India: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 14, 2025.
Sinner dethrones Alcaraz to capture maiden Wimbledon crown
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Jannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz 4-6 6-4 6-4 6-4 in a high-octane final to claim his maiden Wimbledon trophy and fourth Grand Slam crown on Sunday, avenging his loss to the Spaniard in last month’s epic French Open final. The hard-fought win over the two-times defending […]
MIL-OSI Video: High-Level Political Forum 2025 – Opening | United Nations
Source: United Nations (video statements) The HLPF will be held from Monday, 14 July, to Wednesday, 23 July 2025, under the auspices of the Economic and Social Council. Opening Unlocking means of implementation: Mobilizing financing and STI for the SDGs (Townhall meeting) -How can countries and stakeholders advance a coherent framework for financing the SDGs? […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: Disasters don’t disappear when the storm ends – cascading hazards, from landslides to floods, are upending risk models
Source: The Conversation – USA (2) – By Brian J. Yanites, Associate Professor of Earth and Atmospheric Science. Robert Shrock Professor of Surficial and Sedimentary Geology, Indiana University The Carter Lodge hangs precariously over the flood-scoured bank of the Broad River in Chimney Rock Village, N.C., on May 13, 2025, eight months after Hurricane Helene. […]
MIL-OSI USA: NEWS: Sanders: ‘No, Mr. President. Climate Change is Not a Hoax’
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Vermont – Bernie Sanders BURLINGTON, Vt., July 13 – Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) today released the following statement: In the midst of everything else going on, it’s easy to ignore the extraordinary planetary crisis we face from climate change. But we just can’t allow ourselves to do […]
PM Modi condoles demise of veteran actor Kota Srinivasa Rao
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed grief over the demise of veteran actor and former BJP MLA Kota Srinivasa Rao, who passed away at the age of 83 after a prolonged illness. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Anguished by the passing of […]
SpaceX to invest $2 billion in Musk’s xAI startup, WSJ reports
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) SpaceX has committed $2 billion to xAI as part of a $5 billion equity round, deepening the ties between tech billionaire Elon Musk’s ventures as his artificial intelligence startup races to compete with rival OpenAI, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday. The investment follows xAI’s […]
Centre asks states to crack down on fake, substandard fertilizers
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) In a move to protect farmers and ensure the integrity of agricultural inputs, Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has written to the Chief Ministers of all States and Union Territories, calling for immediate and strict action against the sale of fake and […]
Hungary’s opposition flags ‘New Deal’ to kickstart stagnating economy
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Hungary’s opposition leader Peter Magyar said on Saturday his Tisza party will launch a “Hungarian New Deal” to revive the stagnating economy with massive investment and predictable policy if it wins elections next year. Magyar, whose centre-right party has a firm lead over the ruling Fidesz […]
Women’s Euro 2025: Sweden storm to group victory with 4-1 win over Germany
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Sweden made the most of Germany defender Carlotta Wamser’s expulsion to sweep to a 4-1 win and secure top spot in their Group C clash on Saturday, with their opponents also going through to the quarter-finals as runners-up. The Swedes finished top of the group with […]
West Indies bowl out Australia for 225 after dramatic collapse
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Australia lost seven wickets for 68 runs in a dramatic collapse to be all out for 225 on day one of the third and final test against West Indies at Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica. West Indies finished the day on 16 for one — 209 […]
Shivraj Singh calls PM Modi’s tenure a ‘golden era’ for employment in India
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday called Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tenure a ‘golden era’ for employment in India. He made the remarks while distributing appointment letters to successful candidates at the Pradhan Mantri Rozgar Mela held […]
80.11% electors of Bihar submitted their enumeration forms: Election Commission
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Saturday said that it has made significant progress in Bihar by establishing direct contact with nearly all electors, achieving over 80% collection of Enumeration Forms (EFs) well ahead of the stipulated deadline of July 25. With the support of […]
President Murmu nominates four members to Rajya Sabha; PM Modi extends best wishes
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated four distinguished individuals nominated to the Rajya Sabha by President Droupadi Murmu, lauding their contributions across diverse fields. In a series of posts on X, PM Modi wished all four nominees – Ujjwal Nikam, C. Sadanandan Master, Harsh […]
EAM Jaishankar meets Singapore’s Vivian Bala, reaffirms strategic ties under ‘Act East Policy’
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on Sunday held a meeting with his Singaporean counterpart Vivian Balakrishnan, reaffirming the central role Singapore plays in India’s ‘Act East Policy’. In a post on X, Jaishankar said, “Singapore is at the heart of our Act East Policy. Always […]
Axiom-4 splash down on July 15 at 3 pm: Jitendra Singh on Shubhanshu Shukla’s return
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday shared an update on the Axiom-4 International Space Station (ISS) Mission and said that the astronauts are expected to splash down on Earth on July 15 at 3:00 p.m. (Indian time). Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, currently on board the ISS, […]
EU says it still wants US trade deal, will defend interests
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The European Union said on Saturday it was ready to retaliate to defend its interests if the United States pressed ahead with imposing a 30% tariff on European goods from August 1. U.S. President Donald Trump latest salvo surprised the bloc, the United States’ largest trading […]
Britain’s Cash and Glasspool win Wimbledon men’s doubles title
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Fifth seeds Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool capped their dream summer with the Wimbledon crown and first Grand Slam title as a pair when the British team downed Rinky Hijikata and David Pel 6-2 7-6(3) in the men’s doubles final on Saturday. Queen’s Club and Eastbourne […]
Unforgiving Swiatek crushes Anisimova 6-0 6-0 to win maiden Wimbledon crown
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Iga Swiatek took another stride towards tennis greatness by ruthlessly tearing apart American 13th seed Amanda Anisimova 6-0 6-0 and lifting her first Wimbledon trophy on Saturday. The big occasion turned into a nightmare for Anisimova who became the first woman to lose a Wimbledon final […]
India equal England’s first-innings score of 387 with Test in balance
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Opener KL Rahul scored a century while Ravindra Jadeja and Rishabh Pant pitched in with crucial fifties as India posted 387 on day three, equalling England’s first innings, with their third test hanging in the balance at Lord’s on Saturday. An injury to Shoaib Bashir blunted […]
Iran says it will work with IAEA but inspections may be risky
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Iran plans to cooperate with the U.N. nuclear watchdog despite restrictions imposed by its parliament, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Saturday, while stressing that access to its bombed nuclear sites posed security and safety issues. A new law passed in Iran following last month’s Israeli […]