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Hegseth urges Europe to lead continent's defence, calls for 'NATO 3.0'America's Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is calling for a stronger NATO. He wants European nations to take charge of their continent's defe...
India, US 'very close' to inking a trade deal, says Trump after meet with ModiUS President Donald Trump stated that India and the US are very close to finalizing a trade deal, following a meeting with Prime Minister N...
PM Modi-Trump G7 meeting: Modi flags seafarers' safety; ties have 'new speed, new energy'Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump met in France. This was their first face-to-face meeting since February 2025. Th...
Indian Embassy in Oman confirms repatriation nationals killed in MT Settebello attackMortal remains of two Indian nationals killed in US strikes on vessel MT Settebello have been repatriated to India. India strongly proteste...
India’s electronics exports up 11.62% to $5.09 billion in MayIndian electronics exports saw a significant rise in May, reaching $5.09 billion. This growth occurred despite global supply chain issues. ...
Indian LNG carrier Disha crosses HormuzAn Indian LNG carrier, Disha, has successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz. This marks the first Indian LNG tanker to cross the war-affe...
Hormuz may reopen, but fertiliser relief is still months away for IndiaFertiliser supplies and prices will take months to return to normal. Natural gas and petroleum derivative supplies need to resume. Ammonia ...
Hope US-Iran deal will help restore peace: PM ModiIndia has embraced the recent agreement between the United States and Iran as a beacon of hope for peace in West Asia. Prime Minister Naren...
India's trade with West Asia gradually improving: Commerce SecyIndia's trade with West Asia faced disruptions in May due to the US-Iran conflict. Exports saw a slight dip but are recovering. Imports als...
India's trade deficit narrows slightly to $28.21 billion in May as petroleum exports cushion energy import blowIndia's trade deficit saw a slight reduction in May. A recent US-Iran agreement is bringing welcome relief. This deal is expected to stabil...
Basmati rice, tea exports to West Asia come to a grinding haltExports of basmati rice and tea to West Asia have stopped due to the US-Iran conflict. Vessels carrying rice are waiting at Kandla Port. Te...
Modi government has belittled India's global standing and sovereignty: Mallikarjun KhargeCongress president Mallikarjun Kharge has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his silence following the deaths of three Indian mari...
‘Comply with US forces in Hormuz immediately,’ Rubio tells Jaishankar amid row over Indian sailorsUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged compliance with US forces in the Strait of Hormuz. This follows India's strong protest over US nava...
'Fake report has been spreading': FSUI General Secretary denies claims of Indian Sailors killed on Liaki Freedom VesselReports of Indian sailors killed on the MT Liaki Freedom vessel are false. The Forward Seamen's Union of India and the Ministry of External...
'Must stop': India summons US envoy again after fresh strike on ship with Indian crewIndia has summoned the US Charge d'Affaires following attacks on merchant vessels carrying Indian sailors near Oman. Three Indian sailors h...
US military confirms attack on third Indian-crewed tanker off Gulf of OmanUS forces disabled a third oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. The ship was attempting to transport oil from Iran. US aircraft fired missiles i...
Will increase seafarer repatriations if needed: Shipping Ministry’s Mukesh MangalIndia plans to increase efforts to bring back its seafarers from West Asia if needed. Currently, 18,000 Indian seafarers are in the region....
MEA flags growing threat to shipping as MT Jalveer crew evacuation beginsIndia's External Affairs Ministry voiced worry over ongoing shipping attacks in West Asia. The crew of the vessel MT Jalveer, near Oman, is...
India voices concern over renewed West Asia attacks, calls for de-escalationIndia expresses deep concern over escalating West Asia hostilities. The nation calls for immediate de-escalation and protection of civilian...
Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon, it's a red line for US: Ambassador Sergio GorUS Ambassador to India Sergio Gor stated that Iran will never possess a nuclear weapon, calling it a "red line" for the United States. He c...