Narendra Modi, Elon Musk discuss Indo-US tech collaboration

Narendra Modi, Elon Musk discuss Indo-US tech collaboration

ndian PM Narendra Modi on Friday spoke with tech entrepreneur Elon Musk when they discussed the scope of collaboration between India and the USA in the field of technology and innovation.

by Trans World Features April 18, 2025

White House says China to face 245% tariff

White House says China to face 245% tariff

New Delhi: The US has slapped tariffs of up to 245% on Chinese imports, with syringes, lithium-ion batteries, squid, and wool sweaters among the targeted items.

by Trans World Features April 16, 2025

Donald Trump's latest tariff hike on Beijing brings additional rate on some Chinese goods to 145 pct: White House

Donald Trump's latest tariff hike on Beijing brings additional rate on some Chinese goods to 145 pct: White House

Washington DC/IBNS: President Donald Trump's steep tariff hike on Chinese goods took effect on Thursday, bringing the US's additional rate on many products to 145 percent, the White House confirmed.

by Trans World Features April 10, 2025

Flight carrying 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana departs US, to land in Delhi tomorrow

Flight carrying 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana departs US, to land in Delhi tomorrow

A special flight carrying 26/11 Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana departed from the United States on Wednesday, media reports said.

by Trans World Features April 09, 2025

After end of deadline, White House confirms 104 percent tariffs on China: Reports

After end of deadline, White House confirms 104 percent tariffs on China: Reports

Washington DC : Following up on his threat, US President Donald Trump has imposed "additional 50 percent tariffs" on China starting Wednesday, media reports said.

by Trans World Features April 08, 2025

PM Modi to inaugurate new Pamban Rail Bridge, connecting Rameswaram to mainland, today

PM Modi to inaugurate new Pamban Rail Bridge, connecting Rameswaram to mainland, today

Chennai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the newly constructed Pamban Rail Bridge on Sunday, which also marks the occasion of Ram Navami.

by Trans World Features April 06, 2025

Thousands hit streets across US to protest against Donald Trump's divisive policies

Thousands hit streets across US to protest against Donald Trump's divisive policies

Washington DC: Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets across major US cities on Saturday to oppose President Donald Trump's divisive policies.

by Trans World Features April 06, 2025

Avoid rhetoric that vitiates environment: Modi urges Yunus during Bangkok meeting

Avoid rhetoric that vitiates environment: Modi urges Yunus during Bangkok meeting

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Friday met Muhammad Yunus when he urged the Bangladesh interim government chief to avoid any rhetoric that vitiates environment, referring to the recent comment on Northeast India made by the Nobel Laureate that triggered a controversy.

by Trans World Features April 04, 2025

'Heard India will be dropping its tariffs substantially': Donald Trump ahead of announcing reciprocal tariff

'Heard India will be dropping its tariffs substantially': Donald Trump ahead of announcing reciprocal tariff

Washington: A day before announcing the reciprocal tariffs globally, US President Donald Trump said that he heard India would drop tariffs on US imports substantially.

by Trans World Features April 01, 2025

Israel Defense Forces says senior Hezbollah official Hassan Ali Mahmoud Bdeir eliminated

Israel Defense Forces says senior Hezbollah official Hassan Ali Mahmoud Bdeir eliminated

Israel on Tuesday confirmed the killing of senior Hezbollah leader Hassan Ali Mahmoud Bdeir in the Dahieh area of Lebanon.

by Trans World Features April 01, 2025

Red Cross 'outraged' by deaths of eight medics in Gaza

Red Cross 'outraged' by deaths of eight medics in Gaza

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies on Sunday said it is outraged at the deaths of eight medics from Palestine Red Crescent Society, killed on duty in Gaza.

by Trans World Features March 31, 2025

More than 150 killed, hundreds injured as 6 earthquakes devastate Myanmar, tremors felt in Bangkok

More than 150 killed, hundreds injured as 6 earthquakes devastate Myanmar, tremors felt in Bangkok

Over 150 people were killed and hundreds injured after six earthquakes, including one with a 7.7 magnitude, hit near Sagaing in central Myanmar at 12.50 pm (local time) Friday, state-run broadcaster MRTV said.

by Trans World Features March 28, 2025

'Now it's our turn': Vladimir Putin accepts Narendra Modi's invitation to visit India

'Now it's our turn': Vladimir Putin accepts Narendra Modi's invitation to visit India

Moscow : Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to visit India as he has accepted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's invitation to tour the South Asian country.

by Trans World Features March 27, 2025

Canada Polls: Khalistani critic Chandra Arya barred from running under Liberal Party's banner over alleged 'India' ties

Canada Polls: Khalistani critic Chandra Arya barred from running under Liberal Party's banner over alleged 'India' ties

The Liberal Party has barred India-origin Canadian MP Chandra Arya's bid to run for the party leadership and revoked his nomination from his own Nepean riding over alleged foreign interference which concerns India, media reports said.

by Trans World Features March 26, 2025

Oscar-winning Palestinian filmmaker Hamdan Ballal attacked, arrested In West Bank, claims co-directors

Oscar-winning Palestinian filmmaker Hamdan Ballal attacked, arrested In West Bank, claims co-directors

Palestinian filmmaker Hamdan Ballal, whose documentary "No Other Land" won an Oscar, was attacked by armed people and then allegedly arrested by the Israeli police in the West Bank on Monday, his co-directors said.

by Trans World Features March 25, 2025

'I have a very good relationship with India but they're one of the highest tariffing nations': Donald Trump

