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White House confirms removal of 25% additional tariffs on India over Russian oil purchases
Feb 2, 2026Washington DC , February 3 (ANI): Following the announcement of the India-US trade deal, where the US reduced the tariffs on India to 18 per cent, a White House official on Monday (local time) confirmed to... -
Iran-US tensions: Diplomacy only path forward, says former Nuclear Negotiator
Jan 18, 2026Washington DC , January 18 (ANI): A former Iranian diplomat and nuclear negotiator has warned that military action would destabilise the entire Middle East, urging both Washington and Tehran to pursue direct dialogue to resolve mounting... -
“Positive meeting to improve availability of critical minerals”: Ashwini Vaishnaw hails Ministerial meet with US Treasury Secy
Jan 13, 2026Washington DC , January 13 (ANI): Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw attended a ministerial-level meeting organised by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, which was focused on strengthening resilience in the global supply chain of critical minerals.T......Read More -
Trump Administration elevates India’s role in Indo-Pacific strategy
Dec 5, 2025Washington DC , December 5 (ANI): The Trump Administration has positioned India as a critical partner in its newly released National Security Strategy, signalling Washington's intent to deepen cooperation with New Delhi across economic, technologic......Read More -
Trump pardons turkeys Gobble, Waddle in annual Thanksgiving tradition
Nov 26, 2025Washington, DC , November 26 (ANI): President Donald Trump continued the long-standing White House tradition of pardoning two turkeys ahead of Thanksgiving, granting clemency to birds named Waddle and Gobble during a ceremony marked by humour... -
US-Saudi relations reset: Fighter Jets, investment, Abraham Accords
Nov 19, 2025Washington DC , November 19 (ANI): In his first visit to America in seven years, Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received one of the most elaborate welcomes afforded to a foreign leader at the... -
‘India saved my mother’s life’: Sheikh Hasina’s son rejects legitimacy of her extradition
Nov 19, 2025Virginia , November 19 (ANI): The son of Bangladesh's ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has launched a scathing attack on Dhaka's extradition request, dismissing the legal proceedings against his mother whilst warning India of a growing... -
Trump to finalise F-35 Fighter Jet deal with Saudi Arabia
Nov 17, 2025Washington, DC , November 18 (ANI): US President Donald Trump has confirmed he will approve the sale of F-35 stealth fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, as the kingdom's de facto ruler prepares for his first White... -
US signals “positive developments” in trade talks with India
Nov 14, 2025Washington, DC , November 14 (ANI): The US has indicated that trade negotiations with India are advancing, with a senior administration official describing "a lot of positive developments" in recent discussions between the two countries.Speaking to......Read More -
Indian families face anguish as bodies of four citizens stranded abroad over passport rules
Nov 1, 2025Washington DC , November 1 (ANI): The bodies of four Indian citizens remain stranded in foreign countries, unable to return home for final rites, as airlines refuse to transport them without original passports--even though Indian diplomatic...
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“Allow discussion on books to know story before 2014”: BJP’s Nishikant Dubey urges Speaker
New Delhi , February 4 (ANI): BJP MP Nishikant Dubey said on Wednesday that parliament proceedings were stalled due to a book that was not published anywhere, and urged the Speaker to allow a... -
Awami League banned, BNP has narrow lead over Jamaat: International Crisis Group on uncertainty over Bangladesh Election 2026
Dhaka , February 4 (ANI): The Bangladesh election on February 12, 2026, is shaping up to be a pivotal moment in the country's history, with the Awami League banned from participating and the BNP-Jamaat...