Author: Akancha Mishra

Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy continues to remain in the public eye after his high-profile campaign ended six months ago. Ramaswamy, 38, an author and businessman, is set to speak at the GOP convention in Milwaukee next week, according to two sources familiar with the matter, reflecting his continued prominence within the Republican Party. A spokesperson for Ramaswamy declined to provide further comments. Last year, Ramaswamy emerged as a significant figure during the GOP presidential primary by maintaining a strong media presence and creating viral moments online. His debating skills and bold proposals to significantly reduce the administrative state…

In the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024-25, the Government e-Market (GeM) platform achieved a significant milestone, surpassing US$ 14.85 billion (Rs. 1.24 trillion) in procurement, marking a remarkable 136% increase compared to the previous year’s US$ 6.31 billion (Rs. 52,670 crore). GeM CEO Mr. Prashant Kumar Singh projected that if current growth rates continue, GeM is poised to become the world’s largest procurement platform by the end of the fiscal year, outpacing competitors like South Korea’s KONEPS and Singapore’s GeBIZ. Key contributors to this achievement included central ministries and CPSEs, which collectively procured over US$ 11.97 billion (Rs.…

PepsiCo CEO Ramon Laguarta emphasized during Thursday’s analyst call that India remains a high-demand market with significant growth potential for years to come. He underscored the company’s ongoing investments in infrastructure to capitalize on what he described as a substantial opportunity in the region. Laguarta highlighted India as a key focus area for strategic expansion, noting the company’s commitment to scaling up operations and strengthening its brand presence to meet growing consumer demand. PepsiCo India reported robust organic revenue growth in the second quarter of calendar year 2024, reflecting high single-digit expansion. The company’s management highlighted the positive performance in…

C5i, a company specializing in AI and analytics, has named Dr. Ananth Raman, who holds the UPS Foundation Professorship in Business Logistics at Harvard Business School, to its Strategic Advisory Board (SAB). Dr. Raman will offer strategic guidance to C5i’s executive leadership, focusing on strategy enhancement, IP development, and market positioning for its AI solutions across supply chain, customer experience, and marketing sectors, as per a press release. Dr. Raman brings extensive expertise in Technology and Operations Management from his tenure at Harvard Business School, specializing in Supply Chain Management and Service Operations. He has advised numerous global companies and…

Moody’s has affirmed its GDP growth projections for India, maintaining a forecast of 6.8% for 2024, with a slight dip to 6.5% expected in 2025. The agency attributes this outlook to robust domestic and international demand, which supports growth across emerging markets with varying trajectories. In its March Global Macro Outlook 2024-25, Moody’s upgraded India’s growth forecast from 6.1% to 6.8% for 2024, citing strong performances in manufacturing and increased infrastructure spending as key growth drivers. India is expected to lead in growth among G-20 economies during this period. For the fiscal year 2023-24, India’s GDP expanded by 8.2%, propelled…

During a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his deep sorrow and horror over the deaths of innocent children, which occurred following a devastating attack on a children’s hospital in Kyiv. Modi’s choice of words served as an implicit reproach towards Putin during a meeting meant to highlight the growing cooperation between their nations. As Modi concluded his two-day visit, the two countries outlined nine key areas for enhanced collaboration, including nuclear energy and medicine, with a goal to increase bilateral trade to $100 billion by 2030. However, Modi’s televised remarks were notable, given…

The Foundation of Indian Americans New England, together with Boston’s vibrant Indian American community, celebrated America’s 248th Independence Day in Holden with a memorable event. Against the picturesque backdrop, attendees gathered with a strong sense of pride and camaraderie. Renowned guitarist Mark Fleming provided musical accompaniment, lending rhythmic charm to the evening’s festivities. Culinary delights included a diverse, multinational menu curated by acclaimed Boston chef Hardayal Singh, offering flavors that beautifully reflected the richness of Indian and American cultures. The occasion held added significance with the recent triumph of the Indian Cricket Team in the T20 World Cup, a victory…

India’s Ambassador to Russia, Vinay Kumar, has highlighted the significance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Russia, which comes after a three-year hiatus. Speaking to ANI, Kumar emphasized the importance of this visit for both leaders to discuss bilateral relations and other regional and global issues of mutual interest. Kumar noted the tradition of annual summit-level meetings between the Russian President and the Indian Prime Minister, with the last such meeting held in 2021. This upcoming visit marks the 22nd India-Russia Annual Bilateral Summit. The 21st summit took place in December 2021 when Russian President Vladimir Putin visited…

Shivani Raja, an Indian-origin Tory politician, has been elected as the member of parliament for Leicester East. She triumphed over Rajesh Aggarwal, a former deputy mayor of London, in what was seen as a surprising victory given Leicester East’s long-standing reputation as a Labour Party stronghold. This marks the first time in 37 years that the constituency has chosen a Tory representative. In the 2024 General Election, Raja secured 14,526 votes, leading by 4,426 votes ahead of Labour candidate Rajesh Aggarwal. A report by DeshGujarat highlighted Raja’s Gujarati origin and her roots in Diu. It mentioned that during the campaign,…

The seaside pilgrim town of Puri is prepared for the smooth conduct of Lord Jagannath’s annual Rath Yatra festival, which, for the first time in 53 years, will span two days. In addition to the large number of devotees, President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to witness the Rath Yatra on Sunday. Special arrangements have been made by the state government for her visit. Officials mentioned that the Odisha government has put extensive measures in place to ensure the smooth conduct of the festival, which is usually a one-day event. Due to some celestial arrangements, the Rath Yatra will now be…