Washington, D.C. | The House voted 214-211 to advance legislation targeting Russia and major countries purchasing its oil and gas. US House Advances Russia Bill With 100% Tariff Risk for India The US House of Representatives has cleared a procedural hurdle for legislation that could authorise President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on India, Chi

Mecca, Saudi Arabia | Saudi authorities said a Houthi drone was destroyed south of Mecca, while the group rejected the allegation. Saudi Says Houthi Drone Intercepted Near Mecca Amid Alert Saudi Arabia has accused Yemen’s Houthi movement of launching a drone towards Mecca, saying its air-defence forces intercepted and destroyed the aircraft before it entered restric

US lawmakers filed competing amendments to a Russia sanctions bill, with one naming India and another seeking to remove its tariff provision. US lawmakers have introduced competing amendments to a major Russia sanctions bill, placing India’s energy trade with Moscow under renewed scrutiny. One amendment seeks to name India and several other countries as major buyers of Russian oil and gas that could fac

Russian President Vladimir Putin began a three-day India visit to attend the BRICS Summit and hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on Friday for a three-day visit to India, marking his return to an in-person BRICS summit outside Russia for the first time since the Ukraine war began in February 2022. Putin, accompanied by a high-level delegation, will participate in the 18th BRICS Summ

Special aviation security measures have been imposed across Delhi and surrounding areas in connection with the BRICS Summit 2026, affecting flight operations from Friday, September 11, through Sunday, September 13. According to sources, the restrictions came into force at 1:30 AM UTC, or 7:00 AM IST, on September 11 and will remain effective until 5:30 PM UTC, or 11:00 PM IST, on September 13. Under the special rules, take-offs and landings at Indira Gandhi International Airpor

Union Ministers and Chief Ministers attending the BRICS Summit 2026 in New Delhi are expected to travel together in a single bus from Parliament to Bharat Mandapam, according to sources familiar with the logistical arrangements. The participating leaders will reportedly assemble at Parliament before beginning their journey to the summit venue. However, the precise gathering and departure timings have not yet been finalised. Detailed security and movement plans are also awaiting conf

Russia is preparing for a significant expansion in India’s civil aviation market, with proposed agreements covering as many as 105 regional passenger aircraft and advanced discussions on manufacturing the SJ-100 jet in the country. United Aircraft Corporation is expected to advance several agreements with Indian aviation companies during Innoprom India in New Delhi. The negotiations centre on potential orders for the IL-114-300 turboprop aircraft and a wider plan to establish loca

At least five people have died and dozens remain missing after a passenger ferry caught fire off the western Philippines, triggering a major overnight search-and-rescue operation in rough weather. The MV June Aster was carrying 134 people, including 117 passengers and 17 crew members, when the fire broke out near Coron in Palawan province on Wednesday evening. Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson Commodore Noemie Cayabyab said 43 people had been rescued by Thursday morning and s

Xi Jinping’s anticipated India visit could improve political relations, but businesses remain cautious amid investment and trade barriers. Chinese President Xi Jinping’s anticipated visit to New Delhi for the BRICS summit could strengthen the recent diplomatic thaw between India and China, although significant obstacles continue to restrict business ties between the Asian neighbours. Xi is widely expected to atte

Bangladesh President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has called for the swift resolution of outstanding issues with India through dialogue, saying fair and mutually acceptable solutions would strengthen trust between the neighbouring countries. Alamgir made the remarks when Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi paid a courtesy call on him at Bangabhaban in Dhaka on Tuesday. According to Bangabhaban officials, Trivedi was the first foreign envoy

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced the revised political salary framework in Parliament. From October 15, his annual benchmark pay will rise to SgD 3.6 million, or nearly Rs 27 crore, while other increases will be performance-based. Singapore PM Salary Rises by 64 Percent Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong is set to receive a major salary increase under a revised political remuneration framework, reinfo

Protest Temporarily Closes Eiffel Tower After Staff Meeting The Eiffel Tower temporarily closed after employees protested over allegations that female workers were asked to leave their posts or remain out of sight during a private visit by a Hindu religious delegation. The incident reportedly occurred on Saturday when around 100 people associated with Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha, commonly known as BAPS, visited the Paris landmark.

UN human rights experts issued the appeal from Geneva calling on Pakistan to protect its Ahmadiyya community. The statement raised concerns about harassment, prosecution, violence, religious restrictions and alleged impunity. UN Experts Demand an End to Ahmadiyya Persecution United Nations human rights experts have urged Pakistan to end reported discrimination and violence against the Ahmadiyya community and uphold the right to freedom of religion or belief.

A series of diplomatic engagements involving India, the US, Russia and Ukraine prompted mediation speculation in New Delhi on Monday, September 7, 2026. India has confirmed its continuing peace outreach, but no government has officially said that New Delhi brokered the latest Russia-Ukraine talks. India’s Diplomatic Timeline Raises Questions About a Quiet Peace Role Did India quietly help create conditions for renewed