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Mamdani appoints Lekha Sunder to communications team

New York City Hall has announced the appointment of Lekha Sunder as the city’s new Deputy Communications Director, a role that places her at the center of shaping official messaging and coordinating communication efforts across municipal departments. The appointment reflects Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s focus on strengthening how City Hall engages with residents, media organizations, and stakeholders. Sunder became closely associated with Mayor Mamdani’s political journey earlier this year when she joined his primary campaign. During the cam ..... Read More

India’s Global Weight Crucial, Says Chilean Envoy

Chile’s Ambassador to India, Juan Angulo, has underscored India’s growing importance on the global stage, stating that the country’s relative weight in international affairs continues to rise and plays a crucial role in shaping global agendas. In an interaction in New Delhi, Ambassador Angulo highlighted India’s leadership during its G20 presidency, describing it as substantial and impactful. He noted that India’s initiatives aimed at strengthening the voice of the Global South have been significant, with Chile participating at the h ..... Read More

India, Israel Boost Fisheries & Aquaculture Ties

India and Israel are set to strengthen collaboration in fisheries and aquaculture as Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Rajiv Ranjan Singh undertakes an official visit to Israel from January 13 to 15, reflecting the expanding strategic and economic engagement between the two countries. During the visit, the minister will participate in the Second Global Summit on Blue Food Security, themed “Sea the Future,” at the invitation of Israel’s Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Avi Dichter. The visit is expected ..... Read More

India, Germany Sign Key MoUs as Trade Tops $50 Billion

India and Germany on Monday signed several key Memorandums of Understanding, marking a significant step forward in their strategic partnership, as bilateral trade between the two countries crossed the USD 50 billion milestone for the first time. The agreements were signed in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, following high-level talks aimed at expanding cooperation across multiple sectors. Addressing a joint press conference, Prime Minister Modi said the growing trade volume reflects the stren ..... Read More

Modi Calls India-Germany Defence Ties a Symbol of Trust

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday described the expanding cooperation between India and Germany in defence and security as a testament to mutual trust and a shared strategic vision, underscoring the growing depth of bilateral relations between the two nations. Speaking at a joint press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Gandhinagar, the Prime Minister welcomed steps taken by Germany to simplify defence trade procedures and said both countries would work on a roadmap to strengthen cooperation between their defence industri ..... Read More

Germany Seeks Stronger Strategic Partnership With India

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday conveyed Germany’s readiness to take its relationship with India to a new strategic height, emphasizing that both countries share common interests at a time when global politics and economics are undergoing significant transformation. Speaking alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi after bilateral discussions in Ahmedabad, Merz highlighted the importance of closer cooperation between the two democracies. During his remarks, Merz referred to his visit to Mahatma Gandhi’s birthplace as deeply symb ..... Read More

Trump-Modi friendship real, India most vital partner: Gor

The United States has reiterated that India remains at the center of its global diplomatic and strategic priorities, with newly appointed US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor emphasizing the strength of ties between Washington and New Delhi. Speaking shortly after assuming charge in the Indian capital, Gor highlighted President Donald Trump’s close personal relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing it as genuine and enduring. According to Gor, President Trump has expressed a strong desire to visit India within the next one to ..... Read More

Priyanka Chopra Debuts Fierce Pirate Look in The Bluff

Actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas has revealed her first look from her upcoming film The Bluff, offering audiences a glimpse into a powerful and action-driven role unlike any she has portrayed before. The newly released images showcase Chopra in a gritty pirate avatar, sharing the screen with actor Karl Urban in what appears to be a high-stakes and emotionally charged narrative. The visuals highlight intense confrontations, fast-paced action sequences, and dramatic moments that hint at the film’s raw tone. Chopra is seen performing physically de ..... Read More

PM Modi Salutes Indian Diaspora on Pravasi Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday conveyed his greetings on the occasion of Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas, underscoring the vital role played by Indians living abroad in strengthening India’s global standing while remaining deeply connected to their cultural roots. Through a message shared on X, the Prime Minister described the Indian diaspora as a living link between India and the wider world. He noted that overseas Indians have contributed meaningfully to the societies they live in while continuing to uphold Indian traditions, values, ..... Read More

