Surat chemical firms linked to US fentanyl crisis
Just 2 mg of fentanyl, enough to fit on a pencil tip, can kill an adult. In December 2025, over 70,000 drug overdose deaths occurred in the US, with 69% involving synthetic…
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BRICS science ministers meet in Chennai under India chairship
Chennai is hosting the BRICS Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Ministerial Meeting on August 21, 2026, as part of India's BRICS Chairship 2026. The meeting follows a two-day Senior Officials meeting held…
Bhutan, India and China juggle border talks, military build-up
As China and India agreed at 30th round of border talks in New Delhi to speed up negotiations and maintain peace along the Line of Actual Control, separate reports show Bhutan seeking…
India raises Maldives aid to Rs 600 crore, up 28% from last year
India has increased aid to the Maldives to Rs 6 billion (US$69 million) in its 2025 budget, up from Rs 4.7 billion last year, the biggest increase among South Asian beneficiaries. The…
Pia Dandiya wins Florida Democratic primary, faces Republican in November
Indian-American educator Pia Dandiya has won the Democratic primary for Florida’s 22nd Congressional District, securing 68.6% of the vote against lawyer Kaysia Earley. The Associated Press called the race after more than…
US unions sue Trump administration over new visa caps for students, journalists
A coalition of US unions and advocacy groups has sued the Trump administration to block new rules that impose fixed time limits on visas for international students, exchange visitors and foreign journalists.…
India-US space working group meets in Bengaluru, advances ties
The 9th meeting of the India-U.S. Civil Space Joint Working Group (CSJWG) was held on 5-6 August 2026 at ISRO headquarters in Bengaluru. ISRO Chairman Dr. V. Narayanan and U.S. Ambassador to…
US makes in-person visa interview mandatory for all minor applicants in India
The US Embassy in India has clarified that all minor applicants, regardless of age, must appear in person for their consular visa interview. The rule applies to children from newborns to 17-year-olds,…
India-Japan defense tech cooperation hinges on industrial endurance
Japanese Defence Minister Koizumi Shinjiro arrived in India on August 20 for the India-Japan Defence Ministerial Meeting, advocating a pragmatic doctrine that "defence production is deterrence itself." He has urged building a…
Quad has lost focus and meaning, says ex-foreign secretary Vijay Gokhale
Former foreign secretary Vijay Gokhale said the Quad has lost its focus and strategic relevance, and India should be less "starry-eyed" about its relationship with the United States. Speaking at an event…
