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Trump’s MFN drug policy may reshape trade with Indian pharma

US President Donald Trump’s announcement of sweeping prescription drug price cuts under a “Most Favoured Nation” (MFN) policy has brought India’s pharmaceutical sector into sharp focus, as the United States plans to benchmark domestic drug prices against those paid in other countries. Addressing the nation on Wednesday, Trump said his administration negotiated sharp reductions in drug prices by directly confronting pharmaceutical companies and foreign governments. He claimed the policy would slash prices by up to 400& ..... Read More

MoS Margherita, Fiji Health Minister discuss medical ties

Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita on Thursday met Fiji’s Minister of Health and Medical Services, Ratu Atonio Rabici Lalabalavu, in New Delhi to review ongoing health and medical cooperation between the two countries. Following the meeting, Margherita said the discussions focused on strengthening healthcare collaboration, which remains a key pillar of the India–Fiji bilateral partnership. The engagement comes amid sustained diplomatic outreach between the two nations. Earlier this week, India’s High Commissioner ..... Read More

Maitri Parv celebrates India–Oman friendship: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that Maitri Parv celebrates the deep friendship, shared history and a prosperous future between India and Oman, while hailing the Indian diaspora as a living example of coexistence and cooperation. Addressing members of the Indian community at the Maitri Parv event in Muscat, PM Modi highlighted India’s cultural diversity and its global recognition, noting that Diwali has now been included by UNESCO in the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Calling the gathering a “mini India,” the Prime Mi ..... Read More

PM Modi warmly welcomed by Indian community in Oman

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was warmly welcomed by the Indian community in Oman on Wednesday, as hundreds gathered in Muscat waving Indian flags and chanting patriotic slogans. The Indian diaspora assembled at the hotel, where the Prime Minister personally greeted and interacted with attendees and observed cultural performances arranged to celebrate his visit. Arriving in Muscat earlier in the day, marking the final leg of his three-nation tour, PM Modi was received at the airport by Oman’s Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs, Sayyid ..... Read More

PM Modi Honored with Oman’s Prestigious Civilian Award

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the Order of Oman on Thursday, the Sultanate’s distinguished civilian honor, by Sultan Haitham bin Tarik in recognition of his efforts to enhance bilateral relations between India and Oman. The award was presented during PM Modi’s ongoing two-day visit to Muscat, which represents the final leg of his three-nation tour, following stops in Jordan and Ethiopia. This accolade adds to PM Modi’s growing collection of over 28 prestigious civilian awards from foreign nations, which re ..... Read More

Trump Emphasizes Tariffs as Core US Economic Strategy

US President Donald Trump has reaffirmed that import tariffs will remain a cornerstone of America’s economic policy, signaling a long-term commitment that may put additional pressure on global trade partners, including India. In his year-end national address on Wednesday night, Trump described tariffs not merely as temporary negotiation tools but as a fundamental mechanism to stimulate investment, revitalize manufacturing, and safeguard American jobs. “Much of this progress is due to tariffs,” Trump asserted, calling them his “favorite word, ..... Read More

India-Oman CEPA to shape ties for decades: PM Modi

rime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized on Thursday that the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between India and Oman serves as a “blueprint for a shared future,” setting the stage for long-term growth in bilateral relations. Speaking at the India-Oman Business Summit, he described the agreement as a historic decision whose impact will be felt for decades. “CEPA will bring renewed trust and energy to our 21st-century partnership. It will expand trade, inspire investment, and create fresh opportunities across all sectors,” PM Mo ..... Read More

JP Morgan to Open Asia’s Largest GCC in Mumbai

India continues to solidify its reputation as a prime destination for global corporations seeking high-value business operations. In a landmark development, American banking giant JP Morgan has announced plans to establish Asia’s largest Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Mumbai, further positioning India as a key player in global finance and technology services. JP Morgan has been steadily expanding its footprint in India over the past several years. Within the last two years alone, the bank has leased nearly 1 million square feet of office ..... Read More

