India–Japan ties deepen amid China’s growing Indo-Pacific assertiveness: Report
India–Japan relations are entering a decisive implementation phase, moving beyond shared vision statements to concrete strategic, economic, and technological cooperation, as both countries respond to China’s expanding assertiveness across the Indo-Pacific, according to a new analytical report. The recent visit of Japanese Foreign
India–ASEAN cooperation seen as key to safeguarding Indo-Pacific autonomy: Report
India–ASEAN cooperation has emerged as a critical pillar for preserving strategic autonomy in the Indo-Pacific, as regional geopolitics becomes increasingly polarised and shaped by competing power blocs, according to a new analytical report. The study underlines that India’s Act East Policy, pursued with
Pakistan accused of using Bangladesh as base for anti-India terror activities – Report
Bangladesh risks becoming a staging ground for anti-India terrorist activities as Pakistan seeks to revive its long-standing agenda against New Delhi by exploiting regional instability and growing radical networks, according to a detailed analytical report released on Monday. The report cautions Dhaka to
India, UAE aim to double bilateral trade by 2032
India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have set an ambitious target to double their bilateral trade to $200 billion by 2032, underscoring the deepening strategic, economic, and technological partnership between the two countries. The commitment was announced following talks between Prime Minister
Indian students in Bangladesh face growing fear amid political turmoil
Fear and uncertainty have increasingly shaped the daily lives of thousands of Indian medical students in Bangladesh, a country that was long regarded as a safe, culturally familiar, and affordable destination for higher education. Political instability, rising anti-India sentiment, and concerns over religious
Bangladesh faces surge in gender-based violence and attacks on Hindus ahead of elections
As Bangladesh prepares for general elections next month, a sharp rise in gender-based violence and attacks on religious minorities has raised serious concerns about human rights and public safety under the interim administration led by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus. According to police data
Two road accidents kill 23 people in Pakistan
At least 23 people lost their lives and dozens were injured in two separate road accidents in Pakistan on Saturday, once again underscoring the country’s persistent challenges related to road safety, speeding, and hazardous driving conditions. The first incident occurred in Balochistan’s coastal
US aviation agency warns of ‘military activities’ over Latin America
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued safety advisories urging airlines to exercise caution while operating over parts of Mexico and several regions in Latin America, citing potential risks linked to ongoing “military activities.” According to the FAA, flight advisory notices have
Not a regular or institutionalised BRICS activity: MEA on Cape Town naval exercise
India on Saturday clarified that the recently concluded naval exercise held in Cape Town was not an official or institutionalised BRICS activity, stressing that it was a South African-led initiative in which only some BRICS members participated. Responding to media queries regarding India’s
US, Japan underscore alliance in security and economic talks
The United States and Japan this week reaffirmed the central importance of their alliance in maintaining peace, stability, and economic resilience in the Indo-Pacific, as senior officials from both countries held a series of high-level engagements across defence, diplomacy, and economic policy. The
Hindu group urges US action over violence against minorities in Bangladesh
A Hindu advocacy organisation has urged the US Congress and the Biden administration to take stronger action in response to what it describes as a sharp deterioration in the condition of religious minorities, particularly Hindus, in Bangladesh and Pakistan, citing rising violence, intimidation,
US judges order release of three detained Indians over due process violations
US federal judges in California have ordered immigration authorities to release three Indian nationals, ruling that they were unlawfully detained without hearings, notice, or proper legal justification after previously being allowed to live in the United States while pursuing immigration relief. The decisions,
Trump says US reshaped global dynamics through assertive diplomacy and economic push
US President Donald Trump on Friday said his administration had fundamentally reshaped global dynamics through a combination of assertive diplomacy, decisive military action, and an aggressive economic strategy, outlining what he described as major foreign policy and domestic economic achievements during remarks at
US president honoured as Florida renames major Palm Beach road Donald J. Trump Boulevard
US President Donald Trump on Friday described the renaming of a major Palm Beach roadway in his honor as a deeply meaningful moment, as Florida officials formally dedicated President Donald J. Trump Boulevard during a ceremony attended by state and local leaders. The
A gentle life, a lasting legacy: a son’s tribute to Madan Lal Malhotra through the values he lived
By: Rakesh Malhotra Some lives do not seek attention, yet they leave a lasting imprint. My father, Madan Lal Malhotra, who passed away recently, lived such a life—quiet, principled, and deeply rooted in values. He did not measure success by visibility or recognition,
सियाटल में विश्व हिंदी दिवस समारोह 2026 का आयोजन : वंदना झिंगन द्वारा
By: Vandana Jhingan विश्व हिंदी दिवस के शुभ अवसर पर, भारत का प्रधान कौंसुलावास, सियाटल द्वारा 10 जनवरी 2026 को सियाटल स्थित कौंसुलेट परिसर के बहुउद्देशीय हॉल में एक विशेष “काव्य सम्मेलन” का आयोजन किया गया। इस कार्यक्रम का आयोजन महिला काव्य मंच
Arya Samaj of Chicagoland blends Vedic wisdom and cultural unity in Lohri and Sankranti celebration
By: Ashwani Mahajan Arya Samaj of Chicagoland celebrated Lohri and Makar Sankranti on Sunday with a culturally rich and spiritually grounded program that emphasized seasonal transition, harvest traditions, and the Vedic values of education and social harmony. The event drew more than 125
Seattle University hosts pre-summit briefing on India AI Impact Summit 2026
By: Vandana Jhingan In partnership with Seattle University (SU), the Consulate General of India (CGI) in Seattle co-hosted a pre-summit briefing on the forthcoming India AI Impact Summit 2026 at the Casey Commons Conference Hall on January 12, 2026. Centered on the theme “People, Planet, and Progress,” the session highlighted India’s AI
Feed My Starving Children: A historic mission to combat childhood hunger
By: Ashwani Mahajan Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) stands as one of the most enduring and impactful global efforts to fight childhood hunger, a crisis that continues to claim millions of young lives each year. Founded in 1987 by the late Minnesota businessman Richard
Winners honored at 10th Vishwa Hindi video bhashan pratiyogitaa on World Hindi Day
By: Dr Avi Verma Balodyan proudly announced that all winners of the 10th Annual Vishwa Hindi Video Bhashan Pratiyogitaa, the world’s first and only global Hindi video speech competition, were formally awarded their cash prizes and certificates on the occasion of World Hindi Day