If not today, then it will give missiles tomorrow: Congress reacts as US denies selling AMRAAMs to Pakistan

If not today, then it will give missiles tomorrow: Congress reacts as US denies selling AMRAAMs to Pakistan

Speaking to IANS, Congress leader Rashid Alvi told IANS, "America has changed its sales rules. According to American law, it can supply weapons to some countries and not to others. Pakistan has now been included in the list of countries to which weapons can be given. If it is not giving missiles today, it will give them tomorrow. This marks a major shift in America's foreign affairs and foreign policy." Oct 10, 2025
2025 Nobel Peace goes to Venezuela's Maria Corina Machado, no prize for Trump

2025 Nobel Peace goes to Venezuela's Maria Corina Machado, no prize for Trump

"The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the 2025 #NobelPeacePrize to Maria Corina Machado for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for her struggle to achieve a just and peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy," the Norwegian Nobel Committee said. Oct 10, 2025
Opportunity to forge new alliances: Colombian Ambassador amid US tariff row

Opportunity to forge new alliances: Colombian Ambassador amid US tariff row

In an interview with IANS, Ambassador Jaramillo said, "We are facing challenges due to the tariff policies initiated during President Trump's time. Both India and Colombia have been affected by high tariffs. While this is undoubtedly a problem, it also presents opportunities for countries like ours to forge new alliances and explore differential tariff arrangements." Oct 9, 2025
PM Modi welcomes Israel-Hamas pact on 1st phase of Prez Trump's peace plan

PM Modi welcomes Israel-Hamas pact on 1st phase of Prez Trump's peace plan

In a post on his official X handle, PM Modi stated, "We welcome the agreement on the first phase of President Trump's peace plan. This is also a reflection of the strong leadership of PM Netanyahu. We hope the release of hostages and enhanced humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza will bring respite to them and pave the way for lasting peace." Oct 9, 2025
Court Challenge Launched Against Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Orde

Court Challenge Launched Against Trump's $100,000 H-1B Visa Order

"The Proclamation's imposition of a draconian fee is unprecedented. No President has, without Congressional authorization and by fiat, imposed a market-wide penalty for purported misuse of a program—disregarding and overriding an existing, complex statutory scheme—on employers seeking to hire workers under a visa program Congress created specifically for that purpose," it said. Oct 4, 2025
Won't allow India to be humiliated: Putin praises 'friend' PM Modi amid US tariffs

Won't allow India to be humiliated: Putin praises 'friend' PM Modi amid US tariffs

"There is no political aspect here... If India refuses our energy supplies, it will suffer certain losses. Estimates vary; some say it could be around $9-10 billion. But if it doesn't refuse, sanctions will be imposed, and the loss will be the same. So why refuse if it also carries domestic political costs?" he said. Oct 3, 2025
Trump shifts tone on Ukraine, says Kyiv can 'fight and win' back territory

Trump slaps 100% tariff on movies made outside US; Indian film industry to be hit

"Our movie-making business has been stolen from the United States of America, by other Countries, just like stealing 'candy from a baby'," Trump posted on Truth Social Monday. Trump said California has been particularly "hard hit" because of this, blaming democrat Gavin Newsom, the Governor of California, for this loss, calling him "weak and incompetent." Sep 30, 2025
Trump's 100 pc tariff on pharma unlikely to immediately impact Indian exports: Experts

Trump's 100 pc tariff on pharma unlikely to immediately impact Indian exports: Experts

"The proposed 100 per cent tariff on branded and patented pharmaceutical imports is unlikely to have an immediate impact on Indian exports, as the bulk of our contribution lies in simple generics, while most large Indian companies already operate US manufacturing or repackaging units and are exploring further acquisitions," said Namit Joshi, Chairman of the Pharmaceuticals Export Promotion Council of India (Pharmexcil). Sep 26, 2025
WHO refutes Trump's claim on link between autism and paracetamol use during pregnancy

WHO refutes Trump's claim on link between autism and paracetamol use during pregnancy

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday refuted claims made by US President Donald Trump on the link between autism and the use of paracetamol during pregnancy. Speaking at a White House event on Monday, Trump called on mothers-to-be to "tough it out" rather than take acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) -- the main ingredient in Tylenol. Sep 24, 2025