Leaders from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales are meeting in Cardiff amid growing debate over the future of the United Kingdom. The summit comes after US President Donald Trump publicly backed Northern Ireland’s reunification with the Republic of Ireland. The leaders are expected to discuss closer cooperation and potentially sign an agreement that could pave…
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in New Delhi on Saturday for a BRICS summit alongside leaders from India, Russia and Iran as wars, trade and energy test the divided grouping. The conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, along with global trade turbulence and energy security, will dominate the two-day meeting of the 11-nation bloc.…
Continuing the trend from FY26, agricultural commodity sales have risen further on commodity bourse NCDEX in the current fiscal year Source: Financial Express Read More…
Russian President Vladimir Putin blamed Western systemic mistakes for current European challenges. The far-right Alternative for Germany party surged to first place in Saxony-Anhalt elections. This historic win marks the first time a far-right party topped a state election since World War II. Former Chancellor Angela Merkel acknowledged that some past decisions fueled support for…
Xi Jinping’s expected visit to Delhi for the BRICS summit could advance the India-China diplomatic thaw, though business ties lag behind. Despite eased investment rules, stalled Chinese ventures, visa delays, equipment holdups at customs, and mutual scrutiny persist. Analysts say a Modi-Xi meeting could ease friction, but deep trust deficits remain. Source:Deccan Chronicle Read More…
Bangladesh is unlikely to send a representative to the BRICS Summit to be held in New Delhi on September 12 and 13, diplomatic sources said. India has invited Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to attend the summit in his capacity as chair of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC).…
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday met Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and discussed issues covering the two countries’ multifaceted partnership, including ways to ensure the safety, security, peace and prosperity of the region. Singh arrived in Sri Lanka on Tuesday for a three-day visit. He conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s best wishes to…
The India-US trade deal is nearly finalized, with both nations discussing preferential market access. India’s free trade agreement with Chile is also in its final stages of negotiation. New Zealand FTA is expected to become active soon, potentially in October. Government efforts aim to reduce freight costs and support exporters effectively. India sees significant opportunities…
The US struck five Iranian crude-oil tankers near Kharg Island and the Gulf of Oman after Iran’s IRGC targeted a US Navy warship with ballistic missiles twice in two days. CENTCOM said the crews were ordered to evacuate before the vessels were destroyed, alleging they were part of an Iranian “shadow network” funding the IRGC…
India advocates for urgent UN Security Council reforms to reflect current global realities. The nation seeks expanded membership, especially for developing countries in the Global South. Discussions on working methods must integrate broader reform clusters and the veto issue. Transparency and equal access to information are crucial for all members. Troop contributing countries should influence…