Author: Deepika chandrasekar

 Hetal Doshi’s campaign for Colorado attorney general is gaining early momentum, marked by a high-profile endorsement and record-breaking fundraising. The Indian American Impact Fund, a prominent group supporting candidates of South Asian heritage, has formally backed Doshi, calling her a proven advocate for justice and working families. A first-generation American with more than twenty years of legal experience, Doshi says she entered the race because of the ongoing threats facing democratic institutions. She stresses the need to protect Colorado’s tradition of pushing back against federal overreach while expanding the attorney general’s role to strengthen consumer protections and promote economic fairness.…

Nishant Garg, the founder of Delta Enterprise USA and the Telecom Institute of New York (T.I.N.Y.), has been appointed to the CTIA Reverse Logistics and Service Quality (RLSQ) Leadership Council. The announcement, made on August 1, 2025, places Garg among influential leaders shaping the wireless industry’s future in sustainability, repair, and service standards. CTIA, the leading trade association for the US wireless industry, welcomed Garg with a message on LinkedIn, noting Delta Enterprise USA’s reputation and Garg’s leadership. Michelle James, CTIA’s Vice President of Strategic Industry Programs, praised his decades of contribution, calling him both a respected colleague and a…

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is in Moscow to lead India’s participation in the 26th India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological, and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC). The session, taking place on Wednesday, is part of his official three-day visit to Russia from August 19 to 21, at the invitation of Denis Manturov, the First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation. The Commission remains one of the most important institutional mechanisms for shaping the India-Russia partnership. This round of discussions is expected to pave the way for deeper engagement in areas such as trade, investment, energy, and cultural exchange.…

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar departed for Russia on Tuesday for a three-day official visit aimed at reinforcing the longstanding India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership, the Ministry of External Affairs announced. The trip, scheduled from August 19 to 21, comes at the invitation of Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov. During his visit, Jaishankar will co-chair the 26th session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological, and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC) on August 20. He is also expected to address the India-Russia Business Forum in Moscow, bringing together stakeholders to further trade and economic engagement.…

India has reached a landmark achievement in renewable energy, with its solar equipment manufacturing capacity climbing from just 2.3 GW in 2014 to an impressive 100 GW in 2025. Experts describe this as a “historic milestone” that highlights the country’s rapid progress toward energy independence. Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi, credited this success to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership and policies such as the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for high-efficiency solar modules. The program, valued at $2.74 billion, has been instrumental in strengthening domestic manufacturing while reducing dependence on imports. It also requires local sourcing…

India’s 21st-century space pioneer, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, is set to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi this Monday, where he will share insights from his recent space mission. These experiences are expected to play a pivotal role in shaping India’s first human spaceflight program, Gaganyaan. Shukla, who successfully piloted the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station (ISS), is on his way back to India. Sharing a smiling picture from his flight home, he described the emotional mix of leaving behind a “family” of fellow astronauts while feeling the excitement of reuniting with loved ones in India. Reflecting on his…

India is preparing to dismantle its decades-long state monopoly over uranium operations, setting the stage for private companies to mine, import, and process the critical fuel for the first time. The move marks a major policy shift aimed at drawing billions of dollars in private investment and accelerating the nation’s nuclear energy growth. Under the government’s plan, nuclear power capacity will be increased twelvefold by 2047, enough to supply roughly 5% of India’s total electricity needs. A new regulatory framework will enable private Indian firms to participate in uranium extraction, imports, and processing. However, the reprocessing of spent fuel and…

India’s standing in the eyes of global investors has taken a sharp downturn, slipping from the most favored Asian stock market in May to the least attractive by August, according to the latest Bank of America Corp. survey. This dramatic shift comes amid escalating trade tensions fueled by US President Donald Trump’s recent tariff hikes. The survey revealed that 30% of global fund managers are now underweight on India, marking the highest bearish sentiment toward any Asian market. Thailand followed with 20% underweight positions, and Malaysia with 10%. Japan emerged as the top choice for investors, with China taking second…

Aravind Srinivas, the Indian-origin CEO of San Francisco-based Perplexity AI, has hinted at a potential collaboration with Zerodha, India’s largest stockbroker. Srinivas confirmed that he has already engaged in discussions with Zerodha co-founders Nithin and Nikhil Kamath, suggesting that an official announcement could come soon. This comes after Srinivas’ startup made waves earlier with a $34.5 billion unsolicited all-cash offer to acquire Google Chrome, signaling the company’s bold ambitions in the tech and AI sector. Perplexity AI recently rolled out a new finance-focused feature, allowing users to access information on Indian stocks through its Perplexity Finance interface. The launch immediately…

The ongoing tariff tensions between India and the United States have taken a new turn, with the US proposing a 50 percent tariff on Indian goods, raising concerns about its potential impact on the pharmaceutical sector. Former Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Dr. N.K. Ganguly, highlighted that India supplies nearly 80 percent of the world’s generic medicines. He explained that India’s pricing policies, government schemes, and promotion of generic prescriptions ensure that medicines remain affordable. Under initiatives like the Pradhan Mantri Janaushadhi Yojana, medicines are available at significantly reduced prices, and online ordering has further…