India: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 20, 2025.
MIL-OSI USA: Peters, Slotkin & Bergman Urge Swift Approval of Major Disaster Declaration for Northern Michigan
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Michigan Gary Peters WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI), and Elissa Slotkin (MI), as well as U.S. Representative Jack Bergman (MI-01), are calling on President Trump to declare a Major Disaster for northern Michigan following the severe winter storms in late March. In their letter, the […]
MIL-OSI Security: Westwego Woman Guilty of Conspiracy to Commit Mail Fraud by Defrauding State Offices of Unemployment Insurance
Source: Office of United States Attorneys NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced today that REHA JANEE ARVIE,(“ARVIE”), age 34, of Westwego, LA, pled guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Mail Fraud, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1349. ARVIE faces up to twenty (20) years imprisonment, up to three (3) years […]
MIL-OSI: Personal Loans for Bad Credit – Credit Clock Rated Best In US 2025
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Atlanta, May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — If you are looking for a personal loan but having problems because of bad credit, we have you covered. We have found the best personal loan lender just for you. Our top lender has a flexible repayment period; check out Credit Clock below to learn […]
MIL-OSI NGOs: India: Authorities should immediately terminate ‘unwarranted’ investigation and release Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad
Source: Amnesty International – Responding to the arrest of Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad in Delhi, India, for ‘sedition’ following his social media post, Aakar Patel, chair of board at Amnesty International India, said: “The Haryana police must stop treating Professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad like a criminal simply for expressing an opinion. The shameful arrest of […]
MIL-OSI: No Credit Check Loans – Credit Clock is the Number 1 Pick for US Customers
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Memphis, May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Do you have a hard time making both ends meet and require immediate cash? In most cases, having a poor credit score can make it tough to locate a lender that is willing to give you a no credit check loan. However, there’s no need […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: PM remarks at business reception: 19 May 2025
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Speech PM remarks at business reception: 19 May 2025 Prime Minister’s remarks from the business reception in Downing Street. Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Commissioner Sefcovic. It’s fantastic to welcome you all to mark the strategic partnership that we have agreed today with the EU. Trade deals […]
MIL-OSI: Mark Cuban Foundation and Corteva Bring Free AI Bootcamp to Indianapolis, Des Moines Area Teens
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) INDIANAPOLIS, May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Mark Cuban Foundation is proud to announce its bootcamp in partnership with Corteva. The program will bring back the highly acclaimed Artificial Intelligence (AI) Bootcamp to Indianapolis, Indiana, while expanding its reach for the first time to Des Moines, Iowa area high schools. This […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Reserve Bank of India cancels the licence of HCBL Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow
Source: Reserve Bank of India The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), vide order dated May 19, 2025, has cancelled the licence of “HCBL Co-operative Bank Ltd., Lucknow”. Consequently, the bank ceases to carry on banking business, with effect from the close of business on May 19, 2025. The Commissioner and Registrar of Cooperative, Uttar Pradesh […]
MIL-OSI Economics: RBI grants “In-principle” Approval to Emirates NBD Bank PJSC, UAE for setting up a Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) in India
Source: Reserve Bank of India The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to grant “in-principle” approval to Emirates NBD Bank PJSC for setting up a Wholly Owned Subsidiary (WOS) in India, under the “Scheme for Setting up of WOS by foreign banks in India”. Emirates NBD Bank PJSC is currently carrying on banking business […]
Indian Ambassador expresses gratitude to Sri Lanka for backing anti-terrorism initiatives
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, on Monday expressed gratitude to the Sri uLankan government for its strong condemnation of terrorism and its solidarity with the victims of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives. In an interview with the Daily […]
IMD issues alerts for heavy rainfall and heatwave across India
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather advisory forecasting intense rainfall over several regions of the country and heatwave conditions in parts of northwest India. According to the IMD, heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected along the west coast—including Karnataka, Konkan & Goa, […]
Let world know that India supports peace, but will respond to terror attacks: Kiren Rijiju on all-party delegations’ mission
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday said that it is important to let the world know that India supports peace, however, it will take stern action against any act of terrorism. India is sending its all-party delegations to different countries in this regard, he added. […]
Jaishankar engages with strategic experts in the Netherlands, calls for stronger India-EU ties
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, during his official visit to the Netherlands on Monday, engaged with strategic experts in The Hague, highlighting the importance of deepening India-Netherlands and India-European Union relations in a rapidly evolving global landscape marked by multi-polarity and strategic autonomy. In a post […]
India expected to clock 6.9 pc GDP growth in Q4 of FY25: Report
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India’s GDP growth is expected to increase to 6.9 per cent in Q4 FY2025 from 6.2 per cent in Q3 FY2025 despite the enhanced global uncertainty due to the US tariff turmoil during the quarter, according to an ICRA report released on Monday. The report also […]
Record 6.98 lakh Olive Ridley turtles protected by Indian Coast Guard’s ‘Operation Olivia’
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) In a significant achievement for marine conservation, the Indian Coast Guard’s (ICG) annual initiative, Operation Olivia, has successfully protected over 6.98 lakh Olive Ridley turtles during their mass nesting at the Rushikulya river mouth in Odisha in February 2025. Conducted each year from November to May, […]
India’s manufacturing sector gaining appeal among global investors: S&P Global report
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India has made notable progress in improving its competitiveness and making its manufacturing sector more appealing to global investors, according to a report by S&P Global released on Monday. Although manufacturing value added accounts for a modest 17.2 percent of the country’s real gross domestic product […]
FTA likely to double India’s apparel, textile exports to UK: Report
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India’s apparel and home textiles exports to the UK are expected to double from the current levels in the next 5-6 years, with the bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) scheduled to become operational in calendar year 2026, according to an ICRA report. Currently, Indian textile exports […]
ICRA revises outlook for Indian telecom tower industry to ‘Stable’ on improved liquidity and timely collections
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Credit rating agency ICRA has revised the outlook for the Indian telecom tower industry to ‘Stable’ from ‘Negative’, following consistent, timely payments from telecom service providers and the clearance’ of past dues. The industry had previously been under pressure due to delayed payments, which resulted in […]
Indian stock market opens flat amid mixed global cues
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Indian benchmark indices opened flat on Monday amid mixed global cues, as selling was seen in the IT sector in the early trade. At around 9.32 am, Sensex was trading 3.88 points or 0.00 per cent up at 82,326.71 while the Nifty climbed 14.70 point or […]
India win 7th SAFF U-19 Championship in thrilling final
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India held their nerve in a dramatic penalty shootout to defeat Bangladesh 4-3 and successfully retain their SAFF U19 Championship title, after a gripping final ended 1-1 in regulation time at the Golden Jubilee Stadium on Sunday. The final had everything—early drama, missed chances, a spirited […]