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India-made iPhones debut on launch day, Apple’s new strategy.

According to inside sources, Apple is planning to release the India-made iPhone 15 on the first day of global sales in India and other areas, marking a significant shift in their manufacturing and sales strategy. While most of the iPhone 15s are still made in China, this is the first time a gadget from the latest generation will be produced in India and sold on the first day of sales. The move highlights India’s growing industrial power and demonstrates AppleR ..... Read More

52M formal jobs created using EPFO/NPS payroll data.

India has created 52 million formal jobs in the past four years, with 47% of them being first jobs, according to the State Bank of India’s latest Ecowrap. This has been documented in payroll data from the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) and the National Pension Scheme (NPS). The report shows that over the four-year period, there were 48.6 million new EPF members, along with 3.1 million new NPS members. However, the actual net new payroll under ..... Read More

India’s President Launches First Global Farmers’ Rights Forum.

Image : @rashtrapatibhvn On September 12, 2023, Ms. Droupadi Murmu, the President of India, formally inaugurated the First Global Symposium on Farmers’ Rights in New Delhi. In her address, the President acknowledged the farming community as the world’s primary conservers and true guardians of crop diversity. She emphasized the remarkable power and responsibility bestowed upon farmers and urged recognition of their tireless efforts to protect and revive vari ..... Read More

India, UK hold 12th Economic and Financial Dialogue.

Twitter : @FinMinIndia The 12th Ministerial India-UK Economic and Financial Dialogue (EFD) convened in New Delhi on September 11, reaffirming the robust financial partnership between the two nations. Under the leadership of Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs of India, and Jeremy Hunt, MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer of the United Kingdom, the dialogue centered on bolstering financial services, infrastructure development, and sustainabl ..... Read More

India Prepares for Inaugural Manned Deep Ocean Expedition.

Twitter : @KirenRijiju Union Minister Kiren Rijiju recently unveiled images of a submersible poised to launch for deep-sea resource exploration, primarily focused on minerals. This mission, known as ‘Samudrayaan,’ marks India’s inaugural manned ocean exploration endeavor and is an integral component of the Deep Ocean Mission (DOM). The DOM initiative was conceived by India’s Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) and received the green light from the ..... Read More

Anai Patel Assumes Role of Cloud5 CFO.

Chicago-based Cloud5 Communications appointed Anai Patel as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) on September 12. This announcement followed Patel’s recent assumption of the CFO role within the company, highlighting the swiftness of the appointment. Cloud5 Communications specializes in providing communication and technology solutions to over 5,000 establishments, including hotels, multi-dwelling units, and commercial facilities throughout the Americas. Mark Holzberg ..... Read More

Dr. Prem Reddy Receives Lifetime Healthcare Award.

Linkdin : @Prime Healthcare Dr. Prem Reddy, an Indian-American physician, entrepreneur, and philanthropist, was recently honored with the Healthcare Lifetime Achievement Award by the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce (IACC) in the United States. The award ceremony took place in Farmington Hills, Michigan, and was attended by prominent figures, including Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The IACC bestowed this prestigious recognition upon Dr. Reddy in acknowledgment of his vis ..... Read More

Puneet Ahluwalia to run for Fairfax supervisor.

Twitter : @Puneetahluwali5 Puneet Ahluwalia, a first-generation Indian American entrepreneur, is vying for election as the Fairfax County supervisor in Virginia. This position holds significant responsibilities, including shaping county government policies and enacting resolutions and ordinances that impact the community. Ahluwalia’s motivation for seeking this role stems from a deep concern for the pressing issues facing his community. He acknowledges the growin ..... Read More

Indian pharma industry expects 8-10% revenue growth: CRISIL

Twitter : @CRISILLimited According to a Crisil report, the Indian pharmaceutical industry is projected to achieve a revenue growth of 8-10% in the current fiscal year. This growth is attributed to a combination of factors, including stable domestic demand and increased exports to regulated markets, although semi-regulated markets are facing challenges. Crisil’s findings are based on a survey encompassing 186 pharmaceutical companies, collectively responsible for ..... Read More

Global Biofuels Alliance boosts India’s global standing: Hardeep Puri

India is set to take a pioneering role in the realm of biofuels through the Global Biofuels Alliance, as announced by Mr. Hardeep Singh Puri, the Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Housing and Urban Affairs. This initiative is poised to elevate India’s global standing, particularly as it assumes the G20 presidency. At its core, the Global Biofuels Alliance is an India-led effort aimed at facilitating the widespread adoption of biofuels, thus reducing ..... Read More

Record-breaking increase in India’s passenger vehicle sales in August.

In August 2023, the country experienced a surge in passenger vehicle sales, reaching its highest level ever. This increase was primarily driven by a strong demand for sports utility vehicles (SUVs). According to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), a total of 359,228 passenger vehicles were sold during this period, representing a 9.4% growth compared to the previous financial year’s sales of 328,376 units. The demand for SUVs remained particular ..... Read More

Indian-Origin Harvard Student Excels at NASA.

Image : Linkdin Rohil Dhaliwal, a third-year bioengineering student at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS), dedicated his summer to conducting research on plant growth in microgravity. His opportunity arose through an internship at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, California. During this internship, Dhaliwal collaborated with the Planetary Protection Group, an essential division responsible for establis ..... Read More

PM Modi’s global reputation led to G20’s triumph: Amitabh Kant.

