India and Mauritius strengthen strategic ties, focus on Indian Ocean security
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke with Mauritian Prime Minister Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam over the telephone, reaffirming India’s commitment to further strengthening its long-standing and close partnership with the island nation. The leaders reviewed the progress made in bilateral relations and reiterated their shared vision of enhancing cooperation across strategic, economic and people-centric sectors that are central to India’s engagement in the Indian Ocean Region.
India and Mauritius strengthen strategic ties, focus on Indian Ocean security
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke with Mauritian Prime Minister Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam over the telephone, reaffirming India’s commitment to further strengthening its long-standing and close partnership with the island nation. The leaders reviewed the progress made in bilateral relations and reiterated their shared vision of enhancing cooperation across strategic, economic and people-centric sectors that are central to India’s engagement in the Indian Ocean Region.
Bengaluru tech professional shot dead in targeted attack at Toronto parking lot
A 37-year-old Indian-origin information technology professional from Karnataka was shot dead in a suspected targeted attack at a shopping centre parking lot in Toronto, Canadian police said. The victim, identified as Chandan Kumar, was a native of Bengaluru Rural district and had been living and working in Canada for the past six years. According to investigators, the shooting took place on Saturday, February 7, when unidentified assailants opened fire on the vehicle Kumar was trave
Bengaluru tech professional shot dead in targeted attack at Toronto parking lot
A 37-year-old Indian-origin information technology professional from Karnataka was shot dead in a suspected targeted attack at a shopping centre parking lot in Toronto, Canadian police said. The victim, identified as Chandan Kumar, was a native of Bengaluru Rural district and had been living and working in Canada for the past six years. According to investigators, the shooting took place on Saturday, February 7, when unidentified assailants opened fire on the vehicle Kumar was trave
Indian diaspora powers Britain’s economy and tech growth, says new UK report
A new white paper has spotlighted the significant and long-standing contribution of the Indian diaspora to the making of modern Britain, positioning the community as the country’s most economically successful migrant group and a key pillar of its growth story. The report, unveiled on 5 February at the House of Lords, documents how Indian migrants have shaped the United Kingdom’s recovery, prosperity and innovation across several decades, offering a narrative that resonates strongly with I
Indian diaspora powers Britain’s economy and tech growth, says new UK report
A new white paper has spotlighted the significant and long-standing contribution of the Indian diaspora to the making of modern Britain, positioning the community as the country’s most economically successful migrant group and a key pillar of its growth story. The report, unveiled on 5 February at the House of Lords, documents how Indian migrants have shaped the United Kingdom’s recovery, prosperity and innovation across several decades, offering a narrative that resonates strongly with I
Mamata Banerjee Takes the Lead in Supreme Court Over Election Commission Case
In a historic move, Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal, will make a groundbreaking appearance in the Supreme Court to argue a case—marking the first time in Indian history that a sitting Chief Minister will represent themselves in court. The case revolves around the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, an issue that has sparked intense political controversy across the state. Banerjee is challenging the Election Commission of India's ongoing rev
Mamata Banerjee Takes the Lead in Supreme Court Over Election Commission Case
In a historic move, Mamata Banerjee, the Chief Minister of West Bengal, will make a groundbreaking appearance in the Supreme Court to argue a case—marking the first time in Indian history that a sitting Chief Minister will represent themselves in court. The case revolves around the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in West Bengal, an issue that has sparked intense political controversy across the state. Banerjee is challenging the Election Commission of India's ongoing rev
Phone Tapping Case: SIT Finishes 4.5-Hour Probe into KCR’s Role
A major political development unfolded in Telangana on Saturday as the Special Investigation Team (SIT) concluded its first round of questioning of former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) in the high-profile phone tapping case. The SIT team arrived at KCR’s residence in Nandi Nagar in the afternoon and began questioning him at around 3:00 pm. What was initially expected to be a brief inquiry extended into a nearly four-and-a-half-hour session, drawing significant political and publ
