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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

AI-Powered Anti-Drone System Debuts in India.

A pioneering robotics firm based in Hyderabad, known as Grene Robotics, has introduced an innovative autonomous anti-drone system driven by artificial intelligence. This system, a groundbreaking development for India, has been designed to protect critical facilities like nuclear installations and oil rigs, and it possesses the capability to cover vast areas, potentially even entire cities, from a variety of drone threats. Dubbed “Indrajaal,” this Autonomou ..... Read More

Indian-Australian cricketer in Australia’s ODI squad.

Young leg-spinner Tanveer Sangha has earned a spot in Australia’s extended 18-player one-day international (ODI) squad, positioning himself as a contender for the upcoming World Cup, set to kick off in October. Despite being just 21 years old, Sangha’s cricket journey has seen him represent four different teams: Australia Under-19s, Sydney Thunder, Washington Freedom, and Birmingham Phoenix. However, his most recent competitive appearance dates back to Augu ..... Read More

PM Modi Meets National Teachers’ Award Winners Before Ceremony.

Twitter : @narendramodi Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged with the recipients of the National Teachers’ Award 2023 in advance of an award ceremony. This interaction was part of the lead-up to Teachers’ Day celebrations, and it included the presence of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and other high-ranking officials. The National Teachers’ Award recognized the outstanding contributions of 75 teachers nationwide. In a social media post, the Pri ..... Read More

India emphasizes people in G-20: Jaishankar.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has defended the G20 events against criticism from the opposition. In an interview with ANI, he explained that past governments had chosen to limit the scope of these events. Meetings often confined themselves to areas like Lutyens’ Delhi or Vigyan Bhavan, with their influence hardly extending beyond a two-kilometer radius on good days. However, he emphasized that the current government’s approach is different, ushering ..... Read More

Labour Reshuffle: Demotion of Indian-Origin MPs.

Image – Wikipedia In a significant overhaul of the United Kingdom’s Opposition Labour Party, Keir Starmer, the party’s leader, introduced a series of changes to the shadow cabinet. Among these alterations were the reassignments of shadow ministers Lisa Nandy and Preet Kaur Gill, both of Indian descent. One of those affected by the reshuffling was Lisa Nandy, a Member of Parliament representing Wigan and the daughter of Dipak Nandy, a notable academic ..... Read More

India will reach 425 million air travelers by 2035, says Minister Scindia.

Addressing the International Aerospace Conference in Gwalior, Civil Aviation Minister Mr. Jyotiraditya Scindia shared a promising vision for India’s aviation sector. He projected that by 2035, the country could see a substantial increase in air passengers, reaching 425 million, a significant rise from the current level of 145 million. This exponential growth potential presents an enticing opportunity for international players in the aviation industry to explore. ..... Read More

August GST collection up 11% YoY to US$ 19 billion: Govt

According to Mr. Sanjay Malhotra, the Revenue Secretary, there has been a notable 11% year-over-year increase in goods and services tax (GST) collections for August 2023. This boost in revenue can be attributed to heightened compliance and a reduction in tax evasion. For context, in August 2022, the GST collection amounted to Rs. 1,43,612 crore (equivalent to approximately US$ 17.36 billion). Consequently, this 11% surge translates to an impressive figure of around Rs. ..... Read More

RBI governor scores A+ in 2023 finance report.

Twitter : @RBI As per an announcement on the official Twitter account of the central bank, Mr. Shaktikanta Das, the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, has been awarded an A+ rating in the Global Finance Central Banker Report Cards for the year 2023. Notably, Mr. Das has achieved the highest rating and stands atop the list of just three central bank governors who have been conferred with an A+ rating. The Global Finance Central Banker Report Cards, an annual publica ..... Read More

PM Modi: India’s progress inspires Global South, garners world attention on the path ahead.

Twitter : @narendramodi India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, asserts that their G20 presidency has granted a stronger voice and acknowledgment to the Global South, signaling an upcoming shift in world affairs. He emphasizes that Global South nations are gaining confidence to influence global matters like climate change and institutional reforms, with developed countries recognizing their potential and aspirations. Modi believes a new world order is emerging aft ..... Read More

Successful launch of India’s inaugural solar mission, Aditya-1.

On September 2, 2023, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) achieved a significant milestone by successfully launching Aditya-L1, India’s inaugural space mission dedicated to the study of the sun. The liftoff occurred at Sriharikota’s Satish Dhawan Space Center in Andhra Pradesh. Approximately an hour following liftoff, the satellite was precisely inserted into the intended intermediate orbit. ISRO’s Chief, S Somanath, addressed the mission co ..... Read More

Claire Coutinho takes the UK role as Energy Security Secretary.

