India: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 23, 2025.
MIL-OSI Security: Defense News: NIWC Pacific Enhances India’s Maritime Security Capabilities
Source: United States Navy SAN DIEGO – The U.S. Navy is strengthening maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region through a $125 million initiative designed to enhance India’s maritime domain awareness. Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific is playing a central role in the Indo-Pacific Maritime Domain Awareness (IPMDA) program, a flagship effort under the U.S. […]
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Allen Leads Georgia Colleagues in Effort to Expand Access to India’s Market for U.S. Pecan Producers
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Rick Allen (R-GA-12) Today, Congressman Rick W. Allen (GA-12) led a bipartisan, bicameral group of his colleagues from Georgia in sending a letter to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins seeking a swift solution in expanding access to India’s market for U.S. pecan producers. Joining Congressman […]
MIL-OSI USA: ICE leads joint operation in southern Indiana
Source: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement INDIANAPOLIS — A coordinated, multi-agency law enforcement operation conducted April 29 to May 1, resulted in the arrest of 23 aliens in the Evansville and Bloomington areas, as part of an ongoing initiative to combat criminal activity and enhance public safety. The successful three-day operation was conducted by a […]
MIL-OSI Global: Heart Lamp by the Indian writer Banu Mushtaq wins 2025 International Booker prize – a powerful collection of stories inspired by the real suffering of women
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Helen Vassallo, Associate Professor of French and Translation, University of Exeter Banu Mushtaq’s quietly powerful collection of short stories, translated by Deepa Bhasthi, shines a light on the lives of Muslim women in rural India. It is the first time that the International Booker prize has been won […]
Fitch Ratings ups India’s growth potential to 6.4 pc over next 5 years
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Global rating agency Fitch Ratings on Thursday raised India’s GDP growth potential by 0.2 percentage points to 6.4 per cent over the next five years, on the back of a sharper rise in the country’s labour force participation rate in recent years. Fitch highlighted that the […]
“India and UAE Will Tackle Terrorism Together”: All-Party Delegation conveys message of zero tolerance in Abu Dhabi
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) A high-level Indian all-party parliamentary delegation, led by Shiv Sena MP Dr. Shrikant Eknath Shinde, arrived in Abu Dhabi today, marking the first leg of a four-nation diplomatic mission aimed at rallying international support against terrorism. The visit comes in the wake of the recent Pahalgam […]
“They have to be held accountable for terror attacks against India”: MEA exposes Pakistan
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India on Thursday reiterated its resolve to fight terrorism and called on the world to hold Pakistan accountable for the terror attacks that they have carried out against India. In the weekly media briefing, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reminded the world about the need […]
Security of Indian nationals is non-negotiable”: Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi backs India-UAE counter-terrorism partnership
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) A high-level Indian parliamentary delegation arrived in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday morning, marking a significant milestone in India’s broader diplomatic campaign to build international consensus against terrorism and enhance regional security cooperation. The visit is a key component of ‘Operation Sindoor’, launched by India […]
India’s major cities to embrace electric bus under PM E-Drive Scheme
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy on Thursday chaired a meeting to advance the rollout of electric buses under the PM e-Drive Scheme. The initiative is set to transform urban transit in key cities, including Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and Surat. The Ministry […]
India taking decisive action against left-wing extremism
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) In a historic counter-insurgency campaign, Indian security forces have achieved one of their most significant victories against Left Wing Extremism (LWE) along the Chhattisgarh-Telangana border. From April 21 to May 11, 2025, a large-scale operation was conducted in the Karreguttalu Hill (KGH) region-a longstanding Maoist stronghold. […]
India increasingly positioned to function as a ‘connector country’: RBI
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) In the midst of global trade realignments and industrial policy shifts, India is increasingly positioned to function as a “connector country” that can become a key intermediary in sectors such as technology, digital services, and pharmaceuticals, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The Indian […]
Operation Sindoor outreach: Delegation meets Japanese leaders, receives support for India’s action
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) An all-party parliamentary delegation led by Janata Dal (United) MP Sanjay Jha met top Japanese leaders in Tokyo on Thursday, reaffirming India’s unwavering stand against terrorism. The visit is part of India’s global outreach campaign to highlight its counter-terrorism efforts and brief the international community on […]
Indian stock markets end lower due to weak global cues
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Indian stock markets ended in the red on Thursday, weighed down by weak global cues, particularly from Asian markets, which dampened investor sentiment across sectors. The benchmark BSE Sensex dropped 644.64 points or 0.79 per cent to settle at 80,951.99. It fluctuated between an intraday low […]
India’s pharma sector powers ahead with growth, innovation and govt support
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India’s pharmaceutical sector is witnessing robust growth, driven by rising global demand, the introduction of innovative products, and strong policy support from the government. Having grown at over 10% annually for the past five years, the industry recorded a turnover of Rs 4,17,345 crore in 2023–24. […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Pakistan expels Indian diplomat for ‘misconduct’
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 22 (Xinhua) — Pakistan on Thursday expelled an employee of the Indian High Commission (Embassy) in Islamabad, declaring him persona non grata and ordering him […]
World is surprised seeing development in India, says PM Modi in Bikaner
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation for several major development projects worth over Rs 26,000 crore in Rajasthan’s Bikaner on Thursday. He also inaugurated 102 redeveloped railway stations across 86 districts in 18 states and Union Territories under the Amrit Bharat Station […]
Indian All-Party Delegation Begins UAE Visit, Reaffirms Commitment to Counter-Terrorism
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) An Indian all-party delegation arrived in the United Arab Emirates early Thursday morning, marking a significant step in New Delhi’s diplomatic outreach under Operation Sindoor. The initiative aims to engage key international partners on counter-terrorism cooperation and regional security concerns. Leading the delegation is Shiv […]
Operation Sindoor: Indian parliamentary team in Tokyo to rally support against terrorism
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) A high-level all-party parliamentary delegation, led by Janata Dal (United) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, reached Tokyo on Thursday as part of a five-nation diplomatic outreach under ‘Operation Sindoor’. The initiative is aimed at highlighting India’s firm stance against cross-border terrorism following the April 22 terror attack […]
Indian economy shows resilience despite weak global growth: RBI
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The global growth continues to face headwinds with persistent trade frictions, heightened policy uncertainty, and weak consumer sentiment weighing on the outlook. Despite this, the Indian economy is exhibiting resilience even after high trade and tariff-related concerns, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has said. Persistent […]
Indian Parliamentary Delegation Arrives in UAE for Counter Terrorism Outreach
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Multi party parliamentary delegation led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde arrived in Abu Dhabi on Thursday morning as part of India’s global diplomatic initiative to highlight its counter-terrorism efforts and to brief the international community on operation Sindoor The delegation was officially received by Ahmed […]