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Harvard India Conference to Spotlight Sindhu, Tharoor

The 23rd edition of the India Conference at Harvard will bring together prominent voices from sport, politics, and culture, highlighting India’s evolving global identity through dialogue, debate, and creative exchange. Among the headline speakers are Olympic champion P.V. Sindhu, parliamentarian and author Shashi Tharoor, and renowned fashion designer Manish Malhotra. The student-led conference will be held across Harvard Business School and Harvard Kennedy School, continuing a tradition spanning more than two decades of examining India’s ..... Read More

India, UAE Sign Key Deals Across Multiple Sectors

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, in New Delhi for delegation-level talks, culminating in several landmark agreements across strategic sectors. The discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in defence, space, energy, supercomputing, and food safety, signaling a significant deepening of India–UAE ties. According to Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, the two nations formalized agreements covering a strategic defence partnership, joint initiatives in space in ..... Read More

Indian American Volunteers Host Free Healthcare Camp

 Indian American volunteers in the Boston area turned Martin Luther King Jr. Day into an opportunity for meaningful service by organizing a free healthcare camp that benefited hundreds of local residents. The event, spearheaded by the Foundation of Indian Americans–New England in collaboration with community organizations and medical professionals, aimed to provide accessible healthcare to underserved populations. Held on January 19 at the Academy of Creative Arts in Burlington, Massachusetts, the one-day initiative offered a wide range o ..... Read More

Manjusha Kulkarni Joins California AAPI Commission

Governor Gavin Newsom has named Manjusha P. Kulkarni to the California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs, according to an official announcement on January 16. The position is honorary, carrying no compensation and not requiring Senate confirmation. Kulkarni, a prominent civil rights advocate, currently serves as Executive Director of the AAPI Equity Alliance, a coalition representing over 1.6 million Asian American and Pacific Islander residents in Los Angeles County. She is also a co-founder of Stop AAPI Hate, establ ..... Read More

Indian Americans Hold Free MLK Day Health Camp in Boston

Indian Americans in the Boston area marked Martin Luther King Jr. Day by organising a free community healthcare camp, extending medical support to hundreds of residents in a gesture inspired by the civil rights leader’s legacy of service, equality, and compassion. The initiative was led by the Foundation of Indian Americans (FIA)–New England in collaboration with partner organisations and was held at the Academy of Creative Arts in Burlington, Massachusetts, during the MLK Day weekend. The event reflected the spirit of community service tr ..... Read More

India Leads Health Investment With Ayushman Bharat Push

India is making some of the most forward-looking investments in the global healthcare sector by strengthening the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission and rolling out the Future Health Districts programme, according to experts speaking at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting. The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission has emerged as the cornerstone of India’s efforts to build a unified national digital health ecosystem. Since its launch, the initiative has enabled hundreds of millions of citizens to access digital health services through unique h ..... Read More

Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares to Visit India

Spain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, Jose Manuel Albares, is set to begin a two-day official visit to India, aimed at strengthening bilateral engagement across diplomatic, cultural, and strategic domains. During the visit, Albares will hold talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New Delhi, where both sides are expected to review the full spectrum of India–Spain relations. The Spanish Foreign Minister is also scheduled to call on President Droupadi Murmu, reflecting the growing importance New D ..... Read More

Top EU Leaders to Visit India for Republic Day Talks

The European Union’s top leadership will visit India as chief guests for the 77th Republic Day, coinciding with the much-anticipated India-EU summit. The visit comes as both Delhi and Brussels confirm that negotiations on a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) are nearing completion, with most chapters finalized and only a few remaining areas of discussion. Originally launched in 2007 and relaunched in 2022, EU-India trade talks were accelerated in February 2025 during European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s visit. The pl ..... Read More

