India: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 6, 2025.
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Post-Cabinet Press Conference: Monday 5 May 2025
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets POST-CABINET PRESS CONFERENCE: Monday, 5 May 2025 EPIQ TRANSCRIPT PM: Well, look, good afternoon, everyone. It’s great to be joined this afternoon by our awesome Trade Minister, Todd McClay, who’s doing some incredible work. As you know, it’s a big sitting block with the Budget at the […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: Nominations now open for the 2025 WIN DRR Leadership Awards
Source: UNISDR Disaster Risk Reduction The nominations for the 2025 Women’s International Network for Disaster Risk Reduction (WIN DRR) Leadership Awards are now open! Nominate yourself or others by 20 June 2025 for: The Rising Star Award (US$ 7,500): Granted to an individual woman who has demonstrated leadership potential early in her disaster risk reduction […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Transparency remains a central focus at subsidies committee discussions
Source: WTO Headline: Transparency remains a central focus at subsidies committee discussions The Chair referred to the most recent WTO Secretariat update, noting that 82 members have yet to submit their 2023 and 2021 subsidy notifications, and that 72 members have still not submitted their 2019 notifications. He reiterated his call for members to submit […]
MIL-OSI Video: UN Chief on the situation between India and Pakistan
Source: United Nations (Video News) United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, briefs reporters on the situation between India and Pakistan. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3S-Nd2eHSo MIL OSI Video –
MIL-OSI Video: India/Pakistan & other topics – Daily Press Briefing | United Nations
Source: United Nations (Video News) Noon briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlights: – India/Pakistan – Secretary-General/Trip Announcement – Sudan – Sudan/Humanitarian – South Sudan – Gaza – Occupied Palestinian Territory – Lebanon – Ukraine – Senior Personnel Appointment – Cyprus – Cyprus – Portuguese Language Day INDIA/PAKISTAN The Secretary-General spoke to […]
MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: Shaheen Joins Senior Senate Colleagues in Demanding Investigation into Elon Musk’s Alleged Abuse of White House Position for Personal Gain
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Hampshire Jeanne Shaheen **Shaheen introduced new legislation last month that would prevent Special Government Employees like Musk from receiving federal contracts or grant payments to companies they own** (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee and […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: PM condoles the passing of Ms. KV Rabiya
Source: Government of India Posted On: 05 MAY 2025 4:49PM by PIB Delhi The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today condoled the passing of Padma Shri awardee Ms. KV Rabiya. He wrote in separate posts on X: “Pained by the passing away of Padma Shri awardee, KV Rabiya Ji. Her pioneering work in improving literacy […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: UIDAI successfully conducts Face Authentication pilot for NEET Exam
Source: Government of India Posted On: 05 MAY 2025 2:53PM by PIB Delhi The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) successfully conducted a Proof of Concept (PoC) on the use of face authentication during the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET UG) 2025 in New Delhi. This initiative was carried out in collaboration with the […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Raksha Mantri holds bilateral meeting with his Japanese counterpart in New Delhi
Source: Government of India Raksha Mantri holds bilateral meeting with his Japanese counterpart in New DelhiCalls for a unified stand against terrorism & state-sponsored actions that perpetuate it Japan offers full support to India in the wake of Pahalgam terror attack RM outlines Indian defence industry’s potential to collaborate with Japan on new areas including […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Dr. Jitendra Singh Reviews DST Projects, Calls for AI led innovations, Support for Deep-Tech Startups
Source: Government of India Dr. Jitendra Singh Reviews DST Projects, Calls for AI led innovations, Support for Deep-Tech StartupsMinister Champions India’s Own AI Open Stack to Propel Nation into Global Science Leadership Dr. Jitendra Singh Urges ANRF to Help Medical Colleges Set Up Research Parks to Boost Clinical Innovation Posted On: 05 MAY 2025 4:53PM […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Combined Geo-Scientist Examination, 2024
