India: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 14, 2025.
Pakistani official declared persona non grata, told to leave India within 24 hours
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India on Tuesday declared a Pakistani official posted at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi as persona non grata and directed him to leave the country within 24 hours. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the official was found to be involved in activities […]
IWAI opens office in Srinagar, launches river navigation projects in Jammu and Kashmir
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), functioning under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, has established a new office in Srinagar as part of efforts to boost inland water transport infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir. The office, located at Transport Bhawan in Srinagar, has […]
Markets decline over 1% on profit booking after record rally
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Indian stock markets declined on Tuesday as investors opted to book profits following a sharp rally in the previous session. Concerns over the progress of US-China trade talks also contributed to the cautious sentiment, pulling down the benchmark indices after their best performance in over […]
MIL-OSI Security: U.S. Attorneys for Southwestern Border Districts Charge More than 1400 Illegal Aliens with Immigration-Related Crimes During the Second week in May as part of Operation Take Back America
Source: United States Attorneys General Since the inauguration of President Trump, the Department of Justice is playing a critical role in Operation Take back America, a nationwide initiative to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from perpetrators of violent crime. Operation […]
Coal imports fall by 9.2% in April–February period, saving nearly $7 billion in forex
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India’s coal imports fell sharply by 9.2% during the April 2024 to February 2025 period, amounting to 220.3 million tonnes (MT) compared to 242.6 MT in the same period of the previous financial year. This decline translated into foreign exchange savings of approximately $6.93 billion (₹53,137.82 […]
India launches first 3nm chip design centres in Noida and Bengaluru
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday inaugurated India’s first 3-nanometre (3nm) chip design centres in Noida and Bengaluru, marking a key milestone in the country’s push towards advanced semiconductor innovation. The centres have been set up by Renesas Electronics India Private […]
Justice B.R. Gavai to take oath as 52nd Chief Justice of India tomorrow
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Justice B.R. Gavai will be sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI) on Wednesday, becoming the first Buddhist to head the country’s judiciary. President Droupadi Murmu will administer the oath of office to Justice Gavai, who succeeds outgoing CJI Sanjiv Khanna. […]
MIL-OSI Video: India-Pakistan Ceasefire
Source: United States of America – Department of State (video statements) We welcome the ceasefire between India and Pakistan and commend Prime Ministers Modi and Sharif for choosing the path of peace. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFLTGUAoJNE MIL OSI Video –
PM Modi hails armed forces’ heroism, says India’s response to terror will be on its own terms
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to the Air Force Station at Adampur on Monday, hailed the valour and professionalism of the armed forces, declaring that the success of Operation Sindoor had sent a strong and irreversible message to India’s enemies: the country will respond […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Army kills three militants in Indian-controlled Kashmir
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News NEW DELHI, May 13 (Xinhua) — The Indian army said on Tuesday it killed three militants in a gunfight in Indian-controlled Kashmir. The shootout, according to the […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Starlink’s partnership strategy will benefit both telco expansion and underserved customers in India and Africa, observes GlobalData
Source: GlobalData Starlink’s partnership strategy will benefit both telco expansion and underserved customers in India and Africa, observes GlobalData Posted in Technology Airtel Africa is the latest in the line of telecoms operators partnering with LEO (low-earth orbit) operator Starlink to expand its reach and services. The deal was facilitated by parent company Bharti Airtel, […]
MIL-OSI Russia: 14 people died in India due to poisoning from fake alcohol
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News NEW DELHI, May 13 (Xinhua) — At least 14 people have died and six others have been hospitalized after drinking spurious alcohol in India’s northern Punjab state, […]
MIL-OSI Russia: 40 civilians, 11 soldiers killed in Indian air strikes in Pakistan last week – military
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News ISLAMABAD, May 13 (Xinhua) — At least 40 civilians, including 15 children and seven women, were killed and 121 others were wounded in Indian missile strikes inside […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Samsung Announces Pre-Orders for Galaxy S25 Edge in India; Price Starts INR 109999
Source: Samsung (L-R) Soon Choi, Corporate EVP, JB Park, President and CEO, and Raju Pullan, Senior VP, Samsung India, launched the Galaxy S25 Edge in India Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, today opened pre-orders for its category-defining Galaxy S25 Edge, the slimmest Galaxy S series smartphone. Crafted with style and strength in mind, […]
Retail boom: India to add 16.6 million sq ft of new mall space by 2025-26
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India’s retail sector is witnessing a major transformation, with over 16.6 million square feet of new Grade A mall space expected to come up across top seven cities in 2025 and 2026, a new report said on Tuesday. This surge is being driven by rising consumer […]
India’s major ports set record in FY 2024-25, cementing a decade of maritime growth
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India’s Major Ports have achieved unprecedented milestones in the financial year 2024-25, marking a landmark year for the country’s maritime sector. The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways announced that total cargo handled by Major Ports rose to approximately 855 million tonnes, up from 819 million […]
Indian rupee opens stronger against US dollar
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Indian rupee opened 75 paise stronger at 84.65 against the US dollar on Tuesday, compared to its previous close of 85.38 per dollar. According to analysts, the trading range for the day was expected to lie between 84.50 and 85.25. The dollar maintained its gains […]
Indian markets open in negative, experts say will remain volatile
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Indian equities opened on a tepid note on Tuesday, following a strong rally witnessed in the previous session. The early weakness was attributed to profit booking as the markets attempted to stabilize recent gains. However, the indices soon pared losses and turned positive, reflecting underlying investor […]
Flight disruptions continue amid India-Pakistan tensions
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, Air India and IndiGo have cancelled flights to and from key border cities for Tuesday, May 13, prioritizing passenger safety. Air India has suspended operations to and from Jammu, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh, and Rajkot. IndiGo has […]
Outlining India’s doctrinal shift to hard-nosed message for Pak: Read PM Modi’s full address to nation
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, in a powerful televised address to the nation, minced no words in criticising Pakistan and its terror-supporting tactics while underlining that ‘Operation Sindoor’ is the country’s policy against terror, making it clear that terror and trade, terror and talk cannot […]