Author: Senjuti Bhattacharya

External Affairs Minister Mr. S. Jaishankar underscored the importance of solidarity and cooperation as he signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to fund four community development projects in the Marshall Islands. He began his speech with the greeting “Namaskar from Bharat,” expressing India’s dedication to enhancing infrastructure and community welfare in the Republic of the Marshall Islands. Additionally, he praised the Marshall Islands for successfully hosting the 10th Micronesian Games and for their participation in the 10th International Day of Yoga celebrations, highlighting the strong bilateral relations between India and the Marshall Islands under the Forum of India-Pacific Islands Cooperation…

The 13th edition of the joint military exercise Maitree 2024 between the Indian Army and the Royal Thailand Army concluded with a grand closing ceremony in Tak Province, Thailand. Major General Narongrit Panikabutr, who leads the 4th Infantry Division of the Royal Thailand Army, participated as the Chief Guest, celebrating the successful conclusion of two weeks of intensive training and cooperation. Representing India, Group Captain Brijesh Paul, Defence Attache to Thailand, was the guest of honor. Major General Narongrit Panikabutr praised the dedication and proficiency exhibited by both armies during the exercise. He underscored the importance of Exercise Maitree in…

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…