Author: Staff Reporter
India and Japan have taken another step toward strengthening their strategic and defense partnership, signing a new agreement focused on maritime security and expanding cooperation between their armed forces. The development came during talks in New Delhi between Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on August 20. The two countries signed a Memorandum of Arrangement covering maritime security cooperation and agreed to expand practical coordination in several areas. These include information sharing, naval exercises, logistics assistance, ship maintenance and repair, and closer operational engagement between the Indian Navy and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. During…
Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna is laying out a new economic agenda for the Democratic Party as speculation grows over potential contenders for the 2028 Presidential race. The California Democrat has not declared a campaign but says his priority is developing a national economic strategy that delivers greater benefits to working Americans. Khanna described his approach as “economic patriotism,” arguing that the country needs to rebuild its industrial base while ensuring technological progress reaches communities that have been left behind. Speaking to NBC News, he said Democrats need a stronger economic message that connects with workers and families outside wealthy technology…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi became emotional while speaking about motherhood and personal loss at the launch of former President Ram Nath Kovind’s autobiography, Triumph of the Indian Republic: My Life, My Struggles. Modi was referring to a heartbreaking episode from Kovind’s childhood, in which his mother died after being caught in a fire at their family home. According to the account in Kovind’s book, the tragedy occurred when he was very young. His mother reportedly tried to protect household possessions during the fire, reflecting the difficult circumstances faced by families with limited resources. Modi said the incident illustrated the extraordinary…
A new documentary explores the remarkable transformation of Hinduism in the United States, tracing its journey from small immigrant gatherings to a growing religious and cultural presence across the country. The film examines how an ancient tradition has adapted to a changing American landscape while becoming an increasingly visible part of the nation’s multicultural identity. The documentary highlights the early history of Hindu communities in the US, including the role of immigration in shaping the faith’s expansion. It focuses on the impact of the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act, which opened new pathways for immigrants from Asia and contributed to…
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to meet representatives from India and other Quad nations during his upcoming Southeast Asia visit, highlighting Washington’s continued focus on regional partnerships and strategic cooperation. The visit will center around the ASEAN Summit, which Rubio described as a key platform for US engagement in the region. Speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews, Rubio said the summit would provide an opportunity for discussions with regional partners, including members of the Quad grouping comprising India, the United States, Japan, and Australia. He also confirmed plans for additional meetings with regional allies, including a…
