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India to Host BRICS Summit in Delhi on September 12-13

India will host the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on September 12-13, bringing together leaders of BRICS member countries, partner nations and outreach invitees. India's BRICS Chairship is guided by the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability,” reflecting Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a people-centric approach rooted in the principle of “Humanity First.” During the summit, leaders are expected to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation within BRICS on common priorities a ..... Read More

Modi Highlights Sports, Fitness and Fauja Singh’s Legacy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on India’s youth to embrace sports and fitness as an integral part of everyday life, pointing to the remarkable journey of marathon runner Fauja Singh as an example of how physical activity can contribute to a fulfilling life. Speaking virtually at the Khelo India Dialogue on Thursday, Modi highlighted Singh’s extraordinary commitment to running and fitness. Singh became widely known for competing in marathons at an age when most people would have long retired from competitive athletics. He ..... Read More

Pankaj Ojha Leads Agentic AI Resilience Push at Deutsche Bank

Deutsche Bank is turning to agentic artificial intelligence to strengthen its ability to withstand technology disruptions, with Pankaj Ojha, a director at the bank, serving as the lead architect of a new platform developed in collaboration with Google Cloud. Known as the Agentic Resilience Platform (ARP), the system is designed to help financial institutions evaluate how effectively they could respond to technology failures and recover from major disruptions. Google Cloud recently highlighted the initiative and identified Ojha as the platfor ..... Read More

India Names Satish Kumar Sivan San Francisco Consul

Career diplomat Satish Kumar Sivan has assumed charge as the new Consul General of India in San Francisco, succeeding Dr. K. Srikar Reddy, who has taken up a new assignment as India’s Ambassador to Qatar. Sivan brings nearly two decades of diplomatic experience to the position, having served in several important assignments within the Ministry of External Affairs and at Indian diplomatic missions abroad. Before his appointment in San Francisco, Sivan served as Consul General of India in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, where he worked closely ..... Read More

Mohan Bhagwat Arrives in New York for Outreach Tour

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat arrived in New York as he began a three-nation global outreach tour covering the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom during the organisation’s centenary year. Bhagwat received a warm welcome upon his arrival and is expected to interact with members of the Indian diaspora and representatives of overseas organisations during his visit. A key event of his New York tour will be the ‘Universal Oneness Celebrations’ at Madison Square Garden on Saturday. Organised by the American Hindus ..... Read More

India, US Advance Strategic Cooperation in Indian Ocean

India and the United States discussed ways to expand practical cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region, with a focus on maritime security, strategic infrastructure and connectivity. The discussions took place during a phone conversation between Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and US Under Secretary of State Allison M. Hooker, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. The engagement comes as New Delhi and Washington continue to strengthen their strategic partnership and coordinate on issues affecting the wider Indian Ocean region. The two c ..... Read More

Srikar Reddy Leaves San Francisco With Stronger Ties

Dr. K. Srikar Reddy has concluded his three-year tenure as India’s consul general in San Francisco, leaving behind an expanded diplomatic mission, stronger engagement with the Indian American community and broader efforts to advance cooperation between India and the United States. Reddy served in San Francisco from August 2023 through August 2026 before moving to his new assignment as India’s ambassador to Qatar. Career diplomat Satish Sivan, who previously served as India’s consul general in Dubai and the Northern Emirates, has taken over t ..... Read More

India Targets 75% Global Trade Coverage Through FTAs

India is stepping up efforts to expand its network of free trade agreements, with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal saying negotiations are underway with 8-9 additional groups of countries and individual nations. The combined economies involved represent roughly $15 trillion in GDP, underscoring New Delhi’s push to widen access to major international markets. Speaking in Tokyo while leading a business delegation of more than 200 representatives, Goyal said India’s expanding trade agreement network is designed to strengthen the coun ..... Read More

