Author: Akancha Mishra

Philippines Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel del Gallego Romualdez has praised the growing partnership between New Delhi and Manila, describing India as one of the Philippines’ closest and most reliable partners. Speaking at a private gathering in Washington on Wednesday evening, he underscored the remarkable progress in defense cooperation, particularly India’s supply of the BrahMos missile system. Romualdez noted that India has consistently supported the Philippines’ security and modernization goals. He highlighted that Manila is not only acquiring the BrahMos system but is also expanding its collaboration with India in technology and other defense capabilities. His remarks come…

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar represented India at the G7 Foreign Ministers’ meetings held in Niagara, Canada, where he participated in both bilateral and multilateral sessions with global leaders. His engagements covered major themes such as energy security, maritime cooperation, and strategic partnerships with key nations. During the outreach session on energy security and critical minerals, Jaishankar outlined India’s viewpoint on building resilience and reducing dependency in global supply chains. Sharing his insights on X, he highlighted the importance of predictability, collaboration, and coordinated policymaking to address market disruptions and uncertainties. He also stressed that implementation remains crucial, reaffirming India’s…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to preside over the grand national celebration marking the 150th birth anniversary of tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda on November 15, 2025, at Dediapada in Gujarat’s Narmada district. The event will not only honor the tribal icon’s legacy but also spotlight Gujarat’s development momentum, as the Prime Minister unveils and lays the foundation stones for multiple projects valued at more than $1 billion. According to state minister and spokesperson Jitu Vaghani, Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi have already reviewed detailed arrangements in a cabinet meeting to ensure the…

India’s commercial real estate sector witnessed strong momentum in the third quarter of 2025, with its top six cities collectively recording a 26% year-on-year surge in new office supply, amounting to 16.1 million sq. ft., according to a report by Vestian. The growth was driven by rising demand for premium workspaces from Global Capability Centres (GCCs) and expanding domestic enterprises. Pune emerged as the standout performer, registering a 164% jump in new office stock to 3.7 million sq. ft., propelled by large-scale occupier demand and rapid infrastructure development. Delhi-NCR followed with 3.1 million sq. ft., marking a 35% increase, while…

His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan led an emotional mass prayer on Tuesday at the Changlimithang Stadium in Thimphu, honoring the victims of the tragic blast in New Delhi. Thousands of Bhutanese citizens gathered to express solidarity with India during the somber ceremony. The event coincided with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Bhutan, where he joined the nation in celebrating the 70th birthday of the revered former monarch, King Jigme Singye Wangchuck. Upon his arrival at Paro Airport, Prime Minister Modi was warmly received by his Bhutanese counterpart, Tshering Tobgay. Taking to X, Tobgay…

A delegation from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) completed a three-day visit to Mauritius, marking a major step forward in space cooperation between the two nations under the India-Mauritius Joint Satellite Initiative. According to the Indian High Commission in Port Louis, the ISRO team held extensive technical discussions with the Mauritius Research and Innovation Council (MRIC) and convened the 4th Joint Working Group meeting to assess progress on the joint satellite program. The visit also included a collaborative workshop that brought together policymakers and researchers to review the satellite’s development. Attendees included Mauritian Minister of Tertiary Education, Science and…

India’s space agency, ISRO, has successfully positioned the Indian Navy’s advanced communication satellite, GSAT-7R (CMS-03), into its final orbit. Launched on November 2 by the LVM3 rocket, the satellite has now reached a circular orbit roughly 36,000 kilometers above Earth. ISRO Chief Dr. V. Narayanan confirmed that the spacecraft is functioning precisely as intended. When communication satellites are launched, they are first placed in an elliptical path known as the Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO)—a temporary parking orbit from which they gradually ascend to their final operational position. In GTO, satellites travel close to Earth at about 170 to 200 kilometers…

Democrat Ghazala Hashmi made history on Tuesday after winning Virginia’s lieutenant governor race, becoming the first Indian-American and Muslim to hold statewide office in the Commonwealth. She triumphed over Republican John Reid, a well-known broadcaster from Richmond, marking a groundbreaking moment in Virginia’s political landscape. Currently serving as a state senator representing a district south of Richmond, Hashmi first gained recognition in 2019 when she flipped a Republican seat, signaling a shift in Virginia’s political mood. Her latest victory solidifies her as one of the most influential Democratic voices in a state known for its sharp partisan swings. In her…

Moscow welcomed nearly 41,000 tourists from India in the first half of 2025, marking an impressive 40% rise compared to the same period in 2024. India has now become the second-largest source of visitors to Moscow among non-CIS countries. Between January and June 2025, more than half a million travelers from outside the CIS region explored the Russian capital — a 10% increase from the previous year. According to the Moscow City Tourism Committee, this surge highlights growing interest from Asian nations and Moscow’s rising status as a global travel hotspot. Hotel occupancy data mirrors this trend. Figures from Rosstat…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated a historic milestone for Indian higher education, announcing a 1,125% jump in the number of Indian universities featured in the QS Asia University Rankings over the past decade. From only 24 institutions in 2016, India now proudly counts 294 universities on the list—a sign of growing academic excellence and research capacity. Taking to X on Tuesday, Modi said he was “delighted” by the achievement, crediting his government’s continuous efforts to enhance research and innovation. “Our government is committed to ensuring quality education for our youth, with a focus on research and innovation,” he wrote, emphasizing…