India: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 18, 2025.
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UK-EU Summit
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release UK-EU Summit This week, the Prime Minister will strike yet another deal that will deliver in the national interest of this country. It will be good for growth, good for jobs, good for bills, and good for our borders. This week, the Prime Minister will […]
MIL-OSI Video: MAGA Minute, May 17, 2025
Source: United States of America – The White House (video statements) HISTORIC WEEK! $600B, $1.2T, $1.4T investments Boeing & GE deal $200B UAE AI deal China deal India-Pakistan ceasefire Hostage Edan freed Drug price EO Inflation low One, Big, Beautiful Bill next! Watch Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s MAGA Minute from the Middle East! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=roYLxvwlIOA MIL […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Lightning strikes kill 14 in eastern India
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 17 (Xinhua) — At least 14 people were killed and several others injured by lightning strikes in India’s eastern Odisha state on Friday, officials […]
DPIIT partners with GEAPP to boost Climate-Tech Entrepreneurship in India
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), aiming to foster innovation, sustainability, and entrepreneurship in India’s clean energy and manufacturing sectors. This two-year collaboration, which […]
After Operation Sindoor, world no longer asks for proof: Vice-President
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday called for a collective rethink on economic nationalism, urging citizens to refrain from supporting countries that act against India’s interests during times of crisis. Speaking at the annual convocation of Jaipuria Institute of Management at Bharat Mandapam, the Vice-President said the […]
India to showcase power sector achievements at BRICS Energy Ministers’ Meet
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India is set to highlight its progress in the power and energy sectors at the upcoming BRICS Energy Ministers’ Meeting, scheduled to take place in Brazil on May 19, the Ministry of Power said on Saturday. Union Minister for Power and Housing and Urban Affairs, […]
Foreign investors return strongly, pump ₹8,831 crore into Indian markets
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) continued their buying spree in Indian equities for the third consecutive session on Friday, investing ₹8,831.1 crore — the highest single-day inflow since March 27, according to provisional data from the National Stock Exchange (NSE) released on Saturday. The strong inflow […]
Youth-centric ‘Yoga Unplugged’ gains momentum ahead of International Day of Yoga 2025
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) As preparations intensify for the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY), the Ministry of Ayush’s youth-focused initiative “Yoga Unplugged” is gaining momentum, with leading yoga institutions lending their support to inspire young minds across the country. One of the prominent contributors to the initiative is […]
India to dispatch All-Party Delegations abroad to reaffirm zero-tolerance policy on terrorism
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) In a firm reiteration of its zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism, India is set to send seven All-Party Delegations to key partner countries later this month. These visits come in the backdrop of Operation Sindoor and reflect India’s ongoing efforts to combat cross-border terrorism. The delegations […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Issue of ₹20 Denomination Banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series bearing the signature of Shri Sanjay Malhotra, Governor
Source: Reserve Bank of India The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹20 denomination Banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series bearing the signature of Shri Sanjay Malhotra, Governor. The design of these notes is similar in all respects to ₹20 banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series. All banknotes in the denomination of ₹20 issued […]
Ukraine calls on allies to keep pressure on Russia after talks yield no ceasefire
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Ukraine rallied support from its Western allies on Friday after Kyiv and Moscow failed to agree to a ceasefire at their first direct talks in more than three years, with Russia presenting conditions that a Ukrainian source described as “non-starters”. Under pressure from U.S. President […]
Terror Inc.: How Pakistani Army has hijacked the state acting as an agent of Chaos & Conflict
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Pakistan’s economy has long ceased to be a level playing field. While democratic institutions, civilian enterprises, and private sector innovation struggle to survive under chronic political instability and fiscal mismanagement, one institution not only survives but thrives i.e. the Pakistani Army. Far from being merely a […]
PM Modi hails Neeraj Chopra’s landmark 90m throw at Doha Diamond League
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra for breaching the 90-metre mark in javelin throw during the Doha Diamond League 2025. The Prime Minister praised Chopra for achieving his personal best with a throw of 90.23 metres, calling it a reflection […]
Rain brings relief to Mumbai, IMD forecasts more showers across India
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Mumbai experienced early morning showers on Saturday, offering a welcome break from the persistent humidity that had gripped the city in recent days. The rainfall brought cooler temperatures and much-needed relief to residents. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a partly cloudy sky throughout […]
Neeraj Chopra breaks 90m barrier, finishes second
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India’s Olympic gold medalist and world champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra delivered a historic performance at the Doha Diamond League on Friday, becoming the first Indian to cross the 90-metre mark in the sport. Despite the achievement, he finished second in the event following a remarkable […]