Rekha Gupta sworn in as Delhi chief minister

Rekha Gupta, a first-time legislator from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) representing Shalimar Bagh, was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Delhi on February 20. The oath-taking ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several senior BJP leaders.

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has reached out to Indian authorities for cooperation in its probe into Adani Group founder Gautam Adani and his nephew, Sagar Adani, over allegations of securities fraud and a $265-million bribery scheme.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers trade concessions Ahead of talks with US President Donald Trump. 

Indian National Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has emphasized that India’s focus should be on the well-being of the Bangladeshi people rather than aligning with any specific political party.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is preparing additional tariff reductions ahead of his upcoming meeting with US President Donald Trump, aiming to enhance American exports to India and prevent a potential trade dispute, according to government officials.

A violent clash between security forces and Maoist insurgents in the dense forests of central India on Sunday resulted in the deaths of at least 31 rebels and two Indian commandos.

A US military aircraft carrying 104 deported Indian migrants landed in Amritsar, a city in northern India, on Wednesday. This marks the first group of deportations to India following US President Donald Trump’s strong stance against illegal migration during his campaign, where he vowed to remove millions of undocumented immigrants.

US President Donald Trump has extended an invitation to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a meeting at the White House next week, according to a statement from a senior administration official. 

The decades-old rivalry between India and Pakistan continues to redefine geopolitical alignments in South Asia, with New Delhi deepening ties to Afghanistan’s Taliban regime and Islamabad fostering closer relations with Bangladesh’s current government. This realignment reflects the enduring influence of the region’s most contentious bilateral relationship on broader diplomatic strategies.

The House Committee on Foreign Affairs is set to review US policy toward India, with a particular focus on strengthening bilateral ties, especially in defense collaboration. This initiative highlights the growing partnership between the two nations, which is based on shared democratic principles and mutual strategic interests.

Following an executive order signed by US President Donald Trump on his first day in office, the US mission in India has begun reviewing its foreign aid programs. The order mandates that all foreign assistance must align fully with US foreign policy objectives.

India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday said he had a brief discussion on Bangladesh with the newly appointed United States Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, reports Indian news agency ANI.

Farmers from India and Bangladesh clashed along the international border in West Bengal’s Malda district on Saturday, forcing border guards from both nations to fire stun grenades and tear gas to disperse crowds that swelled to nearly 1,000 people on each side.

India summoned Bangladesh`s acting High Commissioner Md Nural Islam in New Delhi on Monday to address ongoing border-related concerns.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated a newly constructed tunnel in northeastern Kashmir. The tunnel will ensure year-round connectivity to the town of Sonamarg, a popular tourist destination.

India has granted an extension to the visa of Sheikh Hasina, the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, following calls from Dhaka for her extradition.