India: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 27, 2025.
PM Modi attends Maldives’ 60th independence anniversary as guest of honour
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 60th anniversary celebrations of Maldives’ independence as the Guest of Honour during his visit to Male on July 26. This historic event marks the first time an Indian Prime Minister has attended Maldives’ Independence Day celebrations and the first […]
Nine killed in courthouse attack in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan province, Iranian media report
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) At least nine people were killed in an armed attack by the Sunni Jaish al-Adl Baluch group on a courthouse in Iran’s restive Sistan-Baluchestan province on Saturday, including three of the assailants, state media reported. Another 22 were injured, according to the report. Jaish al-Adl confirmed […]
Bima Sakhi Yojana launched to empower rural women and advance ‘Insurance for All by 2047’ mission
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Union Minister for Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday hailed the launch of the ‘Bima Sakhi Yojana’ as a historic step towards women’s empowerment and economic security in rural and semi-urban India. Speaking at the event, he credited the leadership […]
Motor racing-Verstappen starts new Red Bull era with Spa sprint win
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Formula One champion Max Verstappen won a “cat and mouse” Belgian Grand Prix sprint on Saturday in Red Bull’s first race under the leadership of Laurent Mekies following Christian Horner’s dismissal. McLaren’s championship leader Oscar Piastri finished second, after taking a dominant pole position for the […]
MIL-OSI Africa: Seychelles: Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs Honours Long-Serving Public Servants at Annual Awards Ceremony
Source: APO – Report: . The Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs hosted its Annual Long Service Award Ceremony on Friday evening at the Savoy Resort and Spa, recognising the dedication and enduring service of its employees. The President of the Republic, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan, accompanied by First Lady Linda Ramkalawan, attended the event […]
India Tourism Delhi to host vibrant Teej Festival celebration on July 28
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Ministry of Tourism’s Indiatourism Delhi office will host a grand celebration of the Teej Festival on July 28, at 88 Janpath, New Delhi. This culturally rich event will showcase India’s vibrant heritage, bringing together traditional music, dance, and festive traditions to mark the occasion. Teej, […]
Musk ordered shutdown of Starlink satellite service as Ukraine retook territory from Russia
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) During a pivotal push by Ukraine to retake territory from Russia in late September 2022, Elon Musk gave an order that disrupted the counteroffensive and dented Kyiv’s trust in Starlink, the satellite internet service the billionaire provided early in the war to help Ukraine’s military maintain […]
Nation commemorates Kargil Vijay Diwas, honors bravehearts of 1999 victory
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India marked the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas with heartfelt tributes to the brave soldiers who secured the nation’s victory in the 1999 Kargil War. On this day, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh laid a wreath at the National War Memorial (NWM) in New Delhi, paying homage to […]
India and Maldives ink MoU to strengthen fisheries and aquaculture cooperation
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India and the Maldives in Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to bolster bilateral ties in fisheries and aquaculture, marking a significant step toward sustainable marine resource development. The agreement, formalized on July 25 during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to the Maldives, was […]
India’s seafood industry set for 70% export surge to UK with CETA
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India’s seafood industry is poised for significant growth following the signing of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with the United Kingdom on July 24. The landmark agreement, formalized in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, was […]
MIL-OSI Security: The USNS Bowditch Departs Sri Vijaya Puram, India, July, 2025 [Image 1 of 4]
Source: United States Navy (Logistics Group Western Pacific) Issued by: on SRI VIJAYA PURAM, India — David Mitchell (middle), Captain of pathfinder classoceanographic survey ship USNS Bowditch (T-AGS 62), poses with Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard personnel in the bridge of the USNS Bowditch during a scheduled port visit to Sri Vijaya Puram, India, […]
Thai-Cambodian fighting extends into third day despite ceasefire calls
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Fighting on the Thai-Cambodian border extended into a third day and new flashpoints emerged on Saturday as both sides sought diplomatic support, saying they had acted in self-defence and calling on the other to cease fighting and start negotiations. At least 30 people have been killed […]
Union Minister Mandaviya, Army chief pay tributes to 1999 Kargil War heroes in Drass
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya paid heartfelt tributes to the brave soldiers who laid down their lives during the 1999 Kargil War at a solemn ceremony held in Drass town of Ladakh on Saturday. This year marks the 26th Kargil Vijay Diwas. Joining him at the commemorative […]
PHDCCI’s 14th International Heritage Tourism Conclave advocates for community-driven cultural tourism
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) hosted its 14th International Heritage Tourism Conclave on July 25, at the majestic Lukshmi Villas Palace in Vadodara, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, Gujarat Tourism, Delhi Tourism, IndiGo, and IRCTC. Themed “Cherishing Heritage”, […]
India advances Siddha’s global reach with WHO standards, cementing role as Ayush knowledge hub
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India has taken a significant step toward globalizing its traditional medical systems, with the World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Ayush and the Central Council for Research in Siddha (CCRS), concluding a two-day WHO External Expert Group Meeting on July 24–25. The […]
President, PM, and Defence Minister pay tribute to heroes on Kargil Vijay Diwas
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid solemn tributes to the brave soldiers who laid down their lives during the 1999 Kargil War, on the occasion of Kargil Vijay Diwas observed across the country on Saturday. In a message posted […]
MIL-OSI Security: USS Indiana changes homeport to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam
Source: United States INDO PACIFIC COMMAND JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM — The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Indiana (SSN 789) arrived at its new homeport of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, July 22. The Indiana joined Submarine Squadron 7 as its third Virginia-class submarine after transiting from its previous homeport of Groton, Connecticut. MIL Security OSI –