Author: Deepika chandrasekar

The Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS IV), which was scheduled to be held in New Delhi later this month, has been postponed following growing concerns over the Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa. The decision was taken after extensive consultations between the Government of India, the African Union, and the African Union Commission amid the evolving public health situation on the continent. The summit, considered one of the most significant diplomatic platforms between India and African nations, was expected to bring together African leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to strengthen cooperation across trade, development, healthcare, infrastructure, and strategic sectors. However, rising…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday dedicated the prestigious Agricola Medal awarded by the Food and Agriculture Organization to India’s farmers, livestock rearers, fishers, agricultural scientists, and millions of workers connected to the country’s farming sector. The recognition was presented during a special ceremony at the FAO headquarters in Rome. The Agricola Medal, considered one of the highest honours conferred by the FAO, was presented by FAO Director General Qu Dongyu in acknowledgment of Modi’s contribution toward food security, sustainable agriculture, rural welfare, and farmer focused development initiatives. After receiving the award, Modi expressed gratitude to the international organization and…

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi after the latter took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Italy through a social media post. The political exchange unfolded as PM Modi continued his official engagements in Rome aimed at strengthening India-Italy strategic ties. Reacting strongly to Rahul Gandhi’s remarks, Goyal accused the Congress leader of undermining India’s global achievements and questioned his repeated criticism of the country’s diplomatic and economic progress. He stated that India has emerged as a trusted global destination under initiatives such as “Make in India” and “Local Goes Global,” adding…

A major international collaboration between the US based anti hunger organization Share Our Strength and India focused humanitarian groups is aiming to scale up school nutrition programs across India and several developing countries. The initiative is based on a shared belief among global leaders that child hunger is a solvable issue if governments, private organizations, and civil society work together in coordination. The initiative was highlighted during a “Purposeful Private Dinner” held in Washington, where philanthropists, chefs, entrepreneurs, and social sector leaders gathered to explore solutions for reducing morning hunger among school going children. The event was jointly organized by…

Indian-American technology entrepreneur Saikat Chakrabarti has emerged as a prominent contender in California politics after launching a campaign for the San Francisco congressional seat once represented by former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. However, Chakrabarti says his political ambitions extend far beyond a single election, as he aims to push for sweeping changes within the Democratic Party itself. The 40-year-old entrepreneur, known for his early involvement with the financial technology company Stripe, has positioned himself as a challenger to the Democratic establishment. In recent interviews, he described his campaign as an effort to transform the party’s direction and create a stronger…

Indian-American community leader and former presidential adviser Ajay Bhutoria has welcomed the dismissal of criminal charges involving Adani Enterprises, calling the development a major legal victory for the conglomerate and a positive turning point in India-US economic relations. He also described the Adani Group’s proposed $10 billion investment in the United States as a transformative opportunity for American infrastructure and technological growth. Speaking from Silicon Valley, Bhutoria said the decision by the US Department of Justice to permanently dismiss criminal charges against Gautam Adani and Sagar Adani represented a significant outcome after extensive legal scrutiny. According to him, the move…

Nine Indian American scientists were recognized for their exceptional contributions to cancer research during the annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research held in Chicago. The honors were presented by the Society of American Asian Scientists in Cancer Research (SAASCR), a nonprofit organization representing thousands of cancer researchers across the United States and Canada. The awards celebrated achievements in several critical areas of oncology, including cancer diagnosis, prevention, immunotherapy, molecular medicine, and population health research. Many of the recipients are also actively collaborating with institutions in India to expand research partnerships, improve cancer-care systems, and encourage scientific innovation.…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Friday unveiled a series of initiatives designed to strengthen the strategic partnership between India and the United Arab Emirates, focusing heavily on energy security, investments, infrastructure, shipping, and advanced technology cooperation. During their meeting in Abu Dhabi, both leaders welcomed a Strategic Collaboration Agreement signed between Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Limited and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company. The agreement will expand the UAE’s participation in India’s strategic petroleum reserves to nearly 30 million barrels while also supporting efforts to establish strategic gas reserves in India. Officials…

India and the Philippines have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation against terrorism during the second meeting of the Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism held in Manila. The two-day meeting focused on the evolving regional and global terrorism landscape, with both sides discussing ways to enhance collaboration in intelligence sharing, law enforcement, judicial cooperation, capacity building, and combating extremist activities. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs, both countries strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including cross-border terrorism. The Philippine side also reiterated solidarity with India in its fight against terrorism. The…

India and Japan are accelerating efforts to strengthen their partnership in key technology sectors, including semiconductors, critical minerals, and information and communication technology (ICT). The discussions took place during the India-Japan Economy and Investment Forum, where government officials and industry leaders from both nations explored ways to enhance economic cooperation and build more resilient industrial supply chains. The dialogue reflected the growing strategic alignment between the two countries as they seek to reduce dependence on limited global production networks and support long-term technology-driven growth. Both sides emphasized the importance of collaboration in advanced manufacturing, digital infrastructure, electronics production, and emerging…