India: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 15, 2025.
MIL-OSI USA: Statement from Congressman Marc Veasey (Member, India Caucus) on the Terrorist Attack in Kashmir
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Marc Veasey (33rd District of Texas) Headline: Statement from Congressman Marc Veasey (Member, India Caucus) on the Terrorist Attack in Kashmir Washington, D.C. – Congressman Veasey, Member of the India Caucus, released the following statement following a terrorist attack in Kashmir on April 22, 2025: “I am […]
MIL-OSI Security: Citizen of India Unlawfully Living in Greenbrier County Pleads Guilty in Marriage Fraud Scheme
Source: Office of United States Attorneys BECKLEY, W.Va. – Aakash Prakash Makwana, 29, a citizen of India unlawfully residing in Ronceverte, pleaded guilty today to aggravated identity theft. Makwana admitted that he committed the offense as part of a scheme to marry a United States citizen to evade U.S. immigration laws. According to court documents […]
India’s Operation Sindoor draws global support as new front against cross-border terrorism
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) In the wake of the tragic terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22, which claimed the lives of 26 innocent civilians, India has mounted a decisive and strategic response aimed at dismantling cross-border terrorism. The attack, which drew widespread condemnation and grief across the country, prompted […]
Akash Missile, IACCS and Drones drive India’s defence success in Operation SINDOOR
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Operation SINDOOR has emerged as a major milestone in India’s pursuit of self-reliance in national security, demonstrating the country’s growing technological and operational capabilities in countering asymmetric warfare. In the wake of the terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam in April, the Indian Armed Forces responded […]
MIL-OSI China: MOFA firmly opposes terrorism, expresses deep concern over growing tensions between India and Pakistan
Source: Republic of Taiwan – Ministry of Foreign Affairs MOFA firmly opposes terrorism, expresses deep concern over growing tensions between India and Pakistan Date：2025-05-10 Data Source：Department of East Asian and Pacific Affairs May 10, 2025 No. 153 Following the terrorist attack in Kashmir on April 22, tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated, eliciting […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: MOFA firmly opposes terrorism, expresses deep concern over growing tensions between India and Pakistan
Source: Republic of China Taiwan MOFA firmly opposes terrorism, expresses deep concern over growing tensions between India and Pakistan Date：2025-05-10Data Source：Department of East Asian and Pacific Affairs May 10, 2025 No. 153 Following the terrorist attack in Kashmir on April 22, tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated, eliciting international concern. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) […]
India, Austria reaffirm strong bilateral ties, discuss Ukraine conflict and regional security
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger held a telephonic conversation on Tuesday, reaffirming their commitment to deepening India-Austria bilateral relations and addressing pressing global challenges. Dr. Jaishankar, in a post on X, said he appreciated the conversation with Minister […]
Indian stock markets close higher; defence sector maintains momentum
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Indian equity markets ended Wednesday’s session on a positive note, driven by gains in metal, real estate, and technology stocks. Among the standout performers was the domestic defence sector, which continued its upward trajectory for the third consecutive session. The sector attracted steady buying interest, reflecting […]
Operation Sindoor important example of India’s identity: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday described Operation Sindoor as a defining expression of India’s national identity and a testament to the strength of the armed forces under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. Speaking to the media, Vaishnaw said the military response following the Pahalgam […]
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The journey of Muthuramalingam: a life devoted to restoring sight in India
Source: World Health Organisation “I thought I’d just end up as a postmaster in my hometown,” says Muthuramalingam with a soft chuckle. “But life had other plans”. It all began at a Lions Club eye camp, where Muthuramalingam got involved in helping as a volunteer. He had no medical training, only a strong desire to […]
MIL-OSI Security: Wolf Point man pleads guilty to multiple assault charges on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation
Source: Office of United States Attorneys GREAT FALLS – A Wolf Point man accused of assaulting two individuals on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation admitted to charges today, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said. The defendant, Philip Ray Azure, 22, pleaded guilty to two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon related to two separate incidents. […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Pakistan and India expel each other’s diplomats
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/NEW DELHI, May 14 (Xinhua) — Pakistan and India on Tuesday announced the mutual expulsion of one diplomat each from the country, accusing the officials concerned of […]
India’s defence exports surge 34-fold over a decade: Rajnath Singh
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India’s defence exports have reached an all-time high, witnessing a remarkable 34-fold increase over the past decade, according to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. “India exported defence goods worth Rs. 23,622 crore in 2024–25, compared to just Rs. 686 crore in 2013–14,” his office stated in a […]
India’s WPI inflation falls to 13-month low
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India’s wholesale inflation fell to a 13-month low of 0.85% in April, down from 2.05% in March and 2.38% in February, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Wednesday. This sharp deceleration reflects easing price pressures across key sectors. On a […]
Targeting the ‘Sindoor’ of Indian daughters has consequences: Uttarakhand CM Dhami
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday lauded the Indian Armed Forces for the success of Operation Sindoor, stating that the operation sent a strong message to terrorists and their handlers about the consequences of targeting innocent Indian families. “Through Operation Sindoor, our Armed Forces, […]
India slams China’s ‘preposterous’ attempt to rename places in Arunachal Pradesh
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India on Tuesday condemned China for its repeated and “preposterous” attempts to rename locations in Arunachal Pradesh, reaffirming that the north-eastern state is an integral and inalienable part of the country. Responding to media queries over the matter, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a […]
Indian junior women’s hockey team to compete in Four Nations Tournament in Argentina
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Indian Junior Women’s Hockey Team is set to participate in a four-nation tournament in Rosario, Argentina, scheduled from May 25 to June 2. The team will play six friendly matches against Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile, according to a release by Hockey India. India will kick […]
Justice B.R. Gavai to take oath on Wednesday as 52nd Chief Justice of India
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai is set to be sworn in on Wednesday as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI), succeeding Justice Sanjiv Khanna, who retired on Tuesday after a six-month tenure. The swearing-in ceremony will take place at Rashtrapati Bhavan, where President Droupadi Murmu will […]
Anita Anand appointed Canada’s Foreign Minister; will pilot reset with India
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has appointed Anita Ananda to the powerful post of Foreign Minister in his new cabinet charged with fulfilling the “mandate for change”. He also appointed Maninder Sidhu as the international trade minister, and two others of Indian descent as secretaries of […]
PM Modi urges intensified, targeted action to achieve a TB-free India
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Emphasizing the urgency of focused and accelerated efforts to eliminate tuberculosis (TB), Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level review meeting on the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP) at his official residence. He highlighted the importance of evaluating the status and progress of the NTEP, along […]