"Absolutely NOT self-defence": Iran slams US military campaign as "act of aggression"

May 01, 2026

Iran dismissed US claims of "self-defence," labelling the military campaign an "act of aggression" due to the lack of prior Iranian attacks. Meanwhile, the...

Trump's upcoming China visit influences strategic options on Iran: Reports

May 01, 2026

US President Donald Trump's upcoming "high-stakes" China visit is reportedly influencing his strategy toward Iran. While Trump claims secret negotiations are progressing, he maintains...

No need for Congressional approval as ceasefire pauses Iran war 60-day clock: US War Secy

May 01, 2026

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Thursday (local time) told US lawmakers that the Trump administration does not currently need congressional authorisation to...

US Congressional delegation meets Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama in Dharamshala

Jun 19, 2024

Former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was also part of the Congressional delegation.

Biden meets Congressional leadership over debt ceiling

May 17, 2023

"This afternoon, President Biden hosted Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, Speaker McCarthy, and Leader Jeffries in the Oval Office for a productive and direct meeting...

Govt tightens gold import rules, caps duty-free imports at 100 kg per approval

May 14, 2026

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has tightened monitoring of duty-free gold imports under the Advance Authorisation (AA) scheme, capping imports at 100...