Author: Senjuti Bhattacharya

Indian American Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has emphasized the need for stronger alliances with India, South Korea, and Japan as a strategy to reduce the United States’ economic dependence on China and Taiwan. Ramaswamy, aged 38, whose popularity in the Republican presidential primary debate surged recently, elaborated on his foreign policy plans on Tuesday. He took a stance against fellow Indian American Republican candidate Nikki Haley, who criticized his lack of experience in foreign policy matters. “We will establish a more robust partnership with India, including India’s commitment to closing the Malacca Strait if a conflict with Taiwan arises…

Dalwardin Babu, an individual of Indian origin and a former police officer, has earned a seat on the board of the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass) in the United Kingdom. This appointment, for a four-year tenure commencing on September 1, was carried out by Alex Chalk, the Secretary of State for Justice. Notably, Dalwardin Babu is actively engaged in various roles. He serves as a member of the parole board, holds a position as a non-executive director for the National Health Service (NHS), undertakes responsibilities as a community development officer for the St Francis de Sales…

Indian-origin leaders are making significant waves in the corporate landscape, securing top roles in prominent companies and continuing to expand their presence. A recent report from World of Statistics highlighted the remarkable representation of Indian-origin individuals in CEO positions, drawing praise from Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk. In a post on their social media platform, X (formerly Twitter), World of Statistics unveiled a roster of 21 companies helmed by Indian-origin CEOs. The list includes notable names like Sundar Pichai of Alphabet, Ajay Banga of World Bank Group, Sanjay Mehrotra of Micron Technology, and Shantanu Narayen of Adobe, among others. Musk expressed…

Recently spotted together at the HT India’s Most Stylish Awards in Mumbai, Akshay Kumar and Raveena Tandon’s appearance has sparked rumors of a potential film collaboration. During the event, Raveena presented an award to Akshay, further fueling speculation about their reunion on-screen. According to a Pinkvilla report, an unnamed source shared insights into this potential project. The source mentioned that despite having worked together in the past on films like the iconic Mohra, their upcoming venture, tentatively titled “Welcome to the Jungle,” represents a unique dynamic between them, unlike anything seen before. The report revealed that “Welcome to the Jungle”…

Indian American Sikh Rishi Bagga is set to contest the November 7 State Representative special election, aiming to represent House District 35 in the special Democratic primary. Last year, Bagga secured the Democratic nomination for the same district, but lost in the general elections to Republican Incumbent Fred Hawkins in 2022. Bagga, the son of Indian immigrants and born in Canada, migrated to the US at 10. He began his career as an assistant state attorney at the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office. He’s been associated with various legal firms in Miami and Orlando and served as the national president of…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi remarked on Saturday that the achievement of Chandrayaan-3’s success extends beyond India’s borders and encompasses all of humanity. Speaking at the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) command center in Bengaluru, immediately after his return from a busy tour of South Africa and Greece, PM Modi commended the dedicated efforts of the ISRO scientists behind the Chandrayaan-3 mission. He also declared August 23 as “National Space Day” to commemorate the Moon landing of Chandrayaan-3. During his visit to the ISRO Telemetry Tracking and Command Network (ISTRAC), the Prime Minister engaged with the scientists involved in the Chandrayaan-3…

Indian Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi, has emphasized the need for greater attention towards micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), which contribute significantly to employment and global GDP. He commended the government’s continuous efforts that have propelled India to become the world’s fifth-largest economy, transitioning from bureaucracy to business-friendly practices. Mr. Modi expressed the administration’s determination to elevate India to the rank of the third-largest global economy in the near future. Speaking virtually at the opening of the G20 Trade and Investment Ministerial event in Jaipur, Mr. Modi underscored the significance of MSMEs in the global economy and stressed the…

On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping, addressing India’s concerns about unresolved matters along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), as communicated by Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra during a briefing. The Prime Minister emphasized that upholding peace, tranquility in border regions, and respecting the LAC are pivotal for the normalization of India-China relations. Kwatra further noted that both leaders concurred to instruct relevant officials to enhance efforts for swift disengagement and de-escalation. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi and President Xi exchanged greetings and handshakes prior to the BRICS leaders’ briefing.…

The Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has witnessed an impressive surge in procurement activities during this fiscal year, crossing a milestone of over US$ 12.11 billion (Rs. 1 lakh crore). This upswing can be attributed to increased purchasing engagement by various ministries and departments within the central government. The inception of the Government e-Market (GeM) platform on August 9, 2016, marked a significant shift towards online procurement of goods and services for central government entities. In the current fiscal year, GeM has achieved this remarkable milestone within 145 days of operation in 2023-24, in contrast to the 243 days it took in…

Following Chandrayaan-3’s historic soft landing near the unexplored South Pole of the moon, an essential phase commenced—rolling out the Pragyan rover. The rover’s 14-day mission involves collecting scientific data for transmission to ISRO, the space agency. Before launching the rover, the lunar dust stirred by Vikram lander’s touchdown had to settle. This step was crucial to prevent dust particles from harming the rover’s sensitive equipment and cameras. The 6-wheeled ‘Pragyan’ rover, equipped with multiple cameras and solar panels, is set to explore the moon using chemical tests and image transmission. Over 14 days (a lunar day), the rover will conduct…