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China quietly developing military bases in Pacific islands

China, which wishes to expand its maritime and economic profile has started to court the Pacific island nations. IMAGE: Chinese Navy's Jiangkai-class frigate No.573 sails on the sea near Japan.......

For me, you are not small island states, but...: Modi to Pacific Island nations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday conveyed to the Pacific island nations that they can see India as a reliable development partner as it respects their priorities and its approach to......

PM grants $12m to Pacific island states, $150m line of credit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with leaders of the Pacific Island countries on the sidelines of the 74th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session in New York on Wednesday and demonstrated......

US warns Beijing as Chinese vessels encircle Taiwan

The United States has warned China against escalating tensions as Taiwan detected multiple Chinese naval vessels, official ships and balloons operating around the island amid Beijing's large-scale......

India Still Features In Trump's Security Plan

The new US national security strategy signals a retreat from global dominance while reaffirming continuity in India's role in Indo-Pacific security and Quad cooperation, points out former foreign......

Modi announces visa-on-arrival for Pacific Island nations

Reaching out to 14 Pacific Island nations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday announced setting up of a $1 million fund and Visa on arrival facility for them, besides several measures to......

US tariff shock puts MSMEs at risk

India’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) — which contribute over 45 per cent to outbound shipments — are facing a major disruption following the United States (US) decision to......

Iran-Israel war: India ramps up oil imports from Russia, US in June

India has ramped up purchases of Russian oil in June, importing more than the combined volumes from Middle Eastern suppliers such as Saudi Arabia and Iraq, amid market volatility triggered by......

Strait of Hormuz closure: How it will impact India

US strikes on Iran's three main nuclear facilities have once again raised concerns that Tehran might shut down the Strait of Hormuz - one of the world's most critical chokepoints, through which a......

Taylor answers Samoa's call for T20 WC push

IMAGE: Ross Taylor made 450 appearances for New Zealand before hanging up his boots in 2022. Photograph: Shashank Parade/PTI from the Rediff Archives Former New Zealand run machine Ross Taylor......

2036 Olympics in India? PM Modi's major announcement

'We are putting in all possible efforts to host the 2036 Olympics': PM Modi in New York P IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the Indian diaspora at Nassau Coliseum arena, Long......

Billie Jean King Cup: India beat Chinese Taipei 2-1

Photograph: Ankita Raina/X Rutuja Bhosale won the singles rubber while the duo of Prarthana Thombare and Ankita Raina prevailed in the doubles contest as the Indian women's team defeated Chinese......

All you must know about the Olympics surfing in Tahiti

IMAGE: France's Vahine Fierro and Kauli Vaast during training for the Olympics surfing competition, at Teahupo'o, Tahiti, French Polynesia. Photograph: Carlos Barria/Reuters Surfing makes its......

WOW Moments From Paris Olympics!

The Paris Olympics had it all -- glamour (cuing for Snoop Dogg here), humour (the inventive Internet producing memes after memes) and some controversy too -- Vinesh Phogat's disqualification and......