India: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 22, 2025.
MIL-OSI USA: Murray Slams Secretary Burgum’s Plans to Fire National Park Staff, Sell Off Public Lands, & Slash Funding for Tribes
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Washington State Patty Murray Murray: “Our public lands are not for sale. Protecting our wilderness, living up to our tribal obligations, keeping our communities safe—it’s just not negotiable. It’s actually a core reason your Department does exist—and these have been places with strong, bipartisan support.” NEW REPORT: […]
MIL-OSI Global: FDA limits access to COVID-19 vaccine to older adults and other high-risk groups – a public health expert explains the new rules
Source: The Conversation – USA – By Libby Richards, Professor of Nursing, Purdue University Older adults will continue to receive yearly COVID-19 shots, but lower-risk groups will not, says the FDA. dusanpetkovic via iStock / Getty Images Plus On May 20, 2025, the Food and Drug Administration announced a new stance on who should receive […]
MIL-OSI USA: Graham: Moral Clarity Will Conquer Evil Regimes
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for South Carolina Lindsey Graham WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today spoke on the Senate floor about peace through strength and moral clarity during dangerous times. On moral clarity during dangerous times: GRAHAM: “Russia is the aggressor. Russia must end this bloodbath. That is my […]
MIL-OSI: First Merchants Corporation Announces Changed Ex-Dividend Date for Previously Announced Dividend
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) MUNCIE, Ind., May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Merchants Corporation (Nasdaq: FRME) has amended the ex-dividend date for its recently declared cash dividend of $0.36 from June 5, 2025, to June 6, 2025. The payment date for the quarterly dividend will remain as June 20, 2025, as previously announced on May […]
MIL-OSI Russia: The 12th International Exhibition of Arms and Military Equipment MILEX-2025 Opened in Belarus
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News MINSK, May 21 (Xinhua) — The 12th International Exhibition of Arms and Military Equipment MILEX-2025 opened on Wednesday at the Minsk International Exhibition Center “BelExpo”. More than […]
MIL-OSI USA: Kamlager-Dove Leads Bipartisan Letter to Secretary Rubio Outlining Steps to Address the Visa Backlog Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup, LA28 Olympics
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager California (37th District) WASHINGTON, DC — In anticipation of Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s first appearance before the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA) led 55 lawmakers in a bipartisan letter to Secretary Rubio inquiring about the State Department’s plans to ensure quick […]
MIL-OSI: F&M Bank Promotes Eric D. Faust to Executive Vice President
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) ARCHBOLD, Ohio, May 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — F&M Bank (“F&M”), an Archbold, Ohio-based bank owned by Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc. (Nasdaq: FMAO), is proud to announce the promotion of Eric D. Faust to Executive Vice President. Faust has served as the bank’s Chief Risk Officer since 2022, where he has […]
MIL-OSI: AMSC Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results and Business Outlook
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Business Highlights: • Full year revenues increased 53% year over year to $222.8 million • Full year net income increased $17.1 million year over year to $6.0 million • Generated $6.3 million of operating cash flow in the fourth quarter, helping to further strengthen the balance sheet Company to host conference call tomorrow, May 22 at 10:00 am ET AYER, […]
MIL-OSI USA: AG Labrador Defends Trump Policy Upholding Biological Truth and Protecting Women
Source: US State of Idaho Home Newsroom AG Labrador Defends Trump Policy Upholding Biological Truth and Protecting Women BOISE — Attorney General Raúl Labrador led a 26-state coalition, along with Indiana, in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit supporting the federal government’s appeal in Doe v. Bondi. The […]
MIL-OSI Global: Worker-led programs are tackling gender-based violence in supply chains, but they’re at risk
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Genevieve LeBaron, Distinguished SFU Professor of Global Supply Chain Governance, Simon Fraser University Gender-based violence and harassment is a widespread issue in supply chains. Women workers in garment manufacturing, food production and hospitality are routinely subjected to unwanted touching and sexual advances and inappropriate comments, while promotion and […]
MIL-OSI Europe: Other events – Visit to India – January 2025 – 06-01-2025 – Committee on the Internal Market and Consumer Protection
Source: European Parliament From 6–10 January 2025, an IMCO Delegation visited Mumbai, Pune, and Bangalore to engage with governmental bodies, academia, and other relevant stakeholders. The discussions covered key EU legislative acts related to digital services, digital markets, AI, product safety, and consumer protection. The delegation also aimed to enhance EU-India cooperation, promoting digital innovation […]
MIL-OSI China: China welcomes, supports Pakistan, India handling differences through dialogue: FM
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News China welcomes, supports Pakistan, India handling differences through dialogue: FM Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, holds talks with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan Mohammad Ishaq Dar in Beijing, […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Alteration in the name of “North East Small Finance Bank Limited” to “slice Small Finance Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
Source: Reserve Bank of India RBI/2025-26/38DoR.RET.REC.20/12.07.160/2025-26 May 21, 2025 All Banks, Madam / Sir, Alteration in the name of “North East Small Finance Bank Limited” to “slice Small Finance Bank Limited” in the Second Schedule to the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 It is advised that the name of “North East Small Finance Bank […]
India hosts second Blue Talks ahead of UN Ocean Conference 2025
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) in collaboration with the Embassies of France and Costa Rica, organized the “Second Blue Talks” on Tuesday in New Delhi. This high-level event marked a significant step in the lead-up to the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), which is […]
India’s strong domestic market cushions economy against global trade shocks: Report
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India is in a stronger position than other countries to withstand global trade disruptions, in the wake of the US tariff turmoil, due to the large size of its domestic market and the country’s low dependence on goods exports, according to a Moody’s report released on […]
Mizoram becomes first fully literate state in India
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Mizoram has been officially declared a fully literate state. The announcement was made by Chief Minister Lalduhoma during a special ceremony held in Aizawl on Tuesday. With this achievement, Mizoram becomes the first state in India to attain full functional literacy. The event, held at the […]
India’s GDP growth in Q4 FY25 to remain robust around 6.4-6.5 pc: SBI report
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Despite weathering effects precipitated by global upheavals, Indian economy stays largely resilient and is projected to clock a GDP growth around 6.4-6.5 per cent in Q4 FY25, an SBI report said on Wednesday. To estimate GDP statistically, the State Bank of India’s Economic Research Department has […]
India’s Q4 FY25 GDP Growth Projected at 6.4-6.5% Despite Global Headwinds: SBI
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Despite weathering effects precipitated by global upheavals, the Indian economy stays largely resilient and is projected to clock a GDP growth of around 6.4-6.5 per cent in Q4 FY25, an SBI report said on Wednesday. To estimate GDP statistically, the State Bank of India’s Economic Research […]
Indian stock market opens higher amid mixed global cues and sectoral buying
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Indian benchmark indices opened higher on Wednesday amid mixed global cues as buying was seen in the pharma, auto, PSU bank and financial service sectors in the early trade. At around 9.35 am, Sensex was trading 296.53 points or 0.37 per cent up at 81,482.97 […]
MIL-OSI China: China welcomes, supports Pakistan, India handling differences through dialogue
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, holds talks with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan Mohammad Ishaq Dar in Beijing, capital of China, May 20, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] China welcomes and […]