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Diya Vij Named NYC Cultural Affairs Commissioner

New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani has appointed Diya Vij as the new Commissioner of the Department of Cultural Affairs, marking a historic milestone as she becomes the first individual of South Asian heritage to head the city’s cultural agency. In this role, Vij will report to First Deputy Mayor Julie Su, who oversees initiatives related to economic justice within the city administration. The Department of Cultural Affairs plays a central role in supporting New York’s creative landscape. As the largest municipal funder of culture ..... Read More

Nick Jonas Shares Sweet Holi Memory With Priyanka

Singer and actor Nick Jonas recently delighted fans by sharing a special Holi memory featuring his wife, Priyanka Chopra. As people around the world celebrated the vibrant festival of colors, social media platforms filled with festive photos and cheerful greetings. Joining the celebrations online, Jonas posted a nostalgic image that quickly captured attention and spread festive cheer among followers. The post, shared on his Instagram account, featured a throwback photograph from one of the couple’s earlier Holi celebrations. In the image, ..... Read More

No issue solved by war alone: PM Modi on Ukraine, West Asia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged a rapid resolution to the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia, emphasizing that armed confrontation alone cannot solve international disputes. His remarks came during a joint press interaction following bilateral discussions with Finnish President Alexander Stubb at Hyderabad House in New Delhi. President Stubb is currently on a four-day visit to India aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two countries across multiple sectors. During the press statement, Modi highlighted the sha ..... Read More

India Japan Review CEPA Trade Pact In Tokyo

India and Japan recently convened the seventh meeting of the Joint Committee under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in Tokyo to assess the progress of their bilateral trade pact and identify ways to deepen economic collaboration. The high-level meeting brought together senior officials from both governments to evaluate how effectively the agreement has been implemented and to explore strategies that could further strengthen trade and investment ties between the two nations. The discussions were jointly led by Rajesh Ag ..... Read More

NATCO Launches Generic Blood Cancer Drug In US

Indian pharmaceutical company NATCO Pharma has introduced generic Pomalidomide capsules in the United States to treat certain blood and bone marrow cancers, including multiple myeloma and Kaposi sarcoma. The launch has been carried out in partnership with Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Incorporated, which will help distribute the medicine across the US market. The new product serves as a generic version of Celgene’s widely used oncology drug Pomalyst. The medication will be available in four dosage strengths, including 1 milligram, 2 milligr ..... Read More

India, Finland Expand Cooperation in Arctic Research

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 deve ..... Read More

PM Modi Holds Bilateral Talks with Finland’s President Stubb

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Finland’s President Alexander Stubb at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, focusing on ways to further strengthen the long-standing relationship between the two countries. The discussions reflected the growing importance of cooperation between India and Finland across multiple sectors, including trade, technology, education, and global diplomacy. During the meeting, both leaders explored opportunities to deepen bilateral engagement and enhance collaboration in areas of mutual interest. T ..... Read More

Jaishankar Meets Finland President Stubb, Reviews Ties

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Finnish President Alexander Stubb in New Delhi and discussed the current state of India-Finland relations as well as opportunities to expand bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors. The meeting took place ahead of President Stubb’s talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and reflected the growing engagement between the two nations. During the interaction, Jaishankar expressed confidence that the discussions between the Finnish President and the Indian Prime Minister would further strengthen d ..... Read More

Carney Praises PM Modi, Pushes Stronger India-Canada Ties

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 ..... Read More

US Official Paul Kapur Visits India for Indo-Pacific Talks

US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, S. Paul Kapur, is visiting India from March 1 to March 3 to meet with senior Indian officials and discuss regional security issues as well as shared priorities in the Indo-Pacific. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation and advance strategic engagement between the two countries. According to the US Embassy in India, Kapur’s official trip builds on recent momentum to advance the vision of US President Donald Trump for a strong and mutually beneficial partnershi ..... Read More

India’s Exports Soar to US$ 720 Billion April-January

India’s external sector has continued to demonstrate strong resilience in the current financial year, with cumulative exports reaching US$ 720.76 billion during April to January 2025-26. This represents a growth of 6.15% over US$ 679.02 billion recorded in the same period of FY 2024-25, according to a report released by the PIB Headquarters. The sustained export growth highlights India’s ability to navigate global uncertainties while maintaining momentum in international trade. A diversified export basket, coupled with a strategic focus ..... Read More

New York City Announces Key Leadership Appointments

New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced a major reshuffle of senior leadership across the city’s social services and housing agencies on Friday, naming Erin Dalton as commissioner of the Department of Social Services (DSS) and Sideya Sherman as chair of the City Planning Commission and director of the Department of City Planning (DCP). The mayor also reappointed Eric Enderlin as president of the Housing Development Corporation (HDC) and retained Edith Hsu-Chen as executive director of DCP. Mayor Mamdani emphasized the importance ..... Read More

India, Rwanda Strengthen Bilateral Ties

India and Rwanda reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral relations during the second Joint Commission Meeting, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening cooperation across key sectors and deepening engagement on regional and global issues of mutual interest. The meeting was co-chaired by Kirti Vardhan Singh, Union Minister of State for External Affairs, and Olivier J.P. Nduhungirehe, Rwanda’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. Discussions covered defence, agriculture, trade and investment, health, education, scie ..... Read More

