India continues to solidify its reputation as a prime destination for global corporations seeking high-value business operations. In a landmark development, American banking giant JP Morgan has announced plans to establish Asia’s largest Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Mumbai, further positioning India as a key player in global finance and technology services. JP Morgan has been steadily expanding its footprint in India over the past several years. Within the last two years alone, the bank has leased nearly 1 million square feet of office space, reflecting its growing commitment to the country. India has emerged as a preferred location for…
Author: Nupur Rohila
Nupur Rohila
Love, nature, women's empowerment, and social issues make up the bulk of Nupur's writing topics. She earned a Master of Arts in Ancient History and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Delhi University before she began writing. It just so happens that Nupur also aced the Junior Research Fellowship exam for history. At present, Neha is working as a freelance content writer.
Cricket in the United States received a major boost with the official announcement of LaGrange Cricket Stadium, a state-of-the-art facility being developed by LaGrange Cricket Holdings near Atlanta, Georgia. The launch event, held in Mumbai, highlighted the stadium’s vision to become a permanent hub for cricket in the US, with operations slated to begin in 2027. Spanning 45 acres, the stadium will feature 10,000 permanent seats, expandable to 25,000 for large-scale concerts and other entertainment events. Designed to meet international cricketing standards, it will host national and global matches while serving as a multi-sport, community-focused destination. The venue aims to…
The Indian Space Research Organisation has charted an intensive launch calendar, with seven missions scheduled to lift off by March next year. These missions reflect a mix of strategic goals, advanced technology demonstrations, and growing commercial collaborations. The first launch from this series is expected as early as next week, setting the pace for a crucial phase in India’s space program. A major highlight of the lineup is the human-rated LVM3 rocket, the country’s most powerful launch vehicle. Under a commercial agreement facilitated by New Space India Limited, the LVM3 will place the Bluebird-6 communication satellite into orbit for US-based…
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Chairman V. Narayanan announced on Thursday that the next two major lunar missions—Chandrayaan-4 and Chandrayaan-5—have officially received approval and are scheduled for launch by 2028. Addressing reporters, Narayanan stated that both missions fall under the agency’s approved timeline, confirming that ISRO is moving steadily toward its next phase of lunar exploration. When asked to share further details about the design or objectives of the two missions, he declined, noting that no additional information could be disclosed at this stage. Beyond lunar exploration, Narayanan emphasized that ISRO continues to heavily invest its energy and resources into…
Microsoft has unveiled its largest-ever investment in Asia, committing $17.5 billion to expand India’s cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure over the next four years. The announcement was made by CEO Satya Nadella on X shortly after he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, marking a major push to deepen Microsoft’s long-term presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing technology markets. Nadella said the investment aims to help India build the essential “infrastructure, skills and sovereign capabilities” required to power its AI-focused future. His statement comes at a time when global tech giants are rapidly stepping up their presence…
India’s economy posted stronger-than-expected performance in the second quarter of FY26, supported by a sharp rise in private consumption and steady investment activity. According to a report by CareEdge Ratings, income tax cuts, GST rationalisation, easing inflation and an early festive season pushed private final consumption expenditure to 7.9 per cent in Q2, marking one of the strongest drivers of growth. Gross fixed capital formation expanded by 7.3 per cent during the quarter, aided by continued public capital expenditure. Though investment momentum moderated slightly, the report noted that capital formation remained at a healthy level and continues to support the…
Indian American geospatial professional Siddharth “Sid” Pandey has been selected to serve on the board of directors for the Graduates of Earth and Mineral Sciences (GEMS) at Penn State University’s College of Earth and Mineral Sciences. His three-year appointment places him among a 16-member leadership group that includes 15 board members and the immediate past president. Together, the board plays a central role in guiding the GEMS Alumni Society, shaping opportunities, and fostering engagement across Penn State’s expansive alumni network. Pandey joins the board alongside fellow new appointee Quentin Lawson-Parchment, an office engineer at Promatech Inc., according to the university…
US President Donald Trump unveiled a multi-billion-dollar farm relief package while intensifying criticism of agricultural imports from India and other Asian suppliers. Speaking at a White House roundtable with farmers, lawmakers and senior officials, he said the administration would provide $12 billion in financial assistance funded through tariff revenues collected from US trading partners. Trump argued that the support was essential for stabilising the rural economy and described farmers as “an indispensable national asset.” India featured prominently in the discussion as producers voiced concerns about rising volumes of foreign rice entering the US market. Meryl Kennedy, CEO of Kennedy Rice…
A prominent US congressional subcommittee is set to hold a public hearing next week to evaluate how the India–US strategic partnership is evolving, particularly in defense, economic cooperation, and diplomatic engagement. Lawmakers aim to understand how the relationship is shaping regional stability and long-term Indo-Pacific policy. The session, titled “The US–India Strategic Partnership: Securing a Free and Open Indo-Pacific,” is scheduled for December 10, according to an official notice issued by the House Foreign Affairs Committee’s Subcommittee on South and Central Asia. The panel will be led by Congressman Bill Huizenga of Michigan, who chairs the subcommittee. Members will hear…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Friday that India and Russia are poised to reach their bilateral trade goal of $100 billion well ahead of the originally planned 2030 timeline. Speaking at the India–Russia Business Forum in New Delhi, Modi recalled the commitment he and Russian President Vladimir Putin made last year to scale up trade. After renewed discussions during their latest meeting, Modi said he is confident the milestone will be met sooner than expected. He added that both countries are actively working to lower tariff and non-tariff barriers to further accelerate growth in trade and investment. President Putin,…
