Iran says ready to cooperate with Saudi Arabia in ICT
Iran has expressed its readiness to cooperate with Saudi Arabia in the area of information and communications technology (ICT). In a meeting in Tehran, Iranian ICT Minister Seyed Sattar Hashemi and Saudi Ambassador to Iran Abdullah bin Saud al-Anzi stressed the need to
No one will be allowed to break communal harmony of Punjab: CM Mann on desecration of Ambedkar statue
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has strongly condemned the desecration of Ambedkar’s statue in Amritsar and assured that strong action will be taken against the guilty. In a post on X on Monday, CM Mann said that no one will be spared and
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto Arrives for Four-Day Visit to India Ahead of Republic Day Celebrations
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto arrived in New Delhi on Thursday night for a four-day visit, during which he will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and attend India’s 76th Republic Day Parade. This marks President Prabowo’s first state visit to India. He was received
Republic Day 2025: A celebration of heritage, progress, and national pride
India’s 76th Republic Day on January 26, 2025, will be a grand celebration of the nation’s democratic values, rich heritage, and its forward-looking aspirations. The theme for this year, Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas (Golden India: Heritage and Development), reflects the dual focus of the
One year of Ram Mandir marks a milestone of faith, unity, and cultural pride
On January 22, 2025, the first anniversary of the consecration ceremony (Pran Pratishtha) of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya was marked by grand celebrations. This milestone, which saw the idol of Ram Lalla placed in the newly-built temple a year ago, remains a
Trump’s second inauguration and the future of Indo-US relations
By: Dr. Avi VermaAs Donald Trump takes office for his second term as President of the United States, the geopolitical landscape is shifting, with significant implications for Indo-US relations. Today’s inauguration has brought to light several key developments that warrant careful analysis. Modi’s
Leveraging Technology for Development: Democratization of Technology
By: Debnath Shaw Technology is an important factor for global development. Development is a core issue for the Global South, many of whose members are being left behind in achieving their Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The key factors behind this unequal state of
The Maha Kumbh Mela: A global village of the timeless and the emergent
By: Dr Kavita Gupta, Founder, Dus DishaaThis ‘Global Village’ draws attention from a wide spectrum of humanity. It is a living testament to Hinduism’s timeless beliefs and practices while also being a sandbox for newer and emergent facets. It enables the three eternal
Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT)
By: Dr K C Gupta, YBB Personal FinanceMPT is the use of statistics in portfolio analysis (1950s- ). Several terms were customized for portfolio applications. Only basic math is assumed as various software tools make it all easy to use. A LINEAR REGRESSION is
Ozempic and GLP-1 drugs: Unveiling surprising benefits and risks beyond weight loss
By Dr. Avi Verma GLP-1 receptor agonists, including widely used medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, have become game-changers in the treatment of obesity and type 2 diabetes. These drugs are celebrated for their ability to aid weight loss and improve blood sugar control,
Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship: Global repercussions and implications for India
By: Dr. Avi Verma In a move that has sparked widespread controversy, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order ending birthright citizenship for children born to non-citizens and undocumented immigrants in the United States. The order, effective February 19, reinterprets the 14th
Indian Seniors of Chicago Celebrate 67th Republic Day of India
By: Jayanti Oza The Indian Seniors of Chicago held their general meeting on Saturday, January 11, at the Mahalaxmi Hall of Manav Seva Mandir, with over 380 members in attendance. The meeting was conducted by Navin Patel. The event began with a rendition
BSC of Chicago hosts vibrant celebration for India’s 76th Republic Day
By: Jayanti Oza Bharatiya Senior Citizens of Chicago (BSC) celebrated India’s 76th Republic Day on January 18th, 2025, at the Rana Regan Center in Carol Stream, IL. Over 700 members gathered to mark the special occasion. The event kicked off with a warm
Who is Janet Petro, the first female to lead NASA as acting administrator
Janet Petro has been appointed as the acting administrator of NASA, the US space agency announced after President Donald Trump took charge this week. Although for an interim period, Petro is the first female to lead NASA. No female has ever led NASA
US senators, envoy nominee raise concerns over China’s rising clout at UN
US Senators and the nominee for US ambassador to the United Nations have expressed concerns over China’s increasing influence at the world body, particularly through the use of money to gain votes and efforts to place more of its nationals in key positions.
‘Looking forward to working together on outcome oriented agenda’ EAM Jaishankar on meeting with US NSA Michael Waltz in Washington
India’s External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met the newly-appointed US National Security Adviser Michael Waltz in Washington D.C. on Tuesday and expressed his eagerness to work together on an active, outcome-oriented agenda. Before meeting with NSA Waltz, EAM Jaishankar also held talks
EAM Jaishankar flags Rubio’s first bilateral was with him
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Tuesday expressed his delight in meeting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for “his first bilateral meeting after assumption of office.” Jaishankar and Rubio met shortly after the Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting, which was the first
Quad to be force for global good: S. Jaishankar in US
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar participated in the Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Washington DC on Tuesday, discussing “different dimensions” of ensuring a free and prosperous Indo-Pacific. He tweeted that “Quad will continue to be a force of global good.” In addition
PM Modi to address BJP workers in Delhi under ‘Mera Booth Sabse Majboot’ initiative today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address booth-level workers of the Delhi BJP on Wednesday through video conferencing, offering guidance ahead of the February 5 Assembly polls under the party’s “Mera Booth Sabse Majboot” initiative. Kuljeet Singh Chahal, the national coordinator of the NaMo
Egyptian, Russian presidents discuss regional developments over phone
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, discussed regional developments, with a particular focus on the situation in the Gaza Strip. During a phone call on Tuesday, Sisi reviewed the efforts made by Egypt since October 2023 in collaboration with