India’s Journey toward Viksit Bharat: 11 years of development, progress & nation building
By: Amb Anil Trigunayat As India embarked on its fast-paced, human-centric developmental journey to become a developed country—“Viksit Bharat @2047”—by the time it completes 100 years of independence, the past decade has been exceptional across the national and strategic spectrum. Prime Minister Narendra
India’s Maritime Vision: From SAGAR to Indo-Pacific to MAHASAGAR
By: Suchitra DuraiFormer Ambassador of India to ThailandA decade ago, on March 12, 2015, while commissioning the Offshore Patrol Vessel Barracuda in Mauritius—built at Garden Reach, Kolkata, to Mauritian specifications—Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined India’s policy toward the Indian Ocean Region (IOR): SAGAR—Security and Growth for
Lisa Curtis calls Trump tariffs on India ‘shocking’, highlights India’s economic strength
Former U.S. National Security Council official and foreign policy expert Lisa Curtis has criticized the recent decision by former President Donald Trump to impose a 25 per cent tariff on Indian imports, calling it “shocking” and inconsistent with the strategic relationship between the
PM Modi inaugurates Kartavya Bhavan to boost governance efficiency
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Kartavya Bhavan-3 on Wednesday at Kartavya Path in New Delhi, marking a major step in India’s administrative modernization under the Central Vista redevelopment plan. Kartavya Bhavan-3, the first completed building of the Common Central Secretariat project, will house
Trump links India oil tariff to Ukraine peace talks progress
US President Donald Trump speculated that the recent 50 per cent tariff imposed on Indian oil imports from Russia may have influenced progress in ongoing talks with Moscow to end the Ukraine war. “We put a 50 per cent tariff on India,” Trump
Fort Stewart shooting leaves 5 soldiers injured in Georgia
Five soldiers were injured in a shooting at Fort Stewart, a major U.S. Army base in southeast Georgia, after a fellow soldier opened fire during an active shooter incident on Wednesday. The shooter was identified as Quornelius Radford, an automated logistics sergeant, according
South Korea halts Yoon detention over refusal to cooperate
South Korean authorities have suspended a second attempt to execute a detention warrant for jailed former President Yoon Suk Yeol, citing safety concerns due to his “stubborn refusal” to cooperate. The special counsel team, led by Min Joong-ki, attempted to bring Yoon in
Tech glitch grounds United Airlines flights across major US airports
A major technical glitch forced United Airlines to temporarily ground all its mainline flights on Wednesday evening, causing widespread delays and passenger frustration across key U.S. airports. According to the airline, the system issue was resolved within hours, but residual delays were expected
Trump administration suspends $584M in federal grants to UCLA
The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) announced that the Trump administration has suspended $584 million in federal research grants, citing concerns over alleged antisemitism on campus. The university warned that the suspension poses a serious threat to ongoing research and national progress
Ghana helicopter crash kills ministers and five others
Ghana is in mourning after a tragic military helicopter crash claimed the lives of eight people, including two senior government ministers. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning near the Adansi area in the Ashanti region. At a press briefing, Julius Debrah, Chief of
India hands over first electric buses to Mauritius under green partnership
India has handed over the first batch of 10 electric buses to Mauritius, marking a major step in the two countries’ green development partnership. The handover ceremony, held at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Public Service and Innovation in Reduit, was led
Anand Mahindra: India must turn US tariffs into transformative opportunity
Industrialist Anand Mahindra has responded to the U.S. decision to impose a 50% tariff on Indian imports by urging India to seize this moment as a turning point. He called on the nation to pursue bold economic reforms and turn adversity into opportunity.
Trump imposes extra 25% tariffs on Indian imports
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing an additional 25% tariff on imports from India, citing New Delhi’s continued purchase of oil from Russia. The move is part of Washington’s broader sanctions strategy targeting Moscow over its war in Ukraine.
Trump imposes 25% extra tariff on India over Russian oil imports
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced an additional 25% tariff on Indian imports in retaliation for New Delhi’s continued purchase of Russian oil. This move raises total tariffs on India to 50%, making it the highest among major U.S. trading partners. India
Australian watchdog slams tech giants over child abuse failures
Australia’s Online Safety Commissioner has strongly criticized global tech companies for failing to adequately protect children from online sexual exploitation and abuse. In a report released Wednesday, eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant said major platforms such as Apple, Google, Meta, and Microsoft are
Kazakh President urges stronger regional cooperation at UN LLDC summit
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has called for deeper regional collaboration and global support to tackle the unique challenges faced by landlocked developing countries (LLDCs). Speaking at the Third UN Conference on LLDCs in Ashgabat on Tuesday, Tokayev highlighted the need for inclusive, sustainable
India-Russia partnership steady and independent, says MEA amid US criticism
India and Russia share a “steady and time-tested partnership,” the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) affirmed on Friday, amid renewed U.S. criticism over India’s continued trade with Moscow. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, speaking at a weekly press briefing, reiterated that India’s foreign relations
Trump administration halts UCLA research funding over antisemitism claims
The Trump administration has suspended federal research funding to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), citing allegations of antisemitism and bias, university officials confirmed on Thursday. UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk said in a statement that the suspension impacts grants administered by federal
Trump hails ‘great’ ties with South Korea after new trade deal
U.S. President Donald Trump has described the relationship with South Korea as “great,” following a major trade agreement between the two countries concluded earlier this week. The statement came during a press interaction where Trump also confirmed an upcoming summit with South Korean
India receives final Airbus C-295 aircraft in major defence milestone
In a significant step toward strengthening India’s defence capabilities, the Indian Ambassador to Spain, Dinesh K Patnaik, officially received the final Airbus C-295 military transport aircraft on Saturday at the Airbus Defence and Space facility in Seville. The delivery was made two months