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India’s ‘immense growth’ propels the global economy.

S&P Global Insights underscores the significance of India’s robust economic growth and promising forecasts in Southeast Asian nations as pivotal factors driving global economic expansion. Rajiv Biswas, S&P Global’s Asia-Pacific chief economist, emphasized the region’s role not only in the immediate future but also over the long term. He highlighted the Asia-Pacific as a crucial catalyst for global economic growth, particularly India, Indonesi ..... Read More

Time’s 1st AI list recognizes Indian excellence.

Twitter : @TIME Time magazine has introduced its inaugural ‘TIME100 AI List,’ showcasing the 100 most influential figures in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), and several Indians and Indian-origin professionals have earned a place on this prestigious list. Among them, Sneha Revanur, an 18-year-old Indian-American, stands out as the youngest honoree. She is known for her work as a leader of Encode Justice, a youth-driven initiative advocating for et ..... Read More

G-20 Leaders’ Arrival Elevates Modi’s $3.8T Market Occasion.

Twitter : @g20org As Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to address world leaders at the Group of 20 summit in New Delhi, India presents a compelling backdrop. Record stock-market valuations and surging foreign investments showcase the nation’s burgeoning prominence on the global stage. India’s economy, among the world’s fastest-growing, boasts robust corporate earnings and a retail investing boom, propelling its equity benchmark towards an all-time ..... Read More

G20 guests to explore UPI, ONDC, and Digilocker in Digital India.

Twitter : @g20org As an integral part of the upcoming G20 Summit, India is set to showcase its array of homegrown applications at the Digital India experience zone, which will be accessible to dignitaries on September 9 and 10. This exhibition will feature prominent Indian platforms, including Aadhaar, Unified Payment Interface (UPI), and the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), alongside a new addition known as GITA, offering spiritual teachings from the Shrimad ..... Read More

Digital disruptor brands projected at $10B by FY28: Report.

Digital disruptor brands are poised to outpace the growth of the online fashion sector, currently valued at $2.4 billion and projected to reach $10 billion by FY28, with a forecasted 35% compound annual growth rate (CAGR). A report titled “Digital Fashion Disruptors: Navigating the Future of Fashion” by Bain & Company and TMRW House of Brands, a venture of the Aditya Birla Group, attributes this trend to consumers’ preference for exploring new bra ..... Read More

Modi-Biden Meeting Elevates India-US Defense and Space Bonds.

Twitter : @narendramodi In a demonstration of continued collaboration, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden have affirmed their dedication to enhancing the India-US Major Defence Partnership. Their commitment extends to embracing new areas like space and artificial intelligence, as well as bolstering defense industry cooperation. Furthermore, India’s Ministry of Defence has received a Letter of Request from India to procure 31 General Atomics M ..... Read More

Vaishu Jawahar appointed Director at Waxman Health Strategies.

Image – waxmanstrategies Indian American policy expert Vaishu Jawahar, formerly the Domestic Policy Coordinator for Vice President Kamala Harris, has taken on a new role at Waxman Strategies, a progressive public affairs firm. She joins their health practice team as a director, bringing her wealth of experience and dedication to healthcare advocacy to the organization. Waxman Strategies expressed their appreciation for Jawahar’s commitment to healthcare adv ..... Read More

CEO of Indian origin unveils Crown Coin for Queen Elizabeth II tribute.

In commemoration of the anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II’s passing, Sanjiv Mehta, the CEO of the East India Company, unveiled a stunning Crown Coin made of diamonds and gold. This extraordinary piece, known as “The Crown,” required an extensive 16-month effort to craft and is valued at approximately $23 million, setting a new standard as the most valuable coin ever produced. The meticulous craftsmanship behind “The Crown” is evident in it ..... Read More

India drops extra duty on 12 US items before Biden’s visit.

