WORLD

PM Modi’s Putin, Xi meetings put India’s BRICS balancing act in focus

Delhi seeks deeper ties with Moscow and stability with Beijing without compromising strategic autonomy.

China ready to work with India to advance PM Modi-Xi strategic guidance

India says Rahman was invited as BIMSTEC chair, not Bangladesh PM, as Dhaka rules out BRICS visit

Ahead of BRICS Summit, Delhi Police conduct mock drills at key Metro stations

US still destroys drug boats when needed, says Rubio

Secretary of State says operations depend on the vessel, threat and location, with targets subject to legal review and cooperation with regional partners.

US birthright citizenship fight puts visa families at centre of debate

Republican lawmakers seek limits on citizenship for children of temporary visa holders, while Democrats defend birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment.

US Bill proposes green card pathway for long-term visa holders in public service

Service for America Act seeks permanent residency for eligible Dreamers and children of employment-based visa holders serving in key public-sector roles.

Israel orders closure of British Consulate in Jerusalem over UK sanctions

Israel retaliates against UK measures targeting goods from Israeli settlements, bans entry to several British MPs and ends London’s role in Palestinian security training.

UN chief likely to meet PM Modi during BRICS summit

Guterres is expected to meet Modi in India this week as BRICS leaders gather amid the Iran and Ukraine conflicts.

India, Bangladesh stress need to strengthen bilateral ties

Indian envoy Dinesh Trivedi and Bangladesh President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir reaffirm shared history, cultural bonds and people-to-people ties during Dhaka meeting.