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Belgium top court clears extradition of Mehul Choksi to India, dismisses appeal
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON - The highest court of Belgium, the Court of Cassation, on Thursday rejected fugitive diamantaire Mehul Choksi’s appeal against extradition to India.
The court affirmed that the objections raised by Choksi…
US says India remains ‘key partner’ despite not joined Pax Silica
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON - United States on Wednesday has underlined that India remains a “highly strategic potential partner” on supply chain security and advanced technologies, even though New Delhi was not part of the inaugural Pax…
Trump speaks on Gaza war, tariffs, ‘warrior dividend’ payout for US soldiers
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump on Wednesday used a nationally televised address to project his record on foreign policy, economic revival and military welfare, made a series of sweeping claims on wars, investment…
PM Modi hails India-Oman economic partnership at Business Forum ‘Blueprint of our shared future’
By Anjali Sharma
Washington- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday participated in the India-Oman Business Forum in Muscat, and hailed CEPA as a blueprint of our shared future, MEA stated in a press release issued.
He engaged with…
Guterres calls for restraint, immediate de-escalation in Caribbean
By Anjali Sharma
UNITED NATIONS- UN chief Antonio Guterres on Wednesday has called for restraint and the immediate de-escalation of the situation in the Caribbean, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said in New York
UN deputy…
US officials flag South Asia-linked terror risks as homeland threats
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON - Senior US national security officials on Wednesday have told lawmakers that terrorist groups with roots in South Asia particularly Pakistan and Afghanistan-linked networks continue to pose a direct and…
UN expert alarmed over ‘inhumane, undignified’ imprisonment of Imran Khan
By Anjali Sharma
UNITED NATIONS – UN Special Rapporteur on Wednesday has called on the government of Pakistan to take immediate and effective action to address concerns over “inhumane and undignified” detention conditions of Pakistan…
POTUS expanded US travel ban, affected 25 nations
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump on Wednesday has expanded the travel ban, added 5 countries and tightening restrictions on others, cited national security risks and gaps in foreign vetting systems.
The decision…
Trump hosts Hanukkah reception, turns into campaign-style defence of Israel
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump on Wednesday addressed a packed-East Room of the White House underscored his support for Israel and Jewish Americans, while mixing policy claims with political attacks and personal…
Jaishankar, Netanyaho holds talks to deepen cooperation in wide-range sectors
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON – India External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday called on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and discussed deepening cooperation in several sectors.
Jaishankar expressed confidence that the…