New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) US President Donald Trump, during his second term in office, is radically altering the close and longstanding ties between India and the United States that had been forged over recent years, as his administration pursues a more isolationist America First policy, and given this, the “new rapprochement between India and the EU is crucially deemed to strengthen stability within the international system”, according to an article.The Trump administration has made a drastic s…
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New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Australia’s chair of selectors Shawn Flegler has acknowledged that the early phase of Sophie Molineux’s captaincy has been anything but conventional, citing her ongoing back issue as an unusual challenge, while backing the decision to appoint her as leader across formats.Molineux, who succeeded Alyssa Healy earlier this year, assumed leadership duties in phases, initially during the T20I series against India and then on a full-time basis for the West Indies tour fol…
Los Angeles, April 8 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo is set to release the first single from her third album, ‘Drop Dead’ on April 17, 2026. The singer made the revelation on her Instagram alongside a photo of her blowing a bubble with gum, with the name of the single embroidered on her shirt. Last week, Rodrigo announced that her third full-length album, ‘You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love’ will release on June 12, reports ‘Variety’.She recorded the album alongside pr…
Washington, April 5 (IANS) World leaders are moving to contain the Strait of Hormuz crisis without direct US leadership, as deepening divisions emerge between Washington and its European allies over the Iran war and its global fallout.Countries heavily dependent on Gulf energy supplies are scrambling to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, even as frustration grows over the US approach to the conflict, according to The Hill .The United Kingdom convened more than 40 nations this week to coordinate effort…
Hong Kong/New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Councillor for French Citizens Abroad in Hong Kong and Macau, Marc Guyon on Friday termed the ongoing conflict in West Asia a “big mess” and called for an end to the war at the earliest. Speaking to IANS, Guyon backed France’s decision of not being part of the US-led military action, stressing that it is not France’s war as nobody attacked the country.”It’s a big mess and it has to stop as soon as possible because we cannot afford the cost of this war, any cou…
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the solemn occasion of Good Friday, stated that the day serves as a reminder of the immense sacrifice made by Jesus Christ. He also expressed hope that the occasion would strengthen the values of harmony, compassion, and forgiveness in society. Taking to the social media platform X, the Prime Minister wrote, “Good Friday reminds us of Jesus Christ’s sacrifice. May this day further deepen the values of harmony, compassion and forgiven…
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday said the government is preparing a fresh set of measures to help Indian exporters navigate disruptions in global trade caused by the ongoing conflict in West Asia. He indicated that several decisions are currently under consideration across ministries and are likely to be announced soon.Addressing concerns over the impact of the conflict, Goyal said the war has adversely affected the global economy and trade flows,…
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Industry body Assocham said on Thursday that India’s exports to the United States rose 3.8 per cent year‑on‑year in 2025‑26 (April‑February), and the share of exports to the US held steady at 19.7 per cent.The share of total merchandise exports to the US was 19.3 per cent a year earlier, the statement said, noting India’s trade performance remained resilient despite steep tariff challenges and escalating geopolitical conflicts.“We believe that India’s to…
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) Khalistani terror groups such as the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) have decided to step up the offensive as they come under immense pressure from the law enforcement agencies.This comes in the wake of the ISI gearing up the BKI to step up operations and carry out a major strike in India. With attempts in India to strike big being thwarted regularly by the agencies, the BKI has decided to indulge in smaller attacks and extortion rackets.An Intelligence Bureau officia…
Washington, April 2 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has sharply criticised NATO, questioned its relevance in modern conflicts, and suggested the alliance may not support the United States in a major war.Speaking at a White House Easter lunch on Wednesday, Trump said recent military operations exposed deep weaknesses within the transatlantic alliance. “We’ve had some very bad allies in NATO,” he said, adding that the bloc had failed to step forward when asked.He described NATO as ineffecti…