PM Modi, Trump Discuss West Asia Crisis; Stress Need for De-escalation

New Delhi— Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a phone conversation with US President Donald Trump, during which both leaders discussed the escalating situation in West Asia and the need for restoring peace.

Sharing details of…

West Asia conflict poses economic, security challenges for India: PM Modi in Lok Sabha

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the ongoing conflict in West Asia has created serious and unforeseen challenges for India, affecting the economy, national security, and the welfare of Indians living in the region.

Addressing…

Trump says US–Iran talks ‘productive’, pauses strikes on Iranian power plants

Washington — US President Donald Trump on Monday said that Washington and Tehran have held “productive” discussions over the past two days, raising hopes of easing tensions in the Middle East. He also announced a temporary halt…

Trump Warns Iran to Reopen Strait of Hormuz or Face Strikes

Washington — Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran, threatening military strikes on its power infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz is not fully reopened within 48 hours.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the United…

Tata Motors to raise commercial vehicle prices by up to 1.5% from April

Jamshedpur: Tata Motors has announced a price increase of up to 1.5% on its commercial vehicles starting April 1, citing continued pressure from rising input and commodity costs.

According to the company, the hike won’t be uniform across…

US-NATO rift widens as Trump calls allies ‘cowards’

New York — Tensions between Donald Trump and NATO escalated sharply after the US President criticised member nations as “cowards” for refusing to support efforts to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.

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Trump pushes allies to secure Hormuz, rules out ceasefire with Iran

Washington— Donald Trump has called on US allies and major global economies to take greater responsibility for securing the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz, while firmly rejecting any possibility of a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict…

Rising Iran war costs widen US Congress divide over $200 billion funding plan

Washington — The escalating cost of the Iran war is deepening political divisions in the US, with lawmakers from both sides questioning a proposed funding package that could exceed $200 billion.

The White House is preparing to seek fresh…

Indus Waters Treaty to stay suspended till Pakistan ‘changes course’: India at UN

United Nations — India has made it clear that the Indus Waters Treaty will continue to remain suspended unless Pakistan takes firm and irreversible action against terrorism.

Addressing a UN gathering marking World Water Day, India’s…

Days after Kabul hospital attack, Pakistan and Afghanistan announce Eid ceasefire

Kabul — Pakistan and Afghanistan have announced a temporary ceasefire on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, following appeals from countries including Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Qatar. The move comes amid heightened tensions after Kabul accused Islamabad…