Author: Senjuti Bhattacharya

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep concern over the attempted assassination of former US President Donald Trump, emphasizing their friendship and condemning the violence as incompatible with political processes and democracies. PM Modi expressed deep concern over the assault on his friend, former President Donald Trump, strongly condemning the incident. He emphasized that violence has no place in political arenas or democracies and wished Trump a swift recovery. He also extended solidarity to the American people, stating, “Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the deceased, those injured, and the American people.” At a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania,…

RBI Deputy Governor Michael Debabrata Patra envisions India becoming the world’s second-largest economy by 2031 and the largest by 2060, leveraging its inherent strengths. Speaking at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration in Mussoorie, Patra emphasized that India’s growth prospects are bolstered by its traditional advantages. He highlighted that India’s development has been primarily driven by capital accumulation, with investment stabilizing at 31.2 percent during 2021-23 and showing signs of acceleration. Patra noted that India’s investment has historically been financed by domestic savings, with households as the main providers. From 2021 to 2023, the gross domestic saving rate…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to perform the “bhoomi poojan” ceremony for two significant underground twin tunnel projects in Mumbai during his visit to the city on Saturday. These tunnels will run beneath the Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) and will follow a similar alignment. One of these projects, the Goregaon Mulund Link Road (GMLR) tunnel, is a major undertaking by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), costing approximately $800 million. The other project, the Thane-Borivali Twin Tunnel, is being executed by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) at a cost of about $2.5 billion. The GMLR project features…

In the third T20I of their ongoing series in Harare on Wednesday, India clinched a 23-run victory over Zimbabwe. One of the standout moments of the match was Ravi Bishnoi’s spectacular catch at point, which elicited reactions of both astonishment and admiration from his Indian teammates. During Zimbabwe’s chase, Bishnoi displayed exceptional fielding prowess when he leaped to intercept a fierce cut shot from Brian Bennett off Avesh Khan, preventing what seemed destined to be a boundary. This pivotal moment occurred early in Zimbabwe’s innings, reducing them to 19 for 3, which disrupted their momentum despite Dio Myers’ resilient unbeaten…

In a recent speech, former US President and likely Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump launched a scathing attack on Vice President Kamala Harris, questioning her competence and labeling her as an “insurance policy” for President Joe Biden. Trump’s comments come amid ongoing discussions within the Democratic Party about whether Biden should continue as the nominee for the upcoming November 5 presidential election. At 81, Biden has faced criticism from some Democrats following his lackluster performance during a June 27 debate with Trump, where he struggled to articulate his points effectively. Speaking to his supporters in Florida, Trump, 78, remarked, “Whatever…

Bodhana Sivanandan, a nine-year-old British Indian chess prodigy, has made history as the youngest sports star ever to represent England internationally. Living in Harrow, she joins England’s women’s team for the Chess Olympiad in Budapest this September, becoming their youngest member alongside teammates mostly in their 30s and 40s. Ranked as the top under-10 girl globally in Fide’s July classical rating list, Bodhana holds an impressive 2185 Elo rating, ranking 58th on the blitz list despite her age, showcasing her exceptional talent and potential in chess. Her teammate, Jovanka Houska, describes her as formidable on the board, with opponents expressing…

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares for his upcoming visit to Russia, questions have arisen regarding recent high-level engagements between India and its longstanding partner. Notably absent from public records on the Indian mission’s website are visits by key figures such as Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra, the Defence Secretary, Defence Minister, or Commerce Minister to Moscow over the past year. In contrast, other officials have made notable visits: Secretary (Economic Relations) Dammu Ravi visited Moscow twice this year, while NSA Ajit Doval was there in April and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in December of the previous year. The lack…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged with India’s contingent for the Paris Olympics 2024 on Friday, inspiring them to bring honor to the nation. The interaction took place at the Prime Minister’s residence, with some athletes joining via video conferencing, including Olympic medalists PV Sindhu, Lovlina Borgohain, and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra. During the session, PM Modi focused on encouraging debutants participating in the multi-sport event, assuring them of a warm reception upon winning medals. He emphasized the importance of maintaining high spirits and national pride, urging athletes not to let circumstances deter their progress. PM Modi interacted with…

The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has taken a significant step onto the global stage by expanding its services to the prestigious Galeries Lafayette flagship store in Paris. This strategic initiative, led by Mr. Jawed Ashraf, the Ambassador of India to France, alongside key industry leaders, represents a milestone in UPI’s international outreach, aligning closely with Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi’s strategic vision. The successful implementation of UPI at renowned landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and now at Galeries Lafayette underscores its increasing prominence on the global platform. Ahead of the Paris Olympics, the integration of UPI at Galeries Lafayette…

India is leading the global conversation by emphasizing the government’s commitment to democratize artificial intelligence (AI) and make it accessible to everyone. At the recent ‘Global IndiaAI Mission’ summit in the capital, countries from the Global South acknowledged India’s role in giving them a voice in the global AI forum and bridging the gap with the Global North. Over 2,000 global AI experts, policymakers, AI practitioners, industry/startups, and academics attended the summit, with more than 10,000 AI enthusiasts participating virtually. The IT Ministry highlighted that sessions on the key pillars of the IndiaAI Mission showcased India’s planned actions and dedication…