India inks ‘watershed’ $100 billion free trade deal with four non-EU nations

India flag, stock market, exchange economy and Trade, oil production, container ship in export and import business and logistics. Texbr | Istock | Getty Images India will lift most tariffs on four nations in Europe in a “watershed” deal that is expected to yield $100 billion worth of investment over 15 years and one billion … Read more

India says its citizens were ‘duped’ to serve in the Russian army. Now it wants them back

Ukrainian soldiers drive a tank during a military training at an undetermined location. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images India is seeking the release of its nationals who have been “duped” into serving in the Russian army, a spokesperson for the Indian Ministry of External Affairs said Friday, in a rare rift from Moscow. “Several … Read more

National Geographic’s Pictures of the Year

Some 165 photographers working on assignment for National Geographic shot more than 2.1 million images in 2023. Now, 29 are featured in its annual “Pictures of the Year” retrospective. The feature — published in the magazine’s December issue and online in November — contains “stunning photographs that unearth remarkable, rarely seen moments,” according to National … Read more

Indian travelers are spending big but only 1% are going overseas

The world famous Gateway of India monument in Mumbai, India was built during the 20th century to commemorate the visit of king George V and Queen Mary. It is located on the waterfront of the Apollo Bunder area of south Mumbai and is the city’s top tourist attraction. Darren Robb | The Image Bank | … Read more

Canada pulls out diplomats from India as Sikh killing tensions escalate

Heavy security deployed at High Commission of Canada on September 19, 2023 in New Delhi, India. Hindustan Times | Hindustan Times | Getty Images Canada has pulled 41 diplomats and their families from India, after New Delhi threatened to have their diplomatic immunities revoked if Ottawa did not comply with demands for parity in diplomatic … Read more

India urges ‘utmost warning’ in Canada journey advisory as bilateral disaster escalates

A poster of the previous Gurdwara President Hardeep Singh Nijjar is displayed on a fence exterior the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara temple in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada, on September 19, 2023. Don Mackinnon | Afp | Getty Photographs India warned its residents to “train utmost warning” in Canada, deepening the diplomatic rift between each nations … Read more

Modi, Biden pledge to deepen India-U.S. partnership

US President Joe Biden (C) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (2R) arrive for the primary session of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi on September 9, 2023. Evan Vucci | Afp | Getty Photos NEW DELHI — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Joe Biden pledged to deepen the partnership between … Read more

India’s ‘freedom’ takes priority over being a U.S. ally: Suppose tank 

India’s relationship with the USA is the strongest it has been in years. U.S. President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are set to satisfy for one more bilateral assembly later Friday on the Group of 20 summit in New Delhi, after a number of one-on-one conferences earlier this 12 months. Regardless of … Read more

India is rising power in Southeast Asia that might counter China dominance

Indian Military T-90 Bheeshma tanks roll previous through the full gown last rehearsal for the Indian Republic Day parade in New Delhi on January 23, 2009. (Photograph credit score RAVEENDRAN/AFP through Getty Pictures) Raveendran | Afp | Getty Pictures India is taking main strides to broaden its affect in Southeast Asia, a transfer that may … Read more