Sikh Leader Welcomes Bhagwat’s US Visit for Dialogue

Sikh American leader Jasdip Singh Jassee has welcomed RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s visit to the United States, describing it as a potential opportunity for direct communication on concerns affecting Sikh and other minority communities. Jassee said Bhagwat’s current US engagements have attracted significant attention because of their scale and visibility. He noted that the RSS chief’s planned interactions with members of the Indian American community represent an unusually prominent appearance in the country and could provide an important platfo ..... Read More

Piyush Goyal vows stronger investment climate in India

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is encouraging leading Japanese corporations and financial institutions to expand their presence in India, highlighting opportunities emerging across several critical areas of the economy. His outreach comes as New Delhi works to strengthen commercial ties with Japan and attract greater international investment. During the third day of his official visit to Japan, Goyal held discussions with senior representatives from Toyota Tsusho Corporation, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) Grou ..... Read More

Modi chairs PRAGATI meet, backs AI for key challenges

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 53rd PRAGATI meeting on Tuesday, reviewing major infrastructure initiatives while directing government agencies to accelerate project execution and adopt technology-driven approaches in agriculture and cybersecurity. The meeting examined six infrastructure projects covering railways, roads and power across nine states. Together, the initiatives represent an investment of more than $3.5 billion. The projects are intended to improve connectivity, support industrial activity, strengthen economic developm ..... Read More

CSIR-NAL Unveils Indigenous Engines for UAVs and Missiles

The CSIR-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) has unveiled three indigenous micro and small gas turbine engines designed for applications in unmanned aerial vehicles, drone interceptors and compact missile systems. The three engines, named NJ-05, NJ-50 and NJ-100, have thrust capacities of 5 kg, 50 kg and 100 kg respectively. The propulsion systems are aimed at meeting critical requirements for indigenous defence technologies and strengthening India’s capabilities in aerospace engineering. The engines were unveiled at the CSIR h ..... Read More

India’s Private Space Sector Reaches Orbit Ahead of Europe

India’s private space sector has reached a significant milestone, with Skyroot Aerospace becoming the first Indian private company to place payloads into orbit using a domestically developed launch vehicle, according to a recent report. The achievement marks a major development in India’s growing commercial space industry and places the country among an expanding group of nations competing in the global private launch market. Skyroot Aerospace successfully deployed multiple payloads into low Earth orbit using its Vikram-1 rocket. ..... Read More

Sonu Nigam Says Jingles Helped Him Master Indian Languages

Singer Sonu Nigam has recalled how his early career recording advertising jingles helped him become familiar with several Indian languages and shaped his multilingual singing journey. Before moving to Mumbai, Sonu Nigam was based in Delhi, where he worked extensively as a jingle singer. He recalled recording as many as 16 to 17 jingles a day, often in different voices and languages. The experience gave him an opportunity to become familiar with India's diverse linguistic landscape at a very young age. His early work exposed him to lan ..... Read More

US Proposes $103K H-1B Visa Application Fee

The Trump administration has proposed a new $103,265 application fee for certain H-1B visa petitions, potentially significantly increasing the cost for US employers seeking to hire highly skilled foreign workers. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said the proposed fee would apply to cap-subject H-1B petitions, including those eligible for the advanced-degree exemption. The additional charge would be payable when the petition is filed and would come on top of existing H-1B processing and visa-related costs. According to DHS, th ..... Read More

Goyal reaffirms India’s commitment to global investors

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has reiterated India’s efforts to attract international investment and create a business environment that encourages long-term partnerships. During his official visit to Japan, Goyal highlighted India’s expanding economy and the opportunities available to global investors across a range of industries. On the second day of his visit, the minister held a breakfast roundtable with representatives of leading foreign institutional investors. The discussions centered on changes in India’s investment ..... Read More

India Targets 14-Fold Rise in Component Output

India is preparing for a major expansion of its electronics manufacturing industry, with overall production expected to reach $433.43 billion by FY31, according to projections cited in a Kotak Mutual Fund report. The anticipated growth points to a significant shift in the country’s electronics ecosystem, with domestic component manufacturing expected to play a much larger role. Electronic components are projected to be one of the fastest-growing segments. Production is estimated to rise from $10.5 billion in FY24 to $129.90 billion by FY ..... Read More

