Author: Akancha Mishra

Ritesh Shah has been named among the 50 Most Influential People in Pharmacy, a national honor that celebrates professionals transforming the industry through leadership, innovation, and advocacy. This recognition acknowledges Shah’s significant contributions as a community pharmacist and healthcare innovator, particularly in enhancing patient access, medication affordability, and the sustainability of independent pharmacies. Shah is widely recognized as the founder of the Ritesh Shah Charitable Pharmacy, a pioneering nonprofit that provides free medications to uninsured and underinsured patients. The initiative exemplifies how mission-driven pharmacy practice can be both scalable and sustainable, influencing healthcare policy and reinforcing the critical role of…

Uruguay has expressed strong support for expanding its bilateral relationship with India, welcoming New Delhi’s plan to open an embassy in Montevideo later this year and praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s global leadership. Uruguay’s Ambassador to India, Alberto Antonio Guani Amarilla, said the opening of an Indian embassy in Montevideo would mark an important milestone in ties between the two countries, which have completed more than seven decades of diplomatic engagement. He noted that the relationship is entering a new phase, with closer political and diplomatic coordination expected in the coming months. The ambassador highlighted that India’s External Affairs Minister…

India’s Union Minister for Railways, Information, Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, attended a high-level Finance Ministerial hosted by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to discuss measures for securing and diversifying global critical mineral supply chains. The discussions placed particular emphasis on rare-earth elements, which are essential for advanced manufacturing, electronics, and emerging technologies. The ministerial convened finance ministers and senior economic officials from leading global economies, including Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the European Union. Senior US officials, including Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, Export-Import Bank President John Jovanovic, and…

India has launched the official website, theme and logo for its BRICS Presidency 2026, formally setting the stage for its leadership of the expanded grouping of emerging economies. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar unveiled the digital platform and visual identity, outlining India’s commitment to a humanity-first and people-centric approach to global cooperation. BRICS brings together major emerging markets including Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates. Over the years, the grouping has evolved into a significant forum for consultation and cooperation on global political, economic and developmental challenges. The logo…

India’s upcoming BRICS chairship will be guided by a humanity-first and people-centric vision, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has said, emphasising the need to harness the collective strength of member nations to address global challenges and promote shared welfare. Speaking at the unveiling of the BRICS India 2026 website, logo and theme, Jaishankar noted that the grouping has steadily evolved over the past two decades into a significant platform for cooperation among emerging markets and developing economies. He said BRICS has continuously adapted to changing global realities while maintaining a strong focus on dialogue, inclusivity and practical outcomes. Highlighting the…

India and Israel are set to strengthen collaboration in fisheries and aquaculture as Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Rajiv Ranjan Singh undertakes an official visit to Israel from January 13 to 15, reflecting the expanding strategic and economic engagement between the two countries. During the visit, the minister will participate in the Second Global Summit on Blue Food Security, themed “Sea the Future,” at the invitation of Israel’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Avi Dichter. The visit is expected to reinforce the longstanding India-Israel partnership and open new avenues for cooperation in fisheries, aquaculture, and the…

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, reaffirming the depth and resilience of the India–France strategic partnership at a time of major global political and economic transformation. The meeting reflected the shared commitment of both nations to sustained dialogue and close coordination amid shifting power dynamics and evolving international challenges. During the interaction, Jaishankar conveyed warm greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and exchanged views with President Macron on a range of contemporary global issues. Their discussions touched on changing geopolitical realities, regional security concerns, and the growing importance of cooperation between like-minded partners to…

India accounted for 26 per cent of Asia-Pacific healthcare private equity (PE) deal volume in 2024, emerging as the region’s largest market by volume, according to a report released by Bain & Company on Thursday. The report noted that global healthcare PE deal value reached a record $191 billion in 2025, driven by a surge in large-scale transactions despite market headwinds earlier in the year. India’s rise was attributed to a shift in buyout activity away from China toward India, Japan, and South Korea, supported by stronger macroeconomic fundamentals in these markets. India led the region by volume as investors…

Sujit Singh, a seasoned technology consultant and community advocate, has entered the Democratic primary for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District. Building his campaign around human services, inclusion, and grassroots politics, Singh aims to address gaps in social programs that affect families, seniors, immigrants, and young people across the district’s four counties. Singh’s personal story is a cornerstone of his platform. Born into a farming family in Jhajjar, Haryana, near New Delhi, he spent much of his childhood helping on the farm while pursuing his education. After completing an engineering degree, Singh moved to the United States in 1998 with just…

  Silicon Valley investor Asha Jadeja Motwani has emerged as one of the largest Indian-American contributors in the current US election cycle, donating over $5 million to the pro-Trump super PAC, MAGA Inc., according to federal campaign finance filings. Her reported contribution of $5 million from California in November 2025 places her in a select group of ultra-wealthy donors supporting the political action committee. Jadeja’s total contributions to date amount to just above $5.1 million. Her name appears alongside some of the most influential figures in American technology, finance, and investment. For instance, Foris DAX, operator of the Crypto.com platform,…