India: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 9, 2025.
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: New smart cage can smoothen cattle transport in India
Source: Government of India Posted On: 08 MAY 2025 5:32PM by PIB Delhi A modular, flexible cattle cage developed by researchers that can be adjusted to fit different vehicles, complete with a ramp that doubles as a door can help ease transport of cattle in villages, particularly take farm animals to the cattle market. In […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: DELIVERY OF ‘ARNALA’- FIRST ANTI SUBMARINE WARFARE SHALLOW WATER CRAFT TO THE INDIAN NAVY
Source: Government of India Posted On: 08 MAY 2025 5:39PM by PIB Delhi ‘Arnala’, the first of the eight ASW SWCs (Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft), indigenously designed and built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata, was delivered to the Indian Navy on 08 May 25 at M/s L&T Shipyard, Kattupalli. The warship […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Speech to India New Zealand Business Council
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Kia ora and good morning, everyone. This is a great time to hold a Summit focused on the India-New Zealand relationship. It comes seven weeks after I returned from India following one of New Zealand’s largest ever Prime Ministerial missions. I was joined by 40 business representatives, […]
MIL-OSI NGOs: India/Pakistan: Urgent need to protect civilians amidst escalating hostilities
Source: Amnesty International – Responding to the escalating armed engagement between India and Pakistan, Carolyn Horn, Programme Director for Law and Policy at Amnesty International said: “The escalation of hostilities between India and Pakistan has already taken a toll on civilians. Amnesty International is concerned by reports of loss of civilian lives in both India […]
MIL-OSI NGOs: India/Pakistan: Urgent need to protect civilians as hostilities escalate
Source: Amnesty International – ‘Neither security nor justice will be achieved with the senseless loss of more civilian lives’ – Carolyn Horn Responding to the escalating armed engagement between India and Pakistan, Carolyn Horn, Amnesty International’s Programme Director for Law and Policy, said: “The escalation of hostilities between India and Pakistan has already taken a […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – EU action to mitigate the impact of fish aggregating devices in the Indian Ocean – P-001394/2025(ASW)
Source: European Parliament The Commission takes its obligations under international fisheries law, including Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) resolutions seriously. On the alleged non-compliance with fish aggregating devices (FADs) design rules by EU vessels in 2022 and 2023, the Commission formally requested further information (i.e. buoy identifiers) from the IOTC Contracting Party that made the claim […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Text of the Vice-President’s interaction with Kautilya Fellows from Indian Foundation, New Delhi (Excerpts)
Source: Government of India Posted On: 08 MAY 2025 6:27PM by PIB Delhi Good afternoon, Shri Ram Madhav, Director, India Foundation. His public life has been dotted with contributions all throughout for larger public welfare but he can legitimately be counted as authentic part of Indian intelligentsia. Distinguished guests from abroad, and Distinguished members of this […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Coal India’s Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana Marks a Milestone; Minister Emphasizes Expanding Access and Strengthening Partnerships
Source: Government of India Posted On: 08 MAY 2025 7:05PM by PIB Delhi On the occasion of World Thalassemia Day 2025, Coal India Limited (CIL), in collaboration with the Ministry of Coal and the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, commemorated the remarkable success of its flagship CSR initiative, the Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana (TBSY), […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Speech to the India New Zealand Business Council
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Good morning. Namaskar. The Chair and General Manager of the India New Zealand Business Council Prime Minister Luxon and Minister of State Margherita Indian High Commissioner Bhushan Distinguished Guests Ladies and Gentlemen It’s a privilege to be with you today to offer some very brief reflections on […]
MIL-OSI Security: Three Men Charged in Southern District of Indiana for Illegally Reentering the United States after Previous Deportation Following Criminal Convictions or Charges
Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Southern District of Indiana—Last week, three illegal aliens were arrested and charged federally with unlawfully reentering the United States after previously being deported following immigration proceedings. The charges follow an immigration and enforcement removal operation that took place in Evansville and Bloomington, Indiana between […]
