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India Sees Fastest Renewable Energy Growth Since 2022

India is experiencing a remarkable boom in clean energy production, with its renewable power generation increasing by a robust 24.4% year-over-year in the first half of 2025. Output reached 134.43 billion kilowatt hours, marking the sharpest increase in over three years. This surge underscores the country’s growing commitment to sustainable energy solutions and its shift away from traditional fossil fuels. According to data sourced from the federal grid and analyzed by Reuters, non-hydropower renewables—mainly solar and wind—rose to a reco ..... Read More

NASA Astronaut Anil Menon Gears Up for Spaceflight

NASA astronaut Anil Menon has been officially named to the crew of Expedition 75, marking his first mission to space. Menon will fly to the International Space Station (ISS) in June 2026 aboard Russia’s Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft, launching from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. He will be joined by Roscosmos cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina, forming a three-member team tasked with conducting essential research and technological trials aboard the orbiting lab. Their mission will span approximately eight months, focusing on crit ..... Read More

India, US race to finalise interim trade deal before deadline

Intense Talks Continue to Reach Interim India-US Trade Deal Ahead of Deadline As the July 9 deadline for the pause on new US tariffs draws closer, Indian and American trade negotiators are engaged in intense last-minute discussions in Washington, DC, to finalise a long-pending interim trade agreement. Officials from both sides confirmed that efforts are underway to resolve the remaining differences, with the focus on reciprocal tariff cuts and improved market access in key sectors. India is seeking better access for labour-intensive exports ..... Read More

NASA Astronaut Anil Menon Assigned to First ISS Mission

NASA Assigns Astronaut Anil Menon to First Space Station Mission NASA astronaut Anil Menon is set to embark on his first mission to the International Space Station (ISS) as a flight engineer and crew member of Expedition 75, scheduled for launch in June 2026. Menon will travel aboard the Roscosmos Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft alongside Russian cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina. The mission will launch from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, with the crew expected to remain on the ISS for approximately eight months. While aboard the orbit ..... Read More

Indian-Origin Leaders Join Harvard Leadership Boards

  Harvard University has taken a major step toward inclusivity and global representation by appointing two Indian-o rigin professionals—Anjali Sud and Sanjay Seth—to influential leadership roles. These appointments mark a continued push toward diverse voices and forward-thinking leadership within one of the world’s top academic institutions.   Anjali Sud: From Tech Executive to Harvard Board Member Anjali Sud, widely recognized for her leadership in the digital space, has been named to the Harvard Board ofOverseer ..... Read More

Dalai Lama Drops Big Succession Hint Before Turning 90

    In a significant announcement from his office on Tuesday, 2025, the 14th Dalai Lama confirmed that the ancient tradition of the Dalai Lama will be upheld and continued. The statement follows years of growing appeals from Tibetan and Buddhist communities across the world urging the continuation of this spiritual lineage. This decision comes over a decade after the Dalai Lama first publicly raised the question of succession during ameeting on September 24, 2011, with the heads of Tibetan Buddhist traditions. At that time, he stat ..... Read More

Modi Kicks Off 5?Nation Trip: BRICS, Trade Take Centre Stage

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a pivotal five-nation diplomatic tour on Wednesday, aiming to reinforce India’s position as a key leader in the Global South. His journey, spanning July 2 to 9, includes stops in Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia. The trip is designed to bolster partnerships across Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean while promoting collaboration on multilateral platforms like BRICS, CARICOM, the African Union, and ECOWAS. Before departure, the Prime Minister expressed optimism ..... Read More

PM Modi Embarks on Historic 5-Nation Global Tour

PM Modi Embarks on Historic 5-Nation Tour to Strengthen Global Ties Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday embarked on a five-nation international tour, beginning with Ghana, marking a significant diplomatic outreach across Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The visit aims to reinforce India’s strategic partnerships and deepen cooperation with the Global South and key multilateral organisations. The tour includes official visits to Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia. In a departure statement, PM Modi ..... Read More

