BAPS sets Guinness World Record with largest simultaneous Hindu text recital by children
12,723 children participate during Mahant Swami Maharaj’s birthday celebration By: Vandana Jhingan The BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha marked the birthday of its spiritual leader, His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, with a historic achievement on February 2, 2026, as the organization set a Guinness World
Chicago INDO US Lions Club and MIBG Foundation join forces for extensive winter relief initiative in India
By: Dr Avi Verma In a powerful demonstration of international solidarity, the Chicago INDO US Lions Club has partnered with the MIBG Foundation to launch a large-scale Winter Relief Drive across northern and western India, addressing the urgent needs of communities grappling with
Analysis: India and the South Caucasus
By: Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar The South Caucasus – comprising Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia – is a small but geopolitically significant region, susceptible to intense competition between regional and global powers. It is also at a strategic crossroads between Russia and Europe, the Middle
Analysis: India Stack: the Indian approach and experience
By: Ambassador Debnath Shaw What is the India Stack? It is a collection of open Application Programming Interface (APIs) and Digital Public Goods forming India’s foundational digital infrastructure. Its components collectively enable various entities, including governments, businesses and individuals to interact and conduct
India and Poland deepen strategic partnership under 2024–2028 Action Plan
India and Poland have taken another step toward deepening their strategic engagement, with senior diplomats from both countries reviewing the progress of their bilateral partnership and outlining key priorities under the 2024–2028 Action Plan. The discussions reflect a shared commitment to expanding cooperation
Trump’s trade deal with India threatens Russia’s oil revenues
Russia could face a sharp decline in oil revenue if the United States succeeds in persuading India to curb imports of Russian crude under a newly announced trade deal, energy analysts and market traders say. The potential shift comes at a critical moment
EAM Jaishankar meets Rubio and Bessent, strengthens India–US strategic ties
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar held key meetings with top US officials in Washington, marking another high point in deepening India–US strategic and economic cooperation. Jaishankar met separately with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, covering a
Trust in India-US trade ties damaged but improving, says US expert
A senior US policy expert has cautioned that the newly announced India–US trade deal, while welcome, will not instantly repair trust damaged by months of tariff disputes and diplomatic friction. Evan A. Feigenbaum, Vice President for Studies at the Carnegie Endowment for International
Trump speaks with Xi Jinping; trade, Taiwan and Ukraine discussed
US President Donald Trump said he held a “long and excellent” phone conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping, describing it as constructive and far-reaching, with discussions spanning trade, security, Taiwan, energy cooperation, and global conflicts. Trump said the leaders engaged in detailed talks
Tiruppur exporters expect investment boom and job growth after India–US trade deal
Tiruppur’s textile exporters are optimistic that the recently concluded India–US trade agreement will trigger a wave of investments, boost exports, and create large-scale employment in the region, according to the Tiruppur Exporters Association (TEA). TEA General Secretary Thiru Kumaran said the pact marks
Gandhi statue vandalised, stolen in Australia, India demands action
India has strongly condemned the vandalisation and removal of a Mahatma Gandhi statue from the Australian Indian Community Centre in Rowville, Melbourne, describing the act as deeply distressing and unacceptable. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said it has taken up the matter
India–US trade deal is a ‘game changer’, says USIBC
The newly announced India–US trade agreement represents a major turning point in bilateral economic relations and has the potential to reshape ties between the two nations, according to Atul Keshap, President of the US-India Business Council (USIBC). Speaking to IANS, Keshap described the
From 50% to 18%: US reduces tariffs on India as Trump announces trade deal with India
The United States and India have reached a major trade agreement after a high-level phone call between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking a significant shift in bilateral economic relations. Trump announced that Washington would reduce tariffs on Indian goods
Melania documentary earns big opening but faces harsh critic reviews
The documentary Melania, centered on U.S. First Lady Melania Trump, made an impressive debut at the North American box office over the weekend, securing the third position in overall earnings. However, despite its commercial momentum, the film has been met with overwhelmingly negative
Trump claims he can fix UN financial crisis as US withholds $4 billion in dues
As the United Nations faces what its leadership has described as a severe financial emergency, former US President Donald Trump has insisted that he could resolve the crisis “very easily,” even as the United States continues to withhold nearly $4 billion in unpaid
EAM Jaishankar begins three-day US visit for critical minerals talks
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar is set to begin a significant three-day visit to the United States from February 2 to 4, marking another important phase in deepening India–US strategic cooperation. The visit comes at a time when both nations are strengthening
India–Russia business talks emerge as pillar of strategic partnership
High-level business discussions between India and Russia in Moscow last week are being viewed as a crucial step toward sustaining and deepening bilateral ties at a time of heightened geopolitical volatility and economic uncertainty. The dialogue, which brought together corporate leaders and government
Seychelles President Patrick Herminie to undertake first State Visit to India
Seychelles President Patrick Herminie will undertake his maiden State Visit to India from February 5 to 10 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Monday. This will be Herminie’s first official visit to India
India and Norway explore new initiatives to deepen economic and green-tech cooperation
India and Norway held high-level discussions aimed at strengthening economic cooperation and accelerating investments in sustainable and maritime technologies, signaling a renewed momentum in bilateral ties following recent trade agreements with Europe. Sibi George, Secretary (West) at India’s Ministry of External Affairs, met
Native American tribes urge Congress to boost policing and prevention programs
Native American tribal leaders and child welfare advocates have urged the U.S. Congress to strengthen law enforcement and expand prevention programs in Indian Country, warning that chronic understaffing and fragmented services are leaving Native children and families dangerously vulnerable. Appearing before the Senate