27 January 2017

UN Cannot Confirm Delay In Syrian Peace Talks



UN Cannot Confirm Delay In Syrian Peace Talks

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov's annoucement earlier the same day that the UN-backed Syria peace talks scheduled to take place in Geneva on February 8 would be put on hold until the end of the month. He did not give a reason for the delay.

Kashmir Avalanche



Kashmir Avalanche

At least 24 people killed, including 20 soldiers, in a series of avalanches in Indian-administered Kashmir.

Mexico Wall: Trump Condemned Over Imports Tax Proposal



Mexico Wall: Trump Condemned Over Imports Tax Proposal

Mexico has condemned a US suggestion that it may impose a 20% tax on Mexican imports to pay for President Donald Trump's planned border wall.

The planned wall was one of Mr Trump's key election campaign pledges.

UAE’s participation reflects deep-rooted Emirati-Indian relations - Gulf media



UAE’s participation reflects deep-rooted Emirati-Indian relations - Gulf media


“India’s Republic Day is an example of positive values propelling nations into greatness and the UAE’s participation in it reflects deep-rooted Emirati-Indian relations,”

25 January 2017

India’s 68th Republic Day



India’s 68th Republic Day

Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince will be chief guest as India.

India and the United Arab Emirates signed agreements on the manufacturing of defense equipment in India, sharing of intelligence inputs and announced partnerships in energy and infrastructure projects.

Happy Republic Day

As Donald Trump Takes Charge, Indian IT Firms Prepare For Change



As Donald Trump Takes Charge, Indian IT Firms Prepare For Change


US President Donald Trump’s “Buy America Hire American” policy has brought a cautious response from India’s IT industry, for whom US is the biggest market. Industry body Nasscom estimates that US markets account for more than half of India's 108-billion IT exports.

UAE is an important partner in India’s growth story, welcome its investments: PM Narendra Modi



UAE is an important partner in India’s growth story, welcome its investments: PM Narendra Modi


India a ‘True Friend’, Trump tells Modi



India a ‘True Friend’, Trump tells Modi

The United States considers India as “a true friend and a partner in addressing challenges around the world,” President Donald Trump told Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday.

“They also discussed security in the region of South and Central Asia. President Trump and Prime Minister Modi resolved that the United States and India stand shoulder-to-shoulder in the global fight against terrorism,” it stated.

21 January 2017

Pakistan returns Indian soldier Chandu Babulal Chavan as goodwill gesture



Pakistan returns Indian soldier Chandu Babulal Chavan as goodwill gesture


The Indian soldier, who had inadvertently crossed the Line of Control on September 29 last year, returned to India via the Wagah border checkpost.

Daddy of dealmakers in, but will he really be India’s friend?



Daddy of dealmakers in, but will he really be India’s friend?

India should be prepared to deal with fewer H-1B visas, lower US corporate taxes, import tariffs.


India should move quickly to sew up an investment treaty with the US.

18 January 2017

Strengthening ties with India was Obama's priority: US



Strengthening ties with India was Obama's priority: US


President Obama certainly believes that we have made important progress in deepening and strengthening the relationship between two of the world's largest democracies and is hopeful that progress will continue into the next administration.

Respect territorial sovereignty, India tells China

Respect territorial sovereignty, India tells China

China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) passes through its territory.

Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar said that China is yet to reciprocate to India’s territorial concerns on CPEC.

China is very sensitive on matters concerning its sovereignty. We expect they respect other peoples sovereignty.

17 January 2017

ISI will continue its proxy war against India, claims German political scientist Hein Kiessling

ISI will continue its proxy war against India, claims German political scientist Hein Kiessling

Kiessling spent 13 years in Pakistan researching and interacting with its intelligence and military elites.

Kiessling says, the ISI, under any leadership, would continue supporting Kashmiri separatists and run terror camps in POK to keep the conflict with India alive.

IMF slashes India’s growth forecast to 6.6% from 7.6%

IMF slashes India’s growth forecast to 6.6% from 7.6%

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday cut India's economic growth estimate for 2016-17 to 6.6% from its earlier projection of 7.6% due to the impact of the government's move to scrap some high value currency notes in early November.

14 January 2017

India, US hold talks to protect ocean ecosystems



India, US hold talks to protect ocean ecosystems

India and the US have held extensive talks here to protect ocean ecosystems and promote sustainable development through the ‘blue economy’, one of the largest bilateral diplomatic engagements in the world specifically focused on oceans.

India’s note ban has hit Nepal hard

India’s note ban has hit Nepal hard


India’s demonetisation has triggered a serious financial crisis in Nepal. Not just the government but the people are also facing hardships, said Nepal’s envoy.

13 January 2017

Russia says us troop buildup is 'a threat'



Russia says us troop buildup is 'a threat'

Russia has criticized US troop deployments in Europe, saying that the deployment of thousands of US soldiers as part of continuous troop rotations to Eastern Europe is "a threat" to Russian security.


Earlier this week 4,000 US soldiers arrived in Germany as part of troop rotations to Europe that the Pentagon said are meant to send a clear message to Russia.

Proxy war affecting secular fabric of India: Army chief on Kashmir militancy



Proxy war affecting secular fabric of India: Army chief on Kashmir militancy


Army Chief General Bipin Rawat expressed concerns over proxy war being waged by Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir and said that it "is affecting the secular fabric of our country".

US Firms Want More Clarity in India's Tax Policies

US Firms Want More Clarity in India's Tax Policies


"US companies are optimistic about doing business in India. They see the reforms as a positive sign of India's willingness to make the needed improvements to its business climate," US Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Global Markets, Arun Kumar said.

Amazon Sorry Over India Flag Doormat Fiasco

Amazon Sorry Over India Flag Doormat Fiasco

Amazon removed the product from its website on Wednesday, and apologized the following day after Indian Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj's strong criticism of the firm.

12 January 2017

France for ‘Decisive Action’ Against Terror Groups Targeting India



France for ‘Decisive Action’ Against Terror Groups Targeting India


France pressed for “decisive action” against Pakistan-based terror groups such as the LeT, JeM and HuM, which “are targeting” India and vowed to work with New Delhi to get terrorist and JeM chief Masood Azhar proscribed by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).

Not just Amazon doormat: Websites sell Indian flag, emblem as shoe, dog coat

Not just Amazon doormat: Websites sell Indian flag, emblem as shoe, dog coat

Amazon might have withdrawn Indian flag-themed doormats that angered foreign minister Sushma Swaraj but the online retail giant’s troubles appear far from over.


Amazon’s United States arm sells shoes and shoe lace metal hoops bearing a likeness to the Indian Tricolour.

PM's Office Asks For Information On BSF Jawan's Videos On Poor Food



PM's Office Asks For Information On BSF Jawan's Videos On Poor Food


A huge controversy over a Border Security Force (BSF) soldier's Facebook videos alleging bad food for the troops has seized the attention of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's office, which has reportedly asked the Home Ministry for information.

Donald Trump Tells CNN Reporter During Presser - 'You Are Fake News'



Donald Trump Tells CNN Reporter During Presser - 'You Are Fake News'

Donald Trump today got into a shouting match with a CNN reporter during his press conference as the President-elect refused to allow him a question and slammed the news network as "fake news".

Sushma Swaraj's Visa Threat - Amazon Drops Indian Flag Doormats

Sushma Swaraj's Visa Threat - Amazon Drops Indian Flag Doormats

Sushma Swaraj said in tweets that Amazon must apologise unconditionally and withdraw all products insulting the flag or Amazon officials would not be granted Indian visas.