Author: Shradhanjali Mukherjee

Entrepreneur and Ohio gubernatorial hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy, along with his wife Apoorva, announced the arrival of their daughter, Savithri. The couple shared the joyful news on social media on February 4, posting a family photograph from the hospital to celebrate the occasion. Savithri is the Ramaswamys’ third child. In their social media post, the couple confirmed that both mother and baby were in good health and expressed heartfelt gratitude for the overwhelming support they have received from friends, family, and the wider community. “Apoorva and I are delighted to announce the birth of our daughter, Savithri. Mom and baby are…

Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya of Thailand arrived in Jaipur on Friday, marking the start of her four-day visit to Rajasthan, which will continue until February 10. The royal itinerary includes visits to Jaipur and Jodhpur, offering the princess an immersive experience of the region’s rich heritage and culture. Upon arrival at Jaipur International Airport via a special flight, Princess Sirivannavari was welcomed under strict security measures coordinated by the police and the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). Following diplomatic protocols, photography and videography by the public were restricted. She then traveled in an official convoy to Rambagh Palace, where she…

Preparations are in full swing across Malaysia as the Indian diaspora eagerly gears up to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his official visit, reflecting the deep cultural bonds and growing partnership between the two nations. Members of the Indian community have expressed excitement over the visit, viewing it as a significant opportunity to further strengthen India–Malaysia relations across trade, finance, security and cultural cooperation. Community leaders said the visit holds special meaning, as Malaysia is home to one of the largest Indian diasporas in the world. Representatives of the business community highlighted the steady growth in bilateral trade and…

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar highlighted the growing partnership between India and the European Union (EU) as he addressed the inaugural India-EU Forum on Friday. Speaking on the historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA), he described it as a transformative milestone for bilateral relations, emphasizing the potential for expanded cooperation in security, defence, climate, technology, and talent flows. Jaishankar expressed hope that the forum would facilitate deeper discussions and foster greater convergence between India and EU nations. The FTA negotiations were successfully concluded on January 27, 2026, during the 16th India-EU Summit co-chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, European Council President…

The University of Vermont (UVM) has announced the appointment of Indian American Vikas Anand as the new Dean of the Grossman School of Business, highlighting his extensive background in business school administration, strategic program development, accreditation, and global engagement. Anand currently serves as Associate Dean for Academic Programs at North Carolina State University’s Poole College of Management, where he manages undergraduate and graduate programs, executive education, global initiatives, career services, and marketing. Under his leadership, Poole College has seen notable enrollment growth, curriculum innovations, and improved student outcomes, earning strong national rankings and successful employment results. Expressing enthusiasm for his…

India and the United States have signaled a renewed push to strengthen their strategic and economic ties, following a series of high-level discussions in Washington led by India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. His engagements with senior American officials highlighted the deepening partnership between the two nations across multiple domains, including security, trade, technology, and energy. During his visit, Jaishankar held separate meetings with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, reflecting the wide-ranging nature of India–US cooperation. His conversation with Rubio was described as comprehensive, covering key areas that shape the bilateral relationship. Both sides…

In a striking episode of global trade diplomacy, U.S. President Donald Trump has reduced tariffs on Indian goods from a proposed 50% down to 18%. This adjustment comes after weeks of tense negotiations and strategic developments that have reshaped relations between the two largest democracies. Political analyst Ian Bremmer describes such moments as TACO—“Trump Always Chickens Out”—highlighting the president’s pattern of aggressive threats followed by retreat when faced with determined resistance. While Trump bluffs many countries and some succumb, India is not one of them. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stood steadfast, refusing to yield under pressure, a key reason…

US President Donald Trump recently held a conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, at a time when trade frictions continue to shape relations between Washington and New Delhi. Gor confirmed the discussion through a brief post on social media, urging observers to “stay tuned,” signalling that further developments could follow. His statement came shortly after Trump shared a visual on his Truth Social account featuring Modi alongside himself on the cover of India Today’s “Newsmakers of the Year 2025” edition. The image, which carried the headline “The Mover & The Shaker,”…

Parliament has commenced discussions on the Motion of Thanks to the President’s address following the unveiling of the Union Budget 2026–27. The debate, part of the ongoing Budget Session, began in the Lok Sabha on Monday, with Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal moving the motion on behalf of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and MP Tejasvi Surya seconding it. In the Rajya Sabha, BJP MPs C Sadanandan Master and Medha Vishram Kulkarni will manage the proceedings. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to deliver his response on February 4, while Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, who presented her ninth consecutive budget,…

India remained a significant trading partner of the United States in November 2025, as US trade data revealed a sharp increase in the nation’s overall trade deficit. According to figures released on January 29 by the U.S. Census Bureau and Bureau of Economic Analysis, the US goods and services trade deficit surged to $56.8 billion in November, nearly doubling October’s revised deficit of $29.2 billion. A trade deficit arises when imports exceed exports. In November, the US recorded a goods trade deficit of $4.4 billion with India, marking it as one of the key countries with which Washington faced a…