MIL-OSI Security: Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison for Sexual Abuse on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation
Source: Office of United States Attorneys RAPID CITY – United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier has sentenced a Kyle, South Dakota, man convicted of Sexual Abuse. The sentencing took place on May 1, 2025. Louis James Swallow, 22, was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison, followed […]
MIL-OSI Global: India-Pakistan: escalating conflict between two nuclear powers
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Jonathan Este, Senior International Affairs Editor, Associate Editor This article was first published in The Conversation UK’s World Affairs Briefing email newsletter. Sign up to receive weekly analysis of the latest developments in international relations, direct to your inbox. Once again, India and Pakistan are locked in conflict […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: FM’s message of support to Scotland’s Indian and Pakistani communities
Source: Scottish Government First Minister writes to cross-party groups. First Minister John Swinney has written to the Conveners of the Scottish Parliament’s cross-party groups on India and Pakistan to express his support in light of the recent tensions between the two countries, following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. In his letter, the First Minister said: […]
MIL-OSI USA: Reps. Scholten, James Introduce Bill to Grant Federal Recognition to Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Hillary Scholten – Michigan WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) reintroduced the bipartisan Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians Restoration Act alongside Rep. John James (R-MI-10). This bill would give the tribe official recognition from the federal government, and help tribal members receive important […]
MIL-OSI Europe: ASIA/INDIA – Salesian missionaries help young people seek for a job
Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI Thursday, 8 May 2025 ANS Srikakulam (Agenzia Fides) – An initiative launched by the Salesian missionaries in the Diocese of Srikakulam aims not only to shape the conscience of young people but also to impart skills needed to enter the world of work. The diocese is located in one […]
MIL-OSI Europe: ASIA – Cardinals and faithful from India and Pakistan united in prayer for peace
Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI CCBI Vatican City (Agenzia Fides) – Indian Cardinal Oswald Gracias and Pakistani Cardinal Joseph Coutts left St. Peter’s Basilica together yesterday, May 7, after the conclusion of the Mass “pro eligendo Romano Pontifice.” Cardinal Gracias (81) leaned on Cardinal Coutts (79), who extended his arm and conversed with his […]
MIL-OSI Banking: Samsung Launches Galaxy F56, its Slimmest F Series Smartphone in India
Source: Samsung Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, today announced the launch of Galaxy F56 5G, the slimmest smartphone in the F-Series portfolio. The smartphone is only 7.2mm slim and stands out with several segment-leading features such as flagship grade camera, 6 generations of Android upgrade cycle, Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection on both […]
MIL-OSI Economics: India and Japan drive revenue growth among top 20 APAC banks as Chinese giants slow down, reveals GlobalData
Source: GlobalData India and Japan drive revenue growth among top 20 APAC banks as Chinese giants slow down, reveals GlobalData Posted in Business Fundamentals The top 20 Asia-Pacific (APAC) banks saw a modest 6.5% increase in combined revenue from $1.6 trillion in 2023 to $1.75 trillion in 2024, driven by exceptional growth from Indian and […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: DPIIT and Hafele India Sign MoU to Boost Manufacturing Innovation and Localized Supply Chains
Source: Government of India Posted On: 08 MAY 2025 2:09PM by PIB Delhi The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) and Hafele India Pvt. Ltd. signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 07 May 2025 in New Delhi, to strengthen India’s manufacturing and innovation ecosystem by empowering product startups, MSMEs, and entrepreneurs. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: PM Modi Chairs High-Level Meeting with Secretaries of Government of India
Source: Government of India Posted On: 08 MAY 2025 2:17PM by PIB Delhi The Prime Minister today chaired a high-level meeting with Secretaries of various Ministries and Departments of the Government of India to review national preparedness and inter-ministerial coordination in light of recent developments concerning national security. PM Modi stressed the need for seamless […]