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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while speaking at the India-Japan Joint Economic Forum in Tokyo, announced a major policy shift by opening India’s nuclear energy sector to private players. Describing this as a landmark decision, he said nuclear power will now follow defence and space in welcoming private participation. Highlighting India’s investment-friendly climate, Modi stressed that the country enjoys political stability, economic predictability, and policy transparency. “India is the fastest-growing major economy today, and soon it will become the world’s third-largest economy,” he said. He further underlined reforms such as simplified tax compliance, a unified digital approval system, and the rationalisation…

Prime Minister of Japan, H.E. Mr. Shigeru Ishiba, has announced a plan to invest approximately US$ 68 billion in India over the next decade, aiming to strengthen economic and technological ties between the two nations. The proposal is expected to be highlighted during the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 29–30. This long-term investment will span eight priority sectors, including mobility, environmental technologies, healthcare, artificial intelligence (AI), and semiconductor manufacturing, while also supporting Indian startups and promoting collaborative technology initiatives. The move reflects Japan’s strategy to deepen its presence in India by leveraging its own…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Japan from August 29–30, 2025, marking his eighth trip to the country. During this visit, he will meet Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to hold the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit. “The summit will provide a platform to conduct a comprehensive review of bilateral relations, assess progress across multiple domains, and exchange perspectives on regional and global issues,” said Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. He added that the leaders will also launch initiatives to enhance resilience in the partnership and seize emerging opportunities. The summit will focus on reviewing the Special Strategic and Global…

The recent visit of South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun to India has given fresh momentum to bilateral cooperation as both nations celebrated 10 years of their Special Strategic Partnership. The discussions underscored collaboration in defense, technology, trade, and sustainability, with both sides eager to expand their engagement in a rapidly changing global environment. Foreign Minister Hyun met with India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, where both leaders highlighted the need for stable and secure trade routes across the region. The talks reflected shared concerns over growing trade barriers, fluctuating tariffs, and an overreliance on a limited number of…

The Surat Diamond Bourse, celebrated as the largest office complex in the world and even bigger than the Pentagon, was envisioned as a glittering symbol of India’s growing trade ambitions. Yet today, the sprawling complex lies mostly deserted, with only a handful of traders operating inside. The diamond industry, which exports around $28.5 billion worth of gems and jewellery annually, is grappling with one of its toughest periods in decades. Exports have fallen to a 20-year low due to weak demand from China, and higher tariffs under US President Donald Trump now threaten access to India’s biggest market, which accounts…

SpaceX, the aerospace firm led by billionaire Elon Musk, was forced to call off the much-anticipated 10th test flight of its massive Starship rocket late Sunday evening. The company cited a ground systems malfunction that emerged just minutes before liftoff. The launch was scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EDT from SpaceX’s Starbase facility in South Texas. But with just 17 minutes remaining in the countdown, the mission was postponed. “Standing down from today’s tenth flight of Starship to allow time to troubleshoot an issue with ground systems,” the company confirmed in a post on X. Although no fresh launch date has…

 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.…