Author: Shradhanjali Mukherjee

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,…

India has significantly advanced its meteorological capabilities by introducing two artificial intelligence-based weather forecasting systems aimed at improving accuracy and delivering localized climate insights. The initiative, launched by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, was unveiled by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh and focuses on enhancing monsoon prediction and high-resolution rainfall forecasting. The first system, titled “Forecast of Monsoon Advance over Different Parts of the Country,” is designed to provide data-driven predictions on the movement of the monsoon across India. It will generate updated forecasts every Wednesday, extending up to four weeks in advance. The system will cover 16 states and…

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar inaugurated a special exhibition at the United Nations headquarters in New York celebrating India’s historic contributions to mathematics and scientific thought. The exhibition, titled “From Shunya to Ananta (Zero to Infinity) — The Indian Civilisation’s Contribution to Mathematics,” was organized by the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations. The exhibition aims to present the evolution of mathematical ideas that originated in ancient India and later influenced global scientific and technological advancement. Through historical displays and educational material, the initiative highlights India’s role in shaping mathematical concepts that continue to impact modern society. While…

India’s construction equipment industry delivered a record performance in the financial year 2025–26, supported by strong domestic infrastructure expansion and increasing international demand for Indian-made machinery. According to the Ministry of Heavy Industries, total sales reached 140,191 units during the year, reflecting a steady growth of around 3 percent compared to the previous year. The most significant highlight of the sector’s performance came from exports, which surged by 31.5 percent year-on-year to 16,885 units. This sharp rise indicates that Indian manufacturers are becoming more competitive in global markets, with their products gaining wider acceptance across multiple regions. The industry’s expansion…

India reaffirmed its uncompromising stance against terrorism during a commemorative event at the United Nations marking the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor. Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh led the event, highlighting India’s continued commitment to combating terrorism in all forms and praising the armed forces for their decisive response during the 2025 conflict with Pakistan. Addressing the gathering at India’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations, Singh stated that India’s resolve to fight terrorism remains “strong as ever.” He paid tribute to the professionalism and bravery of the Indian armed forces, describing their role during Operation…