Twitter : @ians_india India has recently abolished additional duties on specific American products such as chickpeas, lentils, and apples, coinciding with the impending arrival of US President Joe Biden for a three-day visit to the country. These extra tariffs had been imposed back in 2019 in response to the United States’ decision to raise tariffs on certain steel and aluminum items. Initially, India had imposed these duties on 28 US products in 2019. However, t ..... Read More

US President Biden en route to India for the G20 Summit.

On Thursday, United States President Joe Biden embarked on a journey to India, where he is set to participate in the 18th G20 Summit, scheduled for September 9 and 10 at the Bharat Mandapam Convention Centre in New Delhi. This event marks the beginning of a busy three-day schedule for President Biden, which includes a brief stopover in Ramstein, Germany, before arriving in New Delhi on the same day. During his visit, President Biden is scheduled to engage in a bilatera ..... Read More

India-US maritime patrol and training conclude at INS Rajali.

Twitter : @USAndIndia Members of the Indian Naval Air Squadron 312, known as the Albatross, and the American Tridents from Patrol Squadron 26 recently concluded a week of joint maritime patrol and reconnaissance training at India Naval Air Station Rajali in Tamil Nadu, India. The VP-26 Tridents, based in Jacksonville, Florida, are currently deployed to Misawa Air Base in Japan. Lieutenant Ryan Speir, the detachment officer in charge of VP-26, highlighted this as a valu ..... Read More

“Jawan” review: SRK impresses in this action-packed, thought-provoking film.

Twitter : @iamsrk A Shah Rukh Khan film release is akin to a celebration. A blockbuster like “Pathaan” set the tone for the year, and now, “Jawan” takes it a notch higher. Under writer-director Atlee’s direction, SRK assumes a fresh persona – rugged, resilient, and yet, brimming with his signature wit. “Jawan” is a quintessential SRK spectacle from start to finish, and the delight is multiplied as he tackles dual roles. Wheth ..... Read More

PM Modi Elevates India-ASEAN Partnership to Global Ambitions.

Twitter : @narendramodi Prime Minister Narendra Modi has outlined a set of ambitious goals for the India-ASEAN partnership, aiming to deepen the alliance’s influence on the global stage. Addressing the India-ASEAN conclave in the Indonesian capital, PM Modi identified five key pillars that would underpin India’s comprehensive strategic partnership with the Southeast Asian group. Firstly, he emphasized the need for India and ASEAN to collaboratively establis ..... Read More

Indian team in khaki attire for Asian Games.

Twitter : @SumaShirur The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has revealed the ceremonial attire and sports gear that will be worn by the Indian delegation participating in the 19th Asian Games held in Hangzhou, China. This momentous occasion was graced by the presence of Anurag Singh Thakur, the Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting and Youth Affairs and Sports, along with PT Usha, the president of the IOA. Scheduled to take place from September 23 to October 8 ..... Read More

Indian-origin scientist secures ERC grant.

Image : linkdin Dr. Bipin Pandey, a plant scientist of Indian origin affiliated with the School of Biosciences at the University of Nottingham, has been granted financial support for his research into the adaptive responses of plant roots in arid and compacted soil environments. This distinguished selection follows a rigorous process that included over 3,000 candidates, highlighting the potential impact of his work on the development of climate-resilient crops, as affi ..... Read More

Pallavi Yalla recognized in Miami’s top 50 attorneys.

Image : linkedin The prestigious platform Attorney Intel, known for its comprehensive coverage of top law firms and the expansive legal industry, has unveiled its list of the Top 50 Attorneys in Miami for the year 2023. Among this distinguished group of legal professionals, Indian American Pallavi Yalla stands out with an impressive ranking at number 16. Pallavi Yalla currently serves as corporate counsel at Enterprise Holdings, a well-respected family-owned conglomera ..... Read More

Robin Sharma to address IGCF 2023.

Facebook : @Robin Sharma The 12th International Government Communication Forum, scheduled for September 13-14 at the Expo Centre Sharjah, focuses on the theme “Today’s Resources.. Tomorrow’s Wealth.” A highlight of this event is a keynote address by renowned author Robin Sharma, titled “Leading without a title.” Robin Sharma, a Canadian-Indian author and CEO of “Sharma Leadership International,” is globally recognized as ..... Read More

Kanaka Rajan appointed founding faculty at Kempner Institute.