Trump, Rubio Focus on Strengthening US-India COMPACT

Trump, Rubio Discuss Implementing Multifaceted Cooperation Under US-India COMPACT The US-India COMPACT, a major strategic initiative to deepen bilateral cooperation, was at the heart of discussions between Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio during Jaishankar’s visit to Washington. US State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce confirmed that the talks focused on operationalizing the US-India COMPACT, a multi-sectoral programme covering trade, defence, energy, counter-narcotics, countering il ..... Read More

Awami League Slams Yunus Govt Over Rising Violence

Awami League Lays Out Statistics of 'Brutality' Gripping Yunus-led Bangladesh The Awami League has released a damning report on the state of human rights and law enforcement in Bangladesh, accusing the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government of allowing "brutal anarchy" to take hold in the country. The party said that under this regime, safety, justice, and leadership have completely collapsed. According to the statistics compiled by the party, June alone saw 63 reported rapes, including 17 gang rapes. Among the survivors were seven women or ..... Read More

Quad Foreign Ministers Pledge Support for Indo-Pacific

Quad Foreign Ministers Reaffirm Commitment to 'Free and Open' Indo-Pacific The foreign ministers of the Quad nations—India, the United States,Australia, and Japan—have reiterated their shared commitment to a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific region, emphasizing the need for peace, maritime security, and respect for international law.   In a joint statement issued after their meeting in Washington on Tuesday (US time), the ministers firmly opposed any unilateral attempts to change the status quo through force or coercion, calling ..... Read More

Balaji Srinivasan Builds Future Nation on Private Island

  In a modern experiment blending education, innovation, and nation-building, Indian-American tech entrepreneur Balaji Srinivasan has created a private island retreat aimed at prototyping a new kind of country. This initiative—known as the Network School—welcomes ambitious startup founders and fitness enthusiasts for a three-month, immersive experience in learning, entrepreneurship, and personal growth.   Nick Peterson, an Instagram user and participant, recently gave viewers a virtual tour of the island, describing it asa dr ..... Read More

India, US Near Trade Deal as Ties Deepen

India and the United States are on the brink of finalizing a significant trade agreement, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Leavitt emphasized that the deal is nearly complete and highlighted the strong diplomatic rapport between US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. She noted that discussions between the President and Commerce Secretary confirmed progress, with public announcements expected shortly. Labeling India a "strategic ally" in the Asia-Pacifi ..... Read More

Modi Celebrates 10 Years of Digital India Growth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reflected on the decade-long journey of the Digital India initiative, launched to democratize technology access and promote inclusive digital development. In a LinkedIn post titled “A Decade of Digital India,” Modi emphasized that the government chose to trust citizens' tech abilities, shifting from a past of skepticism to one of empowerment. Since 2014, India has witnessed a massive digital revolution. Internet connections have skyrocketed from 250 million to over 970 million. More than 42 mi ..... Read More

PM Modi’s Visit to Trinidad and Tobago Strengthens Ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Trinidad and Tobago (T&T) stands as a major diplomatic step in strengthening India's engagement with the Global South. As part of his five-nation tour, this visit follows his stop in Ghana (July 2–3) and precedes visits to Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia. This marks Modi’s first official trip to T&T as Prime Minister, and the first bilateral Prime Ministerial visit to the Caribbean nation since 1999. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the visit serves not only as a ..... Read More

India Reiterates Zero-Tolerance Terror Policy at UN

In an impassioned speech at the United Nations, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar strongly reaffirmed the country’s uncompromising position against terrorism, declaring, “Terrorism anywhere threatens peace everywhere.” His remarks came during the opening of “The Human Cost of Terrorism,” an exhibition hosted by India’s Permanent Mission to the UN. Describing the display as both a "gallery of human courage" and a tribute to those silenced by acts of terror, Jaishankar said the event was meant to restore voices to victims who ..... Read More

