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India’s GDP Growth Accelerates to 6.2% in Q3, Projected at 6.5% for 2024-25

India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth accelerated to 6.2 per cent in the third quarter (October-December) of the financial year 2024-25, marking an increase from the revised figure of 5.6 per cent recorded in the second quarter. The acceleration in growth has been attributed to stronger rural consumption, supported by a favorable monsoon, as well as increased government expenditure on infrastructure projects, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics on Friday. The report further states that the GDP growth rate for the fina ..... Read More

Indian Pharma Sector Grows at 8% CAGR, Exports Surge by 9% in 2024

The Indian pharmaceutical sector has demonstrated significant growth, registering an 8 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR), while exports have surged by 9 per cent in 2024, according to a recent report. A study conducted by McKinsey & Company highlights the rapid expansion of pharmaceutical production in India. With increasing advancements in Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and biotechnology, the industry has achieved an 8 per cent CAGR—twice the global average. The report further revealed that India has solidified its posi ..... Read More

NASA Confirms Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore’s Return to Earth in March 2025

NASA has confirmed that astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore will return to Earth in late March 2025 aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon, following an extended stay on the International Space Station (ISS). Originally scheduled for a ten-day mission in June 2024, their stay was prolonged due to technical issues with Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft. To ensure their safe return, NASA has opted to use SpaceX’s Crew Dragon, which will transport Williams, Wilmore, and two other astronauts back to Earth. The crew will experience a controlled reentry, f ..... Read More

United Senior Pariwar celebrates Maha Shivratri and health

On Sunday, February 16, 2025, 300 members of United Senior Pariwar in Chicago gathered at Swaminarayan Mandir, Wheeling, IL, to celebrate Maha Shivratri and Valentine’s Day, along with an insightful health seminar by Dr. Ashish Patel. The event began with a serene prayer session led by Mrs. Jyotsna Chokshi, who sang devotional hymns dedicated to Lord Shiva. Dr. Ashish Patel and President Ramesh Chokshi performed the traditional deep pragtya, while Vice President Prof. Rohit Joshi led the chanting of sacred verses. A soulful bhajan honoring Lord ..... Read More

Modi’s leadership propels India’s global rise: Israeli Ambassador

Israel holds deep admiration for India’s achievements under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, according to Reuven Azar, Israel’s Ambassador to India. He emphasized Modi’s unwavering support, especially following the October 7 Hamas attack, and noted that both nations share similar perspectives and challenges, which will drive further cooperation in the coming years. Azar described India as a rising global power that plays an increasingly vital role in Israel’s economy, not only as a trade partner but al ..... Read More

Gabbard criticizes Britain’s call for Apple user data access

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has voiced strong opposition to the British government’s reported request for Apple to grant access to encrypted cloud data. She expressed concerns that such a move would infringe on Americans’ rights and questioned the pressure being placed on a U.S.-based tech company by a foreign government. In a formal response to Congress, Gabbard emphasized that the demand poses a direct threat to civil liberties. Addressing Sen. Ron Wyden and Rep. Andy Biggs, she labeled the request a serious ..... Read More

Indian American Scientist Suresh Mathews Named Interim Dean at Samford

Indian American scientist Dr. Suresh Mathews has been appointed interim dean of Samford University’s School of Public Health. A biochemist with extensive experience in academia and research, Mathews has been a key figure at Samford since 2015, serving as a professor and department chair in Nutrition and Dietetics. Originally from India, Mathews earned his PhD in biochemistry from the University of Madras, focusing on clinical research in human malaria. Before joining Samford, he held esteemed academic positions at Auburn University and Wayne St ..... Read More

Indian American Dimond Family Donates $13M for Cornell Scholarships

Indian American entrepreneurs Navin and Rita Dimond, along with their daughters Ashley and Sonja, have donated a $13 million endowment to Cornell University’s Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration. This transformative gift, part of Cornell’s “To Do the Greatest Good” campaign, will fund scholarships for first-generation students with financial need, recognizing them as Hospitality Scholars. The Dimond family’s contribution unlocked an additional $2.5 million through Cornell’s affordability challenge match program, furth ..... Read More

