statistics reported today.

2025-10-24T17:45:44.860801+00:00 IST

Europe

Piyush Goyal meets EU Commissioner in Berlin

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, held talks with Valdis Dombrovskis, EU Commissioner for Economy and Productivity, in Berlin.

2025-10-24T17:38:06.192397+00:00 IST

"US nationally secure due to tariffs," Trump says

"THE UNITED STATES IS WEALTHY, POWERFUL, AND NATIONALLY SECURE AGAIN, ALL BECAUSE OF TARIFFS! THE MOST IMPORTANT CASE EVER IS IN THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT. GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!," Trump said in a post on Truth Social.

2025-10-24T17:19:12.993136+00:00 IST

Asia

Pakistan’s sugar mess deepens: Government bows to mill owners

After a wave of vegetable price shocks, Pakistan is now staring at a fresh sugar crisis, with prices in the open market surging once again to Pakistani Rs 200 per kilogram.

2025-10-24T17:06:31.805255+00:00 IST

Asia

Earthquake of magnitude 3.7 strikes Pakistan

An earthquake of magnitude 3.7 struck Pakistan on Friday, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).

2025-10-24T16:57:55.392599+00:00 IST

US frustration led to end of Canada trade talks: Hassett

US National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett on Friday said that President Donald Trump was "very frustrated" with Canada over stalled trade negotiations, attributing the impasse to Ottawa's lack of flexibility and lingering influences from the previous Trudeau administration, hours after Trump abruptly terminated all talks, citing a provocative Canadian ad featuring former President Ronald Reagan.

2025-10-24T16:38:51.847871+00:00 IST

Asia

“Osama bin Laden escaped disguised as a woman": John Kiriakou

In a key revelation, former CIA Officer John Kiriakou has said that Al-Qaeda founder Osama bin Laden, who was the most wanted terrorist for the United States after terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, had escaped from Tora Bora hills in the guise of a woman.

2025-10-24T16:03:22.906508+00:00 IST