8-month-old baby in Bengaluru becomes India’s 1st case of HMPV; Karnataka to hold emergency meeting
India has detected the first case of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) — currently causing an outbreak in China — in an 8-month-old baby in Bengaluru, Karnataka, the state health department confirmed on Monday. The baby, with no travel history, is being treated at
World leaders and corporate giants recognize India’s growth and PM Modi’s transformative leadership in 2024, hope for a brighter 2025
India’s remarkable ascent on the global stage over the past decade has garnered widespread recognition from world leaders, economists, and corporate giants alike. The year 2024 was particularly significant as India’s growth trajectory, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, continued to
Analysis: Alarming rise in religious conversions in Punjab – A matter of faith or economic distress?
By: Dr. Avi Verma Recent reports indicate a significant increase in religious conversions in Punjab, particularly among marginalized communities such as Mazhabi Sikhs and Valmiki Hindus. While the 2011 Census recorded Christians as comprising just 1.26% of Punjab’s population, recent estimates suggest this
Chicagoland Indian community mourns the loss of community leader Sudarshan Kumar Soni
The Indian community of Chicagoland is deeply saddened by the passing of Sudarshan Kumar Soni, a veteran community activist and respected leader, on Monday, December 30, 2024. Mr. Soni, son of the late Shri Amar Nath Soni and Shrimati Kundan Devi Soni, was
Maldives foreign minister to arrive in India, meet EAM Jaishankar on Friday
Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel will arrive in New Delhi Thursday evening on a three-day India visit during which he would also be holding discussions with External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar. Khaleel was appointed as Maldives Minister of Foreign Affairs on September
Year ender: from corporate giants to world leaders, how the world applauded India in 2024
India’s rise in the global arena, over the past decade, has been widely recognized and praised by world leaders, economists, and global institutions. Guided by PM Modi’s visionary leadership, India has cemented its position as a global powerhouse. In 2024, the world acknowledged
Commitment to humanitarian assistance, disaster relief remains strong: Quad marks 20th anniversary
The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad), a strategic alliance of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States, is celebrating 20 years of cooperation. Established in response to the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, the Quad has evolved into a significant platform that supports
Greatest champion of US-India partnership: US, other nations mourn passing of Dr Singh
The passing of former Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has sparked an outpouring of tributes from the US and other nations, praising his pivotal role in strengthening the US-India partnership. US President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and other officials
Manmohan Singh had ‘pivotal role’ in shaping India’s ‘economic trajectory’: Guterres
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is saddened by the passing of India’s former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who played a “pivotal role” in shaping the nation’s “economic trajectory,” according to his Associate Spokesperson Stephanie Tremblay. “The Secretary-General was saddened to learn of the passing
‘India-US partnership will accelerate’, says EAM Jaishankar on meeting with Indian Embassy team, Consuls General in Washington
Washington, Dec 28 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar has concluded a two-day conference with the team at the Indian Embassy in the US and Consuls General, and “expressed confidence in the deliberations and noted that they would plummet the India-US partnership.”
Honoring the legacy of Dr. Manmohan Singh: Architect of modern India’s economic resurgence
By: Dr Avi VermaToday, the world mourns the loss of a statesman, economist, and visionary leader—Dr. Manmohan Singh, who passed away at the age of 92 at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi. Known as the architect of
Their courage forms foundation of India’s democracy: PM Modi remembers Sahibzades
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday attended the Veer Baal Diwas programme at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, where he paid homage to two sons of Sikh Guru Gobind Singh Ji – Sahibzades Baba Zorawar Singh Ji and Baba Fateh Singh Ji –
Bangladesh seeks extradition of former PM Hasina, sends request to India
The interim government in Bangladesh announced on Monday that it has sent a diplomatic note to the Indian government, requesting the extradition of the country’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. A prominent figure in the struggle for democracy, Hasina, the daughter of Bangladesh’s
India saw significant progress in drone technology in past 6 years: Surveyor General
India has made significant progress in drone technology in the last six years, according to Surveyor General of India Hitesh Kumar Makwana, who made this statement during a workshop in Bhopal on Monday. Makwana highlighted that the Central government has introduced a drone
India retain Asia Cup-winning team for U19 Women’s WC title defense
Niki Prasad will lead India in the U19 Women’s World Cup as the defending champions have named a 15-member squad to retain the title. Under Niki’s leadership, India won the inaugural U19 Women’s Asia Cup trophy earlier this week in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
India-Kuwait friendship to flourish more after elevating ties to strategic partnership: PM Modi
Expanding cooperation in several areas, India and Kuwait on Sunday opened a new chapter in their longstanding relationship by becoming strategic partners during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic visit to the West Asian nation. PM Modi announced the decision to elevate India-Kuwait ties
Indian missions worldwide celebrate the first World Meditation Day
Indian missions across the globe celebrated the inaugural World Meditation Day on Saturday, emphasizing the transformative power of meditation for mental and physical well-being. At the United Nations, India hosted the ‘Meditation for Global Peace and Harmony’ event at the UN Trusteeship Council.
AIIMS Delhi, Blockchain for Impact to advance biomedical innovation in India
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi on Friday announced a collaboration with Blockchain for Impact (BFI) to enhance biomedical research and innovation in the public health sector. As per the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the two organizations, BFI
US and India discuss advancing space partnership, announce initiatives
The US and India are set to strengthen space cooperation, including human spaceflight and joint space exploration, and are expected to facilitate commercial partnerships between space companies of both countries to advance shared interests in the growing space economy. After US President Joe
Panic among Indian Americans over Trump’s immigration policy: 18,000 Indians face deportation
By Dr. Avi Verma The Indian American community is on edge as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office with a hardline stance on immigration. Nearly 18,000 undocumented Indians in the United States face the risk of deportation, according to data from U.S.