Author: Deepika chandrasekar

At the Republican National Convention (RNC) on Tuesday night, former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy delivered a powerful speech in support of Donald Trump as the November presidential election approaches. Speaking to an audience of 2,400 delegates and numerous Trump supporters in Milwaukee, the Ohio-based Indian-American businessman emphasized Trump’s role in uniting the country through concrete actions rather than mere rhetoric. Ramaswamy, 38, focused on appealing to a broad spectrum of Americans, including black Americans, legal immigrants, and Gen Z, encouraging them to embrace conservative values and Trump’s vision. He argued that Trump’s presidency signifies a return to core American…

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar underscored the importance of solidarity and cooperation while signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to fund four community development projects in the Marshall Islands. He began his address with “Namaskar from Bharat,” emphasizing India’s dedication to supporting these initiatives aimed at improving infrastructure and community welfare in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. Jaishankar also praised the Marshall Islands for successfully hosting the 10th Micronesian Games and participating in the 10th International Day of Yoga celebrations, highlighting the strong bilateral relations fostered under the Forum of India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC). Reflecting on the long-standing partnership…

Representative Jim Banks from Indiana has endorsed Vivek Ramaswamy, a former Republican presidential candidate, as a potential replacement for Senator JD Vance of Ohio if both he and former President Trump succeed in the 2024 election. Although Banks is not involved in Ohio politics, he expressed his hope that Governor DeWine would consider Ramaswamy for the position, emphasizing that Ramaswamy would make an excellent senator if he desired the role. This endorsement came on the heels of Trump’s announcement that JD Vance would be his running mate, following weeks of speculation regarding the GOP presidential ticket. Banks, who is currently…

India champions global adoption of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to spur inclusive, sustainable growth, per G20 Task Force. Titled ‘Report of India’s G20 Task Force on Digital Public Infrastructure,’ the study recognizes India’s leadership in DPI and advocates for international dialogues to promote its adoption worldwide, thereby accelerating socio-economic progress. The report highlights India’s remarkable strides enabled by DPI, noting that the country has surpassed conventional stages of development, achieving what typically takes five decades in under ten years. Leading the task force were co-chairs Amitabh Kant, India’s G20 Sherpa, and Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani. Amitabh Kant emphasized India’s advancements…

Former President Trump’s final rival in the 2024 GOP presidential nomination race will address the Republican convention this week in what appears to be a gesture of party unity following the failed assassination attempt on Trump. Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, who served as U.N. ambassador during the Trump administration, will speak at the convention on Tuesday. A source familiar with the decision confirmed this to Fox News on Sunday. Initially, Haley was not planning to attend the convention, which begins Monday in Milwaukee. Her aide, Chaney Denton, stated last week, “She was not invited, and she’s fine with…

Senator Susan Collins of Maine reaffirmed her endorsement of former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley for president, even though Haley is no longer a contender for the Republican nomination. Collins told reporters that she plans to write in Haley’s name on her ballot in November instead of voting for former President Trump or President Biden. This plan was confirmed by Collins’ office to Fox News Digital. According to local CBS reporter Dan Lampariello, Collins’ spokesperson noted that she had previously declared her support for Haley over Trump. Collins announced that she would not cast her vote for either candidate, opting instead…

Indium Software, a California-based AI-driven digital engineering services company, has appointed Indian American Basab Pradhan as its new chairman of the board. Pradhan, known for his distinguished career at Infosys and leadership roles at Hexaware and Coforge Ltd., expressed his honor in taking on this pivotal role. In his capacity as chairman, Pradhan will collaborate closely with fellow board members, including Hari Gopalakrishnan and Vijai Raghavan from EQT, and Vijay Balaji and Ram Sukumar from Indium Software. He aims to leverage his extensive experience in technology business growth, particularly in scaling companies to exceed $1 billion in revenue, to drive…

Ahead of the Union budget presentation on July 23, Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened a meeting with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and economists on Thursday. Also in attendance were Planning Minister Rao Inderjit Singh and Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran. Notable figures such as economists Surjit Bhalla and Ashok Gulati, experienced banker K V Kamath, and other distinguished individuals participated in the discussions. The upcoming budget holds significant importance as it marks the first comprehensive fiscal plan of the BJP-led NDA government in its current term. Prime Minister Modi aims to introduce decisive measures during this phase of his…

Austrian physicist and Nobel laureate Anton Zeilinger, after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Vienna on Wednesday, called the Indian leader “a very spiritual person.” Zeilinger expressed that this quality is something more world leaders should possess. Renowned for his contributions to quantum physics, Zeilinger shared that his discussion with PM Modi was very pleasant. They conversed about spiritual matters, the potential of quantum information and technology, and the foundational principles of quantum physics. Zeilinger praised PM Modi’s vision of “unleashing India’s entrepreneurial energy”. He highlighted the need to encourage talented young individuals to pursue their own ideas, believing that…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Russia, expressed his commitment to intensifying efforts and accelerating progress towards India’s goals, emphasizing the nation’s ability to achieve any set objective. Addressing the Indian community in Moscow, PM Modi highlighted India’s achievements, particularly in digital transactions and space exploration, underscoring the country’s transformation and global contributions. Reflecting on his third term as Prime Minister, PM Modi pledged to triple his efforts and speed to achieve ambitious targets, coinciding with the government’s focus on becoming the world’s third-largest economy and ensuring widespread socio-economic empowerment. He outlined initiatives to build three crore homes…