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Indian Americans Praised as Key Economic Link

Indian Americans were celebrated as one of the most powerful forces connecting the United States and India during a high-profile Congressional hearing, even as lawmakers issued sharp criticisms of the Trump administration’s tightening immigration rules and visa policies. The House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia convened on Wednesday to assess the state of the US–India strategic partnership, and throughout the session, the diaspora’s economic and social contributions took center stage. Committee Chair ..... Read More

India, US Discuss Deeper Cooperation in Tech & Energy

India and the United States continued to advance their strategic partnership as India’s Ambassador to Washington, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, met Senator Brian Schatz, Deputy Secretary of the Senate Democratic Conference and a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, to discuss deeper engagement in energy, technology and innovation. Kwatra said the meeting included an exchange of perspectives on ongoing bilateral defence cooperation and a review of key regional developments that shape the India–US agenda. The Indian envoy also met US Represe ..... Read More

Indian American Leaders Push for Reset in US-India Ties

Indian American lawmakers in the United States Congress called for a more balanced and future-oriented reset in US-India relations, urging Washington to prioritise strategic clarity, innovation and smoother mobility for talent. During a House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee hearing on South and Central Asia, Representatives Ami Bera and Pramila Jayapal delivered two of the most substantive interventions on the trajectory of the bilateral partnership. Bera, one of the longest-serving Indian American members of Congress, emphasised the depth of bip ..... Read More

India, Brazil Boost Defence Ties and Capacity Building

India and Brazil have intensified their defence partnership as Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi held high-level meetings in Brasília with Chief Advisor to the Brazilian President Celso Amorim and Defence Minister Jose Mucio Monteiro to explore deeper collaboration across the defence industry and capacity-building sectors. The discussions provided a comprehensive review of the expanding bilateral defence engagement, with both sides focusing on strengthening operational cooperation, enhancing training exchanges, improving maritime ..... Read More

Modi to Visit Key Muslim Ally Backing India Since 1971

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to travel to Oman next week, a visit that carries strategic weight beyond routine diplomacy. For more than seventy years, Oman has remained one of India’s most reliable partners in West Asia, consistently offering support during sensitive global debates, particularly those involving terrorism. Its steady backing has helped cement its reputation as one of India’s closest and most trusted Muslim-majority allies. The upcoming trip is also drawing attention in Pakistan. Analysts note that Oman’s growing proxim ..... Read More

India and Brunei Hold First Defence Cooperation Dialogue

India and Brunei advanced their growing security relationship with the first meeting of the Joint Working Group (JWG) on Defence Cooperation, held on December 9, 2025. The session, hosted in the Indian capital, marked an important step forward in carrying out the India-Brunei Defence Partnership established in February 2023. Designed as a structured platform for continuous engagement, the JWG aims to deepen collaboration across a broad spectrum of defense and strategic initiatives. The discussions during the meeting focused on expanding dire ..... Read More

Penn State’s Harshim Saluja Wins Global Forecasting Prize

Harshim Saluja, a computational data science junior at Penn State, has emerged as one of five global winners of the “Forecasting the Future: A Modern Economics Challenge.” The international competition, hosted by Bridgewater Associates in partnership with Global Citizen, invited students worldwide to analyze how shifting economic forces could influence global systems in the years ahead. Saluja impressed judges with an extensive analytical submission built on advanced computational modeling, rich economic visualizations, and a systems-thinkin ..... Read More

India Names Darpan Jain to Lead US Trade Negotiations

Karnataka cadre IAS officer Darpan Jain has been selected as India’s new chief negotiator for the upcoming trade discussions with the United States. A member of the 2001 batch, Jain currently serves as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and has been deeply involved in India’s trade engagements with several countries over the years. He will represent India during the talks scheduled for December 10 and 11, where both sides aim to accelerate work on the Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA). The negotiations will cover a broad ..... Read More

US Calls India’s Trade Deal Offer Its ‘Best Yet’

