The US has announced “ironclad” support for Israel as Iran launched scores of drones and cruise missiles against Israel in retaliation for the bombing of one of its diplomatic facilities in Damascus earlier this month.
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India among top countries interfering in Canadian affairs, says NSA Jody Thomas
Canada’s National Security Adviser Jody Thomas has said that India is among the top sources of foreign interference in her country’s internal affairs. “When I talk about foreign interference and economic security, I’m now talking about a number of state actors and non-state proxies,” Jody Thomas said last week at a conference organised by the Canadian Global Affairs Institute.
India rejects “biased and motivated” US commission report on its religious freedom
India rejected “biased and motivated,” comments made by the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) about the country in its annual report that had yet again proposed to blacklist New Delhi and urged it to develop a better understanding of India.
‘US focusing on Indo-Pacific partner India at the right time’
The US is rightly turning its attention towards its Indo-Pacific partner, India as it is high time the US turns its focus towards the needs of the Global South, writes Akhil Ramesh, a fellow with the Pacific Forum, for a report in US-based The Hill newspaper.
China’s assertive success in Saudi-Iran agreement a serious concern for U.S.
Communist China, with no state religion and no god, has brokered a deal between Saudi Arabia, the bastion of Sunni Islam, and Iran, the bastion of Shia Islam, both of which fervently insist on theirs being the only true god.
Who were the original inhabitants of India?
Justice Markandey Katju- Justice Markandey Katju is a former Judge, Supreme Court of India, and former Chairman, Press Council of India. The views expressed are his own. Many people have asked me how I say that Aryans and Dravidians came from outside India, and that the original inhabitants were the pre-Dravidian tribals, who are only […]
US issues sanctions against an Indian national, 39 others for corruption and human rights abuse
The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), in recognition of International Anti-Corruption Day and Human Rights Day, on December 9 issued sanctions on a diverse array of over 40 individuals and entities that are connected to corruption or human rights abuse across nine countries.
Indian Ocean nations apprehensive about China’s intentions
China held a meeting last week with 19 countries from the Indian Ocean region minus India, which brought lots of criticism and suspicion about Beijing’s intentions in the region.
Rahul Gandhi congratulates Elon Musk and asks him to ensure opposition is not stifled in India
The Twitter takeover by Elon Musk has found a surprising welcome by Rahul Gandhi, now on a 2300-mile or 3750-kilometer march on foot as part of his “Unite India Journey” or “Bharat Jodo Yatra.”
Rushdie lost sight in an eye, use of one hand after knife attack
Salman Rushdie lost his sight in one eye and use of one hand after the attack he suffered while preparing to deliver a lecture in the US New York state two months ago, his agent has confirmed, the media reported.
Rockets hit US airbase in Iraq, Iran claims responsibility
IANS- More than a dozen missiles of unknown type on Wednesday hit the Al Asad airbase in central Iraq, where numerous US troops are stationed, in what appears to be the first retaliatory strike by Iran in the wake of the US drone strike that killed Iranian Quds Force commander Gen. Qasem Soleimani last week […]
Modi conveys India’s concerns over Iran issue to Trump
IANS- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday conveyed to US President Donald Trump concerns over tensions in the Persian Gulf related to Iran, saying “instability” in the region affects India in “many ways” besides the energy aspect. The two leaders agreed that they and their officials will continuously remain in touch to ensure that the […]
Indo-US trade gap: New Delhi needs to step on the gas
indica News Bureau – The spurt in India’s oil and gas imports from the US will help bring down trade imbalances, boost bilateral ties and instill confidence in Washington that New Delhi is keen to address its trade deficit issues, a senior government official said. India, which imported oil and gas worth over $3 billion […]
Indian American Congressman backs Trump on Afghan pullout
indica News Bureau – Indian American Congressman Ro Khanna has supported President Donald Trump’s decision to pull out troops from war-ravaged Afghanistan – a latest in series of abrupt changes to US military policy. “I support a responsible withdrawal of American military forces in Afghanistan. If we hope to end the security challenge posed […]