Author: Shradhanjali Mukherjee

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, urged Indian businesses to seize the opportunities presented by the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA), describing it as a landmark in India’s economic engagement with Europe. Speaking at an event commemorating two years of the agreement, he highlighted that the four EFTA countries—Switzerland, Norway, Liechtenstein, and Iceland—have made a legally binding investment commitment of US$100 billion. The agreement is expected to generate around 1 million jobs in India and represents a unique model in global trade negotiations, combining a free trade framework with legally enforceable investment guarantees. It offers comprehensive…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated a series of projects valued at over USD 550 million in Assam’s Kokrajhar district on Friday, just ahead of the state assembly elections. Modi conducted the ceremony via video conference from Guwahati after his visit to Kokrajhar was canceled due to heavy rainfall. Highlighting the improved peace and security in the Northeast, Modi noted that the region has moved past the days of bombs and gunfire. He credited the BJP with ensuring long-term stability, contrasting it with the Congress, which he said pursued agreements for “selfish interests” and jeopardized national security by compromising local…

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on research in space medicine, aimed at supporting India’s future human spaceflight missions. The agreement was formalized by Dinesh Kumar Singh, director of ISRO’s Human Spaceflight Centre (HSFC), and Dr. M. Srinivas, director of AIIMS. The partnership will focus on understanding how the human body adapts to long-duration space travel and developing medical systems to maintain astronaut health during missions. This initiative comes as India prepares for extended missions, including the planned Bharatiya Antariksh Station and…

 A prominent gathering of Indian-American leaders, cultural advocates, and community representatives took place in New York City during a special meet-and-greet event featuring former Indian Union Minister Smriti Irani. The program was organized at the Romanti Auditorium of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan USA and highlighted the contributions of the Indian diaspora in strengthening cultural and community connections in the United States. The evening was hosted by Dr. Navin Mehta, Chairman of Bhavan USA – Institute of Indian Culture, along with Dr. H. R. Shah, recipient of the Padma Shri honor and Chairman and CEO of TV Asia, who also serves as…

Indian American nutrition expert Geeta Sikand has been recognized among the nation’s leading dietitians in the 16th annual “TD10” feature by Today’s Dietitian. The list highlights dietitians who are making significant contributions to nutrition science and transforming patient care. This recognition coincides with National Nutrition Month and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day, celebrating professionals advancing the role of dietitians in healthcare through research, advocacy, and clinical practice. Sikand, MA, RDN, FAND, FNLA, CLS, serves as Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine in cardiology at the University of California, Irvine. She has gained national recognition for proving the clinical and economic value of…

The recent elections in Bangladesh have not only marked a turning point for the country internally but have also paved the way for a reset in diplomatic ties with India. This renewal in New Delhi–Dhaka relations has brought critical issues such as border security into sharper focus. Indian officials are optimistic that relations between the two countries will steadily improve under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s leadership, signaling a return to conventional diplomacy and offering a breather for both governments. Observers note that the Narendra Modi administration had faced pressure regarding bilateral relations but wisely adopted a patient “wait and watch”…

 Thiruvananthapuram is gearing up for a grand celebration of Kerala’s cricketing star Sanju Samson, who played a pivotal role in India’s T20 World Cup 2026 triumph. The state government, led by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, announced a public reception to honour Samson’s remarkable contribution to the title-winning campaign. The announcement was made by State Education Minister V Sivankutty, who highlighted Samson’s fearless innings in the final as a defining moment of the tournament. His explosive knock helped India post a commanding total and ultimately secure a memorable victory, cementing Samson’s place among the nation’s cricketing heroes. Minister Sivankutty noted that…

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held several bilateral meetings with international leaders and diplomats during the Raisina Dialogue 2026 in New Delhi, reaffirming India’s commitment to strengthening its diplomatic and strategic partnerships across regions. During the event, Jaishankar met Bhutan’s Foreign Minister Lyonpo DN Dhungyel and reiterated the strong relationship shared between the two neighbouring nations. In a message shared on social media, he expressed his satisfaction at the meeting and highlighted India’s dedication to expanding the special partnership with Bhutan. The two leaders discussed cooperation and reaffirmed their intent to further deepen bilateral engagement across various sectors. Jaishankar also…

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership and governance approach, highlighting his strong focus on delivering benefits directly to citizens while signalling Canada’s intent to deepen cooperation with India. Speaking at the Lowy Institute think tank in Sydney, Carney described Modi as a highly disciplined and unique political leader who maintains an intense and demanding schedule. Reflecting on his interactions with the Indian Prime Minister, Carney noted that Modi has remained continuously active in public life for more than two decades, serving first as Chief Minister of Gujarat and later as India’s Prime Minister without…

India and Finland have agreed to expand their cooperation in Arctic and polar research while strengthening collaboration in education, innovation, and advanced technologies. The announcement came after high-level talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finland’s President Alexander Stubb, highlighting the growing strategic partnership between the two countries. India described Finland as an important partner in the Nordic region, emphasizing that the partnership will focus on scientific collaboration and sustainable development in polar regions. Both nations are exploring opportunities to jointly advance research initiatives related to the Arctic, an area that is gaining global significance due to climate change and…