Goyal holds Brussels talks on key India-EU FTA issues

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held discussions with European Union Trade and Economic Security Commissioner Maros Sefcovic in Brussels, marking another significant step toward concluding a mutually beneficial India-EU Free Trade Agreement. The meeting reflects the growing momentum behind negotiations as both sides work to resolve outstanding issues and move closer to a comprehensive deal. According to Goyal, the dialogue covered several critical components of the proposed agreement. He reiterated India’s commitment to a rules ..... Read More

Macron Confirms India Visit Ahead of AI Summit

French President Emmanuel Macron has confirmed that he will travel to India next month, coinciding with New Delhi’s preparations to host the India AI Impact Summit 2026. Macron made the announcement while addressing members of the Diplomatic Corps, where he reflected on the achievements and direction of French diplomacy over the past year. His remarks underscored France’s growing engagement with India on global technology and strategic issues. The India AI Impact Summit 2026, scheduled for February 19 and 20 in New Delhi, was formally an ..... Read More

Jaishankar Meets Macron, Reaffirms India–France Ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, reaffirming the depth and resilience of the India–France strategic partnership at a time of major global political and economic transformation. The meeting reflected the shared commitment of both nations to sustained dialogue and close coordination amid shifting power dynamics and evolving international challenges. During the interaction, Jaishankar conveyed warm greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and exchanged views with President Macron on a ra ..... Read More

PM Modi Engages Indian AI Startups Ahead Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a roundtable with twelve Indian AI start-ups at his residence in New Delhi, ahead of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 scheduled for next month. The meeting brought together participants of the AI for ALL: Global Impact Challenge, who presented their innovations and research to the Prime Minister. The start-ups represented a wide array of AI applications, including Indian language foundation models, multilingual large language models (LLMs), speech-to-text, text-to-audio and video technologies, generative AI ..... Read More

India Pioneers Commercial Production of Bio-Bitumen

India has achieved a major milestone by becoming the first country to commercially produce bio-bitumen, an eco-friendly alternative to conventional asphalt used in road construction. Developed from agricultural and organic waste materials that would otherwise be discarded, bio-bitumen is designed to support sustainable infrastructure while reducing reliance on fossil fuels. The bio-bitumen has successfully passed performance and durability tests, confirming its suitability for use in roadway projects. Experts anticipate that this innovation ..... Read More

India Leads Asia-Pacific Healthcare PE Deal Volume

India accounted for 26 per cent of Asia-Pacific healthcare private equity (PE) deal volume in 2024, emerging as the region’s largest market by volume, according to a report released by Bain & Company on Thursday. The report noted that global healthcare PE deal value reached a record $191 billion in 2025, driven by a surge in large-scale transactions despite market headwinds earlier in the year. India’s rise was attributed to a shift in buyout activity away from China toward India, Japan, and South Korea, supported by stronger macroeco ..... Read More

Indian-Origin Sujit Singh Seeks Democratic Nod in NJ-12

Indian-origin technology professional and community advocate Sujit Singh has announced his bid for the Democratic nomination for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District, placing human services, inclusion, and grassroots engagement at the centre of his campaign. Singh said his decision to enter the race was shaped by years of involvement in nonprofit human services, an area he believes remains underrepresented in local and state-level policymaking. He emphasised the need to strengthen support systems for low-income families, immigrant commun ..... Read More

India’s Leadership Vital for South Asia Stability: SL MP

Sri Lankan Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa has emphasised that India’s leadership is central to maintaining long-term peace and stability in the South Asian region, calling for stronger regional cooperation amid evolving global and regional security challenges. In a statement shared on social media, Rajapaksa said South Asia faces an urgent need for greater regional coherence as several countries in the region have experienced political turmoil, public unrest, and changes in government in recent years. He noted that addressing these cha ..... Read More

