Author: Nupur Rohila

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev on the sidelines of the World Food India 2025 event, which Modi inaugurated at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The discussion centered on boosting India-Russia cooperation in agriculture, fertilizers, and food processing. Modi highlighted the positive interaction on his official X account, stating they “discussed ways to strengthen our win-win cooperation in agriculture, fertilizers, and food processing.” He also conveyed greetings to President Vladimir Putin and confirmed he looks forward to welcoming him to India for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit later this year. Russia served as the…

India is looking to expand its oil and gas imports from the United States, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said, as both countries resume discussions on a broader trade agreement and explore ways to ease tariffs on Indian exports. Speaking at an event in New York, Goyal emphasized that energy cooperation between the two nations will play a major role in ensuring India’s long-term energy security. “We expect our trade in energy products with the US to grow in the coming years,” Goyal remarked. “Being natural partners and close friends, the United States will be a crucial component of India’s energy…

India’s cement industry is poised for robust performance in FY26, with operating profit expected to increase 12-18% to $10.14–$10.71 per metric tonne, according to ratings agency ICRA. The growth is supported by strong demand from the housing and infrastructure sectors, improved realisations, and stable input costs. In FY25, the industry recorded an operating profit before interest, depreciation, tax, and amortisation (OPBIDTA) of $9.08 per metric tonne. ICRA’s analysis includes major players such as ACC, Ambuja Cements, UltraTech Cement, Dalmia Bharat, and Shree Cement, which together account for roughly 74% of total industry capacity. A recent reduction in the Goods and…

At a time when US immigration policies are under scrutiny due to President Donald Trump’s $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications, two major American corporations have appointed Indian-origin executives to top leadership roles, signaling their growing influence in global business. T-Mobile has named Srinivas “Srini” Gopalan as CEO, effective November 1, 2025, while Molson Coors Beverage Company has announced Rahul Goyal as its new CEO, starting October 1, 2025. Srinivas Gopalan, currently Chief Operating Officer at T-Mobile, will succeed Mike Sievert, who will assume the role of Vice Chairman. Gopalan’s career spans leading positions at Unilever India, Accenture, Vodafone,…

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday appealed to citizens across India to actively participate in the ongoing Swachhata Hi Seva campaign, describing it as a movement that embodies collective responsibility and national pride. Sharing a message on X, Modi expressed, “This cleanliness initiative is truly inspiring. I encourage more people to take part in this campaign and ensure its success.” The Prime Minister’s call for action coincided with a series of cleanliness drives launched in the capital by senior BJP leaders. In Delhi, party leaders took to the streets with brooms, leading symbolic efforts to clean public spaces as part…

 India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held discussions with Philippines Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro in New York today, just ahead of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). The meeting came shortly after Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr completed a high-profile state visit to India in August. Jaishankar shared details of the engagement on X, writing that he was pleased to connect with Lazaro at the start of the UNGA deliberations. He added that the talks built upon the momentum created during President Marcos Jr’s visit, which highlighted the growing importance of India-Philippines ties. Foreign Secretary…

Indian Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra, recently held talks with John Moolenaar, Chairman of the US House Select Committee on China. The meeting underscored the growing importance of India-US relations in the face of China’s expanding global influence. According to a statement issued by the Committee, discussions covered a wide spectrum—regional security, defense cooperation under the Quad framework, trade, and ongoing efforts to relocate critical manufacturing chains from China to India. Both sides highlighted the need for stronger economic and strategic collaboration to address shared challenges. Chairman Moolenaar described India as “the world’s largest democracy and an essential…

India reaffirmed its commitment to deepening its partnership with Chile during the South American nation’s National Day celebrations in New Delhi. Representing India at the event, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Secretary (West) Sibi George highlighted New Delhi’s focus on building stronger relations guided by the roadmap shaped during recent exchanges between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chilean President Gabriel Boric. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal shared images from the celebration on X, noting George’s remarks on the enduring partnership. The momentum in bilateral ties has grown steadily this year. In July, Prime Minister Modi met President Boric on the sidelines…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 75th birthday was marked not only with domestic celebrations but also with a flood of video tributes from world leaders, underscoring his growing influence on the global stage. On Wednesday, social media was filled with heartfelt messages from leaders including Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu, Australia’s Anthony Albanese, and New Zealand’s Christopher Luxon. The messages showcased Modi’s role in reshaping India’s global presence and strengthening international partnerships. Netanyahu, in a 25-second video, spoke warmly of his personal friendship with Modi. Addressing him by his first name, the Israeli Prime Minister said, “Prime Minister Modi, my good friend Narendra,…