The Assam Government on Tuesday ordered the suspension of internet and mobile data services in Chirang District following escalating violence that erupted after a road incident in neighbouring Kokrajhar District on January 19.
Indian benchmark indices open on a flat to negative note on Tuesday, reflecting a cautious sentiment across domestic markets. According to the indices, the Sensex traded at 83,224.93, down by 21.25 points or 0.03 per cent, while the Nifty 50 stood at 25,574.55, declining 10.95 points or 0.04
The US will deploy a North American Aerospace Defence Command (NORAD) aircraft at the Pituffik space base, Greenland, as tensions rise over President Donald Trump's move to acquire the semi-autonomous Danish territory.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri noted that UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed concluded a short but substantive visit to New Delhi, including talks with PM Modi and exchange of documents. Modi received him at the airport. The visit comes amid West Asia tensions and reflects strong Indi
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in New Delhi on an official visit and was received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the airport. The two leaders travelled in the same car while departing. PM Modi welcomed him on X, saying he looked forward to discussions.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday personally received the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, upon the latter's arrival in India for an official visit.
Following this, US President Donald Trump issued a statement, saying, "NATO has been telling Denmark, for 20 years, that 'you have to get the Russian threat away from Greenland.' Unfortunately, Denmark has been unable to do anything about it. Now it is time, and it will be done!!!"
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Sunday expressed support for Denmark and the people of Greenland amid rising tensions, with US President Donald Trump threatening tariffs to acquire Greenland.
"I will take my hat off. If anyone can do it, probably Narendra Modi is the man. He's an enormously clever man, and he's also quite ruthless. And you can add Amit Shah into the mix and so on," Milewski said.
Iran rejected US claims that it was planning attacks on American bases, saying Washington is fuelling tensions in West Asia. Iran said it will strengthen its defence capabilities and warned it would respond "firmly and decisively" to any aggression.
Global cooperation has broadly remained stable despite mounting geopolitical and economic pressures, according to the Global Cooperation Barometer 2026, released by the World Economic Forum (WEF) in collaboration with McKinsey & Company.
Business confidence among Indian industry is high, as corroborated by the latest Business Outlook Survey of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), which said India has firmly established itself as the world's fastest-growing major economy, demonstrating remarkable resilience amid global