India: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 14, 2025.
MIL-OSI: Sadhguru Named “Global Indian of the Year” by Canada India Foundation
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) NASHVILLE, TN, June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, founder of the Tennessee-headquartered Isha Foundation, has been recognized with the Global Indian of the Year award by the Canada India Foundation (CIF). The award was presented at CIF’s annual gala in Toronto on May 22, 2025, in acknowledgment of his […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Making more economic inroads in India
Source: Government of Canada regional news (2) Chaired by Parliamentary Secretary for Economic Corridor Development Shane Getson, the committee will support the Alberta government’s work to develop economic corridors and enhance trade between Alberta and India. This will include providing strategic insight and advice on areas of mutual benefit between Alberta and India, including energy, […]
MIL-OSI USA: Larsen Releases Statement on Crash of Air India Flight
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Rick Larsen (2nd Congressional District Washington) Larsen Releases Statement on Crash of Air India Flight Washington, D.C., June 12, 2025 Joint statement of Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Rick Larsen (WA-02), Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO), Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX), and Aviation Subcommittee Ranking […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: AAIB Update: Air India flight AI171
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments News story AAIB Update: Air India flight AI171 Update on the fatal accident which occurred in Ahmedabad, India on 12 June 2025 A team of four investigators from the UK Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) has arrived in India. They have expertise in aircraft operations, engineering and […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Black box of crashed Air India plane found – local media
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 13 (Xinhua) — Aviation authorities have recovered one of the two black boxes from the Air India plane that crashed in the western Indian […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Indian Home Minister Confirms Plane Crash Survivor
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News NEW DELHI, June 13 (Xinhua) — Indian Home Minister Amit Shah said he has met the sole survivor of a plane crash that occurred in the western state of Gujarat on Thursday. “Air India […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Xi Jinping offers condolences to British King Charles III over Indian air crash
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 BEIJING, June 13 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday sent a message of condolences to Britain’s King Charles III over the deaths of many Britons […]
Ahmedabad plane crash: Black box recovered from Air India AI-171 wreckage
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The black box of the Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, which crashed minutes after takeoff from Gujarat’s Ahmedabad, has been recovered from the wreckage of the aircraft. The black box, technically known as the flight data recorder, is expected to play a vital role in uncovering […]
MIL-OSI Africa: SA extends its condolences to India following plane crash
Source: South Africa News Agency Friday, June 13, 2025 The Department of International Relations and Cooperation has extended condolences to the government and people of India after a plane that was carrying 242 passengers crashed. “The thoughts of the people of South Africa are with the people of India as well as the people of […]
India-UK FTA likely to unlock extra trade worth 25.5 billion pounds: UK diplomat
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The India-UK Free Trade Agreement, which eliminates tariffs on 99 per cent of Indian exports to the UK and 90 per cent of UK exports to India, will unlock 25.5 billion pounds in additional trade value, according to UK Trade Commissioner for South Asia Harjinder Kang. […]
Southwest monsoon likely to advance further as north India battles intense heat: IMD
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday said that conditions remain favourable for the further advancement of the southwest monsoon over parts of Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha in the next two days. The monsoon is also expected to reach more areas of Gujarat, West Bengal, Jharkhand, […]
Air India crash survivor says he escaped through broken emergency exit
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The sole survivor of the Air India plane crash that killed more than 240 people said he walked out of a broken emergency exit after the aircraft hit a medical college hostel in the city of Ahmedabad. Ramesh Viswashkumar, who police said was on seat 11A […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Xi Jinping offers condolences to Indian leadership over plane crash
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 BEIJING, June 13 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday offered condolences to Indian President Draupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the deaths of […]
MIL-OSI Africa: Mauritius tourism and hospitality industry to showcase growth and investment opportunities at the API Mauritius & Indian Ocean Property Investment Forum
As Mauritius prepares to host the 3rd Annual API Mauritius & Indian Ocean Property Investment Forum on 26 June, industry leaders highlight the island’s pioneering role in sustainable tourism and hospitality development across the Indian Ocean region. The forum will serve as a key platform to discuss growth prospects, investment challenges, and innovative partnerships shaping […]
MIL-OSI China: Xi extends condolences to Indian leaders over plane crash
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, June 13 — Chinese President Xi Jinping extended on Friday condolences to Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi respectively over the heavy casualties caused by the crash of an Air India flight. In his message, Xi expressed shock upon learning that the […]
MIL-OSI China: Xi extends condolences to King Charles III over plane crash in India
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News BEIJING, June 13 — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday sent a message of condolence to Britain’s King Charles III over the heavy British casualties caused by the crash of an Air India flight. In his message, Xi expressed shock upon learning of the crash of […]
Offered fullest support: EAM Jaishankar speaks to UK, Portugal, Canada over Air India plane crash
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar said that he is in touch with his counterparts from the United Kingdom, Portugal, and Canada in the aftermath of the Air India Flight AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad, which claimed 241 lives. “In touch with FS @DavidLammy of UK, FM […]
DGT, Shell India roll out green skills, EV training programme across five states
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Directorate General of Training (DGT), under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), has partnered with Shell India to launch a Green Skills and Electric Vehicle (EV) training programme. The initiative, implemented by Edunet Foundation, Shell’s training partner, will be conducted across selected Industrial […]
Air India crash: PM Modi visits Ahmedabad crash site, assesses damage, meets injured
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday visited the site of the Air India crash in Ahmedabad, where the London-bound flight carrying 242 people went down a day earlier. The aircraft crashed minutes after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, killing 241 people. Only one passenger […]
MIL-OSI Russia: UN chief expresses condolences over plane crash in 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 UNITED NATIONS, June 13 (Xinhua) — United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is deeply saddened by the news of the crash of an Air India plane that killed […]