India: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 15, 2025.
MIL-OSI USA: SBA Offers Disaster Relief to Florida Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by May Drought
Source: United States Small Business Administration ATLANTA – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the availability of low interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Florida who sustained economic losses caused by the drought beginning May 6. The disaster declaration covers the counties of Charlotte, DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, […]
MIL-OSI Russia: International peacekeeping exercises “In Search of Khaan-2025” have begun in Mongolia
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News ULAN BATOR, June 14 (Xinhua) — The international peacekeeping exercise “Searching for Khaan-2025” kicked off in Mongolia on Saturday at the training center of the Mongolian Armed Forces, 60 km from the capital Ulan […]
South Africa shed ‘chokers’ tag, clinch historic World Test Championship title
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) South Africa won the World Test Championship on Saturday, completing a remarkable turnaround to beat Australia by five wickets as they successfully chased down an imposing 282-run target. But it was an edgy finish as they took 27.4 overs to slowly score the 69 runs needed […]
Structural reforms in last 11 years reshaped India’s macroeconomic fundamentals: FM Sitharaman
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Structural reforms implemented over the last 11 years under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership have reshaped India’s macroeconomic fundamentals, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday. India’s emergence as the fastest-growing major economy is anchored in several favourable factors and is closely linked to the strengthening […]
Centre announces extended scrutiny of Boeing Dreamliner 787 series aircraft present in Indian fleet
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has issued an order to extend the scrutiny of Boeing Dreamliner 787 series aircraft in the Indian fleet, Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu said on Saturday. Naidu further stated that around eight Boeing 787 aircraft have […]
Axiom Space to fly Shubhanshu Shukla to space station on June 19: ISRO
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) US-based Axiom Space is now set to send Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to the International Space Station (ISS) on June 19, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said on Saturday. Shukla’s flight, originally scheduled for June 11, was postponed multiple times due to technical observations related […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Death toll in Air India plane crash rises to 274 – media
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 NEW DELHI, June 14 (Xinhua) — The death toll in the crash of an Air India plane near Ahmedabad airport in Gujarat state on Thursday has risen […]
Air India, IndiGo issue alerts as Iran airspace closure disrupts flight operations
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, India’s leading airlines, Air India and IndiGo, have issued public advisories alerting passengers to flight delays and rerouting caused by the closure of Iranian airspace. Air India on Saturday said that it has rerouted several flights because of the […]
NEET UG 2025 results: Rajasthan’s Mahesh Kumar tops exam with 686 marks
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially declared the results of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) UG 2025 for undergraduate medical courses. In a proud moment for Rajasthan, Mahesh Kumar, a resident of Hanumangarh, has emerged as the All India Topper, scoring 686 out […]
PM Modi to visit Cyprus, Canada and Croatia in key multinational tour
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a three-nation tour from June 15 to 19, covering Cyprus, Canada, and Croatia. The high-profile visit aims to deepen India’s bilateral ties and broaden strategic engagement with the European Union, the Mediterranean region, and G-7 partners. In […]
Iran vows to continue strikes against Israel, US bases, military officials say
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Iran’s strikes against Israel will continue,with targets set to expand to include U.S. bases in the regionin the coming days, Iran’s Fars news agency reported on Saturday, citing senior Iranian military officials. “This confrontation will not end with last night’s limited actions and Iran’s strikes will […]
Multiple agencies inspect wreckage of crashed Air India Flight AI-171 in Ahmedabad
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Investigative teams from various agencies, including the National Security Guard (NSG), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB), reached the crash site of Air India Flight AI-171 on Saturday to examine the debris. Teams from the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), Directorate […]
Govt forms high-level committee to probe Air India plane crash, review SOPs
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The government has constituted a high-level multi-disciplinary committee to examine the causes that led to the crash of Air India Flight AI-171 from Ahmedabad to Gatwick Airport (London) on June 12, which left 241 people dead. According to an order issued by the Ministry of Civil […]
North India to get relief from severe heat starting today, says IMD
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) After weeks of extreme heatwave conditions, North India is finally expected to get some relief starting Saturday, according to the latest forecast from the India Meteorological Department (IMD). A shift in weather patterns is set to bring cooler temperatures, cloud cover, and rainfall to several states, […]
‘Yoga Connect’ global summit begins in Delhi with over 1,000 participants
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) In the lead-up to the International Day of Yoga (IDY), the Ministry of Ayush is hosting the high-profile global summit ‘Yoga Connect’ at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on Saturday. The event brings together wellness leaders and yoga experts from across the world to exchange ideas, […]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu briefs PM Modi on Iran strikes
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a phone call from his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday evening, during which the two leaders discussed the ongoing hostilities between Israel and Iran. The conversation comes in the backdrop of “Operation Rising Lion” — Israel’s latest offensive targeting Iranian […]
Rajkot schools shut today to mourn ex-Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) All government and private schools in Rajkot district will remain shut on Saturday as a mark of respect following the death of former Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani in the Air India Flight AI-171 crash near Ahmedabad on Thursday. The Rajkot district administration made the announcement […]
UN Security Council meets as Iran launches missiles at Israel
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The United Nations Security Council convened an emergency session on Friday as Iran fired a barrage of missiles at Israel in retaliation for attacks on its nuclear facilities, prompting the UN nuclear watchdog chief to warn of “grave consequences” from military strikes on atomic sites. IAEA […]
Iran launches massive missile barrage against Israel following nuclear facility strikes
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Iran launched a large-scale retaliatory missile and drone attack on Israel late Friday night, marking one of the most significant military confrontations between the two nations in recent history. Tehran named the assault “Operation Severe Punishment,” claiming it was a direct response to Israeli airstrikes on […]
MIL-OSI USA: MENG ISSUES STATEMENT ON AIR INDIA CRASH
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Grace Meng (6th District of New York) WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs and a member of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, today issued the following […]