Indian Remittances Surge to $135.46 Billion Milestone

India received a record-breaking $135.46 billion in diaspora remittances during the 2024–25 fiscal year, registering a 14% year-on-year growth, according to the Reserve Bank of India’s latest balance of payments data. These remittance inflows—categorized under "private transfers"—continue to keep India at the top spot globally for cross-border income from its overseas citizens. This remarkable growth marks more than double the amount received eight years ago, when the country recorded $61 billion in FY17. The remittances in FY25 constituted ..... Read More

India’s GST Collections Surge to $257 Billion Record

 India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections have soared to a historic high of $257 billion in the fiscal year 2024–25 (FY25), reflecting a year-on-year increase of 9.4%, as per the government’s official data released on June 30. This surge in tax revenue marks a significant milestone in India’s tax reform journey and indicates a robust and growing formal economy. The average monthly GST revenue during the year stood at an impressive $21.44 billion. What’s more remarkable is the doubling of GST collect ..... Read More

PM Modi’s Tour Boosts India’s Global South Outreach

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set for an ambitious diplomatic mission, traveling to five countries across two continents from July 2 to 9, concluding with the BRICS Leaders’ Summit in Brazil. This marks his longest overseas tour in over a decade, reflecting India’s evolving global strategy. Modi's first stop will be Ghana from July 2 to 3, marking the first Indian Prime Ministerial visit to the West African country in 30 years. Ghana’s rapidly growing economy shares strong commercial ties with India, with gold making ..... Read More

India: 112 Rural Areas Top $2,000 Per Capita Income

Rural India is undergoing a significant economic shift, moving rapidly from an agriculture-centric economy to one increasingly dominated by the services sector. According to a report released on Monday by HDFC Securities, 112 rural districts, representing a population of 291 million, have already crossed the per capita income threshold of $2,000. This emerging pool of higher-income individuals in rural regions is expected to generate sustained demand for discretionary goods and services, the report titled "Rural India – Shifting E ..... Read More

Kaushik Luthra Joins Arkansas As Grain Expert

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture has welcomed Kaushik Luthra as the new assistant professor of post-harvest grain processing. With his appointment, the state’s grain sector is set to benefit from advanced research and targeted community engagement initiatives. Luthra will work within the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, serving both the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station and the Cooperative Extension Service. Based at the Northeast Rice Research and Extension Center in Harrisburg, he w ..... Read More

Vivek Shah Named Chair of Newmark J-School Board

The Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY has announced a significant leadership update to its foundation’s board of directors, aimed at reinforcing its mission of delivering accessible, world-class journalism education. Vivek Shah, the Chief Executive Officer of Ziff Davis, has been appointed as the new chair of the Newmark J-School Foundation board. Shah, a recognized figure in the media industry, brings a wealth of experience in digital innovation and strategic leadership. Prior to his current role, he held senior execut ..... Read More

Quad Ministers to Meet, Focus on Indo-Pacific Vision

Foreign ministers from the Quad nations—India, the United States, Japan, and Australia—are set to convene in Washington, DC on July 1. The meeting comes in preparation for the upcoming Quad leaders' summit, which India will host later this year. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the ministers will evaluate the progress of ongoing Quad collaborations and exchange insights on critical regional and global developments, with particular focus on the Indo-Pacific. A key agenda for the session is the consideration of fresh in ..... Read More

India Looks Grand from Space, Shukla Tells PM Modi

India’s space story reached a historic milestone as Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla became the first Indian to board the International Space Station (ISS). In a live interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the 39-year-old astronaut reflected on the enormity of the moment and shared that India looks “bigger and grander from space than on the map.” Shukla, the mission pilot of Axiom-4, is only the second Indian to enter space after Rakesh Sharma’s mission in1984. Launched aboard a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft from NASA’s Kennedy Space C ..... Read More

PM Modi’s Five-Nation Tour to Boost Global Ties

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a significant five-nation diplomatic tour beginning July 2, marking his longest overseas visit since assuming office in 2014. The eight-day journey, concluding on July 9, spans two continents and includes strategic engagements in Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia. The tour commences in Ghana, where Modi will stay from July 2 to 3. This marks the first bilateral visit by an Indian prime minister to Ghana in three decades. The agenda includes discussions with Ghanaian ..... Read More