US Ambassador Sergio Gor Concludes Mumbai Visit

US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, concluded a successful visit to Mumbai on Sunday, underscoring the growing strategic and economic partnership between India and the United States. During his trip, Ambassador Gor met with top government officials, industry leaders, and religious figures, highlighting cooperation across trade, technology, energy, education, and resilient supply chains. On Saturday, Gor visited the iconic Gateway of India, praising Mumbai’s vibrancy and urging people to experience the city’s unique blend of bustling stre ..... Read More

UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Arrives in India Meets PM

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, arrived in India on Monday for a brief yet significant working visit aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The discussions come amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly concerning Iran, and increasing global scrutiny over regional security. Although the visit is scheduled to last only a few hours, officials emphasized its importance in signaling the strong mutual trust between India and the UAE. The two leader ..... Read More

US Senator Steve Daines Meets Jaishankar for Talks

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met US Senator Steve Daines during his visit to India on Sunday, marking an important step in strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. Jaishankar described the meeting as a “wide-ranging and open discussion” on the strategic significance of US-India ties. The engagement follows earlier talks between Senator Daines and India’s Ambassador to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, which focused on enhancing the multifaceted partnership between the nations. Jaishankar shared on X that the ..... Read More

India Becomes Second-Largest Global 5G Market

India has become the world’s second-largest 5G market, now serving over 400 million subscribers, trailing only China, Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia confirmed. Since the nationwide launch of 5G networks in 2022, coverage has expanded to nearly 99.6% of districts, reaching approximately 85% of the population. This achievement has been supported by the installation of around 469,000 5G Base Transceiver Stations (BTS), making India one of the fastest-growing 5G markets globally. Minister Scindia highlighted that roughly ..... Read More

Andrew Pappachen Honored for Lifelong Community Service

Kochi, Jan 17 – Indian American community leader Andrew Pappachen was honored with the 2025 Good Samaritan Award by the Global Malayalee Christian Forum at a ceremony held at the Kochi Ramada Inn. The award recognized over three decades of dedicated service to the Indian diaspora, celebrating his leadership and commitment to community development. In a separate event, Pappachen was felicitated by his former classmates and professors from CMS College, Kottayam. The gathering highlighted his impact on the global Malayalee community, with men ..... Read More

India, Japan Deepen Talks on Economic Security and AI

India and Japan have reinforced their growing strategic partnership through high-level discussions focused on economic security, artificial intelligence, and cultural cooperation, underscoring the expanding scope of bilateral engagement between the two nations. India’s Ambassador-designate to Japan, Nagma Mallick, met Japan’s Minister of Economic Security in Tokyo to review key areas of collaboration. The discussions highlighted shared priorities in strengthening economic resilience, advancing cooperation in emerging technologies such as a ..... Read More

Jaishankar, Polish Deputy PM Discuss Expanding Ties

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held wide-ranging discussions with Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski, focusing on advancing cooperation across economic, technology, defence, mining, and people-to-people domains, while also exchanging views on key regional and global developments. The talks reflected the growing maturity of India–Poland relations, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to strengthening the Strategic Partnership. Jaishankar described the engagement as an opportunity for open and ..... Read More

IMF Raises India’s 2025 Growth Forecast to 7.3%

The International Monetary Fund has raised India’s economic growth projection for 2025 to 7.3 per cent, marking a significant upward revision and reinforcing the country’s position as one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies. In its latest World Economic Outlook update, the IMF attributed the revision to stronger-than-anticipated economic performance in the second half of the year, particularly a better-than-expected outcome in the third quarter and sustained momentum through the fourth quarter. The assessment reflects improvin ..... Read More

Microsoft Veteran Irina Ghose Named Anthropic India MD

Anthropic, the emerging AI startup, has appointed Microsoft veteran Irina Ghose as Managing Director for India, ahead of launching its first office in the country. Ghose brings over 30 years of experience in scaling global technology enterprises, making her a strategic choice for guiding Anthropic’s Indian expansion. Prior to this appointment, Ghose served as Managing Director at Microsoft India, where she spearheaded enterprise AI adoption across multiple sectors, including banking, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and gover ..... Read More

