Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s upcoming visit to New Delhi from 1–3 July comes at a moment when Asia is confronting its most severe energy shock in decades. With the Strait of Hormuz — a corridor that carries one‑fifth of the world’s oil and gas — recently shut for months, regional economies have been forced
India has announced that it successfully avoided nationwide fuel or LPG shortages during the nearly four‑month shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said India undertook a series of emergency measures — including rerouting shipments, increasing domestic production, and securing alternative import
China has once again thrown its weight behind Bangladesh’s Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project (TRCMRP), signalling fresh momentum after Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s recent visit to Beijing. During meetings with President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Qiang, and Water Resources Minister Li Guoying, both sides agreed to accelerate the technical feasibility study, a step
India has sharply rejected Pakistan’s attempt to link New Delhi to the militant attack on a Sindh Rangers compound in Karachi, calling the accusations “baseless, fabricated and irresponsible.” The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said Pakistan should “look inwards” and focus on dismantling the terror networks operating freely within its borders rather than pointing fingers
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has declared that she will return to Bangladesh this year despite the death sentence handed down against her, framing her return as part of a broader struggle to restore democracy and the political rights of the Bangladeshi people. In an interview, Hasina said the verdict was “politically motivated”, adding
France has reported around 1,000 excess deaths linked to the brutal heatwave sweeping across Europe, as temperatures in several countries climbed towards 40°C and extreme weather disrupted transport, power supply and public health systems. France’s public health agency said most of the fatalities involved elderly citizens, warning that the toll may rise as data from
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred Seychelles’ highest environmental honour — ‘Guardian of the Blue Horizon’ — in recognition of his leadership in environmental conservation, ocean protection, and sustainable development. The award was presented during his ongoing three‑day visit to the island nation, marking a significant moment in India–Seychelles relations and India’s wider engagement
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Seychelles on Saturday for a three‑day visit aimed at strengthening India’s strategic presence in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) and expanding cooperation with one of its closest island partners. Soon after landing, Modi posted on X, thanking President Dr Patrick Herminie for the warm welcome and describing Seychelles as
Hezbollah has forcefully rejected the newly announced US‑brokered framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon, calling it a “humiliating, shameful surrender” that undermines Lebanese sovereignty and legitimises Israel’s continued military presence in the south. The group’s deputy chief Naim Qassem declared the deal “null and void,” insisting that Lebanon must instead adhere to the provisions of
India’s record as a global first responder is undeniable. From the 2004 tsunami to the Covid‑19 pandemic, from earthquakes in Nepal, Turkey and Venezuela to evacuations in Sudan, Yemen and Ukraine, India has repeatedly stepped forward — often faster than far richer nations. Yet the global recognition India receives rarely matches the scale of its
