Author: Akancha Mishra

A bipartisan group of US lawmakers is calling on the Trump administration to give greater priority to the Great Sea Interconnector, an ambitious undersea electricity project linking the power networks of Greece, Cyprus and Israel. The lawmakers believe the initiative could also contribute to the broader India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, or IMEC. US Representatives Brad Schneider and Gus Bilirakis led the effort, sending a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US International Development Finance Corporation CEO Ben Black. They also requested a classified briefing to discuss challenges that could affect the project. The proposed electricity connection is designed…

An Indian entrepreneur based in the United States has sparked discussion online after comparing his experiences with banks in India and America, arguing that differences in lending practices can influence how easily individuals and businesses access capital. Shreyans Jain, co-founder of Y Combinator-backed startup Manicule, shared his observations on X after dealing with financial institutions in both countries. He said his experiences highlighted a significant contrast in how lenders evaluate borrowers and process loan applications. According to Jain, American banks and credit unions can be more willing to extend substantial credit to borrowers who have a solid credit score and…

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor met National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Tuesday as Washington and New Delhi continued a series of high-level discussions focused on strengthening their strategic partnership. Gor described the conversation as productive and highlighted the importance of closer cooperation between the two countries in addressing international security challenges. Following the meeting, the US envoy said on X that the United States and India have several shared objectives and that their partnership remains important to tackling global security concerns. He also indicated that engagement between the two governments is continuing to expand across strategic areas. The…

NASA has extended an invitation to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to participate in its Moon Base program, potentially opening a new chapter in India’s growing space partnership with the United States. The development comes as New Delhi and Washington continue discussions on expanding cooperation in space science, exploration and technologies designed to support future human missions beyond Earth. The proposed collaboration reflects the increasingly strategic nature of India-US engagement in the space sector. Both countries have been exploring opportunities to combine scientific capabilities, technical expertise and resources as human and robotic exploration of the Moon becomes a greater…

India’s Ambassador to the United States Vinay Kwatra has sought to address concerns surrounding the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, rejecting what he described as misconceptions about the legislation’s impact on nongovernmental organizations, religious institutions and foreign-funded charities. The proposed legislation, which was reintroduced in the Lok Sabha during the Monsoon Session, seeks to amend the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010. The government has presented the changes as an effort to strengthen transparency, accountability and oversight in the management of foreign contributions received by Indian organizations. One major concern has involved the treatment of assets belonging to organizations…

Global automation company Emerson has appointed Indian American technology executive Rudy Sengupta as its Senior Vice President and Chief Technology and AI Officer, reinforcing the company’s commitment to advancing artificial intelligence across its industrial automation and software businesses. Based in St. Louis, Emerson develops automation technologies, intelligent devices, and software solutions that help industries improve operational efficiency and productivity. Sengupta will officially assume his new position on August 15 and become part of the company’s Office of the Chief Executive. He will succeed Peter Zornio, who is scheduled to retire at the end of the year after serving Emerson for…

India’s chemicals and petrochemicals sector has recorded substantial growth over the past 12 years, supported by government reforms, infrastructure expansion, investment initiatives, and efforts to strengthen domestic manufacturing. The sector has played an important role in advancing the goals of a self-reliant India and the broader vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. The Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals has introduced several measures to improve production capacity, encourage innovation, and create a stronger industrial ecosystem. Three operational Petroleum, Chemicals and Petrochemicals Investment Regions (PCPIRs) located in Dahej, Gujarat; Visakhapatnam-Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh; and Paradeep, Odisha, have attracted investments worth $40.54 billion. These regions…

India and Sri Lanka have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation during a series of high-level meetings in Colombo, where senior officials reviewed ongoing partnerships and exchanged views on regional and global developments. The discussions underscored the strong diplomatic relationship between the neighboring countries and their shared interest in advancing strategic collaboration. During his official visit to Sri Lanka, India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with his Sri Lankan counterpart, Aruni Ranaraja. The two leaders explored opportunities to further strengthen bilateral engagement while also discussing international and regional issues of common concern. According to the Indian High Commission…

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Permanent Representatives of the United Nations from 17 countries during their official study visit to India, using the opportunity to emphasize the importance of modernizing global governance. The discussions focused on the growing need for international institutions to better reflect the interests and aspirations of developing nations as the global political landscape continues to evolve. Sharing details of the meeting on X, Jaishankar expressed his pleasure in interacting with the visiting diplomats and stressed that reforms in multilateral institutions have become increasingly important. He said that the changing world order requires international organizations…

India and the United States continue to strengthen their economic partnership as discussions surrounding trade, investment, and supply chain resilience gather momentum. A recent meeting between India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, and UPS Chief Executive Officer Carol Tomé highlighted the growing collaboration between the two countries and their shared focus on expanding commercial opportunities. During the meeting, both sides explored ways to enhance logistics connectivity, strengthen resilient supply chains, and support UPS’s expanding business operations in India. Kwatra also emphasized India’s growing role as a global destination for innovation, advanced manufacturing, and international business partnerships, noting…