Author: Malavika Subramanyan

As part of Washington’s outreach to the Indo-Pacific region, US Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin is scheduled to visit India next month. Austin is planning to visit India after visits to Singapore and Japan. According to a statement from the US Department of Defense, he will also visit France. According to the summary, Secretary Austin will visit U.S. soldiers stationed in Japan and meet with Yasukazu Hamada, the Japanese defense minister, and other top officials while in Tokyo. Following the historic U.S.-Japan “2+2” Ministerial Summit earlier this year, Austin’s visit comes as the United States and Japan take steps to…

Since the start of the conflict in Ukraine last year, more than 90% of Russian oil has been sent to Asia; as a result, India now buys more seaborne petroleum from Moscow than China. China is now in second place. In 2023, Russia will give its “friendly markets,” which include China and India, top priority when it comes to selling oil and petroleum products. India’s oil shipments from Moscow will grow this year, according to Moscow. India received 32 million tons of oil and petroleum products from Russia in 2022, according to an interview with deputy prime minister Alexander Novak.…

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Indian diaspora in Australia for helping to build a solid basis for ties between the two powerful countries by fostering mutual respect and trust. Huge cheers and “Modi-Modi” chanting greeted him. More than 21,000 individuals from all throughout Australia attended the community event where Modi and Albanese spoke. In order to help the Indian diaspora and ease commercial transactions, PM Modi also revealed that India will build a new consulate in Brisbane. Modi praised his colleague in Australia for helping him lay the cornerstone for the Sydney district known as “Little India.”…

Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, the Union Health Minister, will represent India at the 76th World Health Assembly, which got underway on May 21. Key topics like public health, universal health care, and the future of the World Health Organization (WHO) will be covered at this important meeting of global health professionals. Dr. Mandaviya will give the keynote talk at two side events themed “Heal in India and Heal by India” and “Together We Fight Against TB,” highlighting India’s dedication to a healthier world. These lectures will showcase India’s achievements in medical tourism and its commitment to eradicating tuberculosis from the nation…

The Medal of Valor, the nation’s highest honor for public safety personnel, was presented by US President Joe Biden to a 27-year-old New York Police Department (NYPD) officer of Indian descent, along with nine other individuals. At a White House event, Sumit Sulan received recognition for killing two of his coworkers while responding to a domestic violence incident in New York City in January by shooting a convicted criminal. Three police officers—Mr. Sulan, Jason Rivera, 22, and Wilbert Mora, 27, according to the police—went to the Harlem neighborhood in New York to look into a 911 call from a worried…

According to a senior official, the country-based quota system in its allocation, which can only be amended by the US Congress, is the primary cause of the protracted and agonizing wait for green cards for people from India, China, Mexico, and the Philippines. According to a news report from Washington on May 19, Douglas Rand, the Senior Advisor to the Director of United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), stated that the annual limit set by Congress for family-sponsored preference green cards is 2,26,000 for the entire world, while the annual limit for employment-based green cards is 1,40,000. A Green…

The 17th of May has been National Walnut Day since the 1950s, and this year is no exception. This day serves as a gentle reminder to everyone about walnuts’ exquisite flavors, potent health benefits, and versatility. A day that should be commemorated with at least a fistful of walnuts, in recognition of the fact that they are incredibly nutritious and why you should #ThinkWalnutsThinkCalifornia. A Handful of Walnuts Equals Good Health Over three decades of research indicate that walnuts, as part of a wholesome, balanced diet, are essential for a healthy heart. Walnut is the only tree nut that contains…

On May 20, 2023, the Japanese city of Hiroshima hosted the unveiling of Mahatma Gandhi’s bust by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. During the unveiling ceremony, dignitariessuch as H.E. Mr. Nakatani Gen, Special Advisor to the Prime Minister and Member of Parliament; Mr. Kazumi Matsui, Mayor of Hiroshima City; Mr. Tatsunori Motani, Speaker of the Hiroshima City Assembly; members of the Indian community; and Mahatma Gandhi supporters in Japan were present. On the occasion of the visit of the Prime Minister for the G-7 summit from May 19–21, 2023, the Government of India has given the Mahatma Gandhi bust to…

According to Mr. Eric Garcetti, the US Ambassador to India, the US Embassy in India intends to begin the next round of student visa applications in the coming weeks and aims to award more visas this year than last. On his first visit to Gujarat and Maharashtra, Mr. Garcetti stated that the embassy has assigned officials to work on the issue and that an effort is being made to shorten wait times for both students and first-time visitors. “I think we will show that this year we will be able to go past the earlier numbers and get to an…

According to a May 10 announcement by Union Culture Minister G. Kishan Reddy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will open a three-day, first-of-its-kind exhibition in New Delhi on May 18, which is recognized as International Museum Day. The celebrations, which run from May 18 to May 20, will also honor International Museum Day, which falls on May 18. “The upcoming three-day International Museum Expo 2023 at Pragati Maidan is a historic event as it is the first time the government will showcase new technology and initiatives for museums. With the cooperation of various departments, including museum development, experts, and senior officers,…