New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha proceedings witnessed a sharp exchange on Wednesday when CPI(M) MP John Brittas moved a notice under Rule 267 to suspend the day’s scheduled business and immediately take up discussion on the recently announced India-US trade deal. Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan declined the request, stating that Rule 267, which permits suspension of the House’s agenda, would not be allowed without a demonstrated emergency.The development came amid ongoing opposition criticis…
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Washington, Feb 2 (IANS) Leading US-India business groups welcomed India’s Union Budget 2026–27, saying it reinforces growth, fiscal discipline, and India’s role as a key economic partner for the United States during global uncertainty.US-India Business Council (USIBC) and the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) said the budget underscored India’s commitment to economic growth, resilience, and global competitiveness, while strengthening the foundations for deeper bilateral comm…
Washington, Jan 26 (IANS) Five American states — Alaska, Oregon, Washington, Nebraska, and South Dakota — have proclaimed January 26, 2026, as the “Republic Day of India,” marking the 77th anniversary of the adoption of India’s Constitution and commemorating the contributions of the Indian and Indian American community to their states.In separate proclamations, the governors of these States underscored India’s status as the world’s largest democracy and highlighted shared values of…
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met US Senator Steve Daines in the capital on Sunday, discussing bilateral ties and its strategic significance. Following their talks, EAM Jaishankar wrote in a post on X, “A pleasure meeting Senator Steve Daines this morning in Delhi. A wide ranging and open discussion on our bilateral relationship and its strategic significance.”On Tuesday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke over the phone with External Affairs Minister…
New Delhi, Jan 13 (IANS) The Diplomatic Advisor to French President Emmanuel Macron, Emmanuel Bonne, on Tuesday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who expressed his satisfaction at the current trajectory of bilateral ties. After the meeting, Prime Minister Modi took to X to express his satisfaction over the interaction.”Delighted to meet Emmanuel Bonne, Diplomatic Advisor to President Macron. Reaffirmed the strong and trusted India–France Strategic Partnership, marked by close cooperation…
New Delhi, Jan 10 (IANS) India has historical relations with Fiji which is growing further on mutual respect, cooperation and strong cultural and people-to-people ties, according to Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan.In a bilateral meeting with Tomasi Tunabuna, Minister for Agriculture and Waterways of Fiji here, both the leaders discussed ongoing cooperation and outlined future areas of collaboration.Chouhan further underscored that both countries recognise…
New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s Dhaka visit to attend former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia’s funeral on Wednesday and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh visiting the High Commission in New Delhi to pay respects to the departed leader is significant, given the current situation, observed a leading Bangladesh daily.“The brief visit of India’s foreign minister S Jaishankar to Dhaka over the past two days, along with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s vis…