Author: Nupur Rohila

The United States has provided India with a temporary thirty day waiver that allows Indian refiners to continue purchasing Russian crude oil. The decision comes as tensions in the Gulf region disrupt vital maritime routes, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz, a key passage for global oil shipments. The move is intended to ensure steady oil supplies in international markets during a period of heightened geopolitical uncertainty. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent explained that the waiver is a short term measure aimed at maintaining stability in global energy flows. He noted that the policy aligns with President Donald Trump’s broader…

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Finnish President Alexander Stubb in New Delhi and discussed the current state of India-Finland relations as well as opportunities to expand bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors. The meeting took place ahead of President Stubb’s talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and reflected the growing engagement between the two nations. During the interaction, Jaishankar expressed confidence that the discussions between the Finnish President and the Indian Prime Minister would further strengthen diplomatic ties and open new avenues for collaboration. Both sides acknowledged the importance of deepening cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including trade, technology,…

India secured a spot in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals following a thrilling victory over the West Indies in their final Super 8 match. The defending champions outplayed the two-time winners, setting up a mouthwatering semi-final showdown against England, mirroring their 2024 semi-final clash. This highly anticipated encounter is scheduled for March 5 at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. In the first semi-final, South Africa will take on New Zealand on March 4 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The winners of these semi-finals will meet in the grand finale on March 8 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.…

Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda celebrated their long-awaited wedding on February 26, 2026, at ITC Mementos in Udaipur, combining a traditional Telugu ceremony with a Kodava wedding in the evening. Keeping their eight-year romance largely private, the couple chose an intimate setting away from media attention, sharing select glimpses of their special day with fans. A standout image from their wedding album evoked their iconic scene from the 2018 film Geetha Govindam. In the original still, Vijay leans toward Rashmika to tie a pustelu, the Telugu equivalent of a mangalsutra, around her neck. In their real-life wedding, Vijay mirrored this…

Slovakia’s President Peter Pellegrini described his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “historic milestone” for India-Slovakia relations and congratulated India for hosting the well-organized India AI Impact Summit 2026. The bilateral discussions, held at Hyderabad House during the summit, covered trade, investment, digital technologies, defence, space, energy, culture, and people-to-people exchanges. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) noted that both leaders welcomed the momentum created by the India-EU Free Trade Agreement and the India-EU Joint Comprehensive Strategic Agenda 2030, agreeing to deepen cooperation, particularly in the digital sector. Pellegrini highlighted that this visit marked the first-ever reception of…

India and France have elevated their bilateral relationship to a “Special Global Strategic Partnership,” marking a significant milestone in cooperation across defence, critical minerals, and innovation. The move reflects the growing alignment of both nations’ strategic interests in technology, security, and sustainable development. Under the agreement, India and France will enhance collaboration in defence manufacturing, focusing on co-development and co-production to bolster India’s domestic capabilities. Both countries also plan to strengthen resilience in global supply chains for critical minerals, essential for advanced manufacturing and clean energy technologies. The partnership emphasizes innovation and research cooperation in emerging fields, including digital technologies,…

US President Donald Trump marked Black History Month with a White House reception, highlighting his administration’s efforts in criminal justice reform, economic growth, and public safety, while acknowledging Indian American civil rights leader Harmeet Kaur Dhillon. Opening the event, Trump celebrated the 100th observance of Black History Month, calling it “a big deal” and paid tribute to the late civil rights icon Reverend Jesse Jackson. Trump praised Dhillon, who serves as Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division, referencing her work on legal battles involving institutions such as Harvard. Dhillon, born in 1969, previously served as vice chair of…

On February 13, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the ‘Seva Teerth’, a state-of-the-art government complex that will host the Prime Minister’s Office, the Cabinet Secretariat, and the National Security Council Secretariat. The launch also included the opening of Kartavya Bhavan 1 and 2, marking a major overhaul in India’s administrative infrastructure and reinforcing the government’s focus on modern, efficient, and citizen-centric governance. The Prime Minister’s Office has now been relocated from South Block to the Seva Teerth complex on Dara Shikoh Road. Modi described this move as a key step toward modernizing India’s governance architecture. The Seva Teerth plaque bears…

 Sachin Jain, CEO of SCAN Group, recently shared the remarkable story of his mother’s determination and entrepreneurial spirit after moving to the United States in the 1970s. Balancing life in a new country while her husband completed his anesthesiology residency, she found a small opportunity that would change their family’s future. She came across an advertisement seeking a babysitter in their apartment building and decided to take up the role. Starting with just one child, her small home gradually became a local daycare as word spread. Children enjoyed her cooking, especially the puffed-up rotis, earning her the affectionate nickname “magic”…

India and Seychelles have significantly strengthened their bilateral partnership with the signing of multiple agreements spanning development cooperation, maritime security, renewable energy, health, infrastructure and people-to-people engagement. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Seychelles President Patrick Herminie held wide-ranging discussions, reviewing the full spectrum of relations and identifying new growth opportunities across strategic and economic sectors. The talks underscored the shared vision of both nations as maritime neighbours in the Indian Ocean region. A major outcome of the meeting was the adoption of the Joint Vision for Sustainability, Economic Growth and Security through Enhanced Linkages (SESEL), which sets a long-term roadmap…