Twitter : @ClaireCoutinho Indian-origin Claire Coutinho has been appointed as the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, succeeding Grant Shapps, who assumed the role of defense minister in a cabinet reshuffle orchestrated by UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Claire Coutinho, elected as a Member of Parliament for East Surrey in December 2019, marks the first promotion to the cabinet from that year’s cohort. Her prior position involved serving as a juni ..... Read More

Indian-Origin Duo Earns Horace W. Goldsmith Fellowships.

Image : HBS Two individuals of Indian descent, Madhav Datt and Raghav Srinivasan, have been chosen as recipients of the prestigious Horace W. Goldsmith fellowships at Harvard Business School (HBS). Madhav Datt, a student pursuing a joint degree at HBS and SEAS, has a remarkable track record in social entrepreneurship. At the young age of eight, he initiated Green the Gene in 2004, which grew into one of the world’s largest youth-led environmental nonprofit organi ..... Read More

Ektaa Kapoor: International Emmy Directorate Award.

Twitter : @EktaaRKapoor Indian film producer and director Ektaa R Kapoor is set to receive the prestigious 2023 International Emmy Directorate award from the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. This recognition celebrates her remarkable career and profound impact on the Indian television landscape. The award ceremony will take place at the 51st International Emmy® Awards Gala in New York City on November 20, as confirmed by Bruce L Paisner, presid ..... Read More

Yoga or gym: Health expert weighs in.

Embracing fitness as a lifestyle goes beyond a mere set of exercises aimed at shedding pounds. The key to truly relishing your physical activity lies in selecting an activity that genuinely brings you joy. This choice is also influenced by the goals you’ve set for yourself. Individuals pursuing muscle growth or specific physical aesthetics often rely on gym trainers to guide them. Conversely, some seek stress reduction, weight loss, enhanced flexibility, and dis ..... Read More

Ms. Jaya Verma Sinha appointed first CEO & Chair of Railway Board.

Twitter : @RailMinIndia The announcement of Ms. Jaya Verma Sinha’s historic appointment as the inaugural female Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chairwoman of the Railway Board was officially disclosed on August 31, 2023, by the Secretariat of the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet. In this role, she succeeds Mr. Anil Kumar Lahoti, and her tenure will commence on September 1, 2023, extending until her retirement. The elevation of Ms. Jaya Verma Sinha, who cur ..... Read More

Bad News for EB-1 Green Cards from India by U.S. Immigration Attorney Seth Finberg

Indian Nationals seeking U.S. Green Cards under the 1st Employment Based Preference or EB-1 category received a rude awakening from the recently published August 2023 Visa Bulletin. Unexpectedly and almost overnight, the wait time for green cards has increased exponentially by over ten years. Until December of last year (2022) the visa bulletin for EB-1s from India was current.  This meant as soon as your challenging EB-1 petition was approved and all your documents ..... Read More

Day 1 CPT, is it for me?

As an international student pursuing your studies in the US on an F-1 visa, Curricular Practical Training (CPT) can be a fantastic way to get immediate work experience in your field and even earn a paycheck. CPT is a job training program run through your international student’s office that allows students to participate in off-campus employment, internships, or other types of practical training related to their academic program that can either be full-time or part-t ..... Read More

Arjun Gupta assumes the role of Chairperson for ICAC.

Arjun Gupta, an Indian American executive, has assumed the role of chairperson for the newly established federal Investment Capital Advisory Committee (ICAC). This committee’s primary objective, as outlined in an official release, is to provide guidance to the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) in creating a more inclusive and accessible environment for small businesses across the nation. Image: LinkedIn profile Arjun Gupta boasts an impressive car ..... Read More

India, US Unveil RETAP for Clean Energy

Twitter : @mnreindia To accelerate progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, India and the United States jointly established the Renewable Energy Technology Action Platform (RETAP) in Delhi as part of their bilateral Strategic Clean Energy Partnership. The launch of RETAP was officially announced on June 22, 2023, during a meeting in Washington involving U.S. President Joseph R. Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During this meeting, bot ..... Read More

Rishi Sunak’s U.S. Immigration Path

We are all very excited to learn more about the newly elected British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.  What do we know about his U.S. Immigration journey? This is a very interesting and timely question and one I was asked a few times over the last few days.  While I don’t know the exact facts concerning his immigration journey, I can speculate approximately how and when the various steps were taken.   Did he follow a common International Student Path from F-1 v ..... Read More

Neeraj Chopra claims second spot at Zurich Diamond League.

Twitter : @Neeraj_chopra1 Indian Olympic and World Champion Neeraj Chopra secured second place in the men’s javelin event at the Wanda Diamond League 2023, with a final throw covering a distance of 85.71 meters. During the competition, Chopra executed three valid throws of 80.79m, 85.22m, and 85.71m, while his other three throws were fouls. He found himself behind Czech Republic’s Jakub Vadlejch, who clinched the gold with an 85.86m throw. It’s worth ..... Read More