External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar chaired a High-Level Meeting of Like-Minded Global South countries in New York on Tuesday, held on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80).
On Tuesday, India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Morocco’s Defence Minister Abdelatif Loudyi came together to officially open Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL)’s modern defence production facility in Berrechid, highlighting a landmark moment in the strengthening of strategic relations between India and Morocco.
In a sudden and sweeping move, the U.S. government has implemented a new rule imposing a $100,000 fee on all new H‑1B visa applications, sparking confusion, travel chaos, and widespread concern across the tech industry — especially in India, where most H‑1B workers originate.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a phone conversation on Thursday with Nepal’s interim Prime Minister, Sushila Karki, during which he conveyed India’s support for restoring peace and stability in the neighbouring nation.
Syria’s Foreign Minister, Asaad al-Shibani, arrived in Washington on Thursday, marking the first official visit of such senior rank in over 25 years.
The European Union introduced a comprehensive new strategic agenda aimed at strengthening its partnership with India across key sectors such as trade, technology, defence, and global collaboration.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday extended his congratulations to Papua New Guinea on its 50th Independence Day, reiterating India’s dedication to strengthening ties in the Indo-Pacific region.
His Eminence Sheikh Abu Bakr Ahmed, the Grand Mufti of India, has passionately endorsed India’s resolute position at the United Nations, championing the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.
Qatar and the United States are nearing the conclusion of an expanded defence cooperation agreement, according to senior U.S. diplomat Marco Rubio, who made the remarks on Tuesday.
India’s total exports of goods and services reached US$ 349.35 billion during the April–August 2025 period, reflecting a 6.18% increase over the US$ 329.03 billion recorded in the same months of 2024, as per the latest data from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
