Keir Starmer meets Narendra Modi in Brazil, announces relaunch of UK-India free trade agreement talks

Keir Starmer meets Narendra Modi in Brazil, announces relaunch of UK-India free trade agreement talks

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday announced that UK-India free trade agreement talks will be relaunched in 2025.

by TRANS WORLD FEATURES November 19, 2024

DRDO conducts successful flight-trial of first long-range hypersonic missile

DRDO conducts successful flight-trial of first long-range hypersonic missile

India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted a successful flight-trial of the country's first long-range hypersonic missile from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha late on Saturday.

by Trans World Features November 17, 2024

Tilak Varma's maiden century helps India survive Jansen threat to defeat South Africa by 11 runs

Tilak Varma's maiden century helps India survive Jansen threat to defeat South Africa by 11 runs

Centurion: Young batter Tilan Varma's sensational hundred helped India to survive the late firing by Marco Jansen and defeat South Africa by 11 runs in a high-scoring match in Centurion on Wednesday.

by TRANS WORLD FEATURES November 14, 2024

A lot of countries are nervous about the US, India not among them: Jaishankar

A lot of countries are nervous about the US, India not among them: Jaishankar

New Delhi/IBNS: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's personal rapport with US President-elect Donald Trump, asserting India is not among the countries that are "nervous" about the political change in Washington, media reports said.

by TRANS WORLD FEATURES November 11, 2024

'I strongly condemn Hindu temple attack, intimidation of our diplomats': PM Modi amid Canada row

'I strongly condemn Hindu temple attack, intimidation of our diplomats': PM Modi amid Canada row

New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday strongly condemned the "deliberate attack" on a Hindu temple in Canada's Brampton city.

by Trans World Features November 04, 2024

Unacceptable: Justin Trudeau after suspected Khalistani members attack Hindu temple in Canada

Unacceptable: Justin Trudeau after suspected Khalistani members attack Hindu temple in Canada

Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister has called the attack on a Hindu temple by suspected Khalistani members in his country "unacceptable" and asserted everyone has the right to practice their religion "freely and safely".

by Trans World Features November 04, 2024

India, China have completed disengagement: Reports

India, China have completed disengagement: Reports

India and China have disengaged in the Depsang and Demchok regions of Eastern Ladakh, keeping track of the timeline that was announced earlier.

by Trans World Features October 31, 2024

Sanction Indian diplomats, ban RSS: anti-India Canadian leader Jagmeet Singh goes ballistic

Sanction Indian diplomats, ban RSS: anti-India Canadian leader Jagmeet Singh goes ballistic

New Delhi/Ottawa: After the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) alleged that some Indian diplomats were involved in the killing of Sikh terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Canadian Sikh leader Jagmeet Singh Tuesday called for a ban on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and sanctions against the Indian envoys.

by Trans World Features October 16, 2024

Trudeau govt's vote bank politics: India toughens stand against Canada after latest tirade over Nijjar killing

Trudeau govt's vote bank politics: India toughens stand against Canada after latest tirade over Nijjar killing

New Delhi: India on Monday called Canada's fresh accusations against New Delhi's High Commissioner and other diplomats in connection with a murder investigation an act of "vote bank politics" by the Justin Trudeau government.

by TRANS WORLD FEATURES October 14, 2024

'Either shelter us in India or kill us right here': Over 500 refugees turn up at Bengal border amid Bangladesh violence

'Either shelter us in India or kill us right here': Over 500 refugees turn up at Bengal border amid Bangladesh violence

Kolkata/IBNS: Over 500 refugees, including seniors and children, have turned up at a no-man's land near West Bengal's Uttar Dinajpur border area in the hope of getting shelter in India amid reports of targeted violence against minorities in Bangladesh, local newspaper Uttarbanga Sambad has reported.

by Trans World Features August 08, 2024

Paris Olympics 2024: Manu misses medal after finishing fourth in Women's 25m Pistol event

