Author: Nupur Rohila

 After 176 years, the possibility of India reclaiming the coveted Kohinoor diamond is gaining momentum, as the UK engages in talks with India to explore shared access to the precious gem, taken during the British colonial era. Lisa Nandy, the UK’s Secretary of State for Culture, Media, and Sport, confirmed that both nations are in discussions about ensuring mutual benefit from cultural treasures like the Kohinoor. She highlighted the potential for collaboration to allow both the UK and India to share and experience historical artefacts that are tied to their diverse pasts. According to Nandy, the two countries excel in…

In a significant show of bilateral cooperation, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held discussions on Monday with his Japanese counterpart, General Nakatani, in New Delhi. The two leaders reiterated their commitment to deepening defence ties and addressing regional security challenges, with a particular emphasis on combating terrorism. The high-level meeting took place shortly after a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, claimed the lives of 26 innocent civilians, highlighting the ongoing threat India faces from terrorism. General Nakatani strongly condemned the Pahalgam attack and extended Japan’s unwavering support to India. Expressing solidarity, he assured full cooperation from Japan in…

As India and the United States work toward finalizing a bilateral trade agreement by the fall of 2025, Washington has taken the lead in shaping the global trade narrative, according to Ajay Srivastava, Founder of the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) and a former trade official. He observes that the US administration has effectively portrayed India’s trade policies and tariffs as a major cause of the US trade deficit. Since starting his second term, President Donald Trump has repeatedly called for tariff parity, asserting that the US will mirror tariffs imposed by trading partners, including India, in pursuit of what…

 Emory University has honored Suresh S. Ramalingam with the 2025 Albert E. Levy Award for Excellence in Scientific Research, recognizing his exceptional contributions to oncology. The Levy Award is given each year to one senior and one junior faculty member at Emory in recognition of exceptional accomplishments in their respective fields. Ramalingam has been selected as the Senior Faculty honoree and will be awarded a trophy along with $2,000 in research funding. This prestigious award was established by Edith Levy Elsas, an academic and civic activist, in honor of her father, Albert E. Levy. Ramalingam is a professor of hematology…

 U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance has called on Pakistan to assist India in locating those responsible for last month’s Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which left 26 people dead. In an interview on Fox News’ Special Report with Bret Baier, Vance stressed the importance of regional stability, expressing hope that India’s response remains restrained. “If Pakistan bears any responsibility, we expect full cooperation in bringing the perpetrators to justice,” he said. Vance was in India with his family on a four-day visit when the attack occurred, making this his first public comment on the incident. The massacre, which…

On Thursday, India’s External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar conveyed sincere thanks to South Korea for its unwavering support following the devastating terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. In a phone call with South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Taeyul, Jaishankar highlighted the importance of global unity in the fight against terrorism. He shared on X, “I had a conversation with Foreign Minister Cho Taeyul this morning. I expressed my gratitude for the Republic of Korea’s (ROK) support following the Pahalgam attack and highlighted the need to fight terrorism in all its forms.” The terrorist assault on April 22 in…

Professor Ajay K. Sood, who serves as the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Prime Minister of India, has been inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the world’s most esteemed academic institutions. Union Minister for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, shared on X (formerly Twitter) that Prof. Ajay K. Sood, India’s Principal Scientific Adviser, has been honored with the title of Fellow at the prestigious American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He highlighted this recognition as a major milestone for both the scientist and the country. Prof. Sood joins an elite list…

The AAPI-QLI chapter, representing Queens and Long Island, organized a celebratory event at Pearl Restaurant in New York City to recognize Dr. Krishan Kumar’s election as the national AAPI Vice President. His win is notable, being the first from AAPI-QLI to achieve this national position in nearly three decades. During his speech, Dr. Kumar reflected on the significance of the moment. He highlighted that AAPI comprises more than 100,000 physicians and 25,000 medical students of Indian origin. “Every sixth patient in the US is treated by an Indian-origin doctor,” he noted with pride. Dr. Kumar credited his medical education in…

The devastating terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in the deaths of 26 individuals, including a foreign national, has triggered widespread international outrage. The United States and other international powers have expressed their steadfast support for India following this tragedy. US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard extended her condolences and reiterated Washington’s support for India in bringing the perpetrators to justice. She expressed solidarity with India following the terrorist attack targeting Hindus, offering sympathies to the victims’ families, Prime Minister Modi, and the Indian people, and pledged continued assistance in the pursuit of justice. President of…

Vice President JD Vance has called on India to eliminate select non-tariff barriers that hinder American businesses from entering the Indian market. He highlighted this as a vital step before finalizing a broader trade pact between the two nations. Speaking at a public address in Jaipur, Vance emphasized that these trade obstacles create difficulty for smooth commercial exchanges. He noted that while India faces similar challenges in countries like the US, EU, China, Japan, and South Korea, the goal is mutual ease of access. Non-tariff barriers, or NTBs, differ from traditional tariffs, as they are not taxes but rather rules…