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‘India’s startup ecosystem is in the top 3 today’: PM Modi at India Mobile Congress

The seventh edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) was officially opened by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The event spanned three days and took place at the Bharat Mandapam convention center in Pragati Maidan, Delhi, which had previously hosted the G20 Summit in September. Additionally, he unveiled 100 5G labs, distributed among many renowned engineering colleges across the country. During his address, the Prime Minister emphasized that the future is no longer a distant concept, thanks to technological advancements. He pointed out that in ..... Read More

World Cup 2023: India and South Africa close to qualification, Pakistan facing challenges.

The ICC World Cup 2023 has been a phenomenal edition, marked by the frequent creation of new records. Notably, the fastest century record was broken twice in this World Cup season. Australia’s Glenn Maxwell achieved this feat, smashing a century in just 40 balls against the Netherlands at New Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium. Previously, South Africa’s Aiden Markram accomplished a century in 49 balls at the same venue. The tournament has seen strong performances, keeping the points table dynamic as teams assess their chances of securing a spot in t ..... Read More

Industrial & Logistics leasing at 5-year high in 2023: CBRE

CBRE’s India Market Monitor Q3 2023 predicts that the Industrial and Logistics (I&L) leasing sector will see a robust performance, reaching a five-year high of 36-38 million square feet (msf) across the top eight Indian cities in 2023. In the July-September quarter, Chennai led the way with 2.1 msf of absorption, followed by Bangalore and Mumbai at 1.7 msf and 1.3 msf, respectively. These three cities accounted for nearly 62% of the total leasing activity. Notably, third-party logistics (3PL) players were the primary drivers, making up 50% of a ..... Read More

Minister Goyal at 7th Future Investment Initiative in Riyadh, Saudi

Union Minister Mr. Piyush Goyal attended the 7th Edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from October 24-25, 2023. During the event, he met with key figures from Saudi Arabia, including HRH Prince Abdul Aziz Bin Salman Al-Saud, the Energy Minister, H.E. Majid bin Abdullah AlKassabi, the Commerce Minister, and H.E. Khalid A. Al Falih, the Investment Minister. Mr. Goyal participated in plenary sessions, co-chairing a session on strategies for emerging economies and engaging in bilateral discussions focused on en ..... Read More

PM Modi launches farmer’s program in Maharashtra.

During his upcoming visit to Maharashtra and Goa, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch the Namo Shetkari Mahasanman Nidhi Yojana, a program aimed at benefiting farmers. The Prime Minister announced on social media that this initiative will provide assistance to 86 lakh farmers. Under this program, initiated by the Maharashtra government, farmers will receive an additional annual payment of Rs 6,000. This amount is in addition to the Rs 6,000 per year that farmers already receive through the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi. While th ..... Read More

Former NH Senator Judd Gregg endorses Haley for president.

Former New Hampshire Sen. Judd Gregg (R) has declared his support for Indian American Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley in the 2024 party primary. He emphasized the need for a Republican candidate who can deliver a positive and effective conservative message, highlighting Haley’s leadership qualities. Gregg pointed out that the Republican Party has faced significant losses in recent elections and believes Haley can help secure a victory. He praised Haley’s fiscal conservatism and her ability to address global crises effectively, pos ..... Read More

Morrisville, NC’s Councilman Satish Garimella runs again on his track record

Indian American Satish Garimella, in his eighth year on the Morrisville, NC, Town Council, seeks a third term, aiming to capitalize on his eight-year tenure. Morrisville, part of North Carolina’s Research Triangle, boasts a significant Indian American population, comprising 46% of its 32,000 residents. Garimella, with a background in electrical engineering and a senior manager at a pharmaceutical company, entered politics driven by community service. His accomplishments include facilitating vaccinations for 17,000 individuals during the COVID- ..... Read More

Arogyaswami Paulraj receives IET Faraday medal

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) in the UK has bestowed the 2023 Faraday Medal upon Arogyaswami Paulraj, a Professor Emeritus at Stanford University and an advisor to Celesta Capital. This prestigious award was presented to Dr. Paulraj during a ceremony in London, marking him as the 100th recipient of this esteemed honor. The citation acknowledges his remarkable contributions in the field of MIMO Wireless, including its invention, advancement, and commercialization. The Faraday Medal is renowned as one of the world’s highest ..... Read More

Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian Honored with ASEI Lifetime Achievement Award

