Author: Shradhanjali Mukherjee

India has witnessed a stunning evolution in the mobile manufacturing space, emerging as the world’s third-largest mobile phone exporter with total exports reaching US$ 20.5 billion in calendar year 2024, as per a study by the Centre for Development Studies (CDS). This achievement marks a dramatic shift from India’s prior reliance on mobile imports to now becoming a dominant force in global exports. The transformation began around 2017, gaining strong momentum after the rollout of the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme in 2020. This policy played a crucial role in boosting large-scale electronics production and integrating Indian manufacturers into…

L&T Energy GreenTech (LTEG), a wholly owned subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro (L&T), is set to develop India’s largest green hydrogen facility at the Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) refinery in Panipat, Haryana. According to the company’s official announcement, this state-of-the-art plant will operate under a build-own-operate (BOO) model and will supply 10,000 tonnes of green hydrogen annually to IOCL over a 25-year period. This landmark project is part of India’s broader push under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, a government initiative aimed at accelerating the transition to clean energy. The Panipat plant is expected to play a pivotal role…

In a major move underscoring global counter-terrorism collaboration, the United States has officially declared The Resistance Front (TRF) a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO). TRF, widely recognized as a proxy group of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT), was also designated as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) by the US Department of State. India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar responded to the decision on Friday, calling it a “strong affirmation” of the shared commitment between India and the US to combat terrorism. He thanked Secretary Marco Rubio and the US State Department for taking decisive action against TRF, a group with direct…

India has extended crucial medical aid to Bolivia amid a growing public health crisis caused by a resurgence of measles. On Thursday, India dispatched a shipment of 300,000 doses of Measles and Rubella vaccines along with supporting medical supplies to help Bolivia combat the outbreak. The announcement was made by Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), who emphasized India’s commitment to supporting its partners in the Global South. Bolivia recently declared a National Health Emergency due to the rapid spread of measles. President Luis Arce Catacora announced this decision after convening the National Strategic Council for…

Indian astronaut Subhanshu Shukla’s recent journey to space marks a transformative moment for India’s human spaceflight ambitions. According to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), his 15-day stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS) will play a pivotal role in preparing for India’s upcoming Gaganyaan mission—the country’s first crewed spaceflight project. Shukla is the first Indian to venture into space in 41 years, conducting a series of scientific experiments while aboard the SpaceX Dragonfly spacecraft and the ISS. Nilesh M Desai, Director of ISRO’s Space Applications Centre, highlighted the mission as a critical learning experience that will inform India’s future…

India’s Operation Sindoor has sent ripples through the region’s strategic landscape, according to John Spencer, Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute in New York. In a recent video interview, Spencer, who is also a military scholar, combat veteran, and noted security analyst, emphasized that India’s actions during the operation reflect a clear evolution in its military doctrine. Launched on May 7, Operation Sindoor was India’s measured response to the Pahalgam terror attack, targeting terror infrastructure both in Pakistan Occupied Jammu & Kashmir (PoJK) and deeper into Pakistan. The operation, according to Spencer, wasn’t just about military…

India is significantly deepening its footprint across the Indo-Pacific, guided by its strategic doctrine SAGAR—Security And Growth for All in the Region. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) 2024 Annual Report, India’s foreign policy remains centered on creating a secure, open, inclusive, and rules-based Indo-Pacific environment. This includes respect for sovereignty, peaceful conflict resolution, and adherence to global law. As the country celebrates a decade of its Act East Policy, the MEA emphasized robust ties with regional groups like ASEAN, which remains central to India’s Indo-Pacific framework. The India-ASEAN partnership was elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership…

India has emerged as the top contributor of billionaire immigrants to the United States, according to Forbes’ ‘America’s Richest Immigrants 2025’ list released on Wednesday. With 12 Indian-origin billionaires, India now surpasses Israel and Taiwan, which each have 11. This marks a sharp rise from 2022, when India had only seven names on the list and was behind countries like Canada and Israel. Among the standout names is Jay Chaudhry, founder and CEO of cybersecurity giant Zscaler, who ranks as the richest Indian-American in the country. His personal fortune exceeds $17.9 billion, underscoring the growing influence of Indian-origin entrepreneurs…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi continued his diplomatic journey in Namibia, marking the final stop of his five-nation tour. During a special address to the Namibian Parliament, Modi received a standing ovation, with lawmakers enthusiastically chanting “Modi! Modi!”, reflecting the warmth of the bilateral relationship. In his speech, PM Modi highlighted the power of India’s Constitution, emphasizing that despite his modest upbringing, he was elected to lead the world’s largest democracy for a third consecutive term. He also pointed to President Droupadi Murmu’s journey from a tribal background to the presidency, attributing it to India’s commitment to democratic and inclusive governance.…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be awarded Namibia’s highest civilian recognition, the Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis, during his state visit to the African nation. The honor reflects Namibia’s appreciation of PM Modi’s efforts in strengthening the longstanding and friendly ties between the two countries. Modi arrived in Windhoek, Namibia’s capital, on Wednesday morning, marking the final leg of his five-nation tour, which included Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, and Brazil. This trip also marks his first-ever visit to Namibia and represents only the third time in history that an Indian Prime Minister has visited the country. The…