COVID-19 hits Modi’s travel plan: India-EU summit in Brussels deferred
The rapid spread of coronavirus across Europe has hit travel plans of India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Brussels, leading to the cancellation of the planned India-EU summit in the Belgian capital. India and the 27-nation European Union were scheduled to hold their 17th summit in Brussels on March 13. However, in view of the […]
UN turns to India to mediate between Israel & Palestine
In an acknowledgement of India’s rising regional and global profile, the United Nations has invited India to help mediate between sworn adversaries, Israel and Palestine, to resolve their long-standing conflict that has been a major flashpoint in the Middle East.The UN “intends to engage India, a country with good relations to both the […]
India, Myanmar sign key deals, bus service from April
India and Myanmar have signed 10 agreements, ranging from infrastructure, energy, communication, and health, following delegation-level talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President U Win Myint in New Delhi. President U. Win Myint and First Lady Daw Cho Cho arrived in India on February 26 on a four-day state visit. During his talks with […]
With China on mind, India, US deepen Indo-Pacific connect, elevate strategic ties
In a deft fusion of spectacle and substance, India hosted the largest ever public reception for a foreign leader as India and the US elevated their multi-faceted ties to the level of comprehensive global strategic partnership that will include enhancing security cooperation and proactive partnering in the Indo-Pacific to shape an inclusive and friction-free region. […]
Trump, Modi announce key agreements in joint statement
US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have announced major deals between the two sides in the areas of energy, finance, and defence in a joint press statement after their wide-ranging delegation-level talks at the Hyderabad House in the national capital.Addressing the media, PM Modi said that the two sides have discussed every […]
Intwined Dreams: Unpacking Trump & Modi Love Song
India is no stranger to ‘tamasha,” but even by Indian standards, the ‘Trump Tamasha’ is unsurpassed in its sheer scale, dazzle and extravagance. When hyperbole is the reigning currency, anything and everything is possible! Donald J. Trump discovered the limitless possibilities of India and its leader, his much-loved friend Narendra Modi, anew as he began […]
Trump says US loves India, unveils $3 billion defence deals
AHMEDABAD: In a stirring speech praising the success of India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Donald Trump told hundreds of thousands of Indians that he has come with a message that America loves India and announced that the two countries will sign defence deals worth $3 billion in New Delhi on February 25. […]
Scope for tremendous deal with India, will talk business with Modi: Trump
Ahead of his maiden visit to India, US President Donald Trump has said that high Indian tariffs have hit the US “very hard” but he would “talk business” when he meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi next week.President Trump and First Lady Melania are scheduled to visit India from February 24-25. “I’m going to India […]
FATF retains Pakistan on grey list, warn of June deadline
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the top global watchdog for terror financing and money laundering, has retained Pakistan on its “grey list” for another four months, warning Islamabad to complete all the directives in its action plan by its next meeting in June 2020.“All deadlines in the action plan have expired. While noting recent and notable […]
Saving big big-ticket trade deal with India for later: Trump
Ahead of his two-day visit to India later this week, President Donald Trump indicated that the much expected trade deal with New Delhi will have to wait for a while, saying he will save it for another day. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Mr Trump said, “Well, we can have a trade deal […]