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Sergio Gor hails bright future of cricket in US
US Ambassador Sergio Gor expressed optimism about cricket’s growth in the United States after attending the India vs USA ICC T20 World Cup 2026 match at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium on Saturday. He thanked the International Cricket Council (ICC) and its chairman Jay Shah for hosting an “incredible evening of cricket” and noted that the sport has a promising future in the US, including prospects for the 2028 Olympics.
On social media, Ambassador Gor highlighted the rapid expansion of cricket in the United States, emphasizing the contribu .....
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India-US Tariff Deal Boosts Gems, Jewellery Exports
The India-US tariff agreement has been welcomed by key players in India’s gems and jewellery sector, who described it as a landmark step that would unlock a significant, high-value American market and strengthen bilateral trade.
Dinesh Lakhani, Director of Kiran Gems Private Limited, highlighted that the deal would prove beneficial to both economies while revitalizing exports that had stalled due to steep tariffs. “This historic tariff agreement is advantageous for India and the US alike. It marks a major step forward for trade between o .....
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India, Seychelles Ink Key Pacts, Open Cooperation Links!
India and Seychelles have significantly strengthened their bilateral partnership with the signing of multiple agreements spanning development cooperation, maritime security, renewable energy, health, infrastructure and people-to-people engagement.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Seychelles President Patrick Herminie held wide-ranging discussions, reviewing the full spectrum of relations and identifying new growth opportunities across strategic and economic sectors. The talks underscored the shared vision of both nations as maritime neighbours .....
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India Signs MoUs With 23 Nations for DPI
The Government of India has formalized Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and cooperation agreements with 23 countries to advance the adoption and exchange of India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), developed under the India Stack initiative. These agreements focus on areas such as digital identity, payments, data exchange, and service delivery platforms, aiming to strengthen global collaboration in digital governance.
India’s flagship digital payment system, the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), has been successfully adopted in .....
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Jaishankar meets Seychelles Prez, backs MAHASAGAR vision
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a high-level meeting with Seychelles President Dr. Patrick Herminie on Monday, as the island nation’s leader continues his inaugural state visit to India. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral relations and promote collaboration across critical sectors such as maritime security and economic development. Highlighting the strategic significance of the meeting on X, EAM Jaishankar noted that as maritime neighbors, India values Seychelles’ support in advancing the #VisionMAHASAGAR initiative, which .....
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Modi Unveils $175 Million Seychelles Economic Boost
During Seychelles President Patrick Herminie’s state visit to India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a $175 million special economic package aimed at bolstering key sectors in the island nation. The package is designed to fund concrete initiatives in social housing, healthcare, defence, maritime security, e-mobility, and vocational training. Modi highlighted that the investment would create job opportunities and skill-building programs, particularly benefiting the youth of Seychelles. Addressing a joint press conference, PM Modi .....
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India, Argentina discuss defence ties, IASV Triveni arrival
India and Argentina have held discussions to strengthen defence cooperation, with both sides agreeing to explore new opportunities to deepen bilateral ties. The talks reflected a shared commitment to expanding collaboration in defence and strategic domains.
India’s Ambassador to Argentina met Argentina’s Minister of Defence to review existing defence relations and discuss future areas of cooperation. Both sides agreed to move forward with the signing of a cooperation agreement on defence matters at the earliest opportunity, signalling grow .....
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US Delegation to Attend India AI Impact Summit
Michael Kratsios, Assistant to US President Donald Trump and Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, will lead the US delegation to India’s AI Impact Summit later this month. Kratsios highlighted America’s leadership in AI innovation and emphasized the importance of sharing expertise with global partners.
The delegation will include key officials such as Undersecretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg, Undersecretary of Commerce for International Trade William Kimmitt, and Undersecretary of Commerc .....
