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Akshay Bhatia Shines at Tour Championship

Indian American golfer Akshay Bhatia continued his fine run at the Tour Championship, carding a 3-under 67 that built on his opening round of 66, bringing him to an impressive 7-under overall. His performance highlighted both precision and resilience, particularly during a strong middle stretch. Bhatia started steadily with seven consecutive pars before making his move on the seventh hole, where he sank an eight-foot putt for his first birdie. His momentum picked up on the back nine as he holed a brilliant 22-foot putt on the 11th, followed ..... Read More

Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt Move Into Cherished Dream Home

Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt have reached a milestone they have long awaited—the completion of their six-storey bungalow in Mumbai, reportedly valued at $30 million. While undeniably a symbol of luxury, the residence represents something far deeper: family legacy, love, and continuity. The house stands on grounds steeped in Kapoor history. Once home to Ranbir’s legendary grandparents, Raj Kapoor and Krishna Raj Kapoor, the property later belonged to his parents, Rishi and Neetu Kapoor, who moved in during the 1980s. Now, the torch passes onc ..... Read More

India, South Korea strengthen ties on trade and security

The recent visit of South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun to India has given fresh momentum to bilateral cooperation as both nations celebrated 10 years of their Special Strategic Partnership. The discussions underscored collaboration in defense, technology, trade, and sustainability, with both sides eager to expand their engagement in a rapidly changing global environment. Foreign Minister Hyun met with India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, where both leaders highlighted the need for stable and secure trade routes across the ..... Read More

Lawrence Tech Names Dr. Devesh Misra Engineering Dean

Lawrence Technological University (LTU) has announced the appointment of Dr. Devesh Misra as Dean of its College of Engineering. Widely regarded as a global authority in engineering, Dr. Misra brings over 40 years of academic excellence, research innovation, and visionary leadership to the role. His career has been defined by advancing groundbreaking discoveries while inspiring future generations of engineers to design, build, and lead with purpose. Before joining LTU, Dr. Misra served as the Founding Director of the Center for Structural an ..... Read More

Manika Vishwakarma wins Miss Universe India 2025

Manika Vishwakarma of Rajasthan has been crowned Miss Universe India 2025, a title that now sets her on course to represent India at the 74th Miss Universe pageant in Thailand later this year. The glittering finale of the national competition took place on August 18 in Jaipur, Rajasthan, where Manika emerged victorious. In her emotional winning moment, she credited her success to her mentors, teachers, parents, and friends, emphasizing that their constant support helped her reach this milestone. “This journey has been remarkable. I am de ..... Read More

Australia joins India in suspending US mail services

Postal agencies in Australia and Switzerland have become the latest to suspend parcel shipments to the United States, joining a fast-growing list of countries impacted by Washington’s abrupt tariff reforms. The move comes just days before new U.S. trade levies take effect on Friday, August 29. Australia Post confirmed on Tuesday that it would “partially suspend postal sending to the United States and Puerto Rico, effective August 26 until further notice.” The agency said the decision was unavoidable after the Trump administration introdu ..... Read More

India Pushes Tax Reforms Amid Rising US Tariffs

Standing atop Delhi’s historic Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi startled his own officials when he announced a sharp cut in consumption taxes. Government insiders revealed that bureaucrats had been steadily working on an overhaul of India’s goods and services tax (GST), but the plan was months away from finalization. State finance ministers, responsible for handling most of the revenue shortfall from the tax cut, say they had little warning before Modi’s public declaration. The sudden move comes as India faces tariffs of up to 50% ..... Read More

Zelensky praises PM Modi, urges India to aid peace efforts

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for extending warm wishes on Ukraine’s Independence Day, while also urging India to step up its role in promoting peace and diplomacy amid the continuing war with Russia. Taking to social media platform X, Zelensky thanked Modi for his message and highlighted the importance of India’s voice in global conflict resolution. “Thank you, Prime Minister @narendramodi, for the warm greetings on Ukraine's Independence Day. We apprecia ..... Read More