The American Society of Engineers of Indian Origin (ASEI), an organization dedicated to pioneering engineering innovations, bestowed its esteemed Lifetime Achievement Award upon Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, during its 35th National Convention held in Southfield, Michigan. This recognition was part of the ASEI National Convention, which also featured a gala dinner and entertainment event, where six other distinguished individuals were honored for their contributions to society, the engineering field, and the general populace. The recipi ..... Read More

Two Indian-American Scientists Receive Top US Scientific Honor

At the White House, US President Joe Biden presented the National Medal of Technology and Innovation to two distinguished Indian American scientists. Ashok Gadgil and Subra Suresh received these prestigious awards during the ceremony, where President Biden also recognized leading American scientists, technologists, and innovators. The event celebrated scientists whose groundbreaking discoveries have facilitated life-saving medical treatments, contributed to the fight against the opioid epidemic, enhanced food security, and advanced accessibili ..... Read More

Ishan Sharma, Indian-Canadian Basketball Prodigy Chooses UVA

Ishan Sharma, a rising basketball talent originally from India but now residing in Canada, has committed to playing for the University of Virginia in the upcoming season. The 6’5? shooting guard, highly esteemed in the 2024 class, publicly declared his commitment on social media. This announcement came just one week after he received a scholarship offer from the Cavaliers. During the Nike EYBL Peach Jam tournament this summer, the Cavaliers’ Coach Tony Bennett and his team took notice of Sharma’s impressive shooting skills. He demonstrated exc ..... Read More

Sabeer Nelli’s Vision for Manjeri’s Tech Renaissance

Image : linkdin Sabeer Nelli, the founder and CEO of ZilBank.com and Zil Money Corporation, has unveiled ambitious plans to transform Manjeri into “Silicon Jeri,” a technological innovation hub in Kerala, India. As a native of Manjeri, this Texas-based entrepreneur is capitalizing on the region’s talent and educational strengths to develop a world-class technological infrastructure. Zil Money Corporation is investing in the creation of “Zil Park,” a cutting-edge technology park modeled after Silicon Valley’s Apple Park. The primary goal of t ..... Read More

Twista and Seraphina Sanan Drop Genre-Defying Track ‘Nothing’

Twista, a well-known rap artist, joined forces with up-and-coming Indian metal musician Seraphina Sanan to create a rap/metal fusion track titled “Nothing.” Released by Universal Music, the music video, produced by Twin Voyage Production, was filmed in Chicago. Twista, hailing from Chicago, is a turbo rapper recognized for his groundbreaking contributions to the rap scene, showcasing his versatility from soulful melodies to Grammy-nominated blues. His musical journey has been characterized by constant experimentation and pushing boundaries. O ..... Read More

Indian-American Policy Expert Joins Center for New American Security

Vivek Chilukuri, a distinguished Indian American policy expert, has assumed the role of Senior Fellow and Director of the Technology and National Security Program at the Center for New American Security (CNAS). With over six years of experience on Capitol Hill and prior service in the State Department, Chilukuri brings a wealth of expertise to this position. During his tenure on Capitol Hill, Chilukuri served in various key roles for Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. His positions included Senior ..... Read More

PM Modi Inaugurates 2 Bengaluru Metro Extensions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the positive impact of the Metro Rail services during the virtual inauguration of two stretches of the east-west corridor of the Bangalore Metro. He emphasized that these newly opened sections, including Baiyappanahalli to Krishnarajapura and Kengeri to Challaghatta on the Bengaluru Metro Purple Line, would enhance connectivity and provide significant benefits to millions of daily commuters. These segments, although opened to the public without a formal inauguration on October 9, have bolstered the oper ..... Read More

Modi: India Forging a Fresh Path of Progress

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated India’s achievements during the inauguration of the 17-km priority section of the country’s first Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridor, which took place on Friday. He cited significant milestones, such as hosting the G20 Summit, the successful landing of Indian spacecraft on the moon’s unexplored South Pole, and the remarkable performances of Indian athletes at the Asian Games, as indications that India is making substantial progress across various sectors. During the event, Modi also flagged of ..... Read More