Congressman Introduces Bill to Abolish ICE Agency

On January 15, Democratic Congressman Shri Thanedar introduced the Abolish ICE Act in the U.S. Congress, advocating for the complete elimination of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Thanedar, who is of Indian origin, criticized ICE for prioritizing aggressive enforcement over due process since its inception in 2003. “Since its creation, ICE has emphasized enforcement and intimidation rather than protecting citizens’ rights,” Thanedar remarked, highlighting what he described as ongoing terrorization of Americans. The lawmaker e ..... Read More

Alia Bhatt Praises Rani Mukerji’s 30-Year Journey

Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt has recently taken to social media to celebrate Rani Mukerji’s impressive 30-year career in Indian cinema. Expressing her excitement, Alia highlighted the veteran actress’s return as the fearless police officer ACP Shivani Shivaji Roy in the highly anticipated film Mardaani 3. The trailer of the movie has been generating widespread attention online, earning significant appreciation from audiences. Sharing her admiration, Alia wrote, “30 years of unforgettable performances and now one more! Cannot wait to wa ..... Read More

Global Economic Cooperation 2026 to Boost Infra Supply

India is set to host the Global Economic Cooperation 2026 (GEC 2026), a high-level international forum aimed at strengthening infrastructure financing, economic diplomacy, and resilient supply chains in an increasingly multipolar global economy. The three-day event will be held in Mumbai from February 17 and is expected to bring together senior policymakers, global CEOs, investors, and leaders of multilateral institutions from India and abroad. Organised by the Future Economic Cooperation Council (FECC) in partnership with the Ministry of Exte ..... Read More

HM Shah, PM Modi Pay Tribute to Tamil Sage Thiruvalluvar

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday joined Prime Minister Narendra Modi in paying tributes to the revered Tamil poet-philosopher Thiruvalluvar on the occasion of Thiruvalluvar Day, highlighting the enduring relevance of his teachings across generations. In a message shared on social media, Amit Shah described Thiruvalluvar as a great sage whose life and works embodied the highest virtues of Indian civilisation. He said Thiruvalluvar’s ideals illuminated the path towards a pious life and a harmonious society, adding that his legacy would ..... Read More

India, Japan Reaffirm Strategic Goals Amid Uncertainty

India and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to working closely on shared strategic goals amid an increasingly uncertain global environment, as External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi co-chaired the 18th India-Japan Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi. The talks covered a broad spectrum of cooperation, including economic engagement, maritime security, supply chains, critical minerals, technology collaboration, people-to-people exchanges, and multilateral coordination. Both sides underlined the gr ..... Read More

US Ambassador Highlights Stronger India-US Ties in Mumbai

Sergio Gor, the newly appointed US Ambassador to India, visited the US Consulate in Mumbai on Friday, marking his first official trip to the city. Gor shared his excitement on X, highlighting the efforts of his team to enhance the US-India partnership. His arrival comes shortly after presenting his credentials to President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 14. In his remarks, Gor expressed gratitude to former President Donald Trump for his trust and emphasized his commitment to advancing the US-India partnership across security ..... Read More

PM Modi Celebrates 10 Years of Startup India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated a landmark occasion as Startup India reached its tenth anniversary, coinciding with National Startup Day. On this special day, he extended his congratulations to all stakeholders driving India’s startup ecosystem. Posting on social media, PM Modi highlighted the decade-long journey of Startup India, praising the courage, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit of India’s youth, who have played a pivotal role in establishing the country as a global startup hub. He emphasized that the movement has emp ..... Read More

India Prioritizes Japan Partnership in Global Forums

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday emphasized the high priority India places on its relationship with Japan, underlining collaboration in key international forums such as the Quad, the United Nations, and the G20. His remarks came during the 18th India-Japan Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi with Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi. Jaishankar noted that over the past two decades, the bilateral relationship has evolved from primarily economic ties into a broad, comprehensive, and strategic partnership. He highlighted tha ..... Read More