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02 Sep

Trump Damaged US-India Ties Over Pakistan Business Links : Former US National Security Advisor

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDonald Trump, India-US relations, Jake Sullivan, Pakistan business deals, US foreign policy

Washington, September 2, 2025 – Former US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has accused President Donald Trump of sacrificing America’s relationship with India for personal business interests linked to Pakistan, calling it a “huge strategic harm” to US foreign policy.Speaking on the MeidasTouch network, Sullivan said the US-India partnership had been nurtured for decades across party lines, with progress in technology, economics, and security cooperation, especially against the backdrop of China’s growing influence. However, he claimed that progress had been undermined under Trump’s leadership.“In no small part, because of Pakistan’s willingness to do business deals with the Trump family, Trump…

02 Sep

India Issues Flood Alert to Pakistan Over Sutlej River

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World Newsflood alert, heavy rains, India, Indus Waters Treaty, Pakistan, Sutlej river

New Delhi, September 2 – India has alerted Pakistan about a high risk of flooding in the Sutlej river, following continuous heavy rainfall in northern states that forced authorities to release excess water from major dams. The warning, officials confirmed, was shared with Islamabad on humanitarian grounds through the Ministry of External Affairs.Last week, India had already issued three similar alerts for possible flooding in the Tawi river. The latest warning points to the likelihood of floods in the Sutlej on Wednesday. In Punjab, rivers including the Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi, along with several seasonal rivulets, are currently in spate…

01 Sep

Trump Calls US-India Trade Relationship a ‘One-Sided Disaster’ Amid Tariff Dispute

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDonald Trump, India-US trade, Narendra Modi, Russia oil imports, Tariffs

Washington DC (Rajeev Sharma): US President Donald Trump has sharpened his criticism of America’s trade relationship with India, describing it as “a totally one-sided disaster.” He asserted that New Delhi’s recent offer to eliminate tariffs on American goods might have come too late.In a statement posted on his social media platform Monday, Trump claimed India, after years of imposing restrictive duties, is now willing to reduce tariffs to zero. Yet, he questioned the timing, remarking, “It’s getting late” for such a step.The president argued that trade between the two nations remains imbalanced. “We do very little business with India, but…

01 Sep

Modi and Putin Hold Talks in Car Ride Before Bilateral Meeting at SCO Summit

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World Newsbilateral talks, India-Russia partnership, Modi-Putin car meeting, SCO Summit Tianjin

Tianjin, China: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin highlighted their strong personal rapport at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin. Their camaraderie was evident when the two leaders shared a warm hug before travelling together in Putin’s Aurus Senat limousine for a private discussion ahead of their formal bilateral meeting. Sources revealed that President Putin waited nearly ten minutes for Prime Minister Modi to join him, and the two conversed for about 45 minutes during the car ride before arriving at the venue.Afterward, Prime Minister Modi shared on X, “After the proceedings at the SCO…

01 Sep

Afghanistan quake kills at least 622; epicentre near Jalalabad, widespread damage reported

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsAfghanistan earthquake, death toll 622, Jalalabad, Kunar, Nangarhar

Kabul, September 1, 2025: At least 622 people have been killed after a magnitude-6.0 earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan near Jalalabad late Sunday night, according to figures relayed by Reuters via the Taliban-run interior ministry. The toll is expected to rise as rescuers reach remote mountain villages in Nangarhar and neighbouring Kunar two of the worst-hit provinces amid reports of collapsed homes and landslides blocking key roads.USGS data indicate the quake was centred roughly 14 km southeast of Jalalabad at a shallow depth of about 8 km, a profile that amplifies shaking and structural damage. Several aftershocks including events around magnitude…

31 Aug

India Post Suspends All Mail Services to the US, Announces Refund Scheme for Customers

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsAmerica, India Post, Post office, Tariff, USA

National Times Bureau :- India Post has announced a complete suspension of all categories of mail services to the United States, including letters, documents, and gifts valued up to $100, citing recent trade-related concerns. The decision, communicated through an official press release on August 31, affects both private and commercial dispatches. Customers who have already booked parcels that have yet to be dispatched will be eligible for a full refund of postal charges, the department stated in an update on X. The suspension is expected to continue until further notice, with officials urging senders to stay updated on resumption timelines

31 Aug

PM Modi and Xi Engage in Key Bilateral Talks at SCO Summit Amid Shifts in Global Diplomacy

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TIANJIN, CHINA(Rajeev Sharma): In a significant diplomatic engagement, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin on Sunday. The meeting takes place at a time of evolving global alignments, particularly as India's relationship with the United States experiences turbulence over recent trade and tariff disputes. The interaction between Modi and Xi is being closely watched by regional observers, given the broader geopolitical context. According to diplomatic sources, the leaders touched upon a range of strategic concerns, including regional stability, trade cooperation, and multilateral engagement within…

30 Aug

Modi Reaffirms India’s Support for Peaceful Resolution in Ukraine During Call with Zelenskyy

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsIndia-Ukraine relations, Narendra Modi, peace talks, Ukraine conflict, Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Tianjin, August 30 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that India fully supports all global efforts to end the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.The phone call, initiated by Zelenskyy, came just two days before Modi’s scheduled meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China.In a post on X, Modi said, “Thank President Zelenskyy for his phone call today. We exchanged views on the ongoing conflict, its humanitarian aspect, and efforts to restore peace and stability. India extends full support to all efforts in this…

30 Aug

PM Modi Arrives in China for SCO Summit, First Visit in Seven Years

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDonald Trump tariffs, India-China relations, PM Modi China visit, SCO Summit 2025, Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping

Tianjin, Aug 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached China on Saturday to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit 2025, marking his first visit to the country in seven years. Modi is visiting at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, reflecting a thaw in bilateral ties that had soured after the 2020 border clashes.His arrival comes amid international pressure over India’s continued purchase of Russian oil during the Ukraine war. U.S. President Donald Trump recently imposed an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods, raising total levies to 50 per cent, in response to New Delhi’s oil imports…

30 Aug

PM Modi Concludes Japan Visit, Heads to China for SCO Summit

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World Newsbilateral agreements, Chandrayaan-5, China visit, India-Japan relations, PM Modi, SCO summit

National Times Bureau, August 30, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for China on Saturday to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, following a successful two-day visit to Japan.During his Japan visit, India and Japan finalized 13 key agreements and declarations, launching several transformative initiatives aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation. Prime Minister Modi expressed gratitude to Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, the Japanese people, and the government for their warm reception, calling the visit “productive and beneficial for both nations.”The two countries set an ambitious investment target of 10 trillion yen (approximately ₹60,000 crores) in India over…