India was among the few countries at the Swiss peace summit that did not sign the final communiqué on Ukraine. Emphasizing ‘dialogue and diplomacy’ as essential for resolving the conflict, India has repeatedly called for practical engagement between the warring parties to advance peace talks. The Summit Overview Over 90 countries participated in the Summit for Peace in Ukraine held in Switzerland, with many signing the communiqué that called for respect for Kyiv’s territorial sovereignty and demanded Russia withdraw its forces. However, India, along with Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Thailand, Indonesia, Mexico, and the UAE, refrained from signing the declaration.…
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Prime Minister Meloni His Holiness His Majesty His Highness Excellencies, Namaskar First of all, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Meloni for the invitation to this Summit, and for the warm hospitality extended to us. I wish Chancellor Olaf Scholz a very happy birthday. This event of G-7 summit is special as well as historic. Heartiest congratulations to all the colleagues of G-7 on the 50th anniversary of this group. Friends, Last week many of you were busy with the European Parliament elections. Some friends will go through the excitement of elections in the coming…
In his brief address at the Outreach Session of the recent G7 Summit in Italy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted three key priorities for India: technology and Artificial Intelligence, energy security and affordability, and last-mile service delivery. Focusing on technology, PM Modi urged global leaders gathered in Italy to work together to ensure that technological advancements benefit all sections of society, thus enabling the full potential of every individual. He emphasized the need to eliminate social inequalities and expand human capabilities rather than limiting them. “The twenty-first century is the century of technology,” PM Modi remarked, noting its pervasive influence…
In Wednesday’s ICC Men’s T20 Cricket World Cup match, the clash between the rising USA team and the seasoned Indian squad promised excitement and delivered just that. India, after winning the toss at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium and opting to bowl, effectively restricted USA to 110-8 in their innings. Led by Arshdeep Singh’s formidable bowling performance of four wickets for nine runs in four overs, India’s strategy paid off as they set a modest target for themselves. Despite six USA batsmen reaching double-digit scores, with Nitish Kumar top-scoring at 27 and Aaron Jones contributing 24, their innings lacked momentum…
Viewers have been waiting eagerly for the third season of the simple, entertaining, and emotional tale of Indian rural life, ‘Panchayat’. Finally, it began streaming on Prime Video on May 28, 2024. Like the first two seasons, the third season of Panchayat has won appreciation from both viewers and critics. Panchayat is a classic example of simple storytelling with deep emotional expression and bonding among the characters. A qualified engineer and MBA aspirant, Abhishek Tripathi, works as a Panchayat Secretary (Sachiv) in a small village in Uttar Pradesh named Phulera. The third season depicts corruption and atrocities at the grassroots…
Rohit Sharma led Team India to a resounding victory over the USA in the T-20 Cricket World Cup match held at Nassau County International Cricket Stadium on Long Island. While the match itself was a straightforward win for India, the true excitement and pride were palpable among the Indian-American community in attendance. The stadium, packed with 34,000 supporters, overflowed with Indian-American pride as flags waved and chants echoed with slogans like “USA is home. India is heart” and “I live in the US but my heart always belongs to India.” This fervor was a testament to the strong connection these…
The United States national cricket team recently made waves by defeating Pakistan in the 2024 T20 World Cup, a notable achievement given cricket’s relative obscurity in America compared to the intense following it enjoys in countries like England. Cricket, which shares some superficial similarities with baseball, features distinct differences, such as the intentional bouncing of the ball by the bowler and the method of scoring runs. This year, the T20 World Cup is bringing the sport closer to American audiences with matches held across New York, Texas, Florida, and the Caribbean. The U.S. team, with a history going back to…
Senior defense officials from the United States and India emphasized the increasing importance of their military partnership amid evolving security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. At the ‘Partners in Progress’ symposium held in Bengaluru, Assistant Chief of Indian Naval Staff Rear Admiral Nirbhay Bapna commended the extensive global strategic partnership between the two countries. He highlighted their joint commitment to fostering a peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific through enhanced information sharing and maritime domain awareness, as reported by Chethan Kumar in The Times of India. Rear Admiral Michael Baker, the US Defense Attache to India, also stressed the significance of the…
Indian stock indices continued their upward trajectory, reaching fresh record highs at Monday’s opening bell, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Union Council of Ministers’ oath-taking ceremony. The smooth transition in government formation bolstered market sentiments. At the opening, Sensex stood at 76,890.34, up 0.3%, and Nifty at 23,372 points, up 0.4%. They hit record highs at 76,960.96 points and 23,411.90 points, respectively. Most sectoral indices showed gains, indicating positive market sentiment. Throughout the week, investors are expected to monitor the US Fed interest rate decision, India’s inflation data, and the new government’s decisions, including the allocation of ministry…
In a thrilling T20 Cricket World Cup showdown at New York’s Nassau County International Cricket Stadium, India emerged victorious over Pakistan despite setting a seemingly low target of 120 runs. The match was characterized by Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah’s impressive bowling for Pakistan, who restricted India to just 119 runs in 19 overs, their lowest-ever score in a men’s T20 Cricket World Cup match. Initially, Pakistan seemed poised for victory, steadily accumulating 73 runs in 12 overs with the loss of only two wickets. However, their fortunes took a turn for the worse, reminiscent of their recent loss to…