India, Bangladesh Boost Bilateral Engagement

India and Bangladesh have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral partnerships through high-level diplomatic engagements in Dhaka. India’s High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Pranay Verma, held a series of meetings with ministers from the newly formed government led by Tarique Rahman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), focusing on expanding cooperation across multiple sectors. During his meeting with Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, Minister of Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives, discussions centred on stren ..... Read More

Canada Seals $2.6B Uranium Deal With India

Canada has signed a crucial $2.6 billion uranium supply agreement with India, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral energy cooperation and deepening Ottawa’s economic engagement in the Indo-Pacific region. The agreement, announced under a broader Strategic Energy Partnership, will see Cameco supply nearly 22 million pounds of uranium to India between 2027 and 2035 to fuel its civil nuclear reactors. According to a report by One World Outlook, the deal links a premium Canadian energy resource to one of the world’s fastest-g ..... Read More

India Targets 300 MT Steel Capacity by 2030

India’s steel sector is targeting a production capacity of 300 million tonnes (MT) by 2030 and 400 million tonnes by 2035, as part of its long-term strategy to position the country as a global steel manufacturing leader, a senior government official said on Tuesday. Sandeep Poundrik, Secretary in the Ministry of Steel, highlighted the sector’s ambitious expansion roadmap during a high-level interactive session with senior diplomats from across the globe. The engagement aimed at advancing strategic international collaborations and strengthe ..... Read More

PM Modi Crosses 30M YouTube Subscribers Mark

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has crossed the landmark figure of 30 million subscribers on YouTube, emerging as the most-followed global leader on the video-sharing platform. With this milestone, PM Modi now leads worldwide rankings among serving and former heads of government in terms of subscriber base. His channel significantly outpaces other prominent political figures, underscoring the scale of his digital engagement and international outreach. Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro holds the second position with around 6.6 million su ..... Read More

Clean Energy Firms to Access Better Global Markets: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that Indian companies investing in clean and green energy are poised to access better global markets as international supply chains undergo significant restructuring. Addressing a post-Budget webinar, the Prime Minister emphasised that sustainability must now become a core business strategy rather than a peripheral objective. He noted that the Union Budget reinforces India’s commitment to sustaining and strengthening economic growth while aligning industrial expansion with environmental responsibility. High ..... Read More

India’s Impressive Journey Through T20 World Cup 2026

India entered the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 as defending champions and began their campaign with a confident performance against the United States of America on February 7 in Mumbai. Opting to bat first, India managed 161/9, anchored by an aggressive 84 from Suryakumar Yadav, before bowling out the USA for 132, securing a comfortable 29‑run win. This dominant start boosted India’s momentum as they looked to defend their title. The team’s next assignment came against Namibia in Delhi, where India put on one of their most complete d ..... Read More

India, Canada Call Terrorism a Global Threat: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that terrorism, extremism and radicalisation pose grave challenges not only for India and Canada but for all of humanity, underscoring the need for close international cooperation to safeguard global peace and stability. Speaking alongside Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, PM Modi stressed that confronting these threats requires shared resolve, intelligence cooperation and a firm global consensus. Both leaders agreed that security challenges driven by extremist ideologies undermine democratic values a ..... Read More

India, Canada Set Up Defence Dialogue to Deepen Ties

India and Canada have decided to establish a dedicated defence dialogue as part of a broader effort to strengthen strategic cooperation and deepen mutual trust between the two democracies. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the decision following talks with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, describing growing defence and security cooperation as a reflection of the maturity and depth of the bilateral relationship. The newly announced India-Canada Defence Dialogue will focus on enhancing defence industries, improving maritime domain awa ..... Read More

India fastest-growing economy under PM Modi: Carney

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney applauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership during a joint press appearance in New Delhi, crediting him with steering India into becoming the world’s fastest growing economy over the past decade. Carney noted that income levels across India have risen at an unprecedented pace, describing the transformation as rare in modern economic history. Referring to India’s 2023 G20 presidency theme, “One Earth, One Family, One Future,” Carney said the message reflects the spirit ..... Read More

India Space Sector Gets Major Cybersecurity Upgrade

India’s rapidly expanding space ecosystem has received a significant cybersecurity reinforcement with the release of joint Space Cyber Security Guidelines by CERT-In and SIA-India. The framework was officially introduced during the DefSat Conference and Expo 2026 in New Delhi, signaling a coordinated effort to safeguard the country’s growing space assets from evolving digital threats. The guidelines have been designed as a comprehensive reference for the entire space value chain. This includes satellite operators, ground station managers ..... Read More

Modi Holds Talks with Carney, Reviews India-Canada Ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on March 2, 2026, at Hyderabad House in New Delhi for extensive bilateral discussions aimed at reinforcing cooperation between the two countries. The high-level meeting underscored a shared determination to strengthen diplomatic and economic engagement at a pivotal moment in India-Canada relations. During their talks, the two leaders evaluated progress under the India-Canada Strategic Partnership and explored new opportunities for collaboration. Key areas of focus included ..... Read More

T20 World Cup 2026 semis sealed with India’s victory

India secured a spot in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 semi-finals following a thrilling victory over the West Indies in their final Super 8 match. The defending champions outplayed the two-time winners, setting up a mouthwatering semi-final showdown against England, mirroring their 2024 semi-final clash. This highly anticipated encounter is scheduled for March 5 at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. In the first semi-final, South Africa will take on New Zealand on March 4 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The winners of these semi-finals wi ..... Read More