Indian American Scientist Rhina Kaur Wins 2025 Next Gen Leadership Award

Indian American scientist Rhina Kaur, a researcher at Howard University College of Medicine, has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Next Gen Leadership Award by the Advances in Genome Biology and Technology (AGBT). The award recognizes early-career scientists who show exceptional promise in genomics and related fields. Kaur’s research focuses on methylation dysregulation and imprinting disorders—key areas in understanding how genetic modifications influence gene expression and disease development. As part of her award, she will present her work ..... Read More

PM Modi Reflects on Maha Kumbh as Unity’s Symbol

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media on February 27 to share his reflections on the conclusion of the Maha Kumbh, describing it as a “Maha Yagya of unity.” In a post on X, he expressed his admiration for the overwhelming participation of 1.4 billion people during the 45-day event in Prayagraj. Modi called the gathering a powerful display of faith and national unity, highlighting how millions came together to celebrate this spiritual occasion. He also linked his blog, “Maha Kumbh of Unity: The Sound of Change of ..... Read More

India to Produce First Domestic Semiconductor by 2025

India is set to manufacture its first homegrown semiconductor chip by 2025, marking a key milestone in the country’s technological progress. Announcing this at the Global Investors Summit 2025 in Bhopal, Union Minister of Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted the rapid growth of electronic manufacturing in Madhya Pradesh under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. The state now has two government-approved clusters in Bhopal and Jabalpur, with 85 companies actively contributing to the sector’s expansion. As par ..... Read More

Indian American Scientist Leads Breakthrough in Lab-Made Whole Milk

Indian American scientist Dr. Bhavna Tandon, Chief Scientific Officer at Brown Foods, has played a pivotal role in a groundbreaking food innovation—UnReal Milk, the world’s first lab-made whole cow milk. Brown Foods, a Boston-based startup backed by Y Combinator, has successfully developed this cow-free dairy product that mimics traditional milk in taste, texture, and nutrition. Dr. Tandon unveiled UnReal Milk at Brown Foods’ Boston lab, marking a major milestone in food technology. Using mammalian cell culture, the company has created a ..... Read More

Australia Invests $16 Million to Strengthen India Trade

Australia has unveiled a strategic plan to deepen and diversify its economic relationship with India by launching the Australia-India Trade and Investment Accelerator Fund. As part of this initiative, Canberra is investing $16 million to strengthen collaboration in key sectors such as clean energy, education, agribusiness, and tourism. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphasized India’s crucial role in expanding trade partnerships to enhance national prosperity. He described the roadmap as a pivotal step in unlocking the full po ..... Read More

India Strengthens Business Climate and Global Trade Ties: Piyush Goyal

India is committed to strengthening its business environment, ensuring regulatory stability, and enhancing the Ease of Doing Business (EoDB), Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal stated at the Pune International Business Summit 2025. Organized by the Mahratta Chamber of Commerce, Industries, and Agriculture (MCCIA), the event brought together representatives from over 20 nations to discuss trade trends, establish partnerships, and highlight the importance of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in shaping a developed India. Goyal ..... Read More

Citizenship test: Ramaswamy’s plan to assess immigrant knowledge

Indian-American politician Vivek Ramaswamy has officially announced his candidacy for governor of Ohio, unveiling a bold plan to standardize civic education across the state. As part of his vision, he proposes that all Ohio high school seniors must pass the same civics test required for legal immigrants to gain U.S. citizenship. He believes this initiative will deepen students’ understanding of American history and values, instilling pride and patriotism. “We must teach young Americans to take pride in their country and state rather ..... Read More

‘Advantage Assam 2.0’ kicks off with Modi, top investors

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Advantage Assam 2.0 Infrastructure and Investment Summit 2025 in Guwahati, emphasizing innovation, sustainable growth, and economic expansion in the region. The summit attracted significant investments, with Reliance Industries and the Adani Group each committing $6 billion to Assam. Key industry leaders, including N Chandrasekaran, Sajjan Jindal, Prashant Ruia, Anil Agarwal, and Anil Kumar Chalamalasetty, were present, along with high-level delegations from Australia, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysi ..... Read More

Indian Railways to Achieve 100% Electrification by FY26

Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that Indian Railways is set to achieve 100% electrification by the financial year 2025-26, with a strong push toward renewable energy adoption. Speaking virtually at the Madhya Pradesh Global Investors Summit (GIS) 2025, he reaffirmed the government’s goal of making Railways net zero by 2030. Currently, over 97% of railway lines have been electrified, and full electrification is expected to be completed within the next financial year. To support its sustainability goals, Indian Railway ..... Read More