Paris Olympics 2024: Manu misses medal after finishing fourth in Women's 25m Pistol event

India's double medal winner Manu Bhaker missed winning the third after she finished fourth in the  Women's 25m Pistol event at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Saturday.

by TRANS WORLD FEATURES August 03, 2024

HireMee joins hands with Global Mentorship Initiative to bridge the gap between graduation and jobs

HireMee joins hands with Global Mentorship Initiative to bridge the gap between graduation and jobs

In a first of its kind, HireMee, an AI-enabled Talent Assessment and Hiring platform, has signed a MoU with Rockefeller Foundation’s Global Mentorship Initiative (GMI) to bridge the gap between graduation and first career jobs for young graduates from diverse communities.

by TRANS WORLD FEATURES July 02, 2024

'Infringement, objectionable': India protests British High Commissioner's visit to POK

'Infringement, objectionable': India protests British High Commissioner's visit to POK

New Delhi: India on Saturday lodged a strong protest over the visit of British High Commissioner Jane Marriott in Islamabad to Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK), terming the visit “objectionable” and “infringement on India's territorial integrity”

by Trans World Features January 13, 2024

'No bilateral extradition treaty': Pakistan on India's Hafiz Saeed request

'No bilateral extradition treaty': Pakistan on India's Hafiz Saeed request

Islamabad: Pakistan Friday said it received India's request for extradition of the founder of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and the mastermind of the Mumbai terror attack Hafiz Saeed.

by Trans World Features December 30, 2023

Eight Indian Navy veterans on death row in Qatar to now face commuted punishments

Eight Indian Navy veterans on death row in Qatar to now face commuted punishments

New Delhi: Eight ex-Navy personnel, who were sentenced to death by a Qatar court in October for charges not yet known, will face commuted punishments, the Indian government said Thursday.

by Trans World Features December 28, 2023

Need to be on alert and be prepared against new and emerging strains of COVID-19 virus: Union Health Minister amid JN.1 variant scare

Need to be on alert and be prepared against new and emerging strains of COVID-19 virus: Union Health Minister amid JN.1 variant scare

Indian Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Wednesday (December 20, 2023) chaired a high-level meeting to review the COVID-19 situation in India and the preparedness of public health system for surveillance, containment and management of COVID-19 in view of the recent spike in cases of COVID-19 in some states.

by Trans World Features December 20, 2023

Rajya Sabha pays tributes to martyrs of 2001 Parliament attack

Rajya Sabha pays tributes to martyrs of 2001 Parliament attack

Rajya Sabha on Wednesday paid rich tributes to the brave security personnel who made supreme sacrifice to defend the temple of democracy 22 years ago in 2001, after terrorists attacked the Parliament complex.

by Trans World Features December 13, 2023

Vajra Prahar 2023: India-USA's Joint Special Force exercise concludes in Meghalaya

Vajra Prahar 2023: India-USA's Joint Special Force exercise concludes in Meghalaya

The 14th edition of the Indo-US Joint Special Forces exercise "Vajra Prahar 2023" concluded recently at the Joint Training Node in Meghalaya.

by Trans World Features December 13, 2023

India, South Korea celebrate 50 years of diplomatic ties, Narendra Modi says it has been a journey of mutual respect

India, South Korea celebrate 50 years of diplomatic ties, Narendra Modi says it has been a journey of mutual respect

Indian PM Narendra Modi on Sunday wished South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeolh as both nations completed  50 years of diplomatic ties in 2023.

by Trans World Features December 11, 2023

Jaishankar speaks to Palestinian PM Mohammed Shtayyeh, reiterates India's 'longstanding position'

Jaishankar speaks to Palestinian PM Mohammed Shtayyeh, reiterates India's 'longstanding position'

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar engaged in a discussion with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Shtayyeh on Saturday, reiterating India's longstanding stance on the Palestine-Israel matter.