Source: Government of India Posted On: 05 MAY 2025 4:43PM by PIB Delhi The Result of the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination, 2024 was declared vide Press Note dated 23.12.2024 recommending 69 candidates in the order of merit for appointment. 2. The Commission, in accordance with Rule 16 (iv) & (v) of the Combined Geo-Scientist Examination, 2024, […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) announced a joint call for Proposals on Bio-AI for establishing मूलांकुर hubs under BioE3 Policy for Biomanufacturing
Source: Government of India Posted On: 05 MAY 2025 4:57PM by PIB Delhi The Union Cabinet approved the BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, & Employment) Policy, in August 2024, for ‘Fostering High-Performance Biomanufacturing’ across the country. Subsequently, The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, approved continuation of the two umbrella schemes […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Shri Prakash Magdum assumes charge as Managing Director, National Film Development Corporation
Source: Government of India Posted On: 05 MAY 2025 5:00PM by PIB Mumbai Mumbai, 5 May 2025 Shri Prakash Magdum has assumed charge as the Managing Director of National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) today. Shri Magdum is a 1999-batch Indian Information Officer Service officer. Prior to this, Shri Magdum served as the Additional Director […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: India’s first mortgage backed Pass Through Certificates listed on the National Stock Exchange
Source: Government of India India’s first mortgage backed Pass Through Certificates listed on the National Stock ExchangeSecretary, DFS stresses the importance of housing sector and the housing finance sector for the growth of the economy Posted On: 05 MAY 2025 7:21PM by PIB Delhi Shri M. Nagaraju, Secretary, Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: DRDO & Indian Navy conduct combat firing (with reduced explosive) of indigenous Multi-Influence Ground Mine
Source: Government of India Posted On: 05 MAY 2025 8:19PM by PIB Delhi Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Navy have successfully undertaken combat firing (with reduced explosive) of the indigenously designed and developed Multi-Influence Ground Mine (MIGM). The system is an advanced underwater naval mine developed by the Naval Science & Technological […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: NHRC, India takes suo motu cognizance of the reported death of three workers and injuries to three others in an explosion at a propellant mixing unit of an explosives manufacturing plant in Yadadri Bhongir district of Telangana
Source: Government of India NHRC, India takes suo motu cognizance of the reported death of three workers and injuries to three others in an explosion at a propellant mixing unit of an explosives manufacturing plant in Yadadri Bhongir district of TelanganaIssues notices to the Chief Secretary and DGP, Telangana, calling for a detailed report within […]
MIL-OSI USA: Sen. Banks, Rep. Mrvan Push for Northwest Indiana Hydrogen Hub
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Frank J. Mrvan (IN) Washington, D.C – Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Representative Frank Mrvan (IN-01) sent a bipartisan letter to Energy Secretary Chris Wright urging the Trump administration to prioritize Northwest Indiana as a regional Hydrogen Hub. They highlighted the region’s unmatched manufacturing strength, existing energy […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: Secretary-General’s press encounter on India and Pakistan
Source: United Nations secretary general Tensions between India and Pakistan are at their highest in years.I deeply respect and am profoundly grateful to the Government and people of both countries — and their significant contributions to the work of the United Nations, not least UN peacekeeping.And so it pains me to see relations reaching a […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: India’s MICE Industry Set to Be a Major Economic Driver, Generating High-Quality Jobs: Union Tourism Minister Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
Source: Government of India India’s MICE Industry Set to Be a Major Economic Driver, Generating High-Quality Jobs: Union Tourism Minister Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat‘Meet in India Conclave 2025 organized in Jaipur, Rajasthan Strong focus on state-led promotion, public-private partnerships, and seamless connectivity to support the MICE sector MICE tourism is recognized as a key driver […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Trade negotiations with India commence
Source: New Zealand Government Following significant engagement over the last month, the first in-person round of negotiations towards a comprehensive India New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will take place in India this week. This follows the highly successful visit to India last year by Deputy Prime Minister, Winston Peters and the formal launch of […]