Author: Senjuti Bhattacharya

The Indian Diaspora Center at the Dr. Thomas Abraham Library organized its 2026 Annual Symposium on June 28 at the Kerala Center in Elmont, New York. The event was presented in collaboration with the Manhattan chapter of the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) and the Indian American Kerala Cultural and Civic Center. This year’s theme, “Indian Television – Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow,” explored the remarkable transformation of Indian broadcasting while bringing together renowned television professionals, journalists, and members of the Indian American community. The discussion featured former Doordarshan news anchors Sheila Chaman and Ramu Damodaran, former Indian…

Japanese media outlets have praised the outcome of the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit, emphasizing the growing strategic partnership between the two countries. Reports across leading publications described the meeting in New Delhi as a significant step toward expanding cooperation in security, economic resilience, defense technology, and regional stability across the Indo-Pacific. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held extensive discussions covering a broad range of bilateral issues. Their talks focused on strengthening collaboration in key sectors, including supply chain resilience, critical minerals, maritime security, clean energy, and advanced defense capabilities. The summit reflected both countries’ commitment…

IBM has announced plans to commission one of India’s first quantum computers in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh, by September 2026, marking a significant step forward in the country’s pursuit of advanced computing technologies. The project is expected to accelerate quantum research and strengthen India’s position in the rapidly evolving global deep-tech sector. The IBM Quantum System will provide cutting-edge computing capabilities to researchers, startups, universities, and businesses, allowing them to develop and test quantum-powered solutions across a wide range of industries. Potential applications include pharmaceuticals, materials science, financial services, logistics, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence, where quantum computing is expected to solve…

India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) continued its strong upward momentum in June 2026, registering a sharp rise in both transaction volume and value, according to data released by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). The platform processed more than 22 billion transactions during the month, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 23% and highlighting the continued acceleration of digital payments across the country. In terms of value, UPI transactions climbed 20% compared to the previous year, crossing $296.92 billion. This growth underscores the increasing reliance of both consumers and businesses on instant, cashless payment systems. On an average day in…

Integreon has appointed Indian-origin technology executive Krishna Nacha as its new chief executive officer and a member of the company’s board of directors. The leadership change marks a significant step in Integreon’s strategy to expand its AI-powered legal and business services as organizations worldwide increasingly embrace artificial intelligence to modernize operations. Nacha takes charge with more than 30 years of experience leading global businesses across technology consulting, business process services, and information management. In his new role, he will oversee the company’s strategic direction and day-to-day operations while driving growth through technology-enabled service delivery and AI integration. The appointment comes…

India and Thailand have discussed new ways to further strengthen their strategic partnership, with a strong focus on expanding trade, investment, and broader bilateral cooperation. The discussions took place during a meeting in Bangkok between India’s Ambassador to Thailand, Puneet Agrawal, and Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow. According to a statement shared by the Indian Embassy in Thailand on social media platform X, the meeting was a courtesy call that provided an opportunity for both sides to review the progress of bilateral relations. The discussions centered on enhancing economic engagement in a balanced manner while also…

India and Italy have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding defence and military cooperation following high-level talks between the chiefs of their respective air forces in New Delhi. Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal A. P. Singh, met Lieutenant General Antonio Conserva, Chief of Staff of the Italian Air Force, to discuss issues of mutual interest and explore new avenues for strengthening bilateral defence cooperation and enhancing military-to-military engagement. The discussions focused on deepening collaboration between the Indian Air Force and the Italian Air Force through closer strategic coordination, professional exchanges, and expanded defence interactions. The visit underscores the…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with members of the Indian diaspora during his visit to Seychelles on Monday, engaging warmly with community members who had gathered to meet him. The diaspora expressed strong enthusiasm as they welcomed the Prime Minister, sharing moments of interaction and photographs during the visit. Following the meet-and-greet, PM Modi was scheduled to visit the Navashakti Vinayakar Temple in Victoria. Ahead of his arrival, members of the Indian community described extensive preparations made to receive him, noting that the timing of his visit coincided with Seychelles’ 50th National Day celebrations, making the occasion especially significant for…

India’s emerging wave of new-age consumer brands is rapidly reshaping the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) landscape, growing at more than three times the pace of the overall market. These so-called “insurgent” brands are gaining significant traction by leveraging digital platforms, evolving consumer preferences, and fast-paced product innovation. According to findings from a report by Bain & Company and DSG Consumer Partners, this segment of brands generated approximately $7.5 billion in revenue in FY25, a substantial rise from about $2 billion five years earlier. This sharp increase highlights how quickly newer companies are scaling within India’s expanding consumer economy. Although these…

Amazon has unveiled a massive long-term investment roadmap for India, announcing a total commitment of $48 billion through 2030 during a high-level meeting between CEO Andy Jassy and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. The announcement reflects Amazon’s deepening focus on India as a core global growth market, especially in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, ecommerce, and logistics infrastructure. As part of the plan, Amazon will inject an additional $13 billion into AI and cloud infrastructure by 2030, bringing its total AI-related investment in the country to over $21 billion for the 2026–2030 period. This funding will significantly expand AWS…