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India strengthens its partnership with UNDP in poverty reduction

India's Permanent Representative, Ambassador Harish P, stated at the UNDP Executive Board session that India values its six-decade collaboration with UNDP, particularly in areas like poverty eradication, climate change, and SDG localisation.

2026-02-04T10:37:43.445753+00:00 IST

Kashmir Solidarity Day a “symbol of hypocrisy,” says Senge Sering

President of the Institute for Gilgit Baltistan Studies (IGBS), Washington DC, Senge Sering, has strongly criticised Pakistan's observance of Kashmir Solidarity Day on February 5, declaring it a "Kashmir Hypocrisy Day" and accusing Islamabad of ignoring alleged human rights violations in territories under its own control, including Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB) and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).

2026-02-04T08:37:25.727686+00:00 IST

Trump signs bill ending partial Fed shutdown

"I'm thrilled to sign the Consolidated Appropriations Act to immediately reopen the federal government and fund the vast majority of operations through the rest of the fiscal year," the president said in the Oval Office.

2026-02-04T08:14:29.356426+00:00 IST

"We want to cut Russia off entirely," says US Congressman McCormi

McCormick, in a conversation with ANI, said that they didn't want Russia anywhere near NATO.

2026-02-04T07:18:04.538929+00:00 IST

Trump, PM Modi "share a very good relationship": WH Press Secy

Leavitt claimed that PM Modi agreed to stop purchases of Russian oil and instead buy it from the US and probably Venezuela.

2026-02-04T04:22:30.605956+00:00 IST

US Treasury Secy, EAM Jaishankar hold talks

Bessent and Jaishankar also discussed economic security issues of mutual interest.

2026-02-04T03:25:59.684766+00:00 IST

US: Peaceful rallies held across 25 cities calling attention

Key Coordiantors of the intiative were Daipiyan Deb, Deepti Mahajan, Geeta Sikand and Divya Jain.

2026-02-04T03:14:48.204056+00:00 IST

Will India stop Russian Oil imports?: Lisa Curtis explains

The Indian government has not confirmed if it is stopping Russian Oil Purchase. A joint statement on the exact tenets of the deal is awaited.

2026-02-04T01:36:57.998607+00:00 IST

India-US trade deal is “major step forward”, but ties will take t

The Director of the Centre for New American Security (CNAS), Lisa Curtis, on Tuesday (local time) described the recently announced India-US trade deal, in which Washington reduced the tariff on Indian goods to 18 per cent, as a "major step forward" for bilateral ties, while also cautioning that the relationship will take time to fully recover after months of diplomatic strain.

2026-02-04T01:32:25.319875+00:00 IST

India-US trade deal sends "very positive message":USIBC Prez

The President of the US-India Business Council (USIBC) at the US Chamber of Commerce, Atul Keshap, has welcomed the recently announced India-US trade deal, in which Washington reduced the tariff on Indian goods to 18 per cent, saying that the agreement sends a "very positive psychological message" to the investment and trading communities of both nations.

2026-02-04T00:14:01.417103+00:00 IST

EAM Rubio commit to strengthening ties via Quad

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday (local time) committed to expand "bilateral and multilateral cooperation" through the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) during their meeting ahead of the Critical Minerals Ministerial and welcomed the recently announced India-US trade deal, in which Washington reduced the tariff on Indian imports to 18 per cent.

2026-02-03T23:28:16.170711+00:00 IST

India‑US partnership vital for world peace, prosperity: McCormick

US Congressman and co-chair of the India Caucus, Rich McCormick, has emphasised that the India-US strategic partnership is crucial for global "peace and prosperity" following the recent trade deal announced between the two countries.

2026-02-03T22:54:22.812607+00:00 IST

Expert calls India’s role in Critical Minerals meet timely, neces

Speaking on India's engagement ahead of the meeting, which is bringing delegations from over 50 countries to advance collaboration on securing and diversifying global critical mineral supply chains, Mukherjee said it marks a shift from strategic intent to industrial execution, noting that the Union Government's announcement of dedicated rare earth corridors in the 2026-27 Budget signals a move beyond resource security toward domestic processing, separation, magnet manufacturing, and downstream capabilities.

2026-02-03T22:30:25.310927+00:00 IST

US House votes to end partial government shutdown

According to The Hill, the measure was passed by a narrow 217-214 vote and has been sent to US President Donald Trump for his signature, which is expected to formally end the four-day shutdown that began on Saturday.

2026-02-03T21:44:43.893368+00:00 IST

EAM meets Rubio ahead of Critical Minerals Ministerial

The meeting is part of the EAM's ongoing three-day visit to the United States and comes a day after the announcement of the India-US trade deal under which Washington has agreed to lower tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent.

2026-02-03T21:38:16.801462+00:00 IST

US aircraft carrier shoots down Iranian drone in Arabian Sea

A US aircraft carrier shot down an Iranian drone in the Arabian Sea on Tuesday (local time) after the unmanned aerial vehicle made what the US military described as an "aggressive approach" toward the vessel, CNN reported, citing a US Central Command (CENTCOM) spokesperson.

2026-02-03T20:47:08.714953+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar meets US Treasury Secy Bessent

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday (local time) met US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington DC as part of an ongoing three-day visit to the United States, where he is participating in the inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial on February 4.

2026-02-03T20:20:27.432014+00:00 IST

WH claims India "committed" to halt Russian oil purchases

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday (local time) claimed that India has committed to ending its purchases of Russian oil and will instead source crude from the United States, potentially from Venezuela under the newly announced trade agreement between the two countries.

2026-02-03T19:47:38.961273+00:00 IST

Sikyong Penpa Tsering meets US lawmakers at Capitol Hill

The discussions also covered ongoing legislative initiatives and issues related to the Dalai Lama's succession, the CTA said. Lawmakers were briefed on the recent Prague Declaration adopted by the Article 18 Alliance, which reaffirms freedom of religion or belief and supports the Tibetan Buddhist community's right to determine the Dalai Lama's successor without state interference.

2026-02-03T13:46:18.927892+00:00 IST

"Historic victory," White House Deputy Press Secretary lauds India-US deal

Desai said that the deal was a victory for all Americans.

2026-02-03T08:02:51.110089+00:00 IST

"Announcements herald an exciting new phase," Indian Envoy to US

Kwatra said that the talks between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi herald an exciting new phase in the partnership between both nations.

2026-02-03T06:16:09.442303+00:00 IST