Geopolitics
Washington: In a major setback for spouses of H1B visa holders, the Donald Trump administration has announced its intention of scraping provisions that allows the H4 visa holders to work in the United States of America. more
India's Cabinet approves capital punishment for child rapists

New Delhi: In a significant move, the Indian Cabinet has approved an ordinance for death penalty to those convicted of raping minors below 12 years of age.

India, Pakistan agree to resolve issues related to diplomats' treatment

New Delhi/Islamabad: In a major breakthrough, India and Pakistan have mutually agreed to resolve matters related to diplomats' treatment.

US reeling under 800 billion USD tax deficit; Trump to introduce reciprocal taxes

Washington: US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he will introduce reciprocal taxes to bridge the 800 billion USD trade deficit that is biting America.

India denies media report that it is changing position on Dalai Lama to mend ties with China

New Delhi: India has categorically said that there is no change in its position on the Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama, who lives in exile in India, in the wake of a newspaper report ...

Atwal visit leaves India seething, Canada looking for answers following diplomatic gaffe

New Delhi/Ottawa: Ever since the Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau set foot in India with his entourage, a certain section in India has constantly chastised the Narendra Modi-led gov ...

Is Australia, India, USA and Japan forming a nexus to tackle Beijing's growing influence?

London: If reports are to be believed, Australia is mulling a nexus with allies India, the USA and Japan in order to tackle China's growing influence in the world stage.

China wary of Indian role in restoring democracy in Maldives, draws flak for its veiled warning

Male/Beijing: While Maldives is roiled by a political crisis with the imposition of Emergency by President Yameen amid desperate requests of the island nation's opposition leaders for ...

Indian PM Modi calls Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, offers medical help

New Delhi/Kabul: Following a series of deadly attacks which killed nearly 150 people in Afghanistan in the last ten days, the country's President Ashraf Ghani received a call from Ind ...

India, US condemn Kabul attack which killed at least 40 people

Washington/New Delhi, Dec 29 (JEN): Both India and the United States of America condemned the Kabul terror attack which led to the death of at least 40 people, while injuring 30 others.