by Trans World Features December 10, 2023

PM Modi holds talks with Kenyan Prez William Samoei Ruto, calls for progress in mutual trade

PM Modi holds talks with Kenyan Prez William Samoei Ruto, calls for progress in mutual trade

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday held talks with Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto here and called for steady progress in mutual trade and investment between both nations".

by Trans World Features December 05, 2023

How Henry Kissinger evolved from India-critic to advocate of strong India-US ties

How Henry Kissinger evolved from India-critic to advocate of strong India-US ties

Washington: Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, who had held India and the Indians with contempt and disregard, especially concerning New Delhi’s role in the Bangladesh Liberation War, but later advocated strong ties with the country, passed away on Wednesday in Connecticut.

by Trans World Features November 30, 2023

Vajra Prahar 2023: India, USA's Joint Special Forces exercise begins in Meghalaya

Vajra Prahar 2023: India, USA's Joint Special Forces exercise begins in Meghalaya

India and the USA's Joint Special Forces exercise 'Vajra Prahar 2023' began at the Joint Training Node in Meghalaya's Umroi region on Tuesday.

by Trans World Features November 21, 2023

India, Australia to hold two-plus-two ministerial dialogue in Delhi on Nov 20

India, Australia to hold two-plus-two ministerial dialogue in Delhi on Nov 20

New Delhi: The second two-plus-two ministerial dialogue between the Defence and Foreign Ministers of India and Australia will be held here on Monday.

by Trans World Features November 18, 2023

Rajnath Singh discusses Indo-Pacific with UK Secretary of State for Defence Grant Shapps

Rajnath Singh discusses Indo-Pacific with UK Secretary of State for Defence Grant Shapps

Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a telephonic conversation with UK Secretary of State for Defence Grant Shapps on Monday (November 13, 2023) when they discussed a range of defence and security issues with particular emphasis on the Indo-Pacific.

by Trans World Features November 14, 2023

Qatar gives 8 Indian Navy veterans death penalty; 'deeply shocked' Indian govt to challenge order

Qatar gives 8 Indian Navy veterans death penalty; 'deeply shocked' Indian govt to challenge order

New Delhi: A court in Qatar handed down death sentences on Thursday to eight former Indian Navy personnel who had been jailed in the country for over a year. Responding to the verdict, the Indian government expressed “deep shock” and said it is exploring all available legal options.

by Trans World Features October 26, 2023

'Canada harbours extremist elements', S Jaishankar says in US

'Canada harbours extremist elements', S Jaishankar says in US

New Delhi : In another attack on Canada, which was called a safe haven for terrorists by the Centre last week, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said the country harbours extremist elements and that India has conveyed its concerns in this regard to the United States.

by Trans World Features September 29, 2023

Khalistani terrorist Nijjar killing Row: Canada's Defence Minister Bill Blair says ties with India is 'important'

Khalistani terrorist Nijjar killing Row: Canada's Defence Minister Bill Blair says ties with India is 'important'

Canadian Defence Minister Bill Blair has described ties with India as 'important' even after a diplomatic standoff emerged between the two countries following PM Justin Trudeau's allegations that New Delhi was involved in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

by Trans World Features September 25, 2023

FBI agents alerted US-based Khalistani elements of life threat after terrorist Nijjar's killing in Canada

FBI agents alerted US-based Khalistani elements of life threat after terrorist Nijjar's killing in Canada

Washington: America’s Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) met Khalistani elements in the US and alerted them that their lives may be at risk after the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June, according to a report by The Intercept.

by Trans World Features September 24, 2023

Hangzhou Asian Games: China bars players from Arunachal Pradesh, India lodges protest

Hangzhou Asian Games: China bars players from Arunachal Pradesh, India lodges protest

India on Friday lodged a strong protest with China over 'deliberative and selective' obstruction of some of the Indian sportspersons from Arunachal Pradesh from participating in the Asian Games at Hangzhou.

by Trans World Features September 22, 2023