India – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 24, 2025

India: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 24, 2025.

MIL-OSI: Apollo Provides $750 Million High Grade Capital Solution to Mumbai International Airport Ltd. in Second Transaction
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) NEW YORK and MUMBAI, India, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Apollo (NYSE: APO) today announced that Apollo-managed funds, affiliates and other long-term investors have completed a $750 million investment grade rated financing for the Mumbai International Airport Ltd. (MIAL), an Adani Portfolio company and subsidiary of Adani Airports Holdings Limited (AAHL), […]

MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK Government honours exceptional exporters with Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release UK Government honours exceptional exporters with Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards Twelve exceptional UK-based SMEs have been named today as winners of the Department for Business and Trade’s 2025 Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards. Twelve SMEs announced as winners […]

MIL-OSI: Matador Technologies Receives Conditional Approval for Change of Business
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Key Highlights TSX Venture Exchange grants conditional approval for Matador’s Change of Business (“COB”) to a hybrid “Technology / Investment” issuer, subject to the Company satisfying the TSXV’s requirements and conditions. Enables Matador to operate as a pure Bitcoin Ecosystem Company with a focus on holding, acquiring, and investing in Bitcoin and […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Dmitry Chernyshenko: Improving the quality of teaching natural sciences in schools is bearing fruit
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Russian team of the first Open International Geographical Olympiad (openGeo 2025) The results of the first Open International Geographical Olympiad (openGeo 2025) were summed up at the University Gymnasium of the Lomonosov Moscow State […]

MIL-OSI Security: Indianapolis Man Sentenced After Being Caught with Three Firearms and Two Machine Gun Conversion Devices While Out on Bond
Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) INDIANAPOLIS— Q’Tez Laquan Ginn, 19, of Indianapolis, has been sentenced to 61 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to possession of a machine gun. Machine gun conversion devices, sometimes called “Glock switches” or “auto-sears,” are devices […]

India and Kenya unveil India-Africa commemorative pillar honouring World War I soldiers
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) In a significant gesture of remembrance and cooperation, India’s Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, and Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Defence, Roselinda Soipan Tuya, on Monday, jointly unveiled the India-Africa Commemorative Pillar at Mile 27 in Taita Taveta County, Kenya. The ceremony honoured the courage […]

India to conduct first comprehensive household income survey in 2026
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) In a landmark step to bridge critical data gaps in the Indian economy, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has announced that the National Sample Survey (NSS) will undertake its first full-fledged Household Income Survey in 2026. The initiative, announced today, aims to generate […]

India and the world celebrate 11th International Day of Yoga 2025 with record-breaking global participation
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY 2025) witnessed an unprecedented global celebration on June 21 with over 2,000 yoga events held across 191 countries, reinforcing yoga’s universal message of wellness, peace, and unity. Spearheaded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the initiative continues to emphasize India’s […]

MIL-OSI Security: Indian National Sentenced to Federal Prison for Defrauding Elderly Americans While on Student Visa
Source: US FBI AUSTIN, Texas – An Indian national who was living in the U.S. on a student visa was sentenced in a federal court in Austin to 63 months in prison for conspiracy to commit money laundering. According to court documents, Kishan Rajeshkumar Patel, 20, of Navsari, Gujarat, conspired with co-defendant Dhruv Rajeshbhai Mangukiya […]

India advances carbon pricing reforms to meet climate goals
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India is moving steadily towards establishing a comprehensive carbon pricing ecosystem aimed at meeting its climate and development commitments. With the formal adoption of the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) in July 2024 and increasing alignment with global carbon markets, the country is setting the stage […]

Bridging Gaps, Building Futures: 11 Years of inclusive growth for minorities in India
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Over the past eleven years, the central government has made substantial progress in promoting inclusive development among the six centrally notified minority communities—Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Parsis, and Jains. Through a multi-dimensional approach involving education, employment, cultural preservation, digital transformation, and legislative reform, the Ministry of […]

Heavy rainfall alert for Northwest and Central India; Monsoon to cover Delhi, Punjab, Haryana in 2 days
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast an increase in rainfall activity across several regions of the country, with heavy to very heavy rain expected over northwest India from June 25 onwards. Many parts of central, eastern, and northeastern India are likely to continue experiencing intense […]

IMD predicts heavy rainfall across India as monsoon advances further
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a significant increase in rainfall activity over northwest India starting June 25, with isolated heavy to very heavy showers expected across the region. Central, eastern, and northeastern India are also likely to witness continued intense rainfall over the next […]

India’s economic activity hits 14-month high in June: HSBC report
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India’s economic activity reached a 14-month high in June, driven by a sharp increase in new business orders and a record rise in exports, according to HSBC’s flash Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) data released on Monday. The HSBC Flash India Composite Output Index, which reflects the […]

India goes green: landmark tender to fuel fertilizers with clean ammonia
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI), a Navratna Central Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, has floated a landmark tender for the offtake of green ammonia. The move marks a significant step towards decarbonizing the fertilizer sector, which is currently […]

India witnessing transformational decade under PM Modi: Union Minister Jitendra Singh
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) In an exclusive interview with Doordarshan News, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh highlighted the sweeping governance reforms and inclusive development initiatives undertaken during the past 11 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. He described the period as a “transformational decade” that has democratized aspirations and […]

MIL-OSI: Bitget Onboards on India’s I4C’s Sahyog Portal to Support Local Law Enforcement
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) NEW DELHI, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bitget, the leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has officially onboarded onto India’s Sahyog portal, a key interface under the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) framework. The portal facilitates direct and structured communication between law enforcement agencies and digital service providers. This development […]

India set to outpace G7 economies, says Equirus report
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) A recent report by wealth management firm Equirus has underlined India’s structural economic strengths, stating the country is poised to outpace G7 economies in the coming years. The report suggests that global capital can no longer afford to ignore India’s evolving economic landscape. According to Equirus, […]

Vice-President extends Birthday wishes to President of India
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (2) lign=”justify”>Hon’ble Vice-President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar extended birthday greetings to Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu today. Wishing the President on social media platform ‘X’, he said: “Heartfelt birthday wishes to the Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu Ji. Her extraordinary journey from […]

Indian stock market trades lower amid Middle East crisis
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Indian equity markets opened on a weak note Monday, tracking negative global cues as escalating tensions in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment. Early trade witnessed selling pressure across key sectors, including IT and auto. As of 9:30 am, the BSE Sensex was down […]