Phone Tapping Case: SIT Finishes 4.5-Hour Probe into KCR’s Role
A major political development unfolded in Telangana on Saturday as the Special Investigation Team (SIT) concluded its first round of questioning of former Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) in the high-profile phone tapping case. The SIT team arrived at KCR’s residence in Nandi Nagar in the afternoon and began questioning him at around 3:00 pm. What was initially expected to be a brief inquiry extended into a nearly four-and-a-half-hour session, drawing significant political and publ
TDP MP Krishna Prasad Tenneti Takes Bold Stand in Parliament, Video Goes Viral
The Telugu Desam Party has returned to the national spotlight following a high-profile moment in the Lok Sabha involving one of its newest MPs. Krishna Prasad Tenneti, who recently entered Parliament as a first-time Member from Bapatla, has gone viral after asserting strict parliamentary discipline during a heated session. The incident has reignited discussion around TDP’s long-standing reputation for strong and authoritative representation in Parliament, a hallmark the party has maintained
TDP MP Krishna Prasad Tenneti Takes Bold Stand in Parliament, Video Goes Viral
The Telugu Desam Party has returned to the national spotlight following a high-profile moment in the Lok Sabha involving one of its newest MPs. Krishna Prasad Tenneti, who recently entered Parliament as a first-time Member from Bapatla, has gone viral after asserting strict parliamentary discipline during a heated session. The incident has reignited discussion around TDP’s long-standing reputation for strong and authoritative representation in Parliament, a hallmark the party has maintained
Kremlin questions India’s Russian oil halt claim after new U.S. trade agreement
Russia has said it has not received any formal communication from India indicating that the country plans to stop purchasing Russian oil, casting doubt on recent claims by U.S. President Donald Trump that New Delhi had agreed to halt such imports as part of a new trade agreement with Washington. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Moscow has yet to hear any official statement from the Indian government suggesting that energy flows between the two countries are being curtail
Kremlin questions India’s Russian oil halt claim after new U.S. trade agreement
Russia has said it has not received any formal communication from India indicating that the country plans to stop purchasing Russian oil, casting doubt on recent claims by U.S. President Donald Trump that New Delhi had agreed to halt such imports as part of a new trade agreement with Washington. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Moscow has yet to hear any official statement from the Indian government suggesting that energy flows between the two countries are being curtail
Trump and Xi hold key talks on trade and security amid shifting global order
United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held an extensive telephone conversation on Wednesday, discussing a wide range of economic and geopolitical issues that could influence global trade flows, energy markets, and strategic stability across Asia, developments closely watched in India and other emerging economies. Sharing details of the exchange on his social media platform, Trump described the interaction as “excellent” and said the leaders engage
Trump and Xi hold key talks on trade and security amid shifting global order
United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held an extensive telephone conversation on Wednesday, discussing a wide range of economic and geopolitical issues that could influence global trade flows, energy markets, and strategic stability across Asia, developments closely watched in India and other emerging economies. Sharing details of the exchange on his social media platform, Trump described the interaction as “excellent” and said the leaders engage
US shoots down Iranian drone near carrier as Gulf tensions worry India
Tensions between Iran and the United States escalated sharply this week after the US military shot down an Iranian drone that it said approached the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in an aggressive manner in the Arabian Sea. The development has drawn attention in New Delhi as well, given India’s heavy dependence on energy imports and trade routes that pass through the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, areas now witnessing renewed military activity and diplomatic strain.
US shoots down Iranian drone near carrier as Gulf tensions worry India
Tensions between Iran and the United States escalated sharply this week after the US military shot down an Iranian drone that it said approached the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in an aggressive manner in the Arabian Sea. The development has drawn attention in New Delhi as well, given India’s heavy dependence on energy imports and trade routes that pass through the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, areas now witnessing renewed military activity and diplomatic strain.









