Author: Senjuti Bhattacharya

American Systems, a well-known provider of mission-critical engineering and IT solutions for federal clients, has elevated Srinivas Rautwar to the position of Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective August 25. Rautwar takes over from Brian Neely, who retired after an impressive tenure of more than 20 years shaping the company’s technological vision. In his new role, Rautwar will oversee the organization’s overall technology strategy, information security, and enterprise-wide IT management. As an employee-owned company, American Systems relies heavily on its leadership to drive innovation and maintain compliance with evolving federal requirements. Expressing his gratitude, Rautwar acknowledged the contributions of his predecessor…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday was seen sharing lighthearted and warm exchanges with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit 2025 in Tianjin. The three leaders exchanged handshakes, hugs, and laughter, creating a rare display of camaraderie among Asia’s top powers. Posting photographs of the moments on X, Modi wrote, “Interactions in Tianjin continue! Exchanging perspectives with President Putin and President Xi during the SCO Summit.” In another post featuring his bilateral meeting with Putin, he remarked, “Always a delight to meet President Putin!” A video from…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed with full ceremonial honors in Tokyo on August 29, 2025, as Japan accorded him a Guard of Honour at the Prime Minister’s Office (Kantei). The reception, hosted by Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, signaled the start of Modi’s two-day visit for the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit. The ceremony reflected the deep-rooted respect and friendship the two nations have nurtured over decades, anchored in civilizational bonds and shared strategic interests. The leaders held extensive delegation-level discussions, reviewing the impressive progress made over the past decade in their Special Strategic and Global Partnership. Talks ranged across…

Clemson University has named Ramesh Jeganathan as the new chair of its Department of Food, Nutrition and Packaging Sciences (FNPS), ushering in a fresh phase of leadership for one of the university’s most interdisciplinary and high-impact departments. Jeganathan joins Clemson from Auburn University, bringing over 25 years of academic and administrative experience. His prior roles include serving as the Bruno Endowed Professor of Nutrition, graduate program director, interim co-associate dean for research and graduate studies, and Southeastern Conference provost fellow. “I am honored to lead FNPS at Clemson,” Jeganathan said. “Clemson’s mission as a land-grant institution—merging education, research, and community…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are scheduled for a bilateral meeting on August 31 in Tianjin, China, during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. This will mark the first in-person encounter between the two leaders in nearly a year, following a period of strained relations. The summit is being viewed as a crucial step toward restoring normalcy after tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), which escalated following a fatal border clash in 2020. Their last summit in October of the previous year had seen India and China agree on initial de-escalation measures, paving the…

Kriti Sanon has carved out a remarkable place for herself in Hindi cinema despite not having any family connections in the industry. Recognized today as one of Bollywood’s most successful outsiders, the National Award-winning actor believes her journey is a testament to the power of persistence and passion. Speaking at a News 18 event, Kriti reflected on the hurdles faced by those without film industry roots. She noted that aspiring actors often confront doubts, criticism, and rejection. “There are no shortcuts in this field,” she explained. “You have to work tirelessly, stay committed, and most importantly, refuse to give up.…

Mizoram is set to witness a historic milestone as Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the state’s first railway station at Sairang on September 13. The announcement was made by Chief Minister Lalduhoma during the 15th Conference of the Mizoram Police Service Association in Aizawl. Sairang Railway Station will serve as the terminus of the 51.38 km Bairabi-Sairang broad-gauge line, a project that began in 2008–09 and has been hailed as a remarkable engineering feat. The line includes 48 tunnels, 55 major bridges, and the country’s tallest railway pier standing at 104 meters. After clearing multiple safety trials conducted by…

India has surpassed China to become the top supplier of smartphones to the United States in the second quarter of 2025, according to data from Canalys shared by the Press Information Bureau (PIB). India’s contribution to US smartphone imports jumped to 44% in Q2 2025, up significantly from just 13% in the same quarter last year. In contrast, China’s share fell drastically from 61% to 25% during the same period. Analysts credit this remarkable shift to India’s ambitious Make in India drive and the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, both of which have transformed the electronics sector and strengthened the…

Russia confirmed it will continue supplying oil to India through a “special mechanism,” despite warnings from the United States, according to officials at the Russian embassy in New Delhi. The embassy also indicated plans for trilateral talks involving India and China to foster closer regional cooperation under a broader Eurasian framework. The announcement follows US President Donald Trump’s imposition of an additional 25% tariff on Indian exports to the US, effective August 27, in response to India’s significant purchases of Russian oil, which now account for 35% of India’s total imports, up from a mere 0.2% before the Ukraine conflict.…

India marked another milestone in its defense program with the successful test-firing of its Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM), the Agni V, on Wednesday. The launch took place at the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha, and was conducted under the Strategic Forces Command (SFC), which oversees the country’s nuclear arsenal. The Ministry of Defence confirmed that the missile met all technical and operational benchmarks during the test on August 20, 2025. The Agni V system has long been considered the backbone of India’s strategic missile program. Built with indigenous technology, it incorporates sophisticated avionics and highly accurate sensor…