India – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for June 11, 2025

India: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 11, 2025.

World Bank pegs India’s growth at 6.3 pc for FY26, country remains fastest growing economy
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The World Bank on Tuesday kept India’s economic growth projection at 6.3 per cent for FY 2025-26, as the country remains the fastest growing economy globally. “In the next two fiscal years, starting in FY2026/27, growth is expected to recover to 6.6 per cent a year, […]

Indian Foreign Secretary meets UAE officials in Abu Dhabi, strengthens counter-terrorism cooperation
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri conducted key meetings with senior UAE officials in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, reinforcing bilateral cooperation on security matters and expressing gratitude for the UAE’s support of recent Indian parliamentary initiatives. Foreign Secretary Misri met with Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, […]

‘Proud’ at how they advocated India’s stance, says PM Modi at meeting with Op Sindoor delegations
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met members of the various delegations who represented India in different countries at his official residence. The members elaborated on India’s commitment to peace and the need to eradicate the menace of terrorism. We are all proud of the manner […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Some Chinese crew members rescued, two missing after container ship explodes off Indian coast
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, June 10 (Xinhua) — There were 14 Chinese crew members, including six from China’s Taiwan region, on board the container ship that exploded in waters […]

MIL-OSI: Chicken Road Game Online In India – Download, Play & Win Real Money
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Gurugram, Haryana, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Chicken Road is a fun arcade-style casino game made by InOut Games in 2024. In this exciting adventure, you help a brave little chicken walk across dangerous paths to grab a golden egg. But be careful there are hidden dangers along the way!  >>> […]

Don’t think it as conflict between India and Pakistan, it is India vs ‘Terroristan’: EAM Jaishankar
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Reiterating that India will not give in to any kind of nuclear blackmail, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Tuesday reaffirmed that the country strongly believes in zero tolerance for terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. “This is not a conflict between two states […]

India’s security apparatus transformed under Modi government: Rajnath Singh
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday addressing a dialogue on “National Security & Terrorism” in Dehradun, asserted that the Indian government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi has fundamentally transformed the nation’s security approach over the past 11 years. Citing Operation Sindoor as a watershed moment, Singh […]

India leads global push for Ocean Conservation at UNOC3, unveils Deep-Sea Mission and plastic clean-up initiatives
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India made a compelling case for urgent global action to protect ocean health at the Third United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) in Nice, with Union Minister of Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh unveiling ambitious strides in deep-sea exploration, marine plastic clean-up, and sustainable fisheries. Representing India […]

MIL-OSI Canada: Statement from Minister Gull-Masty on the Auditor General’s Report of Registration Services under the Indian Act
Source: Government of Canada News Ottawa, Ontario (June 10, 2025) — The Minister of Indigenous Services, Mandy Gull-Masty, issued the following statement today: “I welcome the Auditor General of Canada’s report of Registration under the Indian Act and appreciate the opportunity to strengthen how we serve First Nations individuals. Registration services are foundational to First […]

India’s ‘Thumbs Up’ for the Jan Man Survey on 11 Years of Modi Government
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Narendra Modi Government has completed eleven years in the Centre. As has been the trend in the past, the government is now going to the people to request an honest assessment of their work. The mobile app of Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosts a Jan […]

India’s space ambitions soar with historic Axiom Mission 4 and Gaganyaan Programme
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India is poised to make history as Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla of the Indian Air Force prepares to become the first Indian astronaut in over four decades to travel to space. Selected under the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) Human Spaceflight Programme, Shukla will serve as […]

PM Modi highlights India’s digital connectivity revolution in last 11 years
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted government’s commitment in advancing India’s digital connectivity over the past 11 years. Responding to an article by Union Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia, PM Modi said, “Our government has been constantly striving to provide world-class facilities in digital connectivity to […]

PM Modi highlights expansion of India’s sports infrastructure in last 11 years
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted expansion of India’s sports infrastructure in the last 11 years. Responding to an article written by Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, PM Modi shared on X, “Union Minister Shri @mansukhmandviya highlights how India’s sports infrastructure has expanded at an unprecedented […]

Indian markets end flat amid ongoing consolidation phase
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Indian stock market closed largely unchanged on Tuesday, reflecting a continuation of the ongoing consolidation phase. The BSE Sensex slipped 53.49 points to settle at 82,391.72, while the NSE Nifty inched up by a single point to end at 25,104.25. IT stocks led the gains, […]

PM Modi highlights rapid growth in India’s technical textiles sector
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted rapid growth in India’s technical textiles sector, propelled by key government initiatives, including the National Technical Textiles Mission (NTTM) and the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme. Responding to an article written by Union Minister Giriraj Singh, PM Modi shared […]

Piyush Goyal deepens India–Switzerland trade ties, urges Swiss firms to invest under TEPA
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met with top Swiss business leaders in Bern on Monday to boost bilateral economic ties. The discussions, held under the framework of the recently signed Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) between India and the European Free Trade Association […]

11 years of Modi govt: Flagship schemes drive India’s sporting transformation
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Over the past 11 years, India has witnessed a dramatic transformation in its sporting landscape, driven by a series of ambitious flagship schemes launched under the Modi government. From building grassroots infrastructure to supporting Olympic medal hopefuls, the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has played […]

11 years of Modi govt: Indian athletes shine on global stage with record-breaking performances
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India’s sporting achievements have witnessed a remarkable surge over the past 11 years, with Indian athletes delivering historic performances across major international competitions. Backed by flagship initiatives like Khelo India, TOPS, and KIRTI, the country has steadily climbed the global sporting ladder. At the Olympics, India […]

Indian corporates to double capital spending to $800-$850 billion over next 5 years
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Indian corporates are projected to double their capital spending to $800 billion-$850 billion over the next five years, which will be largely financed by operating cash flows and facilitated by ample domestic funding options, said an S&P Global Ratings report on Tuesday. Barring execution mistakes or […]

MIL-OSI: Dai-ichi Life Group and Capgemini sign multi-year agreement to establish a Global Capability Center in India to drive international digital transformation
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Press contact:Pek Kee SumTel.: +65 89 40 71 98E-mail: pek-kee.sum@capgemini.com Dai-ichi Life Group and Capgemini sign multi-year agreement to establish a Global Capability Center in India to drive international digital transformation Singapore, June 10, 2025 – Capgemini and Dai-ichi Life Holdings, today announced the signing of a multi-year agreement to establish a […]