US Tariffs Dim Shine of India’s Diamond Trade

The Surat Diamond Bourse, celebrated as the largest office complex in the world and even bigger than the Pentagon, was envisioned as a glittering symbol of India’s growing trade ambitions. Yet today, the sprawling complex lies mostly deserted, with only a handful of traders operating inside. The diamond industry, which exports around $28.5 billion worth of gems and jewellery annually, is grappling with one of its toughest periods in decades. Exports have fallen to a 20-year low due to weak demand from China, and higher tariffs under US P ..... Read More

Modi kicks off Maruti eVitara exports, EV battery push

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during a two-day visit to Gujarat, unveiled two milestone projects for India’s automotive and energy sectors on August 26. At Maruti Suzuki’s Hansalpur facility in Ahmedabad, Modi officially flagged off India’s electric vehicle exports to 100 countries and inaugurated localized production of hybrid battery electrodes. The highlight of the event was the launch of exports for the Made-in-India e-VITARA, a battery electric vehicle (BEV) designed to strengthen India’s presence in the global EV market. Alongside ..... Read More

US tariffs: Vance backs trade war on India over Russia ties

United States Vice President JD Vance has strongly defended the Biden administration’s decision to impose secondary sanctions and tariffs on India, calling them an essential component of Washington’s broader economic strategy against Moscow. Speaking on NBC News’ Meet the Press on Sunday, Vance explained that the measures were aimed at tightening restrictions on Russia’s oil revenue streams, which continue to fuel its war in Ukraine. “The President has applied aggressive economic leverage, for example the secondary tariffs on India, to make ..... Read More

SpaceX Halts 10th Starship Test Flight Over System Issue

SpaceX, the aerospace firm led by billionaire Elon Musk, was forced to call off the much-anticipated 10th test flight of its massive Starship rocket late Sunday evening. The company cited a ground systems malfunction that emerged just minutes before liftoff. The launch was scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EDT from SpaceX’s Starbase facility in South Texas. But with just 17 minutes remaining in the countdown, the mission was postponed. “Standing down from today’s tenth flight of Starship to allow time to troubleshoot an issue with ground systems,” the ..... Read More

PM Modi, Fiji PM Rabuka hold delegation talks in Delhi

New Delhi witnessed an important diplomatic engagement on Monday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka at Hyderabad House. The two leaders discussed ways to expand cooperation and deepen the long-standing relationship between India and Fiji. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), in a post on X, called Fiji an “important Global South and FIPIC partner” and noted that the talks reflected the mutual commitment to closer ties. Prime Minister Modi is also hosting a lunch in honor of his Fijian counterpar ..... Read More

India-China-Russia Alliance Reshapes Global Trade Order

Despite high-profile meetings between Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and Volodymyr Zelensky, the Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to fuel global uncertainty. Tariff disputes have further intensified trade tensions, but a quiet realignment is underway. From Moscow to Beijing to New Delhi, the emergence of an India-China-Russia triad is reshaping the economic map. Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit India by late 2025, while Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is preparing to attend the SCO Summit in China after seven years. ..... Read More

India Strengthens Global Trade Amid US Tariff Hurdles

India is proactively pursuing trade and investment agreements with several countries and economic blocs, even as negotiations with the United States face significant roadblocks. These strategic deals aim to help Indian exporters offset potential losses from US tariffs, both in the medium and long term. Recently, India finalized trade agreements with the UAE, Mauritius, Australia, the UK, and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), which includes Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. Progress is also being made in discussion ..... Read More

Indian Envoy Meets US Lawmakers Amid Tariff Strain

Against the backdrop of rising friction in India-US relations, Indian Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra has stepped up diplomatic outreach with a series of meetings with senior US lawmakers. The talks come after President Donald Trump imposed 50 per cent tariffs on Indian exports, alongside a 25 per cent penalty on New Delhi’s imports of Russian crude oil. Kwatra met Representative Darrell Issa, Chairman of the House Judiciary GOP Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, AI and the Internet, where the two discussed the importance of energy s ..... Read More

India Marks National Space Day with Future Missions

On August 23, 2025, India celebrated National Space Day, marking two years since Chandrayaan-3 achieved its historic soft landing on the Moon’s south pole. The achievement made India the first nation to successfully reach this unexplored region, placing the country firmly among global space leaders. The day, first declared in 2023, continues to highlight India’s rise in space exploration. This year’s celebration carried added significance with Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla’s recent mission to the International Space Station (ISS) as part o ..... Read More

