Who is backing Palestine? From Canada to France, countries recognising its statehood; what is India’s stance?

[ad_1] Entire districts were razed to the ground in Gaza (Photo: NYT) In a sweeping diplomatic shift, several key allies of the United States are now preparing to formally recognise Palestine as a sovereign state.This development will increase global pressure on Israel and change how the world views Palestinian statehood. In 1988, India became one […]

India’s diplomatic engagement with Syria: First formal meetings held with transitional government | India News

[ad_1] File photo: Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa (Picture credit: AP) NEW DELHI: An Indian diplomat has held meetings with Syrian ministers in Damascus in what appears to be India’s first formal outreach to Syria’s transitional government led by former Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) leader Ahmed al-Sharaa.Suresh Kumar, director of the West Asia and North […]

boAt launches in UAE: India’s top homegrown audio brand marks its Gulf market debut | World News

[ad_1] boAt launches full audio and wearable range in the UAE in July 2025, marking its first major Middle East expansion/Image: boAt TL;DR: boAt entered the UAE market in July 2025 as India’s top audio wearables brand and the world’s No. 3 per IDC rankings. The brand is offering its full range, including earbuds, headphones, […]

From Rs 5 to Rs 2,300: India’s humble Parle-G is a luxury in Gaza; a father’s viral post shows war reality

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: In India, Parle-G biscuits are synonymous with simplicity, a nostalgic tea-time snack, a budget-friendly staple found in almost every household. In war-ravaged Gaza, however, the iconic Indian biscuit has taken on a grim new identity: a luxury item, symbolising the desperation of a population teetering on the brink of famine.A viral social […]

India’s port curbs threaten regional trade: Bangladesh | India News

[ad_1] DHAKA: Bangladeshi exporters are raising concerns over India’s newly imposed port restrictions on key export items such as readymade garments (RMG) and processed foods, warning that the move will lead to “delays, higher costs, and disruptions” in bilateral and regional trade. While experts view the restrictions as non-tariff barriers that could significantly impact Bangladesh’s […]

IMF approves $1 billion disbursement to Pakistan despite India’s warning over terror funding

[ad_1] The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday approved the immediate disbursement of $1 billion to Pakistan under the ongoing Extended Fund Facility (EFF), drawing sharp opposition from India, which warned the funds could be misused to support state-sponsored cross-border terrorism.The approval came during a board meeting in Washington, where the IMF also reviewed a […]

‘Hope it ends very quickly’: Trump reacts to India’s Operation Sindoor on Pakistan

[ad_1] Donald Trump on Operation Sindoor. US President Donald Trumpsaid he just heard about India’s Operation Sindoor on Pakistan and hoped that the escalation ends quickly. “It’s a shame. We just heard about it as we were walking in the doors of the Oval.Just heard about it,” Trump said as he was asked to comment […]

India’s ‘incursion’ imminent, claims Pakistan defence minister

[ad_1] ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s defence minister said Monday that a military incursion by neighbouring India was imminent in the aftermath of a deadly militant attack on tourists in Kashmir last week, as tensions rise between the two nuclear-armed nations.The attack killed 26 people and triggered outrage in India, along with calls for action against Pakistan. “We […]

India’s sudden Jhelum water release sparks panic in PoK

[ad_1] ISLAMABAD: A sudden surge in the Jhelum river’s water level has thrown Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) into chaos, as India, local authorities claimed, released water from the Uri Dam without prior warning on Saturday.The abrupt discharge triggered a water emergency in PoK’s Hattian Bala district, forcing residents along the riverbanks to flee to safer ground.The […]

As Tensions Rise With Pakistan, a Moment of Truth for India’s Military

[ad_1] The last time the perpetual tensions between India and Pakistan escalated into a face-off, Indian officials were forced to confront an uncomfortable reality: The country’s huge military was bloated, antiquated and underprepared for imminent threats at its borders. The humiliating downing of an Indian jet by Pakistan in 2019 injected new urgency into India’s […]