The success of the G20 India Leaders’ Summit, marked by unanimous agreement among all participating nations, owes its achievement to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s global reputation, as stated by India’s G20 Sherpa, Amitabh Kant on Monday. This summit in New Delhi signaled a new era in global collaboration, with PM Modi passing the G20 Presidency to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. India’s message of ‘one earth, one family, one ..... Read More

India achieves historic win vs Pakistan in rain-affected Asia Cup.

India secured their first victory in the Super4 stage of the 2023 Asia Cup against arch-rivals Pakistan, winning by an impressive margin of 228 runs at Colombo’s R Premadasa Stadium on September 11. This win not only propelled the Men in Blue to the top of the points table but also marked their largest-ever margin of victory over Pakistan. The match, spanning two days, began on a strong note for Team India with openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill forming a for ..... Read More

Siddhartha Mukherjee’s work nominated for British literary award

Renowned Indian-origin physician Siddhartha Mukherjee, celebrated for his Pulitzer Prize-winning book “The Emperor of All Maladies,” has once again captured attention with his latest work, “The Song of the Cell.” Initially published in November 2022 by Vintage, this book has earned a place among the 12 selections in the longlist for the Baillie Gifford Prize for Nonfiction. The Baillie Gifford Prize is open to authors worldwide and covers a bro ..... Read More

Indian-origin student earns prestigious Wood Legacy Junior Prize.

Image – LinkedIn @AnuragPratap Anurag Pratap, an Indian-origin student at Princeton University, has received the prestigious George B. Wood Legacy Junior Prize for 2023. This award recognizes exceptional academic performance during the junior year and is a significant honor for senior class members. Hailing from Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, and an alumnus of Hasbrouck Heights High School, Pratap is affiliated with Mathey College at Princeton. His major field of ..... Read More

Indian American Nikki Haley stands out as the sole strong GOP contender against Joe Biden, per poll.

Twitter : @NikkiHaley In the context of the upcoming US Presidential elections in November 2024, CNN’s poll has suggested that Indian American Nikki Haley has emerged as a leading contender among Republicans to challenge the incumbent US President, Joe Biden. The presidential race for 2024 features a dozen Republican leaders, including prominent figures like Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy. Former President Donald Trump currently holds a significant lead among Re ..... Read More

Asha Armstrong appointed as Hakeem Jeffries’ cloakroom aide.

Image – LinkedIn Hakeem Jeffries, leader of the House minority, has appointed Asha Armstrong as his cloakroom assistant. Armstrong, a young Indian American, shared the news on LinkedIn, expressing her excitement about her new role within the Office of the Democratic Leader. She also expressed gratitude for her time in Ranking Member Nadler’s office and her eagerness to take this next step in her career. Cloakrooms, located away from the House and Senate cha ..... Read More

Nvidia CEO: India could lead in AI exports.

twitter : @narendramodi Nvidia’s CEO, Jensen Huang, has unveiled ambitious plans to establish the world’s largest artificial intelligence (AI) workforce, with India potentially emerging as the premier exporter of AI products and talent. Huang envisions India becoming a major hub for AI expertise and exports, stating, “India will produce and export more AI expertise than any other country. AI could also be its largest export.” As part of its miss ..... Read More

World Bank’s G20 lauds India’s digital financial inclusion success.

Twitter : @narendramodi The World Bank’s findings, revealed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 8, 2023, indicate that India has achieved its financial inclusion goals in an astonishingly brief six years, a feat that would have typically taken 47 years. This remarkable accomplishment was highlighted in the World Bank’s G20 document. Taking to X (formerly known as Twitter), Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized India’s remarkable advancement ..... Read More

States and UTs garnered US$ 24 billion in FY23 from real estate: Report.

As outlined in a report by Naredco-Knight Frank India, the real estate sector stands as a significant contributor to the revenue of Indian states and Union Territories (UTs). In the fiscal year 2023, these regions collectively amassed approximately Rs. 2 lakh crore (equivalent to US$ 24 billion) through various channels, including stamp duties. This financial inflow constitutes 5.4% of the total revenue generated by all Indian states and union territories during 2022- ..... Read More

PM Modi’s G20 message amid Bharat-India dispute.

Twitter : @narendramodi During the opening session of the G20 Leaders Summit on September 9 in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seen seated behind a nameplate bearing the word “Bharat” instead of the customary “India.” This alteration follows a prior controversy regarding the name change from India to Bharat, which was evident in the dinner invitations extended by President Murmu to the G20 Summit attendees. The invitations were issue ..... Read More

India hands over G20 presidency.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the conclusion of the G20 Leaders Summit by transferring the ceremonial G20 presidency gavel to Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Modi expressed confidence in the collaborative spirit of the Troika (comprising the current, previous, and upcoming presidencies) and expected Brazil to advance the collective objectives of member nations when it assumes the presidency in November 2023. Discussing the outcomes and deliber ..... Read More

HBS selects Rupal Gadhia to lead MBA admissions and financial aid.

Image : HBS Harvard Business School (HBS) has appointed Rupal Gadhia, of Indian descent, as the upcoming managing director of MBA admissions and financial aid. In this capacity, Gadhia will collaborate with a diverse array of stakeholders, both internal and external, such as current HBS students, alumni, faculty, and administrators. Her primary responsibility will be to oversee an admissions process geared toward assembling a high-caliber MBA class with a broad spectru ..... Read More

Modi-Biden Meeting: Vital MoUs Signed in 5G and Education.

Twitter : @narendramodi President Joe Biden of the United States arrived in New Delhi on September 8 to participate in the G20 Leaders Summit, scheduled for September 9-10. His visit began with a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where they discussed various aspects of their strategic partnership, building on commitments made during Modi’s historic state visit to the U.S. in June 2023. Significant Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) were finali ..... Read More