'I have a very good relationship with India but they're one of the highest tariffing nations': Donald Trump

Washington DC: US President Donald Trump Thursday said he shares a "very good relationship" with India, but the "only problem" he has with the country is that it is "one of the highest tariffing nations in the world."

by Trans World Features March 20, 2025

Donald Trump will back Volodymyr Zelenskyy get more air defence from Europe: White House

Donald Trump will back Volodymyr Zelenskyy get more air defence from Europe: White House

Washington DC : US President Donald Trump has pledged to support Ukraine with more air defence equipment from Europe as Kyiv's forces battle Russia, the White House said Wednesday.

by Trans World Features March 19, 2025

Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin discuss ways to end Ukraine war in a two-hour call

Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin discuss ways to end Ukraine war in a two-hour call

Washington DC/Moscow: Nearly three weeks after a disastrous meeting with Ukraine's President Zelenskyy at the White House, US President Donald Trump Tuesday called his Russian counterpart in a fresh attempt to resolve the conflict.

by Trans World Features March 18, 2025

PM Modi meets Tulsi Gabbard, discusses ways to enhance cooperation for tackling terrorism

PM Modi meets Tulsi Gabbard, discusses ways to enhance cooperation for tackling terrorism

New Delhi : United States' Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on Monday evening.

by Trans World Features March 17, 2025

US strikes on Yemens Houthis kill 31, warns Iran amid Red Sea tensions

US strikes on Yemens Houthis kill 31, warns Iran amid Red Sea tensions

At least 31 people were killed as U.S. President Donald Trump launched military strikes against Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis on Saturday in response to their attacks on Red Sea shipping, warning, “hell will rain down upon you” if they do not halt their campaign, Reuters reported.

by Trans World Features March 16, 2025

Mark Carney takes oath as new Canada Prime Minister

Mark Carney takes oath as new Canada Prime Minister

Ottawa : Canada's Liberal Party leader Mark Carney was sworn in as the country's next Prime Minister in Ottawa on Friday.

by Trans World Features March 14, 2025

New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon playing with colours trends on socials as India celebrates Holi

New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon playing with colours trends on socials as India celebrates Holi

Auckland : The video of New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon playing with colours has resurfaced on social media as the festival of Holi is being celebrated in India on Friday.

by Trans World Features March 14, 2025

In a setback for Donald Trump, US judge orders federal agencies to rehire fired workers: Report

In a setback for Donald Trump, US judge orders federal agencies to rehire fired workers: Report

In a setback for Donald Trump, a US judge on Thursday ordered six federal agencies to rehire thousands of probationary workers who were fired as part of the current administration's move to slash the size of the government, media reports said.

by Trans World Features March 13, 2025

Tamil Nadu govt's move to replace rupee symbol signals a dangerous mindset: Nirmala Sitharaman

Tamil Nadu govt's move to replace rupee symbol signals a dangerous mindset: Nirmala Sitharaman

Chennai : Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Thursday slammed Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK over its move to replace the rupee symbol with the Tamil letter (Ru), saying it "promotes secessionist sentiments".

by India Blooms News Service March 13, 2025

'Nothing more than a temporary breather for Ukraine': Vladimir Putin aide slams ceasefire proposal

'Nothing more than a temporary breather for Ukraine': Vladimir Putin aide slams ceasefire proposal

Moscow : A top aide of Vladimir Putin Friday criticised the US-Ukrainian proposal for a 30-day ceasefire between Russia and Kyiv, saying it would just be a "breather" for the Ukrainian military, media reports said,

by Trans World Features March 13, 2025

Ranya Rao shares how she received consignment at Dubai airport, learnt how to conceal gold bars on YouTube

Ranya Rao shares how she received consignment at Dubai airport, learnt how to conceal gold bars on YouTube

Bengaluru/TWF: Kannada actress Ranya Rao has detailed how she picked up the gold bars meant for smuggling at the Dubai International Airport and also revealed her meticulous plan to conceal the items, media reports said.

by TRANS WORLD FEATURES March 13, 2025

'People are going to Russia right now as we speak: Donald Trump on Ukraine war ceasefire talks

'People are going to Russia right now as we speak: Donald Trump on Ukraine war ceasefire talks

Washington DC : US President Donald Trump Wednesday said negotiators were travelling to Russia "right now" for talks on a possible ceasefire with Ukraine after Kyiv agreed to a 30-day truce.

by Trans World Features March 12, 2025

Pakistani army claims to have freed all hostages in passenger train siege; 28 personnel killed

Pakistani army claims to have freed all hostages in passenger train siege; 28 personnel killed

All the train passengers who were taken hostage by the Baloch rebel group in southwestern Pakistan have been freed, an army official told AFP on Wednesday.

by Trans World Features March 12, 2025

Europe holds high-level talks on rearming continent, boosting Ukraine aid

Europe holds high-level talks on rearming continent, boosting Ukraine aid

European military and political heads are holding high-level talks this week after calls for massively rearming Europe — and boosting aid for Kyiv — amid fears of a less engaged United States. Lisa Bryant has more from Paris.

by By Lisa Bryant/ Voice Of America March 12, 2025

180 passengers, mostly soldiers, held hostage as Baloch Liberation Army hijack train in Pakistan

180 passengers, mostly soldiers, held hostage as Baloch Liberation Army hijack train in Pakistan

The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) which seeks independence for Balochistan from Pakistan in a statement claimed responsibility for taking control of a train and keeping over 180 passengers, most of them Pakistani soldiers, hostages.

by Trans World Features March 12, 2025