Wonderful to be in land of lions, feel at home: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said he feels “very much at home” during his visit to Ethiopia, calling it a moment of great privilege to address the Parliament of the African nation. PM Modi received a warm welcome as he arrived to address the Joint Session of the Ethiopian Parliament, marking the 18th Parliament in the world that he has addressed. Speaking to lawmakers, the Prime Minister said it was wonderful to be in Ethiopia, the “land of lions,” drawing a personal connection by noting that his home state of Gujar ..... Read More

PM Modi’s Oman visit to deepen ties, boost trade: Diaspora

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to arrive in Oman, members of the Indian business and professional community have expressed strong optimism, saying the visit will significantly deepen India–Oman ties and unlock new avenues for trade and investment. Speaking to IANS in Muscat on Wednesday, Indian industry leaders said the visit comes at a crucial time when both countries are seeking to elevate their partnership through structured dialogue and are exploring the possibility of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Nirmal K. Minda, Executive Cha ..... Read More

Vande Mataram, Ethiopia anthem hail motherland: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday drew a powerful civilisational parallel between India and Ethiopia, noting that both nations revere their land as a mother, as reflected in India’s national song Vande Mataram and Ethiopia’s national anthem, March Forward, Dear Mother Ethiopia. Addressing a Joint Session of Ethiopia’s Parliament in Addis Ababa, the Prime Minister said that this shared symbolism highlights the deep emotional and cultural connection both societies have with their motherland. He linked this sentiment to Indi ..... Read More

Chandrashekhar Joshi Named Mukund Padmanabhan Chair

Chandrashekhar Joshi, a distinguished professor of electrical and computer engineering at UCLA Samueli School of Engineering, has been named the first holder of the Mukund Padmanabhan Term Chair in Excellence. The three-year term chair is one of two established in 2024, each supported with a $500,000 donation from Mukund Padmanabhan, an accomplished UCLA alumnus. The Samueli Foundation has matched these contributions with an additional $1,000,000. The second Mukund Padmanabhan Term Chair in Innovation is yet to be filled. Over the years, Padman ..... Read More

Murali Haran Named JABES Editor-in-Chief

Murali Haran, a distinguished statistics professor at Penn State’s Eberly College of Science, has been appointed editor-in-chief of the Journal of Agricultural, Biological and Environmental Statistics (JABES) for a three-year term starting in 2026. JABES is jointly published by the American Statistical Association—the world’s largest professional organization for statisticians—and the International Biometric Society, which promotes statistical and mathematical research in the biosciences. JABES focuses on introducing innovative statistical a ..... Read More

Apple posts $2B iPhone exports from India

Apple Inc recorded its highest-ever monthly export value from India in November, shipping iPhones worth about $2,000 million, according to industry data. This milestone highlights India’s steadily expanding role in Apple’s global manufacturing and supply chain strategy. Based on the latest figures, the US-based technology company has exported iPhones valued at roughly $14,000 million from India during the first eight months of the current financial year. This strong export performance reflects both increased production capacity and rising gl ..... Read More

Trump calls India key US partner, hails Modi as close friend

US President Donald Trump has described India as a crucial strategic partner for the United States in the Indo-Pacific region, emphasizing the country’s rising global influence and historical depth. According to a statement shared by the US Embassy in India, Trump praised India as an exceptional nation shaped by one of the world’s oldest civilizations and highlighted his strong personal rapport with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In a message posted on X, the embassy quoted Trump as calling India an “amazing country” that plays a central role ..... Read More

ISRO To Launch BlueBird-6 US Satellite

The Indian Space Research Organisation is preparing for the launch of BlueBird-6, the largest US commercial satellite handled by the agency to date. The mission has been rescheduled to December 21, 2025, from its earlier date of December 15, following extended pre-launch procedures and system integration activities. BlueBird-6 has been developed in collaboration with US-based AST SpaceMobile and represents a major advancement in global communication technology. The satellite is designed to deliver direct-to-device broadband connectivity, par ..... Read More

Jyoti Bansal’s Journey From India To Tech Elite

Indian-born entrepreneur Jyoti Bansal has entered the ranks of global billionaires after the rapid rise of his AI-driven software company, Harness, which is currently valued at $5,500 million. His personal net worth now stands at approximately $2,300 million, driven largely by his ownership stake in Harness and earlier gains from selling his first startup, AppDynamics. Bansal’s story began in a small town in Rajasthan, India. He moved to the United States on an H1-B visa with only a few hundred dollars and a clear ambition to build technolog ..... Read More

