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Relief for India? Trump waives some Russia-related tariffs as deadline nears

India, Oct. 17 -- US President Donald Trump on Friday waived the application of sanctions, restrictions and duties related to Russian energy exports under a law he signed last month, suspending a meas... Read More


"Trump trying to gain popularity": Waiel Awwad says Russia oil sanctions waiver "big relief" for India

New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- Foreign affairs expert Waiel Awwad termed the waiving of sanctions under the Lindsey O. Graham Act as a "big relief" for India, while noting that the move comes as US President T... Read More


Dhaka calls for modernised, stronger OIC for betterment of Muslim Ummah

Dhaka, Oct. 17 -- State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir on Saturday called for a stronger, modernised and dynamic OIC to address the challenges facing the entire Muslim Ummah. He made the ... Read More


Jaishankar 'summoned' by Marco Rubio? MEA clarifies Mumbai meet amid Congress criticism; says energy, trade on agenda

New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Friday that US State Secretary Marco Rubio will meet with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Mumbai on October 20. The... Read More


DA hike after Dussehra: Will central government employees get good news in October? - What we know so far

New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- Central government employees and pensioners are awaiting the announcement of the dearness allowance (DA) hike for July 2026. The central government did not announce the increase ... Read More


Swiss President's Vietnam visit to open up new phase of bilateral collaboration

Hanoi, Oct. 17 -- The official visit to Vietnam from October 17 - 18 by Swiss President Guy Parmelin and his spouse marks an important milestone as the two countries are celebrating the 55th anniversa... Read More


Bangladesh stands with Palestinians: Irene Khan

Dhaka, Oct. 17 -- Bangladesh has reaffirmed its unwavering solidarity with the Palestinian people and their inalienable right to self-determination, calling for urgent international action to end Isra... Read More


China Urges Kabul to Crack Down on Terrorist Groups in Afghanistan

Afghanistan, Oct. 17 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has urged Taliban authorities to take concrete measures against terrorist groups operating in Afghanistan, warning that the country's stability... Read More


Best of the Week: Jio's big bet beyond telecom

New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- Jio Platforms Ltd filed its red herring prospectus with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) earlier this week, paving the way for what could become India's largest ... Read More


Opposition staging fresh street drama to hide internal clashes, failures: Rizvi

Dhaka, Oct. 17 -- BNP Acting Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Saturday accused opposition parties of staging fresh political dramas in the streets to conceal their internal conflicts and failure... Read More