Prime Minister Narendra Modi emplaned for a two-day state visit to Saudi Arabia, where he is co-chairing the Strategic Partnership Council alongside Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman . The visit aims to deepen bilateral cooperation in areas such as trade, defence, energy, and regional security. It marks Modi’s third trip to the Kingdom and comes at a time of growing economic and strategic alignment between India and Saudi Arabia. Several key agreements and Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) are expected to be signed during the visit, further cementing ties between the two nations.
In US, the FBI chief Kash Patel hailed the arrested Harpreet Singh, a terror suspect accused of involvement in attacks both in India and the US, with links to a foreign extremist group.
Here are the top stories for the morning news wrap
PM Modi to visit Saudi Arabia for key strategic talks
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed Saudi Arabia and described the Kingdom as “a trusted friend, strategic ally and one of the most valued partners for India." PM Modi also said that the partnership between India and Saudi Arabia has "limitless potential,” PM Modi said in an interview with Arab News ahead of his visit to the Kingdom.
PM Modi emplaned for his two day visit to Saudi Arabia. This is his third visit to the Kingdom since 2016. In the interview, he also praised Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman’s leadership, calling him “a strong advocate of our bilateral ties” and a visionary who has inspired global admiration through the reforms under Vision 2030. Follow live updates
FBI arrests terror suspect Harpreet Singh in US
Federal Bureau of Investigation chief Kash Patel on Monday hailed the arrest of terrorist Harpreet Singh in the United States and assured that the accused, wanted in India for multiple terror attacks in Punjab, will be brought to justice.
Patel stated that the FBI's Sacramento division coordinated the investigation with Indian authorities. "CAPTURED: HARPREET SINGH, part of an alleged foreign terrorist gang, here illegally in the United States, who we believe was involved in planning multiple attacks on police stations both in India and the United States," Patel said. Read full story
Harvard sues Trump administration over funding freeze
Harvard University has filed a lawsuit challenging a $2.2 billion federal funding block by the Trump administration, calling it a violation of the First Amendment and federal laws. Harvard University has filed its lawsuit in a Massachusetts federal court, and named several other universities targeted by the US president. "This case involves the government's efforts to use the withholding of federal funding as leverage to gain control of academic decision making at Harvard. The government's actions flout not just the First Amendment, but also federal laws and regulations," according to the lawsuit. Read full story
ED summons Mahesh Babu in Hyderabad real estate scam
Mahesh Babu had allegedly endorsed dubious projects of Sai Surya Developers and Surana Group. According to sources in ED, he had received Rs 5.9 crore for endorsing projects of Sai Surya Developers. Of this, Rs 3.4 crore was paid through cheque and 2.5 crore by cash. ED officials suspect the cash component forms part of laundered money collected through fraudulent practices. ED had launched its money-laundering probe based on FIRs by Telangana police against Narendra Surana, director of Bhagyanagar Properties Ltd., K Sathish Chandra Gupta, proprietor of Sai Surya Developers, and others. The entities allegedly collected crores in advance from unsuspecting buyers by offering plots in unauthorised layouts, making multiple sales of the same plots, and providing false registration assurances. Read full story
US Vice President JD Vance in Jaipur for cultural visit and trade talks
JD Vance is touring Jaipur with his family and will deliver a lecture on US-India ties. He and PM Modi discussed progress on a bilateral trade agreement to boost mutual economic benefits. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US Vice President JD Vance welcomed the “significant progress” made in ongoing negotiations toward a mutually beneficial Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), aimed at advancing the welfare of citizens in both countries. The meeting took place during Vice President Vance’s four-day visit to India, where he was accompanied by Second Lady Usha Vance and their children. Follow live updates
In US, the FBI chief Kash Patel hailed the arrested Harpreet Singh, a terror suspect accused of involvement in attacks both in India and the US, with links to a foreign extremist group.
Here are the top stories for the morning news wrap
PM Modi to visit Saudi Arabia for key strategic talks
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed Saudi Arabia and described the Kingdom as “a trusted friend, strategic ally and one of the most valued partners for India." PM Modi also said that the partnership between India and Saudi Arabia has "limitless potential,” PM Modi said in an interview with Arab News ahead of his visit to the Kingdom.
PM Modi emplaned for his two day visit to Saudi Arabia. This is his third visit to the Kingdom since 2016. In the interview, he also praised Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman’s leadership, calling him “a strong advocate of our bilateral ties” and a visionary who has inspired global admiration through the reforms under Vision 2030. Follow live updates
FBI arrests terror suspect Harpreet Singh in US
Federal Bureau of Investigation chief Kash Patel on Monday hailed the arrest of terrorist Harpreet Singh in the United States and assured that the accused, wanted in India for multiple terror attacks in Punjab, will be brought to justice.
Patel stated that the FBI's Sacramento division coordinated the investigation with Indian authorities. "CAPTURED: HARPREET SINGH, part of an alleged foreign terrorist gang, here illegally in the United States, who we believe was involved in planning multiple attacks on police stations both in India and the United States," Patel said. Read full story
Harvard sues Trump administration over funding freeze
Harvard University has filed a lawsuit challenging a $2.2 billion federal funding block by the Trump administration, calling it a violation of the First Amendment and federal laws. Harvard University has filed its lawsuit in a Massachusetts federal court, and named several other universities targeted by the US president. "This case involves the government's efforts to use the withholding of federal funding as leverage to gain control of academic decision making at Harvard. The government's actions flout not just the First Amendment, but also federal laws and regulations," according to the lawsuit. Read full story
ED summons Mahesh Babu in Hyderabad real estate scam
Mahesh Babu had allegedly endorsed dubious projects of Sai Surya Developers and Surana Group. According to sources in ED, he had received Rs 5.9 crore for endorsing projects of Sai Surya Developers. Of this, Rs 3.4 crore was paid through cheque and 2.5 crore by cash. ED officials suspect the cash component forms part of laundered money collected through fraudulent practices. ED had launched its money-laundering probe based on FIRs by Telangana police against Narendra Surana, director of Bhagyanagar Properties Ltd., K Sathish Chandra Gupta, proprietor of Sai Surya Developers, and others. The entities allegedly collected crores in advance from unsuspecting buyers by offering plots in unauthorised layouts, making multiple sales of the same plots, and providing false registration assurances. Read full story
US Vice President JD Vance in Jaipur for cultural visit and trade talks
JD Vance is touring Jaipur with his family and will deliver a lecture on US-India ties. He and PM Modi discussed progress on a bilateral trade agreement to boost mutual economic benefits. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US Vice President JD Vance welcomed the “significant progress” made in ongoing negotiations toward a mutually beneficial Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA), aimed at advancing the welfare of citizens in both countries. The meeting took place during Vice President Vance’s four-day visit to India, where he was accompanied by Second Lady Usha Vance and their children. Follow live updates
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