Image- Kempner Institute A professor of Indian descent has recently assumed a faculty role at Harvard University’s Kempner Institute for the Study of Natural and Artificial Intelligence. Kanaka Rajan holds the distinction of being the inaugural faculty member appointed within the newly established Kempner Institute, where she will serve as an institute investigator. In addition to her role at the Kempner Institute, Rajan will also hold a concurrent position withi ..... Read More

Jal Jeevan Mission Reaches 130 Million Rural Household Tap Connections.

The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) has achieved a significant milestone by extending tap water connections to 130 million rural households, effectively integrating them into the public water system. This transformative mission, characterized by its emphasis on “speed and scale,” has remarkably expanded the coverage of rural tap connections from a mere 3.23 million homes at its inception in August 2019 to 13 million within a span of just four years. It is notewort ..... Read More

70% Power Demand Surge by 2032, Non-Hydropower Focus.

The forthcoming decade is poised to witness a significant surge in India’s power demand, driven largely by non-hydropower renewable sources. A recently published report highlights that this growth is expected to surpass 70%, marking one of the most substantial increases among the world’s leading energy producers. The study, conducted by BMI, a division of the Fitch Group, underscores that India’s energy landscape will maintain a substantial reliance ..... Read More

Hitachi Unveils India’s First UPI-ATM in NPCI Partnership.

image – linkedin Hitachi Payment Services, a subsidiary of Japan’s Hitachi Limited, has unveiled India’s first UPI-ATM, called the Hitachi Money Spot UPI-ATM, in collaboration with the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). This ATM offers cardless cash withdrawals, eliminating the need for physical cards. Users can withdraw cash from various accounts using the United Payments Interface (UPI) app. White Label ATMs (WLAs) like this are operated ..... Read More

Amazon to invest $3M in nature projects in India.

Twitter : @amazonIN Amazon, a major player in the e-commerce industry, is set to invest an initial sum of US$ 3 million into nature-based projects within India. This contribution is a part of Amazon’s broader commitment of US$ 15 million allocated for nature-based initiatives in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. For its inaugural project, Amazon has joined forces with the Centre for Wildlife Studies (CWS) to extend support to communities and conservation efforts wi ..... Read More

Indian American US Presidential candidate Ramaswamy seeks ‘Taiwan strategic clarity’.

Vivek Ramaswamy, an Indian American Republican presidential candidate, has expressed concerns about the United States’ current policy regarding Taiwan. The US follows a stance known as “strategic ambiguity,” where it does not formally recognize Taiwan as a nation and leaves uncertainty about whether it would defend Taiwan against a potential Chinese invasion. Beijing regards Taiwan as a breakaway province and seeks reunification with the mainland, eve ..... Read More

Yoga’s Role in the Global Mental Health Challenge.

In a poorly lit room, an overwhelming sense of heaviness bears down from every direction. The walls appear to be closing in, each inch of space stifling, as if the air itself thickens. Uncontrollable thoughts race, each one darker than the last, spiraling into a bottomless pit of despair and anxiety. On the nightstand, a bottle of pills beckons as a hasty escape, while the phone remains buzzing, harboring ignored calls and messages from concerned loved ones. It’ ..... Read More

ISRO’s Aditya L1 completes 2nd earth-bound manoeuvre.

Twitter : @ISRO India’s inaugural solar mission, the Aditya-L1 spacecraft, has completed its second earth-bound manoeuvre, as confirmed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). The manoeuvre, known as EBN#2, was executed successfully from ISTRAC, Bengaluru, with ISRO’s ground stations in Mauritius, Bengaluru, and Port Blair tracking the satellite during the operation. This manoeuvre resulted in a new orbit at 282 km x 40225 km. The upcoming maneuve ..... Read More