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India-EU FTA Strengthens Strategic Economic Partnership
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar highlighted the growing partnership between India and the European Union (EU) as he addressed the inaugural India-EU Forum on Friday. Speaking on the historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA), he described it as a transformative milestone for bilateral relations, emphasizing the potential for expanded cooperation in security, defence, climate, technology, and talent flows. Jaishankar expressed hope that the forum would facilitate deeper discussions and foster greater convergence between India and EU nations.
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Thai Princess Sirivannavari Embarks Rajasthan Cultural Tour
Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya of Thailand arrived in Jaipur on Friday, marking the start of her four-day visit to Rajasthan, which will continue until February 10. The royal itinerary includes visits to Jaipur and Jodhpur, offering the princess an immersive experience of the region’s rich heritage and culture.
Upon arrival at Jaipur International Airport via a special flight, Princess Sirivannavari was welcomed under strict security measures coordinated by the police and the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). Following .....
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India-US Trade Deal Expected to Sign in March
India and the United States are set to formalize a comprehensive trade agreement in March, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral economic ties, Trade Minister Piyush Goyal confirmed on Thursday. Following the signing, New Delhi will reduce tariffs on U.S. imports, while Washington will lower duties on Indian goods from 50% to 18%. According to Goyal, the two governments plan to issue a joint statement within four to five days, signaling the official adoption of the deal. Under the agreement, India will commit to purchasing ap .....
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Pratham USA Announces Raj Shah as New Board Chair
Pratham USA has announced a leadership change at the helm of its National Board of Directors, with Raj Shah set to take over as Chair starting April 1, 2026. The transition follows the conclusion of the three-year term of outgoing Board Chair Dhiren Shethia, who will continue contributing as a National Board member beyond March 2026.
The leadership shift is part of a planned succession strategy aimed at maintaining continuity and advancing the organization’s mission. Shah, who has served as Vice Chair of the National Board, has been active .....
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PM Modi Urges Students to Follow Personal Learning Paths
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Pariksha Pe Charcha 2026 aired today, bringing together students, teachers, and parents across India. The session, a signature annual interaction, focused on empowering young learners to balance academic preparation with personal growth and self-discovery. PM Modi urged students to study beyond the syllabus and encouraged teachers to extend learning beyond textbooks. Highlighting the importance of dreaming, he stated that limiting one’s ambitions is akin to a personal crime.
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AI India Impact Summit 2026: People, Planet, Progress
The AI India Impact Summit 2026, set to take place in New Delhi from February 16, is designed around three foundational pillars: People, Planet, and Progress. This strategic approach, outlined by Additional Secretary and CEO of India AI Mission, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Abhishek Singh, positions India as a global “Tech Garage,” leveraging artificial intelligence to drive employment, economic growth, and societal impact. The summit will showcase AI’s transformative potential across critical sectors including heal .....
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PM Modi a charismatic, phenomenal leader: Polish Minister
Poland’s Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Wladyslaw Bartoszewski, has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “very charismatic” and “phenomenal leader,” stating that India is fortunate to have such leadership during a period of rapid transformation and global engagement. Highlighting Prime Minister Modi’s repeated electoral victories, Bartoszewski said they reflect strong public trust and confidence in his leadership. He noted that India has undergone a dramatic transformation under Modi’s .....
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Indian diaspora in Malaysia gears up to welcome PM Modi
Preparations are in full swing across Malaysia as the Indian diaspora eagerly gears up to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his official visit, reflecting the deep cultural bonds and growing partnership between the two nations.
Members of the Indian community have expressed excitement over the visit, viewing it as a significant opportunity to further strengthen India–Malaysia relations across trade, finance, security and cultural cooperation. Community leaders said the visit holds special meaning, as Malaysia is home to .....
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Poland keen to deepen green tech, defence ties with India
Poland is looking to significantly deepen its engagement with India, particularly in defence cooperation and green technology, as New Delhi’s economic growth and global standing continue to rise, according to Poland’s Deputy Foreign Minister Wladyslaw Bartoszewski.
