India: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 19, 2025.
MIL-OSI Russia: Review: BRICS Cooperation Space Constantly Expands – SPIEF Participants
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 St. Petersburg, June 18 (Xinhua) — The cooperation space between the BRICS countries is constantly expanding, especially after the expansion of the association began in 2024. This […]
MIL-OSI USA: Congressional Delegation Introduces Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Alaska Dan Sullivan 06.18.25 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan and U.S. Congressman Nick Begich (all R-Alaska), introduced S.2098/H.R.3620, the Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act of 2025. Within two years of enactment, the bill would transfer ownership of the Quyana Clubhouse in downtown Anchorage […]
MIL-OSI USA: SPC Severe Thunderstorm Watch 437
Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Note: The expiration time in the watch graphic is amended if the watch is replaced, cancelled or extended.Note: Click for Watch Status Reports.SEL7 URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDSevere Thunderstorm Watch Number 437NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK450 PM EDT Wed Jun 18 2025 The NWS Storm Prediction Center has […]
Yoga Maha Kumbh Unfolds Across India: A Panoramic Prelude to International Day of Yoga 2025
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) As the nation counts down to the 11th International Day of Yoga (IDY) on June 21, a sweeping wave of yogic celebrations is energizing communities across India under the grand initiative titled Yoga Maha Kumbh. The nationwide movement aims to spotlight India’s rich yogic heritage and […]
PM Modi thanks Croatia for backing India’s fight against terrorism
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked Croatia for backing India’s fight against terrorism as both nations began a new chapter in bilateral relationship during his historic visit to the country – the first-ever by an Indian PM – on Wednesday. PM Modi held “productive discussions” with his […]
ECI launches fast-track delivery of EPICs within 15 Days
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) In a major move aimed at enhancing voter convenience and efficiency in service delivery, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to ensure that Elector Photo Identity Cards (EPICs) are delivered within 15 days of any update in the […]
MIL-OSI USA: SPC Tornado Watch 435
Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Note: The expiration time in the watch graphic is amended if the watch is replaced, cancelled or extended.Note: Click for Watch Status Reports.SEL5 URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTEDTornado Watch Number 435NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK205 PM CDT Wed Jun 18 2025 The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued […]
MIL-Evening Report: Tracing the Drax family’s millions – a story of British landed gentry, slavery and sugar plantations
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Paul Lashmar, Reader in Journalism, City St George’s, University of London ‘Planting the sugar-cane’: vast fortunes were made from the trades in both sugar and human slaves in the Americas. Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Photographs and Prints Division, The New York Public Library Rich […]
MIL-OSI China: MOFA extends condolences following plane accident in India
Source: Republic of Taiwan – Ministry of Foreign Affairs MOFA extends condolences following plane accident in India Date：2025-06-12 Data Source：Department of East Asian and Pacific Affairs June 12, 2025No. 205 On June 12, Air India flight 171 crashed shortly after taking off from the airport in Ahmedabad in western India. On behalf of the people […]
MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: MOFA extends condolences following plane accident in India
Source: Republic of China Taiwan MOFA extends condolences following plane accident in India Date：2025-06-12Data Source：Department of East Asian and Pacific Affairs June 12, 2025No. 205On June 12, Air India flight 171 crashed shortly after taking off from the airport in Ahmedabad in western India. On behalf of the people and government of Taiwan, the Ministry […]
2026 Women’s T20 WC: India drawn alongside Pakistan, Australia, SA
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Hosts England will kick off their 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup campaign against Sri Lanka at Edgbaston on June 12 while holders New Zealand begin their title defence against the West Indies a day later, the International Cricket Council said on Wednesday. Group 1 includes record […]
INS Arnala, India’s first indigenous anti-submarine shallow water craft, commissioned into Navy
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) In a major boost to India’s coastal defence capabilities, the Indian Navy on Wednesday commissioned INS Arnala, the country’s first indigenously designed and built Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam. Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan presided over the […]
MIL-OSI: IG Drones (India) and VoxelSensors (Belgium) Forge Global Partnership to Advance Civilian Drone Capabilities for Industrial and Emergency Use
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) BRUSSELS, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IG Drones, a leading Indian drone technology company, has announced a strategic collaboration with Belgian deep tech pioneer VoxelSensors to integrate next-generation 3D perception systems into its UAV platforms. This partnership is set to transform how drones navigate and operate in GPS-denied and visually complex […]
Yoga: India’s timeless gift of peace and holistic well-being to a badly divided world
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) ‘Yoga’ is now widely considered as one of India’s most profound gifts to the world. This enlightening practice embodies a timeless Indian tradition of physical, psychological and spiritual well-being. Embedded in ancient Indian philosophy, now majority of the people globally accept that it is much more […]
Piyush Goyal visits UK to boost economic ties, fast-track India–UK FTA implementation
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal is on a two-day official visit to the United Kingdom from June 18 to 19, aimed at strengthening India–UK economic relations and expediting the implementation of the bilateral Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The visit follows the announcement of […]
India never accepted mediation, does not accept it, will never accept it: PM Modi to Trump
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a strong message to Washington, told US President Donald Trump that India rejects any form of mediation on issues concerning Pakistan, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said in a statement on Wednesday. Reiterating India’s long-standing position, Misri said, “Prime Minister Modi stressed […]
India-Croatia ties set to deepen as PM Modi heads to Zagreb
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday departed for Croatia after concluding his visit to Canada, where he participated in the 51st Group of Seven (G7) Summit in Kananaskis. This marks the first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Croatia, a significant milestone in the […]
DGCA reviews operations of Air India and Air India Express
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday held a high-level review meeting with senior officials of Air India and Air India Express to assess the operational health and regulatory compliance of both airlines, which collectively operate over 1,000 flights daily. The review focused on […]
Indian stock market trades in green amid rising geopolitical tensions
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The domestic benchmark indices opened lower on Wednesday amid rising geopolitical tensions but turned positive in early trade, led by buying in the auto, IT, and PSU bank sectors. At around 9:32 a.m., the Sensex was trading 160.49 points, or 0.20 per cent, higher at 81,743.79, […]
PM Modi, Mark Carney agree on calibrated steps to restore India-Canada ties: Foreign Secretary Misri
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) In a key bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart, Mark Carney, agreed to take “calibrated steps” to stabilise and rebuild the strained ties between India and Canada. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri described the […]