The United States is pressing ahead with trade negotiations with India, with senior US officials signaling rare optimism about the latest proposals coming from New Delhi. The US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told lawmakers that India has presented “the strongest offers we’ve ever received as a country,” particularly in talks centered on giving American farmers wider access to the Indian market. Key areas of discussion include expanding entry for crops such as soy and grain sorghum. This progress comes even as President Donald Trump esc ..... Read More

India, Brazil Navies Deepen Maritime Cooperation

Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi met Brazilian Navy Commander Admiral Marcos Sampaio Olsen to advance the growing maritime partnership between the two nations. The discussions focused on strengthening operational engagements, expanding training exchanges, boosting hydrographic cooperation, improving information sharing, and enhancing maritime domain awareness across the South Atlantic region. Both sides reviewed ongoing collaboration and explored new avenues in defence technology, innovation, and naval capacity building. The meetin ..... Read More

Amazon to Invest Over $35 Billion in India by 2030

Amazon announced plans to invest more than $35 billion in India through 2030, reinforcing its long-term commitment to one of its fastest-growing global markets. The investment will be spread across the company’s three key strategic pillars — AI-led digital transformation, export expansion, and large-scale job creation — alongside continued business growth in the country. The announcement was made at Amazon’s annual “Smbhav” summit, where company leaders highlighted the alignment between Amazon’s Indi ..... Read More

India Set to Become Largest Developer Hub by 2030

Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella said India is on course to become the world’s largest developer community by 2030, driven by its expanding talent pool and rising leadership in next-generation AI innovation. Speaking at an event in New Delhi, Nadella highlighted how emerging tools and platforms are reshaping the way software is built, applications are designed, and multi-agent AI systems are created. He said India is projected to have more than 57 million developers by 2030, surpassing all other markets and positioning the country at t ..... Read More

India, Kenya Boost Cooperation in Healthcare Sector

India and Kenya held discussions to strengthen cooperation in the healthcare sector, with a focus on pharmaceuticals, medical equipment, medical devices, and capacity building. Indian High Commissioner to Kenya Adarsh Swaika met Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Health Aden Duale to review ongoing collaboration and identify areas for deeper engagement. The Indian High Commission described India as a trusted and long-standing partner of Kenya, noting that Indian pharmaceutical products hold a significant share of the Kenyan market due to their qual ..... Read More

India’s GDP Surges on Strong Consumption, Investment

India’s economy posted stronger-than-expected performance in the second quarter of FY26, supported by a sharp rise in private consumption and steady investment activity. According to a report by CareEdge Ratings, income tax cuts, GST rationalisation, easing inflation and an early festive season pushed private final consumption expenditure to 7.9 per cent in Q2, marking one of the strongest drivers of growth. Gross fixed capital formation expanded by 7.3 per cent during the quarter, aided by continued public capital expenditure. Though invest ..... Read More

Italian Deputy PM Tajani Set for Three-Day India Visit

Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani will arrive in India on Wednesday for a three-day official visit aimed at strengthening political, economic, and strategic cooperation between the two countries. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, Tajani will hold discussions with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New Delhi before travelling to Mumbai for a series of meetings and official engagements on Thursday. He is scheduled to depart from Mumbai on Friday. The visit comes amid renewed momentum in India– ..... Read More

Sathi Roy Brings OHM Vision To Global Art Stage

 Sathi Roy, a first-generation entrepreneur and the founder of Our Highest Mantra (OHM), made a striking entry onto the global stage at the prestigious SCOPE Art Show in Miami Beach—one of the world’s leading contemporary art exhibitions. Her participation was part of the OHM × Orbital Temple showcase, which explored how art, advanced technology, longevity research, and spiritual evolution are increasingly converging in the global cultural landscape. The moment marked a significant milestone for Roy, who has spent the last three years building ..... Read More

Indian American Geospatial Expert Joins Penn State Board

Indian American geospatial professional Siddharth “Sid” Pandey has been selected to serve on the board of directors for the Graduates of Earth and Mineral Sciences (GEMS) at Penn State University’s College of Earth and Mineral Sciences. His three-year appointment places him among a 16-member leadership group that includes 15 board members and the immediate past president. Together, the board plays a central role in guiding the GEMS Alumni Society, shaping opportunities, and fostering engagement across Penn State’s expansive alumni network. P ..... Read More

