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With South India contributing over 50 Lok Sabha seats to the National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) tally of 294, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s persistent focus on Kerala, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka ahead of the General Election has paid off significantly. Andhra Pradesh accounted for 21 of these seats, with the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) led

Developmental economist Jayati Ghosh has been granted the esteemed John Kenneth Galbraith Award for 2023 by the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association. This recognition highlights her pioneering contributions to economics and her impact on society. The award announcement was made in March, with the official presentation taking place on Tuesday. Established in 2003, the annual

As of June 27, holders of a United States H-1B specialty occupation visa now have the opportunity to apply for employment and residency in Canada, as announced by Canada’s Immigration Minister, Sean Fraser. The aim of this initiative is to promote labor mobility in North America and may impact professionals in the high-tech industries of

Kriti Sanon celebrated her birthday by introducing her new beauty brand, Hyphen, making her the latest celebrity to venture into the cosmetics industry, following in the footsteps of Katrina Kaif and Deepika Padukone. Kriti took to Instagram to share the exciting news with her followers. The brand’s ethos revolves around the combination of nature and

After a four-year gap since the release of ‘Gully Boy,’ popular Bollywood actors Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt have come together again as an onscreen couple in Karan Johar’s upcoming Hindi film, ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.’ During a promotional event in Kolkata ahead of the film’s release, both actors expressed their admiration for

Actress Richa Chadha has begun filming her first international movie, titled “Aaina,” in London alongside actor William Moseley from “Chronicles of Narnia.” Directed by debutant Markus Meedt, the film’s narrative unfolds in both London and India, drawing inspiration from real-life events. Filming is scheduled to take place in various locations in India in September. Richa

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has once again emphasized India’s claim to have a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). He expressed that it is essential for the world’s most populous country and its largest democracy to be a permanent member to truly represent the global community. In an interview with foreign media,

The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) is set to pay tribute to Karan Johar, the prominent Bollywood filmmaker, on the occasion of his 25th anniversary in the industry. The festival, which is scheduled to be held from August 11, 2023, to August 20, 2023, will feature special screenings dedicated to celebrating Johar’s illustrious career.

India’s Minister for Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, and Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade, and Industry, Yasutoshi Nishimura, recently signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at enhancing the semiconductor industry. The agreement focuses on semiconductor design, manufacturing, equipment research, talent development, and ensuring resilience in the semiconductor supply chain. This move makes Japan the second

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has returned to India for the third time in nine months, following her visit to Beijing. Her purpose is to meet with finance ministers from the Group of 20 nations to address global economic challenges, particularly the increasing threat of debt defaults faced by low-income countries. Yellen aims to strengthen

As cooperation in the defense sector between France and India continues to grow, India has announced plans to establish a technical office of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) at its embassy in Paris. This development was mentioned in the joint statement issued by India and France. The statement highlighted that France holds significant

India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission aims to become the fourth country to execute a controlled landing on the moon. The mission successfully launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Andhra Pradesh, with a large crowd witnessing the historic event. Over a million people also tuned in on YouTube to watch the launch. The Indian Space Research

French President Emmanuel Macron Bestows the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor on PM Narendra Modi French President Emmanuel Macron has awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor, the highest French distinction in military or civilian orders, to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This honor makes PM Modi the first Indian Prime Minister

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit France at the invitation of President Emmanuel Macron. In the meantime, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has given its approval for the procurement of 26 Rafale Marine aircraft from France, with the aim of enhancing the operational capabilities of the Indian Navy. The DAC, headed by Defence

The recent surge in economic activity and consistent consumer demand led to an increase in sales of passenger vehicles, three-wheelers, and two-wheelers in the local market. According to the latest data published by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), there were 327,487 units of passenger vehicles (PV) sold last month. This figure represents a

The appointment of Rishi Sunak as the first Hindu, Indian-origin Prime Minister of the United Kingdom has been a source of excitement and national pride for many Indians. However, critics of Indian democracy have rejected these celebrations, arguing that India does not allow its minorities to rise to top positions. Former Chief Minister of Jammu

Raja Rajamannar, the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at Mastercard, has been honored as one of Insider magazine’s top 25 innovative CMOs of 2023. These distinguished individuals are recognized for their ability to navigate the challenges of a volatile economy, explore generative AI, and drive the marketing field forward with new technologies. Expressing his appreciation, Rajamannar

According to a report by Invesco, India is now considered the most attractive emerging market for investment, surpassing China. The study gathered the opinions of 85 sovereign wealth funds and 57 central banks, collectively representing $21 trillion in assets. India is increasingly seen in a positive light due to its improved business and political stability,

On July 9, the Ministry of Education’s Department of School Education and Literacy (DoSE&L) released the combined report for 2020-21 & 2021-22 of the Performance Grading Index for Districts (PGI-D). This index evaluates the performance of the school education system at the district level by providing a comprehensive analysis. India’s education system is one of

In the first half (H1) of 2023, the industrial and warehousing sector in India witnessed robust growth, with a total absorption of 22.4 million square feet (msf), representing a 7% surge compared to 20.9 msf in H1 2022, according to a Savills India report. The report highlights that Tier I cities accounted for 75% of