Trump Picks Sergio Gor as US Envoy to India

US President Donald Trump has officially nominated Sergio Gor, one of his most trusted aides and a seasoned political strategist, to serve as the United States Ambassador to India. Gor will also take on the role of Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs, marking his most prominent diplomatic appointment to date. The announcement came through Trump’s Truth Social post, where he praised Gor’s loyalty and organizational ability. Highlighting Gor’s contributions, Trump said, “I am proud to nominate Sergio Gor as our next Ambassador to t ..... Read More

India to Develop 5th Generation Fighter Jets with Safran

India is preparing to take a transformative step in its defense sector by developing 5th-generation fighter jets in collaboration with French aerospace giant Safran. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh made the announcement while addressing the Economic Times World Leaders' Forum 2025, underlining the government’s commitment to strengthening national security and advancing the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. Singh revealed that India will not only design and manufacture these advanced jets but will also produce their engines within the country. “ ..... Read More

India Overtakes China in US Smartphone Shipments

India has surpassed China to become the top supplier of smartphones to the United States in the second quarter of 2025, according to data from Canalys shared by the Press Information Bureau (PIB). India’s contribution to US smartphone imports jumped to 44% in Q2 2025, up significantly from just 13% in the same quarter last year. In contrast, China’s share fell drastically from 61% to 25% during the same period. Analysts credit this remarkable shift to India’s ambitious Make in India drive and the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, both o ..... Read More

PM Modi to Launch $2.1 Billion Projects in Bihar, Bengal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Bihar and West Bengal on August 22 to launch a wide array of development projects valued at over $2.1 billion, aimed at transforming connectivity, healthcare, energy, and urban infrastructure in both states. The day-long tour begins in Gaya, Bihar, where Modi will dedicate initiatives worth nearly $1.6 billion to the public. Among the highlights is the inauguration of the 8.15 km-long Aunta–Simaria bridge on NH-31, which includes a six-lane structure across the Ganga built at a cost of more than $224 m ..... Read More

Hetal Doshi Gains Key Endorsement in AG Bid

 Hetal Doshi’s campaign for Colorado attorney general is gaining early momentum, marked by a high-profile endorsement and record-breaking fundraising. The Indian American Impact Fund, a prominent group supporting candidates of South Asian heritage, has formally backed Doshi, calling her a proven advocate for justice and working families. A first-generation American with more than twenty years of legal experience, Doshi says she entered the race because of the ongoing threats facing democratic institutions. She stresses the need to protect Co ..... Read More

India’s Domestic Demand Cushions US Tariff Impact

India is expected to weather the impact of the US tariff hike of 50% more effectively than many other nations, thanks to its robust domestic demand and sector-specific exemptions. According to S&P Global Ratings, the tariff increase, effective August 27, will have uneven effects across industries. Labour-intensive sectors like textiles and gems and jewellery may experience only moderate disruptions, while pharmaceuticals, smartphones, and steel are relatively insulated due to existing exemptions, prior tariffs, and strong internal consum ..... Read More

Japan to Double Investment Target in India

 The Japanese government has announced plans to double its private-sector investment target in India, aiming for 10 trillion yen ($68 billion) over the next decade, according to reports from Tokyo. The new commitment is expected to be confirmed during a meeting between Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Tokyo on August 29. This expanded investment target builds on Japan’s previous goal of 5 trillion yen over five years, announced in March 2022 by then-Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. Japanese busin ..... Read More

Trump Targets India Over Russian Oil, Sparing China

 US President Donald Trump has intensified pressure on India over its continued purchases of Russian crude oil, imposing additional tariffs of 25%, bringing the total to 50% on Indian exports. By contrast, China, Russia’s largest energy customer, has largely avoided similar punitive measures despite importing record volumes of Russian oil. Analysts suggest this selective approach reflects broader US strategic and economic considerations. China imported 109 million tonnes of Russian oil last year, nearly 20% of its energy needs, while India p ..... Read More