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Modi Gets Grand Diaspora Welcome in Hague

PM Modi receives vibrant diaspora welcome in The Hague, blending cultural outreach with strategic talks as Netherlands visit focuses on trade, technology and deepening India-Europe ties, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk Prime Minister

May 16, 2026

-Top News·India News

India-UAE Ties Enter Strategic Deep Phase

Modi’s UAE visit signals deeper economic integration, strategic energy alignment and emerging tech collaboration, underscoring a maturing partnership shaped by shared interests and leadership-level trust, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk Prime Minister Narendra

May 16, 2026

-Top News·India News·UAE News

Xi Agrees Iran ‘Can’t Have Nuclear Weapons’, Says Trump

Trump says US and China aligned on Iran nuclear threat and Strait of Hormuz access after talks with Xi, while Taiwan tensions remain under close discussion, reports Asian Lite News Desk US

May 16, 2026

-Top News·USA·World News

A Cycle Unbroken: Violence, Impunity and Bangladesh’s Minorities

The memory of Dipu Chandra Das resurfaced in April 2026 at Cox’s Bazar – this time under the government of Tarique Rahman, writes Dr Rakesh Sharma In December 2025, a Hindu garment

May 15, 2026

Asia News·Bangladesh·COLUMNS

India, UAE Ink Major Defence and Energy Deals

Modi’s UAE visit delivers defence pact, energy deals and $5bn investment boost, setting tone for wider five-nation tour across Europe and the Gulf region, reports Asian Lite News Desk Prime Minister Narendra

May 15, 2026

-Top News·India News·UAE News

Jaishankar Backs Easier OCI Access Abroad

India expands diaspora outreach as Jaishankar highlights rising OCI applications in Trinidad and Tobago, pledging easier access and deeper cultural ties with sixth-generation Indian-origin communities, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk India has reaffirmed

May 10, 2026

-Top News·Diaspora·India News

Vijay Takes Oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister

Actor-turned-politician Vijay takes oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister after TVK’s breakthrough electoral debut. The result marks a shift away from decades of Dravidian party dominance in the state, reports Asian Lite

May 10, 2026

-Top News·India News·POLITICS

IWT: Why India’s Most Measured Response Deserves Benefit of Doubt

The abeyance is arguably the most measured lever available to New Delhi short of kinetic force, and the least costly to the international order it is accused of destabilising, writes Dr Rakesh

May 6, 2026

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Op Sindoor: India’s Shift to Multi-Domain Warfare and New Doctrine

Operation Sindoor was not just an act of revenge or a conventional military strike, but it was a multi-domain exercise that transformed India’s image into a decisive and proactive power capable of

May 5, 2026

Asia News·Defence·India News

US Steps Up Nepal Push As Envoy Holds Key Talks

US envoy Sergio Gor visits Nepal to boost economic cooperation, focusing on trade, technology and investment, amid shifting aid dynamics and rising strategic competition in South Asia. reports Asian Lite Newsdesk Nepal

May 2, 2026

-Top News·Asia News·Nepal