Indian Envoy Meets US House Speaker on Counterterrorism

India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, met US House Speaker Mike Johnson on Capitol Hill to discuss the India-US bilateral relationship, counterterrorism cooperation, and key areas of partnership. Kwatra said he was honoured to meet Speaker Johnson and expressed deep appreciation for his support in strengthening India-US ties. He thanked the Speaker for the United States’ solidarity with India’s counterterrorism efforts following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam in April 2025. During the meeting, the ambassador bri ..... Read More

UN Projects Robust India GDP Growth in 2026 Despite Risks

The United Nations (UN) has projected India’s GDP growth at a robust 6.6 per cent in 2026, even as global economic growth is expected to slow to 2.7 per cent amid rising geopolitical risks and policy uncertainty, according to a new UN report released on Wednesday. The projection is part of the UN’s World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026 report, which notes that strong demand in major markets could partially offset the impact of higher US tariffs on India’s economy. Although the UN has lowered India’s growth estimate from its earl ..... Read More

Mahesh Samdani donates $1M to BITS Pilani

Mahesh Samdani, a New York-based managing director at JPMorgan Chase, has transformed a personal tribute into a long-term educational initiative at his alma mater, BITS Pilani. Along with his wife, Purva Ladha, Samdani has committed $1 million to establish a permanent scholarship endowment aimed at supporting female students who demonstrate both academic excellence and financial need. The fund, named the Kaushaliya Devi Samdani Scholarship Endowment, honors the memory of Samdani’s mother. Designed as a merit-cum-need program, the initiativ ..... Read More

Tina Shah Enters High-Stakes New Jersey Congressional Race

Indian American physician Dr Tina Shah has officially stepped into the Democratic primary race for New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District, one of the most closely contested seats in the state. Entering a crowded field, Shah is positioning herself as a policy-driven candidate focused heavily on healthcare reform, affordability, and patient rights. She is currently the only Indian American running in the race, a factor that adds historic significance to her bid. Since launching her campaign in July 2025, Shah has demonstrated notable financ ..... Read More

Sujit Singh Launches Campaign for New Jersey Congress

Sujit Singh, a seasoned technology consultant and community advocate, has entered the Democratic primary for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District. Building his campaign around human services, inclusion, and grassroots politics, Singh aims to address gaps in social programs that affect families, seniors, immigrants, and young people across the district’s four counties. Singh’s personal story is a cornerstone of his platform. Born into a farming family in Jhajjar, Haryana, near New Delhi, he spent much of his childhood helping on the ..... Read More

Israel Values Deep Partnership With India: Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israel deeply values its partnership with India and shares a strong resolve to defeat terrorism, following a phone conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In a message shared on social media, Netanyahu thanked Prime Minister Modi for the warm interaction and extended his best wishes to the people of India. He highlighted the strength of bilateral ties and underlined the shared commitment of both nations to counter terrorism. Prime Minister Modi also described the conversation as ..... Read More

Suby Valluri Wins Michael Mills LegalTech Scholarship

Suby Valluri, an Indian American student set to graduate from Cornell Tech’s Master of Laws (LLM) in Law, Technology, and Entrepreneurship program this year, has been named the first recipient of the Michael Mills Memorial LegalTech Scholarship. Established by a network of over 50 donors, the scholarship honors the legacy of Michael Mills, a pioneer in legal technology, and aims to support students pursuing careers at the intersection of law and technology. Valluri, who holds a PhD in quantitative economics and an MA in law, is also the co ..... Read More

Asha Jadeja Donates $5 Million To MAGA Incs

  Silicon Valley investor Asha Jadeja Motwani has emerged as one of the largest Indian-American contributors in the current US election cycle, donating over $5 million to the pro-Trump super PAC, MAGA Inc., according to federal campaign finance filings. Her reported contribution of $5 million from California in November 2025 places her in a select group of ultra-wealthy donors supporting the political action committee. Jadeja’s total contributions to date amount to just above $5.1 million. Her name appears alongside some of the most influ ..... Read More