India: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 21, 2025.
Amit Shah inaugurates new MACCIA headquarters in Mumbai; highlights Maharashtra’s role in India’s economic growth
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (2) nion Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah inaugurated the newly constructed headquarters of the Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (MACCIA) in Mumbai today. The event also featured a state-level cooperative industrial conference, with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Union Minister of State […]
Amit Shah inaugurates bew MACCIA headquarters in Mumbai; highlights Maharashtra’s role in India’s economic growth
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah inaugurated the newly constructed headquarters of the Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (MACCIA) in Mumbai today. The event also featured a state-level cooperative industrial conference, with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Union Minister of State […]
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting launches BadaltaBharatMeraAnubhav campaign to celebrate India’s transformation
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) In a spirited effort to celebrate over a decade of transformative governance under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, in collaboration with MyGov, has launched a nationwide creative campaign titled Badalta Bharat Mera Anubhav. The initiative invites citizens from all walks of […]
MIL-OSI Banking: Secretary-General of ASEAN meets with SOM Leader of India
Source: ASEAN – Association of SouthEast Asian Nations Secretary-General of ASEAN, H.E. Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, today met with Secretary (East) of the Ministry of External Affairs of India, H.E. P. Kumaran, at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat. During the meeting, they exchanged ways to further strengthen the ASEAN-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The post Secretary-General of ASEAN […]
MIL-OSI Economics: The Secretary-General of ASEAN Graces Event Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Indian Mission to ASEAN
Source: ASEAN JAKARTA, 20 June 2025 – The Indian Mission to ASEAN convened a commemorative event marking a decade of its establishment today at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat. Secretary-General of ASEAN, Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, graced the event as Chief Guest and delivered congratulatory remarks, underscoring the important role of the Indian Mission to ASEAN […]
MIL-OSI Economics: ASEAN and India reaffirm commitment to strengthen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Source: ASEAN – Association of SouthEast Asian Nations JAKARTA, 20 June 2025 – The Committee of Permanent Representatives to ASEAN held an informal meeting with Secretary (East) of the Ministry of External Affairs of India, P. Kumaran, today at the ASEAN Headquarters/ASEAN Secretariat. The Meeting exchanged views on the progress of ASEAN-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP). […]
India’s Eight Core Industries Index registers marginal 0.7% growth in May 2025
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI), a crucial gauge of the performance of key infrastructure sectors in the Indian economy, rose marginally by 0.7% year-on-year in May 2025, according to provisional data released by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry. This modest uptick highlights continuing […]
MIL-OSI Russia: At least nine killed in car-truck collision in eastern India
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 20 (Xinhua) — At least nine people were killed on Friday when a car collided head-on with a truck in India’s eastern West Bengal […]
MIL-OSI Banking: All-India House Price Index (HPI) for Q4:2024-25
Source: Reserve Bank of India Today, the Reserve Bank released its quarterly house price index (HPI)1 (base: 2010-11=100) for Q4:2024-25, based on transaction-level data received from the registration authorities in ten major cities2. Time series data on all-India and city-wise HPIs are available at the Bank’s database on Indian economy (DBIE) portal (https://data.rbi.org.in/DBIE/#/dbie/home> Statistics > […]
MIL-OSI NGOs: 8 out of 10 Indian support taxing oil and gas corporations to pay for climate damages, global survey finds
Source: Greenpeace Statement – New Delhi, 19 June 2025 – A global survey shows a strong support for holding fossil fuel companies accountable for environmental damage. 80% Indian respondents believe the fossil fuel corporations should be taxed for environmental damage they cause. The data from the survey reflects a growing public consensus that the industries […]
Indian missions in Riyadh and Doha to mark International Day of yoga with community events
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia will celebrate the 11th International Day of Yoga tomorrow in partnership with the Saudi Yoga Committee and the Indian diaspora. The event, to be held at Prince Faisal bin Fahd Sports City Stadium in Riyadh, will see participation from students […]
Air India crash: 220 DNA matches confirmed as Centre reviews aviation safety protocols
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) DNA identification of 220 victims who perished in the Air India plane crash on June 12 in Ahmedabad has been completed, the Gujarat Health Department said on Friday. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, en route to London with 242 people on board, crashed just seconds after takeoff, […]
World sees India as next economic powerhouse, says PM, credits Bihar’s potential
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth more than ₹5,200 crore in Siwan, Bihar, asserting that the initiatives would help shape a brighter and more prosperous future for the State. Addressing a large public gathering, the […]
MIL-OSI Africa: 2025 National Basketball Association (NBA) Finals Presented by YouTube TV: Indiana Pacers defeat Oklahoma City Thunder, 108-91 (Recap)
Source: Africa Press Organisation – English (2) – Report: The Indiana Pacers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder, 108-91, in Game 6 of the 2025 NBA Finals (www.NBA.com). Pascal Siakam (Cameroon) led the Pacers with 16 points and 13 rebounds while Obi Toppin finished with 20 points (4 3PM), 6 rebounds, and 2 steals in the […]
ECB unveils Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy ahead of India’s series in England
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Thursday unveiled the new Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy ahead of India’s five-match series in England, which begins on June 20. Both legends were present at the unveiling ceremony. The trophy features imagery of James Anderson and Sachin Tendulkar in action, […]
Resilient and rising: India in global economic big league
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) If we compare growth projections with actual data, Indian economy looks all set to achieve milestones well ahead of schedule. The journey to become the world’s fourth-largest economy, to graduate to third-largest and, ultimately, to attain developed-nation status now appears firmly on track for the coming […]
MIL-OSI Economics: You’re Invited: Join the First-Ever Virtual Samsung Members Connect from Anywhere in India
Source: Samsung No matter where you are, step into the world of Galaxy AI, the Galaxy Ecosystem, and more, online this 25th June. For the very first time, Samsung Members Connect is going virtual and every Galaxy user across India is invited. At Samsung, we’re always listening. Over the years, many […]
MIL-OSI Banking: Building Solutions for Bharat: Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Sparks Change Across North India
Source: Samsung Young changemakers at HDFC School, Gurugram In classrooms across Punjab and Haryana, something powerful is happening. Students are no longer just preparing for exams—they’re preparing to change the world. Through the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow programme, workshops and open houses recently swept through towns and cities like Ludhiana, Patiala, Jalandhar, Talwandi, […]
MIL-OSI Banking: Young Minds, Big Dreams: How Bengaluru’s Students Are Reimagining India’s Future with Samsung Solve for Tomorrow
Source: Samsung Young Indians are ready to step up and solve real-world problems Samsung Solve for Tomorrow, a national innovation challenge for 14-22 year olds, is transforming campuses in Bengaluru into launch pads of the future. Launched on April 29, the latest season of the innovation contest is spreading across India through a […]
The backbone turns twenty: How NIXI quietly wired India for a digital future
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) From grocery shopping through UPI to smart classrooms in remote villages, much of India’s digital progress over the past two decades has depended on something that most citizens never think about: fast, secure internet infrastructure. At the centre of this invisible but essential ecosystem is the […]