Modi Marks 10 Years of UPI’s Digital Revolution

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has marked 10 years of the Unified Payments Interface, reflecting on the platform’s rapid growth and its role in transforming how millions of people conduct financial transactions across India. In a post on X, Modi described the introduction of UPI a decade ago as a significant milestone in the country’s shift toward digital payments. He highlighted the platform’s extensive reach and encouraged people to share their personal experiences of using the payment system and explain how it has changed ..... Read More

Illinois Senate declares August 15 National India Hub Day

National India Hub in Schaumburg became the center of a major Indian American community celebration as more than 100 organizations gathered for INDIA FEST 2026 on August 15. The event brought together community leaders, volunteers, elected officials, cultural figures and families for a day focused on Indian heritage, unity and service. The celebration featured several prominent guests, including Indian dance and film icon Prabhu Deva, journalist Chitra Tripathi and Lt. Gen. K.J.S. Dhillon. Sixteen elected officials also participated, und ..... Read More

Sky Bird Celebrates 50 Years of Travel Industry Success

Sky Bird has reached a major milestone, celebrating five decades in the travel industry with a high-profile anniversary gala that brought together airline leaders, travel advisors, business partners, employees and other industry guests from throughout North America. The airline consolidator was established in 1976 by Arvin Shah and his wife, Jaya Shah. Over the past 50 years, the company has developed its operations around relationships with airlines and providing services and resources designed to help travel advisors serve their custom ..... Read More

India, Morocco Move to Deepen Trade and Investment

India and Morocco are looking to give their economic partnership fresh momentum after concluding the seventh session of their Joint Commission Meeting. The two countries have agreed to pursue practical measures aimed at opening up greater market opportunities, broadening the range of products traded between them, and encouraging stronger investment flows. The meeting was co-chaired by India’s Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada and Morocco’s Minister of State for Foreign Trade Omar Hejira. The two officials signed t ..... Read More

Kajol Once Wanted to Be Sridevi’s Student

Bollywood actress Kajol once revealed that legendary actress Sridevi was one of her biggest inspirations and that she wished she could learn acting from her. During an appearance on veteran actor Anupam Kher’s chat show, Kajol recalled that Sridevi became her favourite actress as she grew older. She expressed her admiration by saying that she would have loved to be the first student if Sridevi ever opened an acting school. Kajol praised Sridevi for her remarkable ability to transform herself for every role while maintaining a distincti ..... Read More

PM Modi to Address Youth Ahead of National Sports Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address young people and sportspersons across the country on August 27 as part of a nationwide programme ahead of National Sports Day. The virtual address will be part of ‘Khelo India Samvaad – Khel Ki Baat, PM Ke Saath’, a Sports Ministry initiative being organised at more than 1,500 locations across India. National Sports Day is observed on August 29 to commemorate the birth anniversary of legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand. Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said the programme will ..... Read More

Fremont Mayor Raj Salwan Takes Key U.S. Role

Fremont Mayor Raj Salwan has taken on a new national leadership position that could give the California city fresh opportunities in parks, tourism, recreation and community development. Salwan has been selected as Vice Chair for Parks for the U.S. Conference of Mayors’ Tourism, Arts, Parks, Entertainment & Sports Committee. The appointment gives Salwan an opportunity to connect with mayors and city leaders from across the country and examine how other communities are developing their public spaces and attracting visitors. He said he ..... Read More

India’s BRICS Outreach to Nepal, Bangladesh May Reset Ties

  India’s invitation to Nepal and Bangladesh to participate in the BRICS outreach session could help strengthen engagement across South Asia and create an opportunity to reset regional ties. India is preparing to host the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi next month. The participation of the Nepalese and Bangladeshi premiers is expected to provide a platform for discussions on shared global challenges, economic growth, regional connectivity and cooperation among countries of the Global South. Bangladesh is currently the chair of ..... Read More