Author: Akancha Mishra

Spain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, Jose Manuel Albares, is set to begin a two-day official visit to India, aimed at strengthening bilateral engagement across diplomatic, cultural, and strategic domains. During the visit, Albares will hold talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New Delhi, where both sides are expected to review the full spectrum of India–Spain relations. The Spanish Foreign Minister is also scheduled to call on President Droupadi Murmu, reflecting the growing importance New Delhi and Madrid attach to their expanding partnership. India and Spain have steadily deepened their diplomatic engagement in recent years,…

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met US Senator Steve Daines during his visit to India on Sunday, marking an important step in strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. Jaishankar described the meeting as a “wide-ranging and open discussion” on the strategic significance of US-India ties. The engagement follows earlier talks between Senator Daines and India’s Ambassador to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, which focused on enhancing the multifaceted partnership between the nations. Jaishankar shared on X that the discussions covered developments in trade, technology, innovation, and the broader global landscape, underscoring the senator’s support for deepening the bilateral relationship.…

The International Monetary Fund has raised India’s economic growth projection for 2025 to 7.3 per cent, marking a significant upward revision and reinforcing the country’s position as one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies. In its latest World Economic Outlook update, the IMF attributed the revision to stronger-than-anticipated economic performance in the second half of the year, particularly a better-than-expected outcome in the third quarter and sustained momentum through the fourth quarter. The assessment reflects improving domestic demand, resilient consumption, and steady investment activity. While maintaining a positive outlook for the near term, the Fund expects India’s growth to moderate…

India is set to host the Global Economic Cooperation 2026 (GEC 2026), a high-level international forum aimed at strengthening infrastructure financing, economic diplomacy, and resilient supply chains in an increasingly multipolar global economy. The three-day event will be held in Mumbai from February 17 and is expected to bring together senior policymakers, global CEOs, investors, and leaders of multilateral institutions from India and abroad. Organised by the Future Economic Cooperation Council (FECC) in partnership with the Ministry of External Affairs and the Government of Maharashtra, the forum will focus on cooperation beyond traditional trade frameworks. GEC 2026 will feature structured…

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…