India: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 30, 2025.
MIL-OSI Canada: The honourable Mandy Gull-Masty applauds the introduction of a new bill to address remaining inequities and band membership provisions of the Indian Act
Source: Government of Canada News (2) May 29, 2025 — Ottawa, unceded Anishinaabeg Territory, Ontario — Indigenous Services Canada Today, the Honourable Mandy Gull-Masty, Minister of Indigenous Services, announced the introduction of Bill S-2 in the Senate, which addresses some of the remaining inequities in the registration and band membership provisions of the Indian Act. […]
MIL-OSI Security: Browning man found guilty of attempted strangulation and assault charges on Blackfeet Indian Reservation
Source: Office of United States Attorneys GREAT FALLS – A Browning man who assaulted a woman on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation was found guilty today, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said. Following a one-and-a-half-day trial, a federal jury found William Alvin Potts, 62, guilty of attempted strangulation and assault by striking, beating, or wounding. Potts faces […]
MIL-OSI USA: S. 748, a bill to reaffirm the applicability of the Indian Reorganization Act to the Lytton Rancheria of California, and for other purposes
Source: US Congressional Budget Office S. 748 would clarify that the Department of the Interior has the authority to take land into trust for the Lytton Rancheria of California under the Indian Reorganization Act. The bill also would deem lands that are taken into trust under that act to be part of the tribe’s reservation […]
India’s ‘new normal’ is leaving most mystified and marvelled
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India’s new doctrine of disproportionate response under the Narendra Modi Government has a billion admirers. For decades, under the previous governments, dialogue, dossiers, and diplomacy with no end solution were the norm when dealing with Pakistan. In 2025, those norms are now obsolete pages of a […]
Since January, 1,080 Indians deported from US; 62% returned on commercial flights, says MEA
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said that since January 2025, around 1,080 Indians have been deported from the United States, with approximately 62 per cent returning on commercial flights. Speaking at the weekly media briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, “We have close […]
MIL-OSI: Matador Technologies Inc. Enters Binding LOI to Partner with Indian Digital Asset Product Strategy Firm
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) TORONTO, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Matador Technologies Inc. (“Matador” or the “Company”) (TSXV: MATA, OTCQB: MATAF) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a binding letter of intent (“LOI“) to invest in a publicly traded Indian technology company, tentatively named HODL Systems (“HODL”), that implements a treasury strategy […]
India rolls out new visa module for Afghan nationals with six categories: MEA
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India has implemented a new visa module for Afghan nationals, effective from April 29, replacing the previous E-Emergency Ex-Miscellaneous Visa system. Announcing the change at a press briefing on Thursday, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the move is aimed at further strengthening […]
India in touch with Iranian authorities to locate missing nationals: MEA on three Indians missing in Iran
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India is in regular contact with Iranian authorities to trace three Indian nationals who have gone missing in Iran, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday, adding that it is receiving “good cooperation” from the Iranian side. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, addressing a media […]
MIL-OSI Economics: India VC funding activity sees significant YoY growth during January-April 2025, finds GlobalData
Source: GlobalData India VC funding activity sees significant YoY growth during January-April 2025, finds GlobalData Posted in Business Fundamentals India has demonstrated a good performance in venture capital (VC) funding activity in early 2025, recording a significant increase in both deal volume and value. The total number of VC deals announced in India surged by […]
India’s first homegrown semiconductor chip to launch by end of 2025: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Minister of Electronics and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, on Thursday announced that the first Made-in-India semiconductor chip of 28-90 nm technology is set to be rolled out this year. Addressing the CII Annual Business Summit here, the minister said, “We targeted a particular segment, which has […]
Deep depression over Bay of Bengal to bring heavy rainfall; monsoon advances further into eastern India
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) A deep depression over the northwest Bay of Bengal is set to cross the coasts of West Bengal and Bangladesh between Sagar Island and Khepupara (Bangladesh) by Thursday afternoon, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. Under its influence, heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is expected across […]
Global economic outlook worsens but India seen as growth driver: WEF report
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The global economic outlook has deteriorated since the beginning of the year, with increasing economic nationalism and tariff uncertainties fuelling widespread concern. However, South Asia—led by India—is being viewed as a bright spot for growth, according to the latest Chief Economists Outlook released by the World […]
Indian stock market ends in green over positive global cues
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Indian stock market closed in green on Thursday amid positive global cues. Sensex closed 320.70 points or 0.39 per cent up at 81,633.02 while Nifty ended up 81.15 points or 0.33 per cent at 24,833.60. Buying was seen in midcap and smallcap along with largecap. […]
Indian delegation in Indonesia calls for global unity against terrorism, highlights India’s zero-tolerance stance
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) An all-party Indian parliamentary delegation led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha engaged with Indonesian scholars, researchers, and think tank representatives on Thursday, reaffirming India’s uncompromising stand against terrorism and calling for stronger regional cooperation to maintain peace and stability. The delegation is in Indonesia as […]
India’s real GDP growth projected at 6.5% in FY 2025-26: RBI
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has projected India’s real GDP growth at 6.5 per cent for the financial year 2025-26, with the outlook described as “evenly balanced” amid global uncertainties. In its annual report for 2024-25, released on Thursday, the central bank said India is […]
‘Make in India’ was key to Operation Sindoor’s success, says Rajnath Singh at CII summit
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday credited the ‘Make in India’ initiative for the successful execution of Operation Sindoor, highlighting indigenous defence production as a cornerstone of India’s national security strategy. Speaking at the inaugural plenary session of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Annual Business […]
Indian Parliamentary Delegation Strengthens Anti-Terror Ties During Saudi Arabia Visit
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) An all-party parliamentary delegation from India led by BJP MP Baijayant Jay Panda is currently visiting Saudi Arabia from 27 to 29 May 2025 as part of India’s global diplomatic outreach following the April 22 Pahalgam terrorist attack that killed 26 civilians in Indian-administered Kashmir. The […]
Crisil pegs India’s GDP growth at 6.5% in fiscal 2026
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Crisil on Thursday forecast India’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth at 6.5 per cent in fiscal 2026, adding that improving domestic consumption is likely to support industrial activity. “We expect domestic consumption demand to improve driven by healthy agricultural growth, easing inflation supporting discretionary spend, rate […]
Operation Sindoor outreach: Sule-led delegation conveys India’s resolute stance against terrorism in South Africa
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) An all-party Indian parliamentary delegation led by NCP (SP) MP Supriya Sule held extensive meetings with South African leadership in Cape Town, reiterating India’s firm and united stand against terrorism. According to a statement from the High Commission of India in Pretoria, the delegation met with […]
Operation Sindoor outreach: Panama backs India’s stance against terrorism during Tharoor-led delegation’s visit
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Panama President Jose Raul Mulino Quintero on Thursday (Indian time) extended his support to India’s resolute stand against terrorism during a meeting with an all-party Indian parliamentary delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor. The meeting took place at the Presidential Palace in Panama City and […]