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31 Aug

India Post Suspends All Mail Services to the US, Announces Refund Scheme for Customers

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsAmerica, India Post, Post office, Tariff, USA

National Times Bureau :- India Post has announced a complete suspension of all categories of mail services to the United States, including letters, documents, and gifts valued up to $100, citing recent trade-related concerns. The decision, communicated through an official press release on August 31, affects both private and commercial dispatches. Customers who have already booked parcels that have yet to be dispatched will be eligible for a full refund of postal charges, the department stated in an update on X. The suspension is expected to continue until further notice, with officials urging senders to stay updated on resumption timelines

31 Aug

PM Modi and Xi Engage in Key Bilateral Talks at SCO Summit Amid Shifts in Global Diplomacy

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TIANJIN, CHINA(Rajeev Sharma): In a significant diplomatic engagement, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin on Sunday. The meeting takes place at a time of evolving global alignments, particularly as India's relationship with the United States experiences turbulence over recent trade and tariff disputes. The interaction between Modi and Xi is being closely watched by regional observers, given the broader geopolitical context. According to diplomatic sources, the leaders touched upon a range of strategic concerns, including regional stability, trade cooperation, and multilateral engagement within…

30 Aug

Modi Reaffirms India’s Support for Peaceful Resolution in Ukraine During Call with Zelenskyy

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsIndia-Ukraine relations, Narendra Modi, peace talks, Ukraine conflict, Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Tianjin, August 30 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that India fully supports all global efforts to end the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.The phone call, initiated by Zelenskyy, came just two days before Modi’s scheduled meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China.In a post on X, Modi said, “Thank President Zelenskyy for his phone call today. We exchanged views on the ongoing conflict, its humanitarian aspect, and efforts to restore peace and stability. India extends full support to all efforts in this…

30 Aug

PM Modi Arrives in China for SCO Summit, First Visit in Seven Years

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World NewsDonald Trump tariffs, India-China relations, PM Modi China visit, SCO Summit 2025, Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping

Tianjin, Aug 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached China on Saturday to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit 2025, marking his first visit to the country in seven years. Modi is visiting at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, reflecting a thaw in bilateral ties that had soured after the 2020 border clashes.His arrival comes amid international pressure over India’s continued purchase of Russian oil during the Ukraine war. U.S. President Donald Trump recently imposed an additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods, raising total levies to 50 per cent, in response to New Delhi’s oil imports…

30 Aug

PM Modi Concludes Japan Visit, Heads to China for SCO Summit

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, World Newsbilateral agreements, Chandrayaan-5, China visit, India-Japan relations, PM Modi, SCO summit

National Times Bureau, August 30, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for China on Saturday to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, following a successful two-day visit to Japan.During his Japan visit, India and Japan finalized 13 key agreements and declarations, launching several transformative initiatives aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation. Prime Minister Modi expressed gratitude to Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, the Japanese people, and the government for their warm reception, calling the visit “productive and beneficial for both nations.”The two countries set an ambitious investment target of 10 trillion yen (approximately ₹60,000 crores) in India over…

30 Aug

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Presents Special Gift to Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba

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National Times Bureau :- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has presented a unique and culturally significant gift to Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba — a set of vintage precious stone ramen bowls accompanied by silver chopsticks. The exclusive gift comprises a large brown moonstone bowl with four smaller bowls, designed to reflect the essence of Japanese donburi and soba traditions. The moonstone, sourced from Andhra Pradesh, is known for its adularescence and symbolizes love, balance, and protection. Adding to its grandeur, the main bowl’s base is crafted from Makrana marble, intricately inlaid with semi-precious stones in the traditional Rajasthani parchin kari…

29 Aug

Sikh Man Shot Dead by Los Angeles Police While Performing Gatka; Questions Raised Over Weapon Claim

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld Newsgatka martial art, Gurpreet Singh, khanda sword, LAPD controversy, Los Angeles police shooting, Sikh man killed

Los Angeles: A 35-year-old Sikh man, Gurpreet Singh, was shot dead by police in Los Angeles while performing gatka, an ancient Sikh martial art, in the middle of a road. The incident took place in July near the Crypto.com Arena in downtown Los Angeles, but the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) recently released the footage.According to police, Singh was carrying a machete and refused to comply with repeated warnings before allegedly attempting to attack officers, leading to the fatal shooting. However, community members and observers have questioned the LAPD’s account, pointing out that the object in Singh’s hand appears to…

29 Aug

PM Modi Meets Former Japanese PM Fumio Kishida, Discusses Bilateral Ties

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndia, Trending, World Newsbilateral trade, Fumio Kishida, India–Japan relations, Narendra Modi, semiconductors, technology

Tokyo: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he had a “wonderful meeting” with former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, during which the two leaders discussed strengthening India–Japan relations.Modi noted that Kishida has consistently been a strong advocate of closer ties between the two nations. Their discussions covered progress in bilateral cooperation in trade, critical technologies, and human resource mobility.The Prime Minister further highlighted that both sides also explored new opportunities in emerging sectors, including advanced technology and semiconductors.

29 Aug

PM Modi Begins Japan Visit, Bilateral Talks with PM Ishiba on Agenda

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsBusiness, India, Trending, World NewsJapan, Narendra Modi

Tokyo (Rajeev Sharma): Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Tokyo on Friday, beginning a two-day official visit during which he will meet Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba for wide-ranging talks on bilateral, regional, and global issues. The Ministry of External Affairs announced Modi’s arrival, stating that the discussions scheduled later today would focus on advancing the India–Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership, a relationship that has expanded significantly over the past eleven years. Ahead of his departure from New Delhi, Modi emphasized that the visit would provide an important opportunity to strengthen cultural bonds between the two nations and open…

28 Aug

Trump Administration Moves to Limit Student and Media Visas, Revives 2020 Proposal

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsWorld NewsGreen Card, H1B, media visa, student visa, Trump administration, US visas

New York/Washington, Aug 28 — The Trump administration has proposed new restrictions on the duration of visas for foreign students and media personnel, reviving a rule first floated in 2020 but withdrawn under President Biden.The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said the move would end indefinite stays for certain visa categories, particularly the F visa issued to international students. Since 1978, foreign students have been admitted under a “duration of status” clause that allows them to remain in the United States as long as they are enrolled in academic programs, without a set expiry date.The administration argues that the system…