India: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 1, 2025.
Indian Army tests next-gen indigenous defence technologies under simulated combat conditions
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Indian Army is currently conducting large-scale trials of next-generation defence technologies under simulated combat conditions across various strategic locations in the country. These Capacity Development Demonstrations are taking place at the Pokhran Field Firing Ranges, Babina Field Firing Ranges, and Joshimath, with additional air defence […]
MIL-OSI Europe: ASIA/PAKISTAN – “Justice, peace, truth: the Jubilee for Christians in Pakistan”
Source: Agenzia Fides – MIL OSI Diocese of Islamabad-Rawalpindi Islamabad (Agenzia Fides) – “We are living in critical times in Pakistan, where everything seems at risk. The economy is in a difficult situation, the cost of living has skyrocketed. At a social level, people are very worried: Christians are among the poorest segments of the […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Shared Vision, Shared Responsibility – Strengthening NBFCs – Speech by Shri Swaminathan J, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India – March 28, 2025 – at the Conference of Non-Banking Financial Companies held at Chennai
Source: Reserve Bank of India CA Shri Charanjot Singh Nanda, President, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India; Chairpersons of the Audit Committee of the Boards, MDs & CEOs of NBFCs, and Statutory Auditors of NBFCs, Executive Directors from RBI and my colleagues from the Reserve Bank of India, Ladies and Gentlemen. A very good morning […]
MIL-OSI Economics: RBI: Stability, Trust, Growth –
Source: Reserve Bank of India A strong and resilient financial system is the bedrock on which the edifice of economic prosperity of a nation is built. Reserve Bank of India is the custodian of our financial system. It completed 90 years of its journey yesterday. The theme for our 90th year was ‘Stability, Trust and […]
Finalising policy for launching ₹2,500 Mahila scheme: Delhi CM
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday said that the poll promise of a ₹2,500 monthly financial dole for poor women in the national capital would be launched soon. She also mocked the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in […]
ISRO’s Gaganyatri to carry out microgravity research experiments during upcoming Axiom-4 mission
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) Gaganyatri will carry out a series of shortlisted microgravity research experiments aboard the International Space Station (ISS) during the upcoming Axiom-4 (Ax-4) mission, according to an official statement from ISRO. The Axiom-4 mission, scheduled for launch on June 8, will be […]
Trump administration orders enhanced vetting of all Harvard University-linked visa applicants
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The U.S. State Department ordered all its consular missions overseas to begin additional vetting of visa applicants looking to travel to Harvard University for any purpose, according to an internal cable seen by Reuters on Friday, in a move that significantly expands President Donald Trump’s crackdown against the academic institution. In a […]
Delhi records wettest May; IMD issues ‘Orange Alert’ for May 31
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 34.8 degrees Celsius on Saturday morning, marking one of the warmer days of the season. However, despite the high morning temperature, this May has been unusual in many ways, including below-normal daytime temperatures, unprecedented frequent rainfall, and the absence of […]
Providing service to taxpayers is duty of tax officials: FM Sitharaman
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday emphasized that it is the duty of tax department officials to serve taxpayers, and that this responsibility must be carried out with “transparency and integrity.” “To provide service to the taxpayer is our duty. While serving taxpayers, transparency and […]
PM Modi commemorates 300th birth anniversary of Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar, launches key infrastructure projects in Madhya Pradesh
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday commemorated the 300th birth anniversary of Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Holkar at the Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Mahila Sashaktikaran Mahasammelan in Bhopal. Speaking on the occasion, the PM paid tribute to her enduring legacy in governance, social reform, and cultural preservation, while […]
PM Modi unveils ₹300 coin honouring Ahilyabai Holkar
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday unveiled a special ₹300 coin to commemorate the 300th birth anniversary of Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Holkar, the revered 18th-century ruler of Malwa. The coin was released during the Women Empowerment Maha Sammelan at Jamboree Maidan in Bhopal. The commemorative coin, […]
We don’t believe in dialogue with a gun pointed towards our forehead: Tharoor clarifies India’s stance against Pakistan
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, leading an all-party delegation to Colombia, stressed that there can be no dialogue with Pakistan until it takes concrete steps to dismantle terrorist networks operating from its territory. He emphasised that while India recognises the importance of resolving disputes through dialogue, such […]
India’s active Covid cases rise to 2,710; seven deaths reported across states
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India’s active Covid-19 caseload has climbed to 2,710, with seven deaths reported across states in the last 24 hours, the Union Health Ministry said on Friday. A total of 1,170 patients have been discharged during the same period. Most fatalities involved patients with multiple comorbidities. Delhi […]
MIL-OSI Global: US labels QRIS a trade barrier – what’s next for Indonesia’s digital payment system?
Source: The Conversation – Indonesia – By Farhan Mutaqin, PhD Researcher, University of Edinburgh The United States has recently called out Indonesia’s national digital payment system QRIS (Quick Response Code Indonesian Standard) for being unfair. The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) assessed QRIS as a trade barrier in its the National Trade Estimate […]
IPL 2025 Playoffs: Mumbai survive Sudharsan scare, enter Qualifier 2
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Powerhouse Mumbai Indians kept alive their hopes of reaching the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) with a 20-run victory against Gujarat Titans in the eliminator of the 10-team league on Friday. Electing to bat, Mumbai racked up a commanding 228-5 after their frontline batters […]
Colombia withdraws statement condoling terrorists killed in ‘Operation Sindoor’
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Colombia’s Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio, on Friday said that Bogota was withdrawing an earlier statement expressing condolences for those killed in Pakistan during India’s counter-terror operation, ‘Operation Sindoor’. The statement came after a meeting with an Indian parliamentary delegation led by Congress […]
India leads major presence at Sharjah’s premier jewellery exhibition
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The 55th Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show opened in Sharjah, running through June 1, 2025, with India mounting a significant pavilion showcasing 11 companies as part of the region’s premier luxury accessories exhibition. Organized by Expo Centre Sharjah with support from the Sharjah Chamber of […]
Mock drills Under ‘Operation Shield’ to be conducted today in States, UTs bordering Pakistan
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) In a significant move to enhance national security preparedness, civil defence mock drills will be conducted on Saturday under ‘Operation Shield’ across several states and Union Territories sharing borders with Pakistan. The exercises are scheduled to begin at 5:00 p.m. and will be held in Punjab, […]
In a significant move to enhance national security preparedness, civil defence mock drills will be conducted on Saturday under ‘Operation Shield’ across several states and Union Territories sharing borders with Pakistan.
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The exercises are scheduled to begin at 5:00 p.m. and will be held in Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana, and Chandigarh, focusing on regions closest to the border and most susceptible to cross-border threats. Initially planned for May 29, the drills were rescheduled due […]
Heinrich Invites U.S. Forest Service Chief to Pecos Watershed
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Mexico Martin Heinrich WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, sent a letter inviting U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz to visit the Upper Pecos Watershed in Northern New Mexico and hear from local leaders, Tribes, […]