Highlighting the positive momentum in bilateral ties, Bartoszewski said India and Poland are building on their strategic partnership signed in 2024, calling the relationship wide-ranging and future-oriented. He emphasised that cooperation now spans business, politics, security, .....
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India Services PMI Rises on Strong January Demand
India’s services sector maintained robust momentum in January, driven by strong domestic and regional demand, according to the latest HSBC India Services Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) data. The January reading rose to 58.5 from 58.0 in December, marking the 54th consecutive month of expansion and highlighting the continued strength of the services-driven engine of economic growth. Growth in new business accelerated at the fastest pace since November, supported by higher orders from South and Southeast Asian markets. Companies reported that .....
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IIT Bombay Develops Safer T-Cell Recovery for Cancer
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay have developed a simpler and more efficient method to recover immune cells grown in laboratories, a breakthrough that could significantly improve T-cell-based cancer therapies.
T-cell immunotherapies, including CAR T-cell treatment, involve extracting T-cells from a patient’s blood, modifying and multiplying them in controlled laboratory conditions, and then infusing them back into the body to fight cancer. One of the most critical challenges in this process is recovering these cells w .....
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India-Australia Trade Pact Delivering Big Gains: Envoy
Australia’s High Commissioner to India, Philip Green, said the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement between India and Australia is already delivering huge results, reinforcing the strength of bilateral business and strategic ties.
Highlighting the shared vision of both countries, Green said Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese remain firmly aligned on ensuring a stable, free and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. He underlined that this shared outlook is a key driver of the rapidly expanding partnershi .....
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US Ready to Elevate India Ties Further: Ambassador Gor
The United States is ready to elevate its relationship with India even further, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said, underlining the growing strategic momentum between the two countries.
Sharing visuals of External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s engagements in Washington with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Gor highlighted the significance of sustained high-level dialogue between New Delhi and Washington. He said engagement at the highest levels reflects the depth of trust and expanding cooperatio .....
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India-US trade deal in final detailing stage: EAM Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar concluded a productive visit to the United States from February 2 to 4, underscoring the “strong momentum” in India-US relations amid the historic trade deal nearing finalisation. During the visit, he participated in the Critical Minerals Ministerial convened by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and held high-level discussions on strategic and economic cooperation.
Posting on X, Jaishankar expressed gratitude to Secretary Rubio for his hospitality and noted that the trade agreement, aimed at .....
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Seychelles President Patrick Herminie Begins India Visit
Seychelles President Patrick Herminie arrived in New Delhi on Thursday to begin a five-day State Visit to India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) welcomed the President, highlighting the 50 years of longstanding, multi-faceted diplomatic relations between the two countries.
This marks President Herminie’s first visit to India since assuming office in October 2025. During his stay, he will meet President Droupadi Murmu and hold discussions with PM Modi on bilateral, regional, and globa .....
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Uber Appoints Balaji Krishnamurthy as CFO
Uber has announced the appointment of Balaji Krishnamurthy as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective February 16, 2026, following the resignation of current CFO Prashanth Mahendra-Rajah. Mahendra-Rajah will continue with the company as a senior finance advisor to CEO Dara Khosrowshahi until July 1, 2026.
Krishnamurthy, 41, has been with Uber since 2019, serving in multiple leadership roles, including Vice President of Strategic Finance since 2023 and previously as Head of Investor Relations from 2020 to 2023. A graduate of Manipal Instit .....
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Vikas Anand Appointed Dean at UVM Grossman School
The University of Vermont (UVM) has announced the appointment of Indian American Vikas Anand as the new Dean of the Grossman School of Business, highlighting his extensive background in business school administration, strategic program development, accreditation, and global engagement.
Anand currently serves as Associate Dean for Academic Programs at North Carolina State University’s Poole College of Management, where he manages undergraduate and graduate programs, executive education, global initiatives, career services, and marketing. Un .....
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