Minister Piyush Goyal on PM GatiShakti: Boosting Ease of Living & Doing Business

Twitter : @PiyushGoyal Union Minister Mr. Piyush Goyal highlighted the significance of PM GatiShakti in project prioritization and data-driven decision-making during a workshop on digital learning resources. PM GatiShakti, a transformative initiative, aims to streamline infrastructure projects, propelling capital expenditures to ?10 lakh crore. The workshop primarily focused on training government officials and integrating PM GatiShakti principles into training programs. The Aspirational Blocks Programme further incorporates PM GatiShakti int ..... Read More

Arjun Nimmala Breaks Barriers in New ‘Indian Baseball Dreams’ Series

Major League Baseball and Disney Star have joined forces with IMG and Amped Pictures to create a docu-series called ‘Indian Baseball Dreams.’ It follows the journey of Arjun Nimmala, a first-generation Indian American drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the MLB Amateur Draft, making him the first Indian American selected in a major American professional sport. The series explores Nimmala’s roots in Vijayawada, India, and the country’s sporting culture. It features meetings with cricket star Ajinkya Rahane, highlighting Nimmala’s journey and sto ..... Read More

e-Gov Division’s Capacity Building Workshop for Digital India

From October 19-20, 2023, Kerala is hosting a workshop on Artificial Intelligence for Digital Transformation, bringing together more than 42 officials from 13 state departments. These include the Department of Agriculture Development and Farmers Welfare, the State Goods and Service Tax, the Department of Rural Development, the Department of Dairy Development, the Police Department, and the State Digital Health Mission. The workshop aims to equip IT teams from various state departments with the knowledge and skills to implement cutting-edge tech ..... Read More

Coal Ministry’s Remarkable 500 MT Dispatch Record

The Coal Ministry had set a production and shipping target of 1,012 million tonnes (MT) of coal for consumers in FY24. As of October 17, 2023, the Ministry had already dispatched 500 MT of coal, marking a remarkable performance milestone. This achievement occurred within the first 200 days of the year, particularly during the monsoon season, signifying a significant accomplishment. Traditionally, the second half of the year sees a higher production and dispatch rate than the first half. Therefore, it is expected that the coal dispatch for this ..... Read More

India condemns Hamas attack, promotes humanitarian law

Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi strongly condemned the terrorist attack on Israel and emphasized the international community’s responsibility to combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. He also reiterated India’s position in favor of direct negotiations to establish a two-state solution for Palestine. India expressed concern over civilian casualties and the humanitarian situation, urging the strict observance of international humanitarian law. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed condolences f ..... Read More

PM Modi Launches Skill Development Centers for Youth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 511 Pramod Mahajan Grameen Kaushalya Vikas Kendras in Maharashtra through a video conference. Spanning 34 rural districts of Maharashtra, these centers will offer skill development training programs across various sectors, aiming to provide employment opportunities for rural youth, particularly benefiting disadvantaged communities such as the poor, Dalits, and those from backward and adivasi sections of society. Prime Minister Modi emphasized the significance of this day in advancing the skill developme ..... Read More

Vivek Ramaswamy Cautions Against Gaza Invasion Without Clear Goals

Indian American presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has cautioned against an impending ground invasion of Gaza by Israel, emphasizing the need for a clear objective to avoid potential disaster for both Israel and the United States. Israel had been positioning itself for a full-scale invasion of Gaza, which is under the rule of Hamas. This concern was voiced during Vivek Ramaswamy’s appearance on the Tucker Carlson show, titled “How to Avoid World War III.” He stressed the importance of defining objectives and expressed his worry that a poorl ..... Read More

Anjali Nair Honored with American Dream Award

Image : linkdin Anjali Nair, the founder of The Immigrant Academy, has been honored with the Congressional American Dream Award by U.S. Representative Kathy Castor. This prestigious award recognizes Anjali’s remarkable contributions to the community through her pioneering work at The Immigrant Academy. Having experienced the challenges of immigration firsthand, Anjali Nair established the organization after enduring more than 250 job rejections in just 8 months before securing her first job in the United States. The primary mission of The Imm ..... Read More

Sonia Singh Joins World Woman Foundation’s Council, Advocating Gender Equality

The World Woman Foundation has proudly welcomed Indian journalist Sonia Singh to its Advisory Council, recognizing her illustrious career in journalism and her dedication to addressing global contemporary issues. Sonia Singh has been a prominent figure in journalism for more than three decades, notably hosting ‘The NDTV Dialogues,’ a program delving into critical national and international issues while exploring potential solutions. Her contributions were acknowledged with the Lifetime Achievement Award in Journalism at this year’s Exchange fo ..... Read More