Author: Senjuti Bhattacharya

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that India and Jordan have the potential to transform geography into opportunity and opportunity into long-term growth by reviving historic trade routes and strengthening economic cooperation. Speaking at the India-Jordan Business Forum in Amman, the Prime Minister highlighted Jordan’s strategic importance as a regional connector under the leadership of King Abdullah II. He said that deeper economic engagement between the two countries could unlock new avenues for trade and investment. Prime Minister Modi said he held detailed discussions with King Abdullah II on expanding cooperation across multiple sectors. Emphasising the strength of existing…

 Balbir Singh, an Indian American, received a grand red-carpet welcome to celebrate 40 years of unwavering service at McDonald’s in Saugus, near Boston. Arriving in a limousine and greeted with cheers and pom-poms, Singh was honored with a $40K cheque and a special dinner, marking a milestone that reflects dedication, commitment, and hard work rather than corporate status. His journey resonates as a true embodiment of the American Dream for immigrants. Singh’s story stands out amid news of layoffs in the US tech sector. Arriving in America in the early 1980s, well before H1B visas and nonstop Air India flights…

 Eminent Indian American physician and community leader, Dr Bharat Barai, has cautioned that India–US relations could remain tense unless Washington revises recent tariff measures. He argued that India has been unfairly targeted amid wider global trade and energy dynamics. According to Dr Barai, progress in bilateral ties built over several administrations has been undermined by the return of President Donald Trump, whose trade policies, he believes, are driven more by politics than economics. While acknowledging the US trade deficit with India, Dr Barai emphasized that a measured economic approach should have guided any corrective actions. “A calculated tariff to address…

Artificial intelligence has become an indispensable tool in diagnostics, drug discovery and modern healthcare delivery, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh said at the CII Pharma & Lifesciences Summit 2025 in New Delhi. He emphasised that the technology’s effectiveness depends on its judicious and balanced use. Speaking at the event, the Minister highlighted the government’s growing collaboration with the private sector in areas such as biotechnology, gene therapy and advanced healthcare technologies. He said that under the current leadership, India has adopted a whole-of-government and whole-of-industry approach that accelerates innovation and supports cutting-edge research. Dr.…

India and the United States have taken another significant step in strengthening their strategic partnership, holding wide-ranging talks in New Delhi aimed at accelerating cooperation across defense, technology, energy and trade. US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker met with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri as part of her five-day visit focused on expanding strategic and economic ties. According to the US embassy, Hooker underscored Washington’s commitment to advancing collaboration in areas including defense modernization, clean energy, advanced technology, outer-space programs and the building of resilient supply chains. The embassy said the meeting provided an opportunity to transform…

Jay Vaingankar, a former official with the U.S. Department of Energy under the Biden administration, has officially entered the race for the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey. At just 27 years old, he has the potential to become both the first Gen Z member and the first South Asian American to represent the state in Congress. Vaingankar is seeking to fill the seat in New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District, which includes Princeton and Trenton. The seat is opening up after longtime Democratic Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman announced last month that she will retire at the end of her…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to travel to Oman next week, a visit that carries strategic weight beyond routine diplomacy. For more than seventy years, Oman has remained one of India’s most reliable partners in West Asia, consistently offering support during sensitive global debates, particularly those involving terrorism. Its steady backing has helped cement its reputation as one of India’s closest and most trusted Muslim-majority allies. The upcoming trip is also drawing attention in Pakistan. Analysts note that Oman’s growing proximity to New Delhi—across defense, commerce, and energy—has always been monitored closely in Islamabad. The India-Oman relationship is considered…

The United States is pressing ahead with trade negotiations with India, with senior US officials signaling rare optimism about the latest proposals coming from New Delhi. The US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told lawmakers that India has presented “the strongest offers we’ve ever received as a country,” particularly in talks centered on giving American farmers wider access to the Indian market. Key areas of discussion include expanding entry for crops such as soy and grain sorghum. This progress comes even as President Donald Trump escalated tensions on Tuesday by threatening new duties on Indian rice, accusing India of flooding the…

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi was warmly felicitated on Tuesday during a gathering of all MPs from the National Democratic Alliance, following the coalition’s emphatic victory in the recent Bihar assembly elections. The meeting, held inside the Parliament House complex, brought together senior leaders including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, and BJP national president JP Nadda, reflecting the significance of the win for the ruling alliance. At the ceremony, Modi was presented with a large garland by JD(U) leader Sanjay Jha and Rashtriya Lok Morcha chief Upendra Kushwaha, both members of the Rajya Sabha. Their gesture symbolized the…

 Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Rick Switzer is scheduled to visit India on December 10-11, according to a spokesperson from the Indian Ministry of External Affairs. The visit comes at a time when New Delhi is seeking relief from punitive tariffs imposed by Washington in response to India’s purchases of Russian oil. Officials from both countries emphasized that the visit is part of ongoing efforts to achieve a fair and balanced trade relationship. The spokesperson noted that both governments remain committed to concluding a multi-sectoral bilateral trade agreement that benefits both sides. During a weekly press briefing, the spokesperson stated that…