IGT 10 winners head to America’s Got Talent stage

The champions of India’s Got Talent Season 10 are set to take their talents global, as the Abujhmad Mallakhamb Academy from Narayanpur, Chhattisgarh, received an official invitation to participate in America’s Got Talent 2026 in Los Angeles. The academy, known for its exceptional gymnasts, will send seven members, including one female performer, to represent India on the international stage. Mallakhamb, an ancient Indian sport combining aerial yoga and acrobatics on a traditional vertical pole, will be showcased by the young performers, high ..... Read More

Zohran Mamdani Declines Bollywood Debut, Chooses Politics

Before making history as New York City’s youngest and first Indian-American Muslim mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani had a surprising encounter with the film world. The Democratic socialist was once personally offered the lead role in Mira Nair’s adaptation of A Suitable Boy, a sprawling period drama, but he declined, prioritizing his own path over acting. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, filmmaker Mira Nair revealed that she had considered Mamdani for the lead role because of his natural presence and ease in reading lines opposi ..... Read More

LaGrange Cricket Stadium Set To Transform US Cricket

Cricket in the United States received a major boost with the official announcement of LaGrange Cricket Stadium, a state-of-the-art facility being developed by LaGrange Cricket Holdings near Atlanta, Georgia. The launch event, held in Mumbai, highlighted the stadium’s vision to become a permanent hub for cricket in the US, with operations slated to begin in 2027. Spanning 45 acres, the stadium will feature 10,000 permanent seats, expandable to 25,000 for large-scale concerts and other entertainment events. Designed to meet international c ..... Read More

India, Jordan Aim To Strengthen Trade And Collaboration

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday underscored the importance of revitalizing historic trade relations between India and Jordan to unlock new economic opportunities. Speaking about the longstanding commercial ties, he noted that India is currently Jordan’s third-largest trading partner and emphasised that bilateral engagement should extend beyond mere trade figures. “India holds the position of the third-largest trading partner of Jordan. While numbers are important in business, our goal is to build a sustainable, long-term partnership, ..... Read More

MedSpeed Appoints Dhiraj Patkar As CPTO Executive

MedSpeed, a leading provider of same-day healthcare logistics, has announced the appointment of Dhiraj Patkar as its new chief product and technology officer (CPTO). In this role, Patkar will guide the company’s product vision, technology strategy, and digital capabilities to enhance operational efficiency, service delivery, and customer outcomes. “I am thrilled to join MedSpeed during such a transformative period for healthcare logistics. While the industry grows increasingly complex, technology offers remarkable opportunities to innovate s ..... Read More

India exports surge despite Trump tariffs; trade deficit drops

India witnessed its fastest export growth in over three years in November, with shipments rising 19.4% year-on-year to $38.1 billion, powered by strong demand from the US and China. At the same time, imports declined 2% to $62.7 billion, narrowing the trade deficit to $24.6 billion—the lowest since June. Exports to the US surged 22.6% to $7 billion despite the imposition of 50% additional tariffs, while exports to China skyrocketed 90% to $2.2 billion, making China India’s third-largest export destination for the month, surpassing the Nether ..... Read More

Jaishankar co-chairs India-UAE Joint Commission in Abu Dhabi

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday co-chaired the 16th India-UAE Joint Commission and the 5th Strategic Dialogue with Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, in Abu Dhabi. The meeting reviewed all aspects of the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and the UAE and identified key priorities for future cooperation. The discussions reflected the growing depth and breadth of bilateral ties across political, economic and strategic domains. ..... Read More

Old trade routes can drive future growth: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that India and Jordan have the potential to transform geography into opportunity and opportunity into long-term growth by reviving historic trade routes and strengthening economic cooperation. Speaking at the India-Jordan Business Forum in Amman, the Prime Minister highlighted Jordan’s strategic importance as a regional connector under the leadership of King Abdullah II. He said that deeper economic engagement between the two countries could unlock new avenues for trade and investment. Prime Minist ..... Read More