Author: Shradhanjali Mukherjee

Indian-origin American tennis player Nishesh Basavareddy delivered one of the biggest shocks of the 2026 French Open after defeating World No. 9 and seventh seed Taylor Fritz in a gripping four-set encounter on Sunday. Playing his first-ever match at Roland Garros, the 21-year-old, ranked 148 in the world, secured a career-defining victory and his maiden win over a top-10 opponent. The match, played on Court Suzanne-Lenglen, lasted nearly three hours and ended 7-6(5), 7-6(5), 6-7(9), 6-1 in favour of Basavareddy. Despite Fritz fighting hard in the third set, the young challenger regained control in the fourth set to close out…

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s planned trip to India has once again highlighted the growing strategic significance of the Quad alliance and the strengthening relationship between Washington and New Delhi. Ahead of the upcoming diplomatic meetings in the Indian capital, the US Embassy emphasized that cooperation among Quad nations remains critical for maintaining a secure, open, and resilient Indo-Pacific region. In a social media post featuring the foreign ministers of the Quad nations, the embassy underlined the group’s shared commitment toward regional stability, economic cooperation, and the diversification of critical supply chains. The Quad alliance includes India, the United…

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides shared a cheerful and friendly moment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday by taking a selfie before the beginning of high-level bilateral discussions in New Delhi. The gesture quickly drew attention as both leaders prepared to hold talks focused on expanding cooperation between India and Cyprus across several sectors. The interaction took place at Hyderabad House, where the two leaders greeted each other warmly before heading into official meetings. President Christodoulides used his mobile phone to capture the moment with PM Modi, adding another memorable diplomatic selfie to the Prime Minister’s growing collection of light-hearted…

India has announced a comprehensive set of reforms aimed at modernizing the country’s measurement infrastructure and strengthening its legal metrology framework on the occasion of World Metrology Day 2026. The Department of Consumer Affairs stated that the new initiatives are designed to improve transparency, precision, and operational efficiency in measurement systems used across industries, trade networks, and public services. Among the major reforms introduced is the wider expansion of digital governance through the eMaap Portal, which is expected to streamline administrative processes and improve regulatory compliance nationwide. Authorities also highlighted efforts to enhance certification and verification systems to ensure more…

With less than a month remaining before the FIFA World Cup 2026 begins, uncertainty continues over who will officially broadcast the tournament in India. The ongoing situation has drawn attention after Indian American investment firm Avni LLC claimed involvement in FIFA’s confidential media rights process for the Indian subcontinent. The Washington based company stated that it participated in FIFA’s closed tender process by submitting a corporate guarantee backed by financial commitments exceeding 300 million dollars earlier this year. According to Avni LLC, one of its associated partners later secured the winning bid after competing against several major Indian broadcasting companies.…

A centuries old Vishnu Temple located in Bandar Abbas, Iran, has recently captured widespread public attention after veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan shared a video highlighting the historic site on social media. The temple, originally built in 1892, stands as a remarkable symbol of cultural and historical ties between India and Iran. The video shared online quickly gained massive popularity, collecting hundreds of thousands of views within a single day. The clip showcased the temple’s unusual architectural style and spiritual atmosphere, while Persian devotional music dedicated to Lord Vishnu, Lord Rama, and Lord Krishna played in the background. Historical records suggest…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the proposed India-European Union Free Trade Agreement will create major opportunities across trade, technology, manufacturing, and strategic supply chains, while further strengthening India’s position as a reliable economic partner for Europe. Speaking at the European Round Table for Industry in Gothenburg, Sweden, the Prime Minister highlighted the growing alignment between India and European nations in an increasingly uncertain global environment. He stressed that trusted economic partnerships and diversified supply chains are becoming more important as countries seek stable and dependable global collaborations. Modi said the planned trade agreement between India and the European…

IIT Madras Global Research Foundation has expanded its international presence by launching its first innovation center in the United States, marking a major step in connecting Indian technology startups with the global innovation ecosystem. The newly established facility is located in Menlo Park, California, at the heart of Silicon Valley, and is backed by an investment of $7.5 million. The initiative was officially announced during the SelectUSA Investment Summit, a prominent business investment forum in the United States. Out of the total planned investment, nearly $4.5 million will be contributed as a greenfield investment by IITM Global, reinforcing its long-term…

India and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation, focusing on enhancing people-to-people exchanges and addressing shared economic and strategic priorities. The discussions took place during a meeting in Tokyo between India’s Ambassador to Japan Nagma Mallick and Japan’s Minister of Justice Hiroshi Hiraguchi. During the meeting, both sides explored new ways to strengthen cultural and human resource connections between the two nations. A key point of discussion was the India-Japan Action Plan on Human Resource Exchange and Cooperation, which aims to promote greater mobility, skill development, and collaboration between institutions in both countries. The Indian Embassy in…

Ride-hailing giant Uber is preparing to establish its first data center in India through a partnership with the Adani Group, marking a significant expansion of the company’s technology and innovation footprint in the country. The announcement was made by Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi following his meeting with Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani in Ahmedabad on May 13. Khosrowshahi highlighted India’s growing importance within Uber’s global operations, describing the country as one of the company’s fastest-rising innovation hubs. He emphasized that India is no longer viewed solely as a major mobility market but has also become central to Uber’s engineering, technology,…