Author: Malavika Subramanyan

NASA’s Indian-American senior official Amit Kshatriya has highlighted the growing capabilities of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), expressing optimism about expanding collaboration between the two space agencies in scientific research and human spaceflight. Kshatriya, who serves as NASA’s Associate Administrator and Chief Engineer, described the existing relationship between NASA and ISRO as an important partnership. Speaking during an interaction at New York’s Intrepid Museum, he acknowledged India’s progress in developing advanced space missions and its increasing involvement in human space exploration. He specifically pointed to the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) mission as an example of successful…

India and Bhutan have reaffirmed the strength of their longstanding partnership, reviewing a broad range of bilateral, regional and international matters during External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s three-day visit to Bhutan. Jaishankar traveled to Bhutan from September 16-18 at the invitation of Bhutanese Foreign Affairs and External Trade Minister Lyonpo D. N. Dhungyel. During the visit, both sides assessed progress across multiple areas of cooperation and welcomed continued momentum in their relationship. A joint statement issued on September 18 highlighted advances in development cooperation under the leadership of Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. India…

Agimol Pradeep, an Indian-origin nurse based in the United Kingdom, has been named the recipient of the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2026. The award comes with a $250,000 prize and recognizes her work in transplant nursing, organ donation and stem cell donor awareness. Originally from Kottayam, Kerala, Pradeep decided at an early age that she wanted to pursue nursing. She completed her nursing diploma at CSI Hospital in Bengaluru before undertaking additional training in dialysis and gaining experience at Manipal Hospital. She moved to the UK and began working as a transplant nurse at a Manchester hospital in 2001.…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has thanked leaders of BRICS member countries for contributing to a productive and outcome-oriented summit hosted by India in New Delhi. Modi shared a video on his social media platforms highlighting key moments from the two-day gathering, held on September 12 and 13. The video also featured excerpts from his summit address, in which he emphasized India’s efforts to strengthen friendship, partnership and cooperation through the BRICS grouping. The summit brought together leaders and senior representatives from the expanded BRICS membership, reflecting the grouping’s growing international footprint. Among those attending were Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese…

World Bank Group President Ajay Banga is set to join an influential gathering of international leaders, business executives, philanthropists and social advocates at the Clinton Global Initiative’s 2026 Annual Meeting in New York. The two-day event is scheduled for September 22 and 23 and will bring together prominent voices to explore practical approaches to some of the world’s most pressing challenges. The 2026 meeting will be centered on the theme “How Do We Get It Right?” and is expected to examine issues spanning technology, economic opportunity, public health, humanitarian action, climate resilience and democratic institutions. The event aims to encourage…

India and the United States are set to further expand their defense cooperation through the 22nd edition of Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026, bringing soldiers from both countries together for advanced military training. The bilateral exercise is designed to improve operational coordination, exchange battlefield expertise and strengthen the capabilities of the two armed forces. A notable feature of this year’s exercise is the participation of Arctic-trained troops from the US Army’s 11th Airborne Division, headquartered at Fort Wainwright in Alaska. Their deployment to India’s high-altitude environment will provide an opportunity for both sides to train under demanding terrain and climate conditions…

Hindu American leaders have voiced their appreciation for a full-page advertisement in The Wall Street Journal that highlighted remarks by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on unity, diversity and India’s civilizational values. The advertisement was published on Page A5 of the newspaper’s September 3 edition and featured Bhagwat’s photograph alongside excerpts from his August 29 address at the Universal Oneness Celebration in New York City. The event, held at Madison Square Garden, brought together Hindu Americans and representatives of community organizations from across the United States. At the center of the message was the idea that unity does…

Indian-American Congressman Suhas Subramanyam is pushing for a nationwide framework to manage the rapid growth of data centers across the United States. The Virginia Democrat has introduced a package of four bills designed to ensure that the companies operating large data facilities bear the infrastructure costs associated with their growing energy demands instead of shifting those expenses to residential customers. The proposed legislation would establish broader standards for where data centers are built and how their impact is measured. It would address electricity and water consumption while also examining effects on nearby communities, the environment, workforce needs, tax revenues, and…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a lively reception from a large gathering in Vadodara on Tuesday as he attended the “NaMo for Viksit Bharat” program. The event brought together thousands of people and focused on a wide-ranging development package designed to strengthen Gujarat’s transportation, urban infrastructure, connectivity, and clean energy capacity. During his Gujarat visit, Modi unveiled, inaugurated, and initiated several projects with a combined value exceeding $4 billion. The initiatives span railways, national highways, urban development, housing, water supply, and renewable energy, reflecting a broad push to expand infrastructure across the state. One of the biggest highlights was the…

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has emphasized the growing economic relationship between the United States and India, highlighting new opportunities for American companies and deeper cooperation across technology, trade and investment. Following discussions with executives from Amazon, Gor said American innovation continues to play an important role worldwide. The meeting focused on the company’s operations and presence in India, as well as the potential for expanding opportunities for US businesses in the country’s rapidly developing market. Gor also underlined the importance of strengthening economic connections between Washington and New Delhi. During his visit to Bengaluru, the ambassador drew attention…