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India and the US have signed a framework agreement to secure supplies of strategic minerals and rare earths, as Washington seeks to diversify supply chains and reduce reliance on China. The deal covers mining, processing, recycling, and investment across the entire supply chain.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio begins a four-day visit to India, focusing on repairing bilateral relations after trade tensions and personally inviting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the White House. The trip comes amid strains over India’s Russian oil purchases and the Iran conflict.
The founder of an online satirical political movement 'Cockroach Janta Party' accuses the Indian government of taking down its website and hacking Instagram accounts. The movement, launched in response to a Supreme Court judge's remarks, has amassed over 22 million followers and is calling for the education minister's resignation amid exam scandal protests.
The founder of the online political satire movement 'Cockroach Janta Party' (CJP) has accused the Indian government of taking down the group's official website. Dipke also says both his personal and the movement's Instagram accounts have been hacked, with CJP's Instagram page amassing over 22 million followers in its first week.
Despite tough public statements, signals from influential figures and back-channel meetings suggest India and Pakistan may be preparing for formal talks after a prolonged period of tension. A key RSS ideologue called for dialogue, while former military leaders and analysts note quiet diplomatic contacts have increased.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit India for three days, ahead of a Quad meeting in New Delhi. The trip highlights efforts to rebuild strained U.S.-India ties amid disputes over Russian oil, tariffs, and Pakistan.
An extreme heatwave in India, with temperatures surpassing 46°C, has caused multiple deaths and threatens food security. Critics say the government is neglecting the poor and using relief efforts for self-promotion.
Venezuela has become India’s third-largest crude oil supplier this month, as conflict in Iran and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz force nations to seek alternative energy sources. Acting President Delcy Rodriguez is expected to visit India next week to discuss oil sales, while U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio also plans a trip to push energy deals.
The US Embassy in India has decorated auto-rickshaws with portraits of President Donald Trump and the slogan 'Happy Birthday America!' for the Fourth of July, surprising many residents of New Delhi. This cultural diplomacy campaign aims to boost America's image in India and runs for several days around July 4.
