India: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 16, 2025.
MIL-Evening Report: Keith Rankin Analysis – Clio: Whose side is ‘History’ on?
Analysis by Keith Rankin. Keith Rankin, trained as an economic historian, is a retired lecturer in Economics and Statistics. He lives in Auckland, New Zealand. Is history binary? A judge of past behaviour with just two available options: thumbs-up, or thumbs-down? If you are not on the ‘right side’ of history, are you therefore on […]
MIL-Evening Report: A 3-tonne, $1.5 billion satellite to watch Earth’s every move is set to launch this week
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Steve Petrie, Earth Observation Researcher, Swinburne University of Technology Artist’s concept of the NISAR satellite in orbit over Earth. NASA/JPL-Caltech In a few days, a new satellite that can detect changes on Earth’s surface down to the centimetre, in almost real time and no matter the time […]
MIL-OSI Russia: 2 killed, 32 injured in western India bridge collapse
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 15 (Xinhua) — At least two people were killed, 32 injured and several others swept away after a bridge collapsed in India’s western Maharashtra […]
UK F-35 fighter jet makes emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram airport
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) A UK Royal Air Force F-35 fighter jet made an emergency landing at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport after reportedly running low on fuel during a routine mission over the Indian Ocean. According to airport and defence sources, the fifth-generation stealth aircraft was operating from a British […]
Visakhapatnam gears up for International Yoga Day 2025
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) As India prepares to celebrate the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) on June 21, Visakhapatnam — the national host city for this year’s celebrations — witnessed a high-level review and field inspection by senior officials from the Ministry of Ayush and the Andhra Pradesh government. […]
Helicopter crashes in Uttarakhand’s Kedarnath; operations suspended pending safety review
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) A tragic helicopter crash in Uttarakhand on Sunday morning claimed seven lives, including an infant and the pilot. The helicopter operating on the Kedarnath–Guptkashi sector, is believed to have crashed near the Gaurikund area between 5:30 and 5:45 AM due to poor weather conditions. The aircraft […]
Second batch of NAKSHA phase 2 capacity building programme to begin from June 16
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Department of Land Resources (DoLR), Union Ministry of Rural Development, will launch the second batch of Phase 2 of the National Geospatial Knowledge-Based Land Survey of Urban Habitations (NAKSHA) Capacity Building Programme on Monday. The week-long training will be held across four National Centres of […]
MIL-OSI Africa: Morocco: His Majesty the King Sends Condolence Message to Indian President Following Air India Crash
Download logo His Majesty King Mohammed VI has sent a message of condolence and compassion to the President of the Republic of India, Droupadi Murmu, following the crash of an Air India plane which caused multiple casualties. In this message, His Majesty the King says that He was deeply saddened by the news of the […]
FM Nirmala Sitharaman takes stock of financial inclusion schemes in Ladakh
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday visited an exhibition of local handicrafts and handloom products by Self Help Groups (SHG) and local entrepreneurs of the Ladakh region. She interacted with artisans, women-led SHGs and local entrepreneurs showcasing traditional crafts, handloom textiles and sustainable innovations at their […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Seven killed in helicopter 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 NEW DELHI, June 15 (Xinhua) — Seven people, including two children, a pilot and four male passengers, were killed when a private helicopter crashed in India’s northern […]
PM Modi extends birthday wishes to Union Minister Kishan Reddy
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted Union Minister for Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy on his birthday. “Birthday greetings to Shri Kishan Reddy Garu. A grassroots leader, he is at the forefront of strengthening the coal and mines sector, which are important to build […]
Iranian Missile Strikes Kill 10 in Israel as Israeli Warplanes Hit Tehran Oil Depot
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Iran and Israel have entered their deadliest phase of direct conflict yet, with at least 10 people killed in Israeli cities and massive fires reported at an oil depot in Tehran following reciprocal strikes on June 15. This marks the third consecutive day of military exchanges, […]
Jannik Sinner seeks to put disappointment of French Open defeat behind him
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) World number one Jannik Sinner wants to use the Halle Open as a chance to bounce back from sleepless nights after his agonising loss to rival Carlos Alcaraz in the French Open final this month. In a thrilling showdown, Sinner took the first two sets and […]
Germany, France, UK offer Iran talks over nuclear programme: Berlin
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Germany, France and Britain are ready to hold immediate talks with Iran over Tehran’s nuclear programme in a bid to de-escalate the situation in the Middle East, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said. Wadephul, who is on a visit to the Middle East, said he was […]
No goal, but Messi’s influence on show in Club World Cup opener
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Although he did not score, Lionel Messi again proved his worth with Inter Miami, showing some brilliance and avoiding injury as they got off to a decent start in the Club World Cup with a goalless draw against African giants Al-Ahly from Egypt on Saturday. WHY […]
MIL-Evening Report: Israel’s attacks on Iran are already hurting global oil prices, and the impact is set to worsen
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Joaquin Vespignani, Associate Professor of Economics and Finance, University of Tasmania The weekend attacks on Iran’s oil facilities – widely seen as part of escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran – represent a dangerous moment for global energy security. While the physical damage to Iran’s production facilities […]
NEP 2020 key to making India a global education hub: Dharmendra Pradhan
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Union Minister for Education Dharmendra Pradhan said on Saturday that National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 envisions India as a global study destination, offering premium education at an affordable cost. He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of positioning India as a global knowledge hub the country […]
India on track to become world’s third-largest economy by 2029: Sarbananda Sonowal
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal said on Saturday that India is firmly on track to become the world’s third-largest economy by 2029, crediting 11 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “decisive and corruption-free” governance for triggering an “unstoppable surge” in national development. […]
Any attempt to threaten India’s sovereignty will face decisive action: Amit Shah
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday reaffirmed that national security remains a priority, making it clear that any attempt to threaten India’s sovereignty will be met with decisive action. He underscored the government’s firm stance on protecting the nation’s interests. He also emphasised the importance […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Breaking News: Helicopter Crashed Near Indian Village of Gaurikund — 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 15 (Xinhua) — A helicopter flying from Dehradun to Kedarnath crashed near Gaurikunda in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, local media reported on Saturday, […]