Modi Honored By NDA After Sweeping Bihar Victory

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi was warmly felicitated on Tuesday during a gathering of all MPs from the National Democratic Alliance, following the coalition’s emphatic victory in the recent Bihar assembly elections. The meeting, held inside the Parliament House complex, brought together senior leaders including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, and BJP national president JP Nadda, reflecting the significance of the win for the ruling alliance. At the ceremony, Modi was presented with a large garland by JD(U) leader San ..... Read More

Neal Mohan Named TIME’s CEO of the Year 2025

Indian-American executive Neal Mohan, who heads YouTube, has been selected as TIME magazine’s 2025 CEO of the Year. The publication describes Mohan as a key force in shaping global culture because YouTube determines what billions of viewers watch, discuss, and share every single day. A portion of his early education took place in Lucknow, where he also learned Hindi and Sanskrit—an experience that he has often said helped shape his worldview. TIME’s profile emphasizes that YouTube has an enormous influence on the world&rsqu ..... Read More

Hasina Thanks PM Modi for Support During Bangladesh Crisis

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has expressed deep gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and India for supporting her during the political crisis that forced her to flee Dhaka last year. Speaking exclusively, Hasina described India as a “vital neighbour and partner” and said she valued the longstanding relationship between the two countries. She also acknowledged the personal refuge provided to her during what she called a period of grave danger. Hasina left Bangladesh in August after her elected government collapsed am ..... Read More

Tata Taps Intel as Key Customer in $14B Chip Venture

Tata Electronics has secured Intel as a prospective customer for its upcoming semiconductor facilities, a development seen as a strong vote of confidence in India’s growing chip manufacturing ambitions. Industry observers say the move signals Intel’s belief in India’s ability to eventually become a meaningful player in the global semiconductor supply chain. The electronics arm of the 156-year-old Tata Group—known for its diverse businesses spanning everything from salt to software—is investing nearly $14 billion to construct India’s first fu ..... Read More

Trump Targets India Rice Imports in New Farm Aid Push

US President Donald Trump unveiled a multi-billion-dollar farm relief package while intensifying criticism of agricultural imports from India and other Asian suppliers. Speaking at a White House roundtable with farmers, lawmakers and senior officials, he said the administration would provide $12 billion in financial assistance funded through tariff revenues collected from US trading partners. Trump argued that the support was essential for stabilising the rural economy and described farmers as “an indispensable national asset.” India featured ..... Read More

India Poised to Lead Global AI Race by 2035

India is on track to become a global leader in artificial intelligence by 2035, powered by its young talent pool, abundant data resources, and a rapidly expanding semiconductor ecosystem, experts said on Monday at the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2025. The four-day event, which began on December 6, has emerged as one of the year’s most influential science and innovation platforms, inspiring students, researchers, and start-ups while contributing to the nation’s vision of Viksit Bharat@2047, according to officials. Speaking at t ..... Read More

US Trade Envoy Heads To India For Talks

 Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Rick Switzer is scheduled to visit India on December 10-11, according to a spokesperson from the Indian Ministry of External Affairs. The visit comes at a time when New Delhi is seeking relief from punitive tariffs imposed by Washington in response to India’s purchases of Russian oil. Officials from both countries emphasized that the visit is part of ongoing efforts to achieve a fair and balanced trade relationship. The spokesperson noted that both governments remain committed to concluding a multi-sectoral ..... Read More

US Under Secretary Hooker Begins India Visit for Key Talks

US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker has arrived in India for an official visit aimed at advancing strategic cooperation across security, technology, and regional priorities. Her engagements include Foreign Office Consultations with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, where both sides are expected to review developments in the Indo-Pacific and assess progress in bilateral cooperation. The US Embassy in India said Hooker’s visit reflects Washington’s commitment to strengthening the partnership with New Delhi and suppor ..... Read More