Author: Malavika Subramanyan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday appealed to citizens to use petrol, diesel, and gas more carefully as global energy concerns rise due to ongoing tensions in West Asia. Speaking at a public event in Secunderabad, he emphasized that India must reduce its dependence on imported fuel and adopt more responsible consumption habits in the face of global uncertainty. The Prime Minister highlighted that the current situation requires collective discipline and a national commitment to conserving energy resources. He urged people to avoid unnecessary fuel usage and adopt lifestyle changes that could help reduce overall consumption. According to him, even…

India and Singapore have reaffirmed their shared commitment to combating terrorism and transnational crime, agreeing to deepen cooperation across multilateral platforms such as the United Nations, ASEAN, and the Financial Action Task Force. The two countries emphasized that addressing terrorism requires sustained, coordinated, and comprehensive global action. The reaffirmation came during the fifth meeting of the India-Singapore Joint Working Group on Combating Terrorism and Transnational Crime, held in New Delhi. The meeting was jointly chaired by Vinod Bahade, Joint Secretary for Counter Terrorism in India’s Ministry of External Affairs, and Ngiam Shih Chun, Deputy Secretary (Policy) in Singapore’s Ministry of…

Indian American Impact has officially announced its endorsement of Saddam Salim for the U.S. Congress seat in Virginia’s 7th Congressional District, marking a significant show of support for one of the rising South Asian American political figures in the state. The organization highlighted Salim’s lived experience, public service record, and long-standing commitment to community-focused leadership. Chintan Patel, the Executive Director of Indian American Impact, stated that Salim represents the resilience and determination often seen in immigrant communities across the United States. Patel emphasized that Salim is not simply a candidate who speaks about issues such as immigrant rights or reducing…

India and France have agreed to significantly strengthen their partnership in science, technology, ocean research, and space exploration, marking another step forward in their growing strategic collaboration. The development was highlighted during a high-level ministerial meeting where both sides expressed satisfaction over the steady progress in joint initiatives, especially in advanced technological fields. Union Minister of State for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh, held a virtual bilateral meeting with France’s Minister for Higher Education, Research, and Space, Professor Philippe Baptiste. During the discussions, both leaders reviewed the expanding scope of cooperation between the two countries and…

India and Vietnam have agreed to significantly deepen their bilateral engagement by elevating their relationship to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, marking a major step forward in their evolving geopolitical and defence collaboration. The decision reflects a shared commitment to translating long-standing goodwill into tangible outcomes across key strategic sectors. During high-level discussions in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vietnamese President To Lam reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral ties and outlined a roadmap to strengthen cooperation in defence, security, and emerging technologies. Both sides acknowledged the steady progress made under existing defence frameworks and emphasized the need…

Entrepreneur and political figure Vivek Ramaswamy has secured a decisive victory in the Republican primary for the Ohio Governor’s race, emerging as the party’s official candidate for the upcoming November 2026 election. Backed by former US President Donald Trump, Ramaswamy won an overwhelming 87 percent of the vote, defeating his opponent Casey Putsch by a wide margin. With this victory, Ramaswamy will now face Democratic candidate Amy Acton in the general election. Acton, a physician and former State Health Director, ran unopposed in the Democratic primary and is expected to present a competitive challenge in November. Ramaswamy, a billionaire entrepreneur…

A major political transition unfolded in Tamil Nadu after Chief Minister M. K. Stalin resigned following his party’s disappointing performance in the 2026 Assembly elections. The resignation marked the beginning of a broader political reshuffle that has impacted several major states across India. According to sources, Stalin submitted his resignation to Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at Lok Bhavan shortly after the election results became clear. Following constitutional tradition, the Governor is likely to request Stalin to continue as caretaker Chief Minister until the process of forming a new government is completed. The resignation comes at a time when the country…

In a landmark political development, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has achieved a decisive victory in the West Bengal Assembly Elections 2026, marking one of the most significant shifts in the state’s political landscape in decades. Early counting trends confirmed that the BJP has secured more than 170 seats, comfortably surpassing the majority mark and positioning itself to form the government for the first time in the state’s history. The election outcome represents a dramatic setback for the Trinamool Congress (TMC), which has long dominated Bengal politics under the leadership of Mamata Banerjee. In a particularly striking turn of events,…

India and Kenya have recorded a significant rise in bilateral trade during FY26, reflecting deepening economic ties between the two nations. Trade between the two countries increased by nearly 25%, reaching approximately $4.31 billion, or around Rs. 3.98 lakh crore, marking a strong upward trend in commercial engagement. India has strengthened its position as one of Kenya’s leading trading partners, with exchanges covering a wide range of sectors including petroleum products, pharmaceuticals, engineering goods, machinery, and agricultural commodities. The growth has been driven by rising demand for Indian goods in East Africa, supported by India’s competitive manufacturing capabilities and its…

India and Ecuador have taken fresh steps to strengthen their bilateral relationship through high-level discussions focused on expanding cooperation across multiple strategic sectors. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held talks on Wednesday with Ecuador’s Foreign Minister Gabriela Sommerfeld, who is on her first official visit to India. The discussions centered on deepening collaboration in areas such as trade, agriculture, healthcare, digital transformation, and capacity building initiatives. Following the meeting, Jaishankar shared on social media platform X that both sides explored new opportunities to enhance engagement and also agreed to work closely in multilateral platforms. He highlighted that the visit marks…