Author: Nupur Rohila

During a joint press briefing in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi warmly welcomed Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and announced that India and the Philippines have decided to elevate their bilateral relationship to a strategic partnership. The announcement came during President Marcos Jr’s official five-day state visit to India and coincides with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations. PM Modi emphasized that India and the Philippines are “friends by choice and partners by destiny,” citing shared values that span from the Indian Ocean to the Pacific. He praised the deep cultural ties that predate modern…

A powerful photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his recent UK visit has gone viral — not just for the diplomatic moment it captures, but for the groundbreaking figure in the background. Standing firm behind the PM is Inspector Adaso Kapesa, the first woman ever to be posted in the Prime Minister’s Special Protection Group (SPG), India’s most elite security unit. Adaso hails from Kaibi village in Senapati district of Manipur, a remote area with limited access to resources. From humble beginnings, she charted an exceptional path into India’s top-tier security service. Her story is now resonating across the…

In a significant push for global collaboration and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), India and the United Nations have officially rolled out the first phase of their joint Global Capacity-Building Initiative. This phase encompasses four distinct development projects across nine countries: Zambia, Laos, Nepal, Barbados, Belize, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago, and South Sudan. The announcement was made on August 1 in New Delhi by Tanmaya Lal, Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs. The event saw the presence of UN Resident Coordinator Shombi Sharp, diplomats, ITEC representatives, and officials from key UN and Indian institutions. The…

In a bold and personal move, US President Donald Trump has penned letters to the CEOs of 17 major pharmaceutical firms, demanding that they take immediate steps to slash drug prices for Americans. Amongthose contacted was Indian American Vasant Narasimhan, the MD and CEO of Novartis. Trump’s letters were revealed at a White House press briefing on July 31, 2025, by press secretary Karoline Leavitte, and gave the companies a hard deadline — September 29 — to match drug prices in the US with those in Europe and other advanced economies. Leavitte emphasized that Americans currently pay more than three…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed strong admiration for External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s impactful address in Parliament regarding Operation Sindoor, calling it a vital moment that showcased India’s foreign policy effectiveness. Modi shared Jaishankar’s speech on social media, praising it as a powerful articulation of India’s position on terrorism, especially in the wake of the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir. Through a post on X (formerly Twitter), Modi emphasized how India’s stance has brought the international community together against terrorism. He described Jaishankar’s remarks as “outstanding,” noting they clearly conveyed how the world has embraced India’s firm anti-terror…

During his address to the Lok Sabha on Operation Sindoor, Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a firm and detailed defense of India’s military actions against Pakistan. He rebuffed claims by US President Donald Trump about intervening to mediate a ceasefire, asserting that India acted in its own strategic interest without foreign influence. Modi revealed that on the night of May 9, US Vice President JD Vance reached out multiple times, warning of a potential Pakistani strike. The Prime Minister stated he didn’t take the calls immediately due to back-to-back meetings. When he finally responded, he told Vance that any provocation…

Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are projected to become a major force in India’s economic engine, contributing 2 per cent of the nation’s GDP and generating 2.8 million jobs by the year 2030, according to a recent report by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). Originally established as back-office support arms for global enterprises, GCCs in India have rapidly transformed into high-value innovation and research centres. Today, they are spearheading technological advancements and R&D functions for some of the world’s leading corporations. The report highlights the role of GCCs in driving India’s service exports and offering high-quality, skill-intensive employment opportunities.…

Indian-origin tech leader Amar Subramanya has made waves in the AI world after stepping down from Google and taking on a new role as Corporate Vice President of AI at Microsoft. His move ends a 16-year journey with Google, where he held senior engineering roles, most recently leading development for the Gemini chatbot. Subramanya brings a total of 24 years of experience in the tech industry and is now poised to contribute to Microsoft’s expanding AI portfolio. In a candid LinkedIn post, Subramanya shared that what struck him most about Microsoft was its “refreshingly low-ego yet highly ambitious” culture. He…

Airbus and Rolls-Royce have landed multi-billion-dollar contracts totaling nearly $6.5 billion to supply aircraft and advanced engines to Indian carriers, a breakthrough commercial result of the newly signed India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA). This development comes just a day after the landmark pact was finalized on July 24, 2025, showcasing early benefits of reduced trade barriers and enhanced economic cooperation. The agreement, which slashes the average tariff on UK exports to India from 15% to just 3%, immediately unlocked business opportunities across sectors. European aviation leader Airbus and British engineering icon Rolls-Royce will jointly deliver state-of-the-art aircraft and Trent XWB…

 During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day UK visit, a landmark trade agreement was finalized with his British counterpart Keir Starmer, marking a new chapter in bilateral relations. At a joint press conference, the two leaders shared a light-hearted moment when Modi suggested mixing English with translations, promptingStarmer to remark, “I think we understand each other well.” Modi went on to compare the growing India-UK relationship to a cricket match, saying, “There may be a swing and a miss at times, but we always play with a straight bat,” drawing on the sport’s shared cultural significance and current Test series between…