Author: Shradhanjali Mukherjee

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel deeply values its partnership with India and shares a strong resolve to defeat terrorism, following a phone conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In a message shared on social media, Netanyahu thanked Prime Minister Modi for the warm interaction and extended his best wishes to the people of India. He highlighted the strength of bilateral ties and underlined the shared commitment of both nations to counter terrorism. Prime Minister Modi also described the conversation as cordial, noting that the two leaders discussed ways to further strengthen the India-Israel strategic partnership in…

Newly released filings in the United States have highlighted the involvement of an American lobbying firm with close ties to former President Donald Trump in diplomatic outreach on behalf of India during a sensitive geopolitical moment. The firm, SHW Partners LLC, led by Republican strategist Jason Miller, was hired by the Indian government and engaged senior US officials on the same day India and Pakistan announced a ceasefire following Operation Sindoor. Documents submitted under the US Foreign Agents Registration Act show that on May 10, SHW Partners assisted the Indian Embassy in Washington by reaching out to four high-ranking officials…

As the sacred month of Magh began, Prayagraj witnessed a renewed spiritual fervour with the commencement of the Magh Mela and the Panchkosi Parikrama, drawing saints, sadhus, and pilgrims from across the country to the Triveni Sangam. Rituals performed along the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati reflected the enduring spiritual and cultural traditions of Sanatan Dharma. Saints of the Akhara Parishad marked the occasion by reflecting on the completion of one thousand years since the historic attack on the Somnath Temple, while also acknowledging the arrangements made to facilitate devotees during the religious gathering. Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad…

 Indian-origin Republican politician Vivek Ramaswamy has made history by raising $19.57 million during his 2025 campaign for Ohio governor, more than doubling the previous state record of $8.4 million set by Mike DeWine in 2017. His campaign reported that $9.88 million of this total came in the second half of the year, surpassing the $9.7 million raised in the first half, marking the strongest single reporting period for any Ohio gubernatorial candidate. These figures exclude Ramaswamy’s personal contributions. Jonathan Ewing, Ramaswamy’s campaign manager, described the fundraising achievement as “historic momentum unmatched by any other campaign.” Since launching his campaign in…

India’s care economy is projected to emerge as one of the country’s largest employment engines, with the potential to generate over 60 million jobs and reach a market size of $500 billion by 2030, according to a new report by Primus Partners. Currently employing an estimated 36 million workers, the care sector remains one of India’s most under-recognised yet high-potential segments of the economy. The report highlights that rising demand for childcare, eldercare, disability support, rehabilitation, mental health services, wellness, and long-term care is already reshaping the labour market, even as the sector continues to operate largely outside formal economic…

US President Donald Trump publicly praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing him as a “good man” while claiming that India has reduced its purchases of Russian oil. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One while returning to Washington from Florida, Trump said Modi adjusted India’s energy approach after recognizing Washington’s dissatisfaction with continued Russian oil imports. Trump suggested that India’s decision was influenced by trade considerations and the possibility of higher tariffs. He stated that Modi understood the importance of maintaining a positive relationship with the United States and acted accordingly. Trump emphasized that trade leverage remains a powerful tool…

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) announced a major expansion of its global collaborations on Friday, forging partnerships with academic institutions, government bodies, and industry leaders in Germany, Malaysia, Singapore, the UAE, the UK, and the United States. The initiative underscores the institute’s strategic efforts to enhance international research, innovation, skilling, and startup ecosystems. The MoUs were signed during the inauguration of the IIT Madras Global Research Foundation, which was attended by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. Speaking about the initiative, Jaishankar highlighted its focus on strengthening IIT Madras’ global outreach and promoting collaborations across diverse sectors. In Germany,…

India’s manufacturing sector continued to expand in December, closing 2025 on a stable footing despite a moderation in growth momentum. The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index eased to 55 from 56.6 in the previous month, remaining well above the 50 mark that separates expansion from contraction. The latest data indicates that positive demand conditions continued to support growth in new orders and production. However, the pace of expansion softened due to competitive pressures and slower sales in select product segments. Even so, overall activity levels stayed above the long-term average, reflecting underlying resilience in the sector. New business inflows rose at…

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) — The bilateral trade between India and the Maldives has expanded more than threefold over the last eight years, reflecting deeper economic interdependence and strengthened ties between the two nations. In the financial year 2024-25, India’s exports to the Maldives doubled to about $680 million, while imports from the Maldives surged nearly 20-fold to about $119 million, compared to earlier years. The rise in trade comes alongside a growing flow of Indian tourists to the island nation, which has further reinforced economic links. Relations between India and the Maldives have recently strengthened following Prime Minister…

India’s broadband landscape reached a historic milestone in November 2025 as the subscriber base officially crossed the 1 billion mark, according to the Ministry of Communications. Over the past decade, the broadband sector has expanded more than sixfold, reflecting the country’s rapid digital transformation and growing internet penetration. At the end of November 2015, India had approximately 131.5 million broadband subscribers, a figure that has surged to 1.0037 billion over ten years. The recent data highlights a sustained growth trajectory, underpinned primarily by wireless connectivity and increasing demand for high-speed internet across urban and rural areas. Alongside broadband, India’s overall…