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'I Want The South Asian Community To Feel They Have A Voice At City Hall'

'As Mayor, I will use my platform to reject any efforts by the Trump administration to curtail immigration.' IMAGE: James Solomon with his wife and three daughters. Photograph: Kind courtesy James......

'South Asian region, world cannot afford India, Pak confrontation'

The South Asian region and the world cannot afford a confrontation between India and Pakistan, which would be catastrophic for the two countries and for the world, spokesperson for the UN chief......

Trump loyalist confirmed as US envoy to India

Sergio Gor has been confirmed by the Senate as the next United States Ambassador to India, becoming the youngest American envoy to Delhi. IMAGE: Sergio Gor's confirmation as the next envoy of the......

I'm doing a trade deal with India: Trump in South Korea

United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that the US is 'doing a trade deal with India' as the two sides continue to hold talks on the proposed trade pact. IMAGE: US President Donald......

Closely monitoring situation: US on Red Fort explosion

Expressing condolences over the deadly explosion near the Red Fort in Delhi, the US said it continues to closely monitor the situation. IMAGE: Police officers and forensic technicians work at the......

India's NCDEX eyes 20% stake in Sri Lanka's first commodity exchange

India’s leading agriculture commodity exchange, the National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX), has decided to acquire around a 20 per cent stake in a new commodities and financial......

India advocates establishment of South Asian Union

India on Monday strongly advocated the establishment of "South Asian Union" as it sought to enhance the bilateral trade - with Pakistan - which had the potential to touch $6 billion. Addressing the......

India's GDP growth revised downward to 6.3% for 2025

India's economic growth forecast for 2025 has been revised downward to 6.3 per cent, and despite a projected moderation, the country remains one of the fastest-growing large economies, supported by......

'Trump's Gaza-Ukraine Resolution to Benefit India'

'Geopolitical stability could remove the crude oil risk premium.' IMAGE: A model of a pump jack is seen in front of the displayed word 'sanctions' and the USA and Russian flag colours. Photograph:......

Trade on road to recovery but Indian firms tread cautiously

Truck movements across the India-Bangladesh border are on the rise, with increasing rentals signalling a trade recovery between the two South Asian nations. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters Yet,......

The Swades State Of Mind

As Swades turns 20, Aseem Chhabra looks back at the film that spoke to him. IMAGE: Gayatri Joshi and Shah Rukh Khan in Swades. Several years ago, I had lunch with the then finance minister of......

Indian football awakening? Ex-Aussie star joins camp!

Chaubey said the AIFF now intends to widen its search for talent by identifying Indian passport holders playing professionally abroad. IMAGE: Ryan Williams has represented Australia at the highest......

Bumrah Continues His Love Affair With SENA!

The 5-83 against England in the first Test in Leeds was Jasprit Bumrah's 10th five-wicket haul in SENA nations, making him the first Indian bowler to do so. IMAGE: Jasprit Bumrah has so far......

South Asian Games: Hit or miss? Tell Us!

For the 12th successive time, none could match up to India's regional might but the host country's record-breaking medal haul of 308 can hardly hide the fact that the standard of competition in the......

PHOTOS: India's gold-glut continues at South Asian Games

IMAGE: Indian women's squash team members Joshana Chinappa, Dipika Karthik, Sumyana Kuruvilla hold national flag after winning gold medal by defeating Pakistan in Womens squash team event at......

Gold sweep by boxers, shooters, kabbadi team at South Asian Games

IMAGE: Indian men's kabbadi team celebrate after winning gold medal at the 12th South Asian Games in Guwahati. Photograph: PTI Defending champions India maintained their supremacy in......