Swati Dhingra Reappointed as Bank of England MPC Member Until 2028

Dr. Swati Dhingra has been reappointed for a second term as an external member of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). She will continue in the role until August 8, 2028, having initially been appointed on August 9, 2022. Speaking to the media, Dhingra noted a divide among policymakers regarding interest rate cuts. She highlighted that even with 0.25 percentage point reductions every quarter throughout 2025, monetary policy would still be too restrictive by the end of the year. A prominent economist, Dhingra is an Associate Pr ..... Read More

Kash Patel Takes Over as Acting ATF Chief

Kash Patel, who recently assumed the role of FBI Director, has now been sworn in as the acting head of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). This development, confirmed by a source familiar with the matter, places Patel in charge of two major Justice Department agencies. The ceremony took place at ATF headquarters just days after his FBI appointment. However, it remains uncertain whether President Donald Trump will officially nominate him for the ATF role or if this is a temporary assignment. Both the Justice Departm ..... Read More

India Strengthens Africa Ties with $100 Billion Trade and Sustainable Growth

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reaffirmed India’s commitment to fostering long-term, sustainable partnerships with Africa, focusing on capacity-building, skill development, and technology transfer. Speaking virtually at the Japan-India-Africa Business Forum, he highlighted India’s approach, which contrasts with extractive economic models by promoting self-sustaining growth ecosystems. Jaishankar emphasized India’s expanding economic ties with Africa, stating that bilateral trade has reached nearly $100 billion. Additionally, India has i ..... Read More

Defense Minister: India now 88% self-reliant in ammunition

India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced on Monday that the nation’s defense exports have climbed to $2.8 billion in the 2023-24 financial year, with ammunition production now at 88% self-sufficiency. Speaking at the 16th Foundation Day of IIT Mandi, Singh highlighted the government’s ambitious goal of reaching $6 billion in defense exports by 2029. During his address, he urged institutions like IIT Mandi to take the lead in technological advancements critical to national security. He emphasized the growing importance of artificial inte ..... Read More

Broccoli Sprout Compound May Help Control Blood Sugar

Prediabetes occurs when blood sugar levels rise above normal but are not yet high enough to be classified as type 2 diabetes. A recent study from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, published in Nature Microbiology, has found that sulforaphane, a compound found in broccoli sprouts, may help regulate blood sugar levels in individuals with prediabetes. The study, which builds on prior research, showed that sulforaphane was particularly effective in specific individuals. A 2017 study had already demonstrated that high doses of sulforaphane sig ..... Read More

Indian-origin CEO’s AI girlfriend post gets Musk’s attention

Elon Musk’s AI chatbot, Grok 3, developed by xAI, has been making waves for its daring responses and growing capabilities. Recently, Bindu Reddy, the Indian-origin CEO and co-founder of Abacus.AI, took to X (formerly Twitter) to highlight Grok’s API potential. She pointed out that the AI could power “unhinged, uncensored, and NSFW apps,” adding that AI companions remain a dominant use case. Musk responded by resharing her post, commenting, “Grok 3 AI girlfriend or boyfriend is lit,” suggesting the chatbot& ..... Read More

PM Modi Felicitated with Traditional Makhana Garland in Bihar

During his visit to Bhagalpur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honored with a garland made of fox nuts (makhana) while releasing the 19th installment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme in Bihar. Addressing the gathering, he highlighted makhana’s rising popularity as a superfood, sharing that he personally consumes it around 300 days a year. He emphasized its growing presence in urban diets and underscored the need to introduce it to international markets. To support farmers and improve production, the government announced the estab ..... Read More

Sunita Mishra Honored as University of Arizona’s Alumni of the Year

The University of Arizona has announced Dr. Sunita Mishra as a recipient of its Alumni of the Year award. A graduate of the College of Medicine – Tucson (Class of 1989 and 1994), Dr. Mishra is recognized for her outstanding contributions to healthcare innovation and leadership. The university will celebrate the award recipients on Feb. 27 at the Student Union Memorial Center Grand Ballroom. Currently serving as the chief medical officer of Amazon Health Services, Dr. Mishra is dedicated to improving accessibility and affordability in healthcare ..... Read More