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United States

Ashley Tellis placed on leave as Tata Chair at Carnegie after espionage allegations linked to China

OpIndia Staff - 15 October, 2025

Tellis, 64, a prominent India-born American foreign policy expert and long-time adviser to the U.S. government, was arrested on October 13 after a federal investigation uncovered over a thousand classified documents at his home in Vienna, Virginia.

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Russia and China sign Northern Sea Route deal: Millions of tons of Chinese cargo to be carried across the Arctic Ocean with nuclear ice-breakers....

Rukma Rathore - 15 October, 2025

Russia also seeks a greater geopolitical presence from India in the Northern Sea Route and the plan is in motion.

Opinions

Why Trump’s advertised visuals with Shehbaz Sharif should be taken with a pinch of salt: India has come too far ahead to be defined...

Anurag - 15 October, 2025

Trump’s photo-op diplomacy with Pakistan’s leaders may dominate headlines, but America’s real engagement lies with India. Google’s record $15 billion AI data centre investment shows global confidence in India’s growth, governance, and technological capability.

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Trump turns Gaza peace summit at Sharm el-Sheikh into a personal glorification spectacle, treating world leaders like stage extras

Anurag - 14 October, 2025

The Sharm el-Sheikh peace summit, meant to mark Gaza’s truce, became Trump’s personal stage. With leaders reduced to silent spectators, his speech turned from diplomacy to performance, complete with flattery, showmanship, and a Nobel Peace Prize mention.

Nobel Committee awards ‘Peace Prize’ to Venezuelan politician, shatters ‘dreams’ of US President Donald Trump

OpIndia Staff - 10 October, 2025

On Friday (10th October), the Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for the year 2025 to Venezuelan politician Maria Corina Machado. The development...

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US govt targets Indian nationals and shipping companies, imposes sanctions for ‘facilitating’ Iranian oil and LPG exports

OpIndia Staff - 10 October, 2025

The United States has imposed new sanctions on several Indian nationals and companies, accusing them of helping Iran sell its oil and gas. Washington...

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Game of power: Why Donald Trump wants to take over Bagram air base in Afghanistan despite Taliban’s refusal and opposition from regional powers including...

Rukma Rathore - 9 October, 2025

Bargam air base will aid the United States in monitoring Beijing's nuclear activities and infrastructure.

Crime

United States: Indian-origin motel manager shot dead in Pittsburgh after trying to intervene in an ongoing argument in the parking lot

OpIndia Staff - 6 October, 2025

Rakesh Ehagaban, a 50-year-old Indian-origin motel manager, was fatally shot in Pittsburgh after intervening in an argument. The suspect, Stanley Eugene West, also shot a woman and exchanged gunfire with police before being apprehended.

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Rutgers’ ‘Hindutva in America’ narrative defends Khalistanis and Islamist while targeting Hindu advocacy – Read details

Anurag - 5 October, 2025

Rutgers University’s ‘Hindutva in America’ discussion projected Hindu groups as extremists while legitimising Khalistani and Islamist propaganda, using academic platforms to distort facts and attack legitimate Hindu advocacy organisations working for community rights and interfaith harmony in the United States.