Author: Nupur Rohila

Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, had a productive discussion with US Secretary of Commerce, Gina Raimondo, during the India-US CEO Forum held in Washington, DC. Their conversation revolved around strengthening cooperation in critical sectors such as defense, space, semiconductors, telecom, artificial intelligence (AI), and clean energy, all of which are pivotal for advancing the economies of both nations. Goyal shared the details of the meeting on social media platform ‘X’, expressing optimism about prospects for tech and R&D collaboration in these sectors. The minister also highlighted opportunities for increased US investments in India, especially in the upcoming…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Pradhan Mantri-Janjatiya Unnat Gram Abhiyan (PMJUGA) in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, on the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. This ambitious initiative seeks to promote the all-round development of villages heavily populated by tribal communities, with a focus on improving economic opportunities for these populations. Following the launch, Modi also delivered a speech at the closing ceremony of the BJP’s ‘Parivartan Yatra’ held in Gandhi Maidan, Matwari. This yatra, which was launched by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on September 20, traversed 76 out of Jharkhand’s 81 Assembly constituencies, showcasing the campaign’s significant outreach. This event is…

India and Jamaica have strengthened their bilateral ties by signing key agreements for cooperation in digital public infrastructure and linking their online payment systems. The agreements were formalized during Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness’s visit to India, where he met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This visit marks a significant step as Jamaica seeks to leverage India’s expertise in digital infrastructure for financial inclusion and transformation, integrating India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) with Jamaica’s Jam-Dex system. Holness, the first Jamaican prime minister to visit India, is in New Delhi as part of a broader focus by India on enhancing its…

On Thursday, India signed the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, commonly referred to as the “High Seas Treaty.” This significant move enables India to strengthen its strategic presence in areas outside its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) while promoting the conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar signed the agreement on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The BBNJ is an international treaty governed by the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, aimed at addressing the growing concerns regarding the long-term protection of marine biodiversity in the…

Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has labeled China as a “major threat,” asserting that stronger ties between India and the United States could help mitigate China’s influence. In an exclusive interview with Times Now, Ramaswamy expressed confidence that Republicans will win the upcoming election, though he acknowledged it will be a competitive race until November. He pointed out the border disputes India faces with China and discussed India’s position regarding Taiwan. “China presents a major threat to both India’s future security and the long-term security interests of the U.S.,” he stated, adding that enhancing production and trade relationships between…

US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, 59, is set to visit the US-Mexico border on Friday, marking her first visit as the Democratic nominee, according to a White House announcement made Wednesday. Harris plans to travel to Douglas, Arizona, where she will discuss border security issues and advocate for what her campaign labels as “the toughest bipartisan border security plan in a generation.” Immigration has emerged as a critical topic for both major political parties in the lead-up to the upcoming presidential election. During the first debate, candidates engaged in heated exchanges on this contentious issue. A…

The 2024 American Association for Cancer Research’s Cancer Progress Report reveals significant strides in cancer research, with a 33% reduction in the overall cancer death rate in the U.S. from 1991 to 2021. This progress stems from factors like effective tobacco control, early cancer screenings, and advanced treatments. Despite these gains, the report highlights concerns about barriers to prevention tools, such as limited vaccine access and unhealthy lifestyle habits, which may contribute to over 2 million new cancer diagnoses projected in 2024. A key finding shows that 40% of cancers are linked to modifiable risk factors, including smoking, alcohol consumption,…

Kamala Harris, the U.S. Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate, has taken a commanding lead in the fundraising competition against her Republican opponent, former President Donald Trump. In August, Harris raised an impressive $189.6 million, nearly $150 million more than Trump, who collected only $44.5 million. Recent Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings indicate that Harris’s campaign, which has taken over from President Joe Biden’s following his withdrawal from the race, has garnered a total of $678.2 million from January 2023 to August 31, 2024. In comparison, Trump’s campaign raised $309.2 million during the same period. As of the end of…

According to recent national polls reported by Bloomberg, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is leading her opponent, former President Donald Trump, in the upcoming presidential race. The NBC News poll, which surveyed 1,000 registered voters, shows Harris at 49% compared to Trump’s 44%, although this lead is within the margin of error. Similarly, a CBS/Ipsos poll conducted with over 3,000 registered voters shows Harris leading Trump 52% to 48%. These poll results come at a pivotal moment, as early voting has already commenced in various states ahead of the November 2024 elections. Notably, Harris’s favorability has surged since she officially…

More than 24,000 Indian-Americans have signed up to attend Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s highly anticipated event in New York, which is set to take place on Sunday, September 22. The event, titled ‘Modi and US: Progress Together,’ will be held at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Long Island, a venue with a seating capacity of 15,000, as per a report from indiandiaspora.org. The overwhelming number of registrations has come through 590 community organizations, referred to as ‘Welcome Partners.’ This occasion marks PM Modi’s return to New York to address the Indian diaspora, a decade after his historic speech at Madison…