Trump 'completely messed up' India-US ties: Congressman Subramanyam

Trump 'completely messed up' India-US ties: Congressman Subramanyam

"In the end, the Trump administration has completely messed up the US-India relationship," Subramanyam said, pointing to a sharp reversal from Trump's first term. "This was an administration which, in its first term, President Trump actually strengthened the relationship with Prime Minister Modi," he told IANS in an interview. Jan 2, 2026
Pakistan expands US lobbying through think tanks, firms

Pakistan expands US lobbying through think tanks, firms

One filing shows that the Islamabad Policy Research Institute paid $900,000 for lobbying and public policy outreach in the United States. The institute is a Pakistan-based think tank affiliated with Pakistan's National Security Division. Jan 2, 2026
'No communication received': Vodafone Idea on Cabinet relief reports

'No communication received': Vodafone Idea on Cabinet relief reports

In a stock exchange filing, Vodafone Idea said the reports were speculative in nature and that it had not received any official communication confirming such a decision. "We have not received any communication from the Government in relation to the above reported matter," the telecom operator stated in its exchange filing. Dec 31, 2025
Omar- Aga Ruhullah

Internal revolt, electoral shock: A turbulent year for J&K's ruling Omar-led NC

The NC suffered a historic setback in 2025 after losing the Budgam Assembly seat for the first time in a direct contest, ending its decades-long dominance in the Shia-majority constituency. The defeat coincided with deepening internal turmoil, marked by open dissent from Srinagar MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi over the reservation policy. Dec 31, 2025
Delhi chokes as AQI slips into 'severe' zone

Delhi chokes as AQI slips into 'severe' zone

Several monitoring stations across central and south Delhi recorded 'very poor' air quality levels. AQI readings stood at 370 at Mandi House and India Gate, 340 at Mathura Road and Sarojini Nagar, while Rashtrapati Bhawan and ITO both recorded an AQI of 357. Dec 31, 2025
Trump threatens BBC lawsuit, says he urged Xi on Jimmy Lai's release

Trump moves to shut asylum 'loophole': US media

The Department of Homeland Security has asked courts to summarily dismiss asylum applications and remove migrants to third countries where they could seek protection, even if they have no prior ties there. Dec 30, 2025
Trump says he is arranging meeting between Zelensky, Putin; trilaterals will follow

Zelensky, Trump signal near deal on ending Ukraine war

Trump also introduced a note of caution about the prospects of peace that has eluded his diplomacy, telling reporters before their meeting at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, "It's possible it doesn't happen (and) in a few weeks, we'll know one way or another". Dec 29, 2025