India: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 13, 2025.
AIIA to host Shalyacon 2025: A three-day national seminar on Ayurvedic surgery
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The All-India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) in New Delhi will host Shalyacon 2025, a three-day national seminar from July 13 to 15, coinciding with Sushruta Jayanti, celebrated annually on July 15 to honor Acharya Sushruta, widely regarded as the Father of Surgery. Organized by AIIA’s Department […]
Trump intensifies trade war with 30% tariffs on EU and Mexico
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to impose a 30% tariff on imports from Mexico and the European Union starting on August 1, after weeks of negotiations with the key U.S. allies and top trading partners failed to reach a comprehensive trade deal. In an escalation […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: AAIB Update: Preliminary report into Air India flight AI171
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements News story AAIB Update: Preliminary report into Air India flight AI171 Update on the fatal accident which occurred in Ahmedabad, India on 12 June 2025 Air Accidents Investigation Branch (UK) has been made aware that a preliminary report into the tragic accident which occurred on 12 June 2025 has […]
Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports opens nominations for Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award 2024
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India, has announced the opening of nominations for the prestigious Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award (TNNAA) 2024. This award recognizes outstanding achievements in adventure, aiming to foster endurance, risk-taking, cooperative teamwork, and quick reflexes among youth in […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Foreign Secretary Speech: Diplomacy in the Digital Age
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Speech Foreign Secretary Speech: Diplomacy in the Digital Age Foreign Secretary David Lammy delivered a speech on diplomacy in the digital age whilst in Singapore. It’s great to be here today. As you have heard, I recently marked twenty five years as a member of Parliament and […]
Under PM Modi, India continues to champion the cause of Global South
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India continued to address the priorities of the Global South even as it engaged actively with the world in advancing its national interests amid a rapidly evolving global landscape, the 2024 annual report released by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) details. Indian foreign policy demonstrated […]
WHO recognizes India’s visionary integration of AI and Ayush for healthcare future
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized India’s pioneering efforts in integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) with traditional medicine, particularly Ayush systems, in its first-ever technical brief titled “Mapping the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Traditional Medicine.” The brief, prompted by India’s proposal, outlines a global roadmap […]
Favourable agricultural output, easing inflation to support rural consumption in FY26: Report
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Recent reductions in income tax burdens, benign inflation, lower interest rates and a favourable outlook for agricultural production are expected to support rural incomes and bolster overall consumption in India, according to a new report. Given that private final consumption expenditure constitutes nearly 60 per cent […]
Widespread rainfall predicted across India till July 17; Delhi-NCR faces waterlogging and traffic
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast intermittent rainfall across large parts of the country till July 17, with heavy to very heavy showers expected in several regions, including the National Capital Region (NCR). In Delhi and surrounding areas, continuous rainfall has led to waterlogging and […]
PM Modi hands out 51,000 appointment letters in 16th Rozgar Mela, says youth driving nation-building
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday distributed over 51,000 appointment letters to newly-inducted recruits in various Central government departments and organisations through video conferencing during the 16th edition of the Rozgar Mela. The employment drive was conducted simultaneously at 47 locations across the country. According to […]
UN report urges stronger measures to detect AI-driven deepfakes
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Companies must use advanced tools to detect and stamp out misinformation and deepfake content to help counter growing risks of election interference and financial fraud, the United Nations’ International Telecommunication Union urged in a report on Friday. Deepfakes such as AI-generated images and videos, and audio […]
Over 1.63 lakh pilgrims perform Amarnath Yatra in first 9 days
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Over 1.63 lakh devotees have performed the sacred Amarnath Yatra since it began on July 3, even as a fresh batch of 6,639 pilgrims departed from Jammu for Kashmir early Saturday morning. According to officials, the pilgrims who have so far undertaken the yatra have successfully […]
MIL-OSI NGOs: Delhi Parks 10°C Cooler, But 8 out of 10 parks Lack Water, Gates Shut in Heat
Source: Greenpeace Statement – Delhi, 12 July, 2025: A recent audit of 50 parks across Delhi has revealed stark contrasts in surface temperatures – with shaded green areas being up to 20°C cooler in some parks than nearby unshaded concrete spaces, while an average 10°C temperature difference was recorded. In one instance, the concrete zones […]
PM Modi hails UNESCO recognition of Maratha military landscapes as India’s 44th World Heritage Site
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed immense pride and joy over the inscription of the Maratha Military Landscapes of India in the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage List. The recognition, granted at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Paris, marks India’s 44th World […]
Maratha military landscapes of India inscribed as 44th UNESCO World Heritage Site
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) At the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee in Paris, France, the “Maratha Military Landscapes of India” were officially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This significant recognition marks India’s 44th World Heritage site and highlights the country’s remarkable historical and architectural heritage, […]
PM Modi to distribute over 51,000 appointment letters at 16th Rozgar Mela today
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) In a push to accelerate employment, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will distribute more than 51,000 appointment letters to newly inducted candidates in various government departments and organisations on Saturday at the 16th edition of the Rozgar Mela, which will take place virtually. PM Modi will address […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Tianjin to host meeting of SCO Council of Foreign Ministers
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 12 (Xinhua) — A meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation […]
MIL-OSI USA: MATSUI AND CRENSHAW INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TO PREVENT DRUG SHORTAGES BY ADDRESSING VULNERABILITIES IN THE PHARMACEUTICAL SUPPLY CHAIN
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) introduced the Mapping America’s Pharmaceutical Supply (MAPS) Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen the federal government’s ability to prepare for and mitigate future drug shortages by identifying vulnerabilities in the pharmaceutical supply chain. […]
MIL-OSI Security: Harlem, Montana, Man Pleads Guilty to Sex Abuse Charges on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation
Source: US FBI GREAT FALLS – A Harlem man accused of sexual abuse on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation admitted to charges today, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said. The defendant, Ross Vincent Dale, 26, pleaded guilty to one count of sexual abuse. Dale faces maximum penalties of life imprisonment, a $250,000 fine, and 5 years […]
MIL-OSI China: Meeting of SCO Foreign Ministers Council to be held in Tianjin
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, July 12 — The Meeting of the Council of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member States will be held in Tianjin on July 15, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced here Saturday. At the invitation of Member of the […]