Author: Senjuti Bhattacharya

Time magazine’s first-ever Time100 Creators List has spotlighted five creators of Indian origin for their cultural influence and digital innovation. The 2025 list, which features creators across five categories — Titans, Leaders, Entertainers, Phenoms, and Catalysts — recognizes digital storytellers who shape conversations and communities globally. Among those honored is Indian YouTuber and actor Prajakta Koli, who is the sole creator based in India to appear on the list. The others include Dhar Mann, Michelle Khare, Jay Shetty, and Samir Chaudry, all of whom have roots in India and massive followings across digital platforms. Dhar Mann, 41, was named…

Indian astronaut Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is set to conclude his historic space mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and return to Earth on July 15, 2025. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) confirmed that Shukla, alongside crewmates Peggy Whitson, Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski, and Tibor Kapu, will depart the space station aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon spacecraft, which will undock from the Harmony module on July 14. Following undocking, the spacecraft will undergo several orbital maneuvers before making a splashdown near the California coastline on July 15 at around 3:00 PM IST. ISRO stated that Shukla is in excellent health and…

Samsung Electronics, the world’s largest smartphone manufacturer, is preparing to redirect a portion of its US-bound smartphone production from Vietnam to India if Washington lowers import tariffs on electronics from India. The move would position India as a key export base, similar to Apple’s strategy in recent years. Won-Joon Choi, Samsung’s Global President and COO of the Mobile Experience division, shared this development during the global launch of the Galaxy Fold7 and Flip7—premium models priced above $2,000 and $1,300 respectively. Choi confirmed that Samsung already produces some of the smartphones destined for the US at its Greater Noida factory in…

India and the United States are intensifying their trade dialogue, with both countries holding frequent virtual sessions and preparing for a fresh round of face-to-face talks in Washington, D.C. According to government sources, a senior-level Indian trade delegation will soon travel to the U.S. capital to advance negotiations toward finalizing a bilateral trade agreement. While virtual meetings have laid the groundwork, the upcoming in-person talks are expected to tackle key trade irritants and explore both broad-based agreements and issue-specific arrangements that could lead to a breakthrough. Sources say this round of discussions is seen as pivotal, especially in light of…

Indian-origin tech whiz Meedhansh Kumar Gupta from Jalandhar has achieved international acclaim at the Global Child Prodigy Awards (GCPA) 2025, an event held at the historic House of Commons, British Parliament. This annual platform honors exceptional talents under the age of 15 from around the world. At this year’s ceremony, British MP Gareth Bacon unveiled the Top 100 Child Prodigies 2025 book, showcasing global youth achievers across diverse disciplines. Among thousands of submissions spanning 130 nations, Meedhansh stood out as the only recipient from Punjab, recognized for his pioneering efforts in education and technology. His innovation journey began at just…

In a groundbreaking performance, the Indian cricket team etched their name into the history books with a commanding 336-run win over England in the second Test of the 2025 Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. The match, held at Birmingham’s Edgbaston Cricket Ground on July 6, marked India’s first-ever win at the iconic venue after nine previous attempts. This victory also made India the first Asian team to win a Test at Edgbaston, leveling the five-match series 1-1. The Gill-led Indian side rewrote records with an outstanding cumulative total of 1,014 runs — posting 587 in the first innings and 427/6 in the second.…

India and the United States are reportedly on the verge of finalizing a limited-scope trade agreement, commonly referred to as a “mini” trade deal, within the next 24 to 48 hours. According to sources cited by CNBC-TV18, negotiations have concluded, and the agreement may serve as a springboard for a more expansive bilateral trade partnership between the two nations. The upcoming deal is expected to carry an average tariff rate of about 10%, which could help streamline commerce and ease tariff pressures between the two sides. Following this agreement, both governments are anticipated to initiate broader discussions for a…

India and the United States are preparing to sign a renewed 10-year defense framework agreement later this year, according to US Senior Defense Spokesperson Colonel Chris Devine. This development follows a conversation between US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh. The Pentagon confirmed that the two sides aim to formalize the agreement when they meet in person later in 2025. During their phone discussion, Secretary Hegseth underscored the strategic importance of India as a key defense partner in South Asia. The conversation also included a review of significant progress made on defense objectives laid out…

The South Asian American Coalition has officially announced Dharmeshkumar Patel as its new Executive Director, a strategic appointment made by Sridhar Chillara, who currently serves as the Chairman of the Coalition for Jack 2025—the gubernatorial campaign for New Jersey candidate Jack Ciattarelli. Patel, a well-known figure in New Jersey’s community circles, brings a wealth of grassroots organizing experience to the table. His primary role will involve energizing voter mobilization and expanding community outreach, particularly among South Asian voters across the state. He is recognized for his close ties to local organizations and his longstanding commitment to civic engagement. The…

The eighth edition of Exercise Shakti, the flagship joint military training between India and France, came to a close this Thursday at Camp Larzac in La Cavalerie, France. The Indian Army, in an official statement, confirmed the successful completion of this bilateral engagement, aimed at enhancing tactical coordination, mutual trust, and interoperability between the two forces. The Indian contingent, composed of 90 soldiers primarily from the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles, trained alongside the French Army’s 13th Half-Brigade of the Foreign Legion (13e DBLE). Over the course of the drill, the troops engaged in a variety of intense mission-specific scenarios, tailored…