India: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 3, 2025.
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Bank on the UK in volatile times’ Trade Secretary tells G7 and European businesses
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release Bank on the UK in volatile times’ Trade Secretary tells G7 and European businesses Trade Secretary’s message comes after UK sealed landmark deals with India, the US and EU Jonathan Reynolds to meet G7 and EU counterparts in Paris and Brussels to discuss economic security […]
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WHA78: Traditional medicine takes centre stage
Source: World Health Organisation A major milestone was achieved on 26 May 2025, when the Member States agreed on the new WHO Global Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025–2034 to take forward the development of evidence-based practice of Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (TCIM) into the next decade. In discussing the Strategy, Member States deliberated on crucial components for […]
MIL-OSI Security: Two-Hundred-Eighty-Two Charged in New Cases Related to SDTX’s Continuing Efforts to Secure Southern Border
Source: US FBI HOUSTON – In support of Operation Take Back America, the Southern District of Texas has filed another 281 cases in immigration and border security-related matters from May 23-29, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Among those are 105 people who face charges of illegally reentering the country. The majority have prior felony […]
MIL-OSI Security: Browning, Montana, Man Found Guilty of Attempted Strangulation and Assault Charges on Blackfeet Indian Reservation
Source: US FBI GREAT FALLS – A Browning man who assaulted a woman on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation was found guilty today, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said. Following a one-and-a-half-day trial, a federal jury found William Alvin Potts, 62, guilty of attempted strangulation and assault by striking, beating, or wounding. Potts faces 10 years in […]
Malaysians commend India’s resolute response to terrorism
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) An all-party Parliamentary delegation led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha on Monday held an engaging discussion with leading Malaysian think tanks and academia including Asia Europe Institute, Economic Club of Kuala Lumpur, Institute of Strategic and International Studies, and academia briefing them on the heinous […]
PM Modi highlights India’s aviation boom at IATA’s 81st Annual General Meeting
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) 81st Annual General Meeting (AGM) and the plenary session of the World Air Transport Summit (WATS) at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, emphasizing India’s emergence as a global leader in aviation and space […]
India launches ‘BharatGen’ AI model to revolutionize multilingual innovation at BharatGen Summit
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, unveiled ‘BharatGen,’ India’s first indigenously developed, government-funded, multimodal Large Language Model (LLM) designed for Indian languages, at the BharatGen Summit on Monday. Held as India’s largest Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and LLM summit […]
India and Japan strengthen maritime ties with focus on shipbuilding, green ports, and smart islands
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) In a significant step toward deepening maritime cooperation, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday held a bilateral meeting with Japan’s Vice Minister for International Affairs, Terada Yoshimichi, in Oslo, Norway. The discussions, aimed at fostering stronger maritime relations between India and […]
Indian delegation reaffirms anti-terror stance during Liberia visit
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) An all-party Indian parliamentary delegation led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Eknath Shinde is on a three-day visit to Liberia as part of India’s global outreach to reinforce its message of zero tolerance towards terrorism. According to a statement issued by the Indian Embassy in Monrovia, […]
Supriya Sule-led delegation concludes Ethiopia visit, conveys India’s stand against terrorism
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) An all-party Indian Parliamentary delegation led by NCP MP Supriya Sule concluded its official visit to Ethiopia on Sunday, as part of India’s diplomatic outreach to reinforce its zero-tolerance policy on cross-border terrorism. During the visit, the delegation engaged with Ethiopian dignitaries, media, academia, civil society […]
India manufacturing PMI stands at 57.6 in May: HSBC
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India’s manufacturing sector maintained strong momentum in May, with the HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) posting a reading of 57.6, according to data released Monday. While slightly below April’s 58.2, the index remained comfortably above the neutral 50 mark, indicating sustained growth. The […]
Hard work clearly visible: PM Modi hails India’s athletics champions
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the Indian athletes for their stellar performance at the recently concluded 2025 Asian Athletics Championships, stating that their “hard work and determination were clearly visible” throughout the tournament. India secured a total of 24 medals — eight gold, 10 silver, and […]
India, Oman close to finalizing free trade agreement: Piyush Goyal
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India is nearing the conclusion of a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Oman, with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal indicating that an announcement could be made soon. The move is expected to significantly boost bilateral trade and investment flows between the two countries. “I think […]
India to create 7.29 million green jobs by FY28, 35 million by 2047: Report
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India’s green economy is growing rapidly and is expected to reach a value of $1 trillion by 2030, and a staggering $15 trillion by 2070, a new report said on Monday. With this massive growth, India is also set to create a huge number of green […]
Indian delegation meets UK Shadow Foreign Secretary Priti Patel, highlights Operation Sindoor and India’s counter-terrorism resolve
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (2) n all-party Indian parliamentary delegation, led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, met with the UK’s Shadow Foreign Secretary Priti Patel and her team on Sunday to convey India’s unwavering resolve in combating cross-border terrorism. During the meeting, the delegation emphasized India’s evolving counter-terrorism doctrine, highlighting […]
President of Paraguay Santiago Peña begins state visit to India
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (2) he President of Paraguay, Santiago Peña Palacios, arrived in India on Monday for a State Visit from June 2 to 4 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This marks his first official visit to India and only the second-ever visit by a Paraguayan head […]
India Stands Out as Global Fintech Bright Spot as Credit Demand Surges
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (2) ndia has emerged as one of the most dynamic fintech markets globally, driven by a potent combination of digital public infrastructure (UPI, Aadhaar, Account Aggregator), a mobile-first population, and regulatory clarity, a report showed on Monday. Fintech-led digital lending grew at a 35 per cent CAGR […]
Indian parliamentary delegation meets PKR leaders in Malaysia, seeks support against terrorism
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (2) n all-party Indian parliamentary delegation, led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, met with representatives of Malaysia’s People’s Justice Party (PKR) in Kuala Lumpur on Monday, as part of India’s global outreach campaign following the Pahalgam terror attack and subsequent military response under Operation Sindoor. The […]
MIL-OSI Banking: RBI launches the 15th round of the Survey on Foreign Collaboration in Indian Industry
Source: Reserve Bank of India The Reserve Bank of India has been conducting the Survey on Foreign Collaboration in Indian Industry since 1965. The 15th round of the survey with 2023-24 and 2024-25 as the reference period has now been launched. The survey collects information on the operations of the Indian companies having foreign technical […]
Integral Humanism is not a complex philosophy; it is the essence of Indian thought: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday addressed a National Memorial Symposium at the NDMC Convention Centre in New Delhi, commemorating the 60th anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya’s philosophy of ‘Integral Humanism.’ The symposium brought together scholars, policymakers, and thought leaders […]