Narendra Modi

Trump’s verbal praise of both leaders for choosing 'common sense and great intelligence' reflects diplomatic acumen and acknowledges the precarious balance both nations must navigate. 

Once viewed through a lens of skepticism during the Cold War era, India’s relationship with Israel has blossomed into a robust alliance in areas such as defense, technology, and diplomacy.

The upcoming Trump-Modi meeting has the potential to significantly contribute to both regional and global security and prosperity.

The Modi government’s actions appear more driven by electoral calculations and domestic political imperatives than by a genuine realignment of foreign policy priorities.

This transformation in India’s approach toward the Israel-Palestine issue or the wider West Asian region didn’t come about overnight, or on October 7, 2023.

In a post-Independence Day call, Modi's firm stance with Netanyahu highlights India's growing support for Israel, signaling a major shift in its foreign policy and security approach.

The Sikhs Reuters spoke to described experiencing online harassment; surveillance at their homes and places of worship; and doxxing.

Despite these potential shifts, the core of India-Israel relations, built on mutual interests and strategic partnerships, is expected to remain strong.

Pakistan will observe a day of mourning and fly the flag at half-mast as a mark of respect for the Iranian President and his companions who died in a helicopter crash on Sunday.

Modi is seeking a rare, third straight term in a vote which pits his Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) against an alliance of more than two dozen opposition parties.