India: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 12, 2025.
MIL-OSI Security: Federal Jury Convicts Washington Man of Three Counts of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon on the Coeur d’Alene Indian Reservation
Source: Office of United States Attorneys COEUR D’ALENE – After a four-day trial, a federal jury sitting in Coeur d’Alene found Jason Bergeron, 50, of Washington, guilty of three counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, Acting U.S. Attorney Justin Whatcott announced today. U.S. District Judge Amanda K. Brailsford presided over the trial, which began […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: Secretary-General, at Population Award Ceremony, Honours Indian Women’s Rights Activist, International Union for Scientific Study of Population
Source: United Nations General Assembly and Security Council Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks, delivered by United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Executive Director Natalia Kanem, to the UNFPA Award ceremony in New York today: I am pleased to represent the Secretary-General at this important celebration. I will now read his remarks. I am honoured […]
NCC ideal for India’s youth: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday chaired the first Governing Council Meeting of the National Cadet Corps Alumni Association (NCCAA) at South Block, New Delhi. Addressing the delegation, the Defence Minister described the NCC as “a platform that presents an ideal for the youth of the […]
India’s gold reserves rise by $342 million, forex stands at $699.736 billion: RBI
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The country’s gold reserves grew by $342 million during the week, reaching $84.846 billion, according to the latest weekly data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday. Along with gold, Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) increased by $39 […]
Indian Army launches ‘Operation SHIVA’ to ensure safe Amarnath Yatra in Kashmir
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Indian Army has launched ‘Operation SHIVA 2025’, a high-intensity annual security exercise to ensure the safe and smooth conduct of the Shri Amarnath Yatra, officials said on Friday. This year’s deployment comes amid heightened threats from Pakistan-backed proxy groups, following recent operations in the Valley, […]
India’s Rise As A Global Power Must Be Accompanied By The Rise Of Its Intellectual And Cultural Gravitas: Vice-President
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (2) lign=”center”>The Strength Of A Nation Lies In The Originality Of Its Thought And The Timelessness Of Its Values, urges VPIndia Is A Civilizational Continuum—A Flowing River Of Consciousness, Inquiry, And Learning, says VPIndigenous Insights Were Dismissed As Relics Of The Primitive Past; Selective Remembrance Continued Even […]
India releases roadmap for quantum-safe cybersecurity
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) In a push to secure India’s growing digital economy from the looming threat of quantum computing, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on Friday released a whitepaper that lays out a plan for transitioning to quantum-resilient cybersecurity systems. Titled “Transitioning to Quantum Cyber Readiness”, […]
World Population Day 2025: India prepares for digital census caste enumeration
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) As the world observes World Population Day 2025 with the theme “Empowering young people to create the families they want in a fair and hopeful world,” India is preparing for a demographic exercise- Census 2027 -which promises to be the country’s first fully digital population count […]
WAVES 2025: India’s creative economy sets the stage for a trillion-dollar global impact
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) WAVES 2025 has significantly energized the country’s creative economy, often referred to as the Orange Economy also. This initiative aims to foster economic activities that convert ideas, creativity, rich and diverse cultural expressions and heritage into tangible goods and services. The creative economy spans a wide […]
India rolls out 1st electric truck scheme with maximum incentive of Rs 9.6 lakh per vehicle
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) In a push towards sustainable freight transport, the government on Friday launched its first-ever electric truck (e-truck) incentive scheme under the PM E-DRIVE initiative, marking a significant step in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s green mobility vision. Announced by Union Minister for Heavy Industries & Steel, H.D. […]
India emerges as global creative powerhouse at WAVES 2025
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) At the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES 2025) in Mumbai, India did more than host a global gathering—it defined the future of storytelling. Leaders from the worlds of technology, media, and culture converged to witness a defining moment: India’s confident emergence as a global […]
Heavy Rain to Lash Central and Northwest India; Delhi-NCR to Experience Moderate Showers
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday said that heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to continue over central and adjoining northwest India for the next four to five days, with possibility of very heavy rainfall over southern Uttar Pradesh today, eastern Rajasthan from July […]
We missed no targets in Pakistan; not even a glass pane broken in India: NSA Doval on Operation Sindoor
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Friday delivered a sharp rebuke to the foreign media’s reporting on Operation Sindoor, challenging it to produce any credible evidence of damage on the Indian side. Speaking at the 62nd convocation of IIT Madras, Doval praised the Indian armed […]
Semicon India 2025 to feature global pavilions, country roundtables, and record participation
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The fourth edition of Semicon India 2025, scheduled for September 2–4 at Yashobhoomi (India International Convention and Expo Centre), New Delhi, will see the largest-ever global participation, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) announced on Friday. Jointly organised by the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: IAGCI invites tenders to evaluate Home Office country information products on Afghanistan, Colombia, and India
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments News story IAGCI invites tenders to evaluate Home Office country information products on Afghanistan, Colombia, and India Potential reviewers of country of origin information are invited to submit expressions of interest by the close of 22 August 2025. Section 48(2)(j) of the UK Borders Act 2007 provides that […]
India’s creator economy set to shape a trillion-dollar future
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) At WAVES 2025, a new report by the Boston Consulting Group grabbed the spotlight, drawing the attention of policymakers, creators, and investors. The report revealed that India’s creator economy is already driving more than $350 billion in consumer spending, a number expected to exceed $1 trillion […]
Indian Coast Guard rescues 2 crew members from stranded U.S. vessel off Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on Thursday rescued two crew members from a U.S.-flagged sailing yacht stranded near Indira Point, off the coast of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The yacht, Sea Angel, issued a distress alert after encountering rough sea conditions. According to the ICG, […]
India’s economic growth on track despite global challenges: report
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India’s economic growth continues to remain on track despite global uncertainties, supported by improvements in key high-frequency indicators in both the services and manufacturing sectors, according to a report by Bank of Baroda released on Friday. The report notes that consumption has gained momentum in the […]
UPI impact: India now makes faster payments than any other country, says IMF
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India now leads the world in faster payments, thanks to the widespread adoption of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), according to a recent note from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Since its launch in 2016, UPI has witnessed exponential growth, while several indicators of cash usage […]
India to host first global conference on manuscript heritage in September
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) In a major initiative to preserve and promote India’s vast manuscript wealth, the Ministry of Culture on Thursday announced the country’s first-ever global conference dedicated to manuscript heritage. Titled ‘Reclaiming India’s Knowledge Legacy Through Manuscript Heritage’, the three-day international conference will be held from 11 to […]