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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has brought global recognition to Yoga, said Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, as he launched a month-long Yoga movement titled ‘Yogandhra 2025’. Calling Yoga India’s gift to the world, Naidu emphasised its universal relevance. “Yoga is not confined to a few people or regions. It is being practiced across countries and has become a global wellness movement,” he said. The ‘Yogandhra 2025’ campaign will culminate on June 21 with the 11th International Yoga Day celebrations in Visakhapatnam, which will see the participation of Prime Minister Modi. Launching the official Yogandhra website, Naidu urged every…

In a key diplomatic interaction, Dutch defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans held talks with India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in The Hague, discussing regional and global security issues, while emphasising the need to enhance the defense partnership between India and the Netherlands. Brekelmans stressed the growing strategic value of working closely with India. Posting on X (formerly Twitter), Brekelmans emphasised the importance of close collaboration with India amid current global uncertainties. He expressed that it was a privilege to welcome External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, noting that their discussions focused on security concerns in both Asia and Europe, along with…

Operation Sindoor, a decisive military campaign by India, not only dealt a significant blow to Pakistan’s armed forces but also uncovered major weaknesses in the Chinese-made weapons heavily relied upon by Pakistan. Approximately 82% of Pakistan’s defense imports come from China, making this conflict a crucial test of Chinese military technology when faced with Indian and Western systems combined. Throughout the operation, Indian forces efficiently targeted key Pakistani military and terrorist installations, overcoming Chinese air defense systems such as the HQ-9, which repeatedly failed to intercept Indian missile attacks, including strikes by the BrahMos missile. Other Chinese hardware, including…

Following India’s successful Operation Sindoor—which dismantled major terror camps run by Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed—Pakistan attempted to retaliate through Operation Un Marsoos, which was swiftly countered by Indian forces. In the aftermath of this failed attempt, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, became the center of ridicule after making an embarrassing and unverified claim. During a recent Senate address, Dar cited a supposed front-page story from the UK’s The Daily Telegraph, which allegedly declared the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) as the “Undisputed King of the Skies.” He presented this as evidence of global admiration for the PAF’s performance—only…

“That’s not a threat—it’s precedent,” commented defense expert Spencer, while analyzing India’s recent military response under Operation Sindoor. He emphasized that the operation delivered a clear and unequivocal message to both Pakistan and the global community. India demonstrated its capacity to target any Pakistani site—ranging from terror camps to drone networks and even airbases—at will. Meanwhile, Pakistan was unable to breach any fortified Indian zone. “This isn’t parity. It’s strategic dominance,” Spencer emphasized. “Such dominance is what real deterrence looks like.” In his national address after the operation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that India would not bow to nuclear…

GOPIO International recently hosted a dinner and strategic meeting in Connecticut with GOPIO-CT members and local Indian-origin entrepreneurs. The gathering focused on launching the Connecticut Chapter of the GOPIO Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI). The evening started with a moment of silence honoring the lives lost in the tragic Pahalgam terrorist attack—an incident previously strongly condemned by GOPIO. Key leaders including GOPIO Chairman Dr. Thomas Abraham, President Prakash Shah, General Secretary Siddharth Jain, International Coordinator Raj Vangapaty, Associate Secretary Sunil Robert Vuppala, and GOPIO-CT President Mahesh Jhangiani were in attendance. Twenty-five participants, including prominent business leaders from the region,…

A high-level team of Indian diplomats has reached New York to engage with the United Nations Security Council’s sanctions monitoring team. Their mission is to push for the global terrorist designation of The Resistance Front (TRF), a Lashkar-e-Taiba proxy that claimed responsibility for the recent terror strike in Pahalgam. The move is part of India’s broader strategy under Operation Sindoor, which combines precision military strikes with aggressive diplomatic action. India is actively countering the China-Pakistan alliance that has obstructed the TRF’s global terror tag. The diplomatic dossier is backed by strong evidence linking TRF to previous attacks and terrorist activity…

India has formally notified the World Trade Organisation (WTO) of its intention to reserve the right to impose retaliatory tariffs on certain US products. This move comes in response to the United States’ decision to impose additional duties on Indian steel and aluminium exports. According to officials from the Ministry of Commerce, India’s latest submission to the WTO’s Council for Trade in Goods invokes provisions under the Agreement on Safeguards. These provisions permit retaliatory action when one member imposes safeguard measures without proper consultation. The notification, issued on May 12, does not immediately trigger countermeasures. Instead, it keeps the option…

Operation Sindoor has brought the BrahMos missile system into the limelight as the Indian military used it effectively in strikes on Pakistan, marking its first combat use. While India has yet to officially confirm its deployment, Pakistan has acknowledged it. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also confirmed its use while inaugurating a new BrahMos facility in Lucknow alongside Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. As global interest in the BrahMos missile grows, many countries are eager to acquire it for their own defense needs. The Philippines, for instance, signed a landmark deal with India in January 2022 to purchase BrahMos cruise…

In a heartfelt announcement that has stirred the emotions of cricket lovers across the nation, Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli has officially retired from Test cricket. Following his earlier exit from T20 Internationals in 2024 after lifting the World Cup, Kohli has now stepped away from the red-ball game, closing a monumental chapter in Indian sports history. Kohli made the news public via his social media platforms, where he shared a touching message reflecting on his journey in the longest format of the game. He reflected on the moment he first wore the Indian whites 14 years ago, recalling how…