India: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 27, 2025.
MIL-OSI Africa: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Receives Phone Call from Indian Minister of External Affairs
Source: Government of Qatar Doha, June 26, 2025 HE Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani received a phone call Thursday from HE Minister of External Affairs of the Republic of India Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar The call dealt with discussing bilateral cooperation between the two countries and means […]
MIL-OSI USA: Peters, Slotkin Reintroduce Legislation to Grant Federal Recognition to the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Michigan Gary Peters WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) reintroduced legislation to grant federal recognition to the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians (GRB). In addition to granting federal recognition to the GRB, the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians Restoration Act would make […]
MIL-OSI: Chicken Road Game Expands Its Presence in India with Engaging Casual Gameplay and Real-Time Rewards
Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI) Gurugram, Haryana, June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In response to the surging demand for accessible and engaging mobile games across India, the widely played Chicken Road Game has formally announced its expansion within the country. This move comes as the developers aim to reach the core of India’s fast-evolving mobile gaming […]
PM Modi highlights India’s cultural contributions to health and wellness
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday emphasized India’s rich cultural heritage in promoting health and wellness, spotlighting the rise of innovative startups that blend traditional practices with modern scientific advancements. In response to a post by Mann Ki Baat Updates on X, PM Modi remarked, “Indian […]
India celebrates historic docking of Dragon Spacecraft carrying Indian astronaut to ISS
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) In a landmark achievement for India’s space ambitions, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, hailed the successful docking of the Dragon spacecraft with the International Space Station (ISS). Onboard is Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the Indian astronaut who will […]
India launches First Maritime NBFC — Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL)
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) In a significant development for India’s maritime sector, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday inaugurated the country’s first dedicated Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) for the maritime sector — Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL). The event was also attended by Union Minister […]
Amit Shah celebrates 50 years of Official Language Dept, stresses Indian languages’ role in unity
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah on Thursday addressed the Golden Jubilee Celebration of the Department of Official Language in New Delhi as the Chief Guest, highlighting the pivotal role of Indian languages in fostering national pride and unity. The event, attended by […]
India wanted concerns on terrorism reflected in document: MEA on no adoption of Joint Statement at SCO meet
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ Meeting, held in Qingdao, China, concluded on Thursday without the adoption of a joint statement. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that India wanted concerns on terrorism reflected in the final document, which was not acceptable to one […]
Kargil Vijay Diwas 2025: Indian Army remembers fallen soldiers, plans memorial outreach
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Indian Army has begun commemorative events ahead of the 26th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas, which marks India’s victory over Pakistani forces during the 1999 Kargil conflict in Jammu and Kashmir. The Army on Thursday shared moments from “Operation Vijay,” the military operation during which […]
Over 90% Indian employees confident about affording healthcare needs: Report
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) More than 90 per cent of employees in India are confident that they can afford the healthcare needs for themselves and their families, according to a report on Thursday. The Mercer Marsh Benefits report, based on a survey of over 18,000 employees across 17 markets, including […]
Heavy rainfall to continue in Kerala, south Karnataka; widespread monsoon activity expected across India: IMD
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast extremely heavy rainfall over Kerala and South Interior Karnataka on Thursday, as the southwest monsoon continues to gain momentum across the country. In its latest update, the IMD stated that rainfall activity is expected to intensify across several parts […]
Indian PSUs turn wealth creators, add Rs 57 lakh crore in market cap in just 5 years
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The market capitalisation of the Indian public sector units (PSUs) surged from Rs 12 lakh crore in March 2020 to Rs 69 lakh crore in June 2025 — adding Rs 57 lakh crore in just five financial years, a report revealed on Thursday. Over FY20–FY25, […]
Data recovery from Air India Flight AI-171 black boxes underway
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India, as a signatory to the ICAO Chicago Convention (1944), investigates aircraft accidents in accordance with ICAO Annex 13 and the Aircraft (Investigation of Accidents and Incidents) Rules, 2017. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is the designated authority for such investigations. Following the unfortunate accident […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Indian Culture Festival to be held in Moscow from July 5 to 13
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow – From July 5 to 13, Manezhnaya Square, one of the central sites of the project, “Summer in Moscow”— the festival of India will be held in Moscow. Residents and guests of the capital will be able to learn more about the culture and […]
India’s strategic partnership with G7 to boost world trade: Study
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) A strategic collaboration in areas including clean and renewable energy, climate finance, Digital Public Infrastructure, trade and supply chain resilience, as well as, healthcare and pharma will drive a mutually beneficial growth trajectory between India and the G7 advanced countries, according to a study released on […]
Tickets sold out for India-Australia Sydney ODI and Canberra T20I matches: Cricket Australia
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Cricket Australia (CA) announced on Thursday that public ticket allocations for the highly anticipated India-Australia ODI match in Sydney and the T20I game in Canberra have been sold out—an impressive four months ahead of schedule. In addition to record-breaking Ashes ticket sales, CA noted a massive […]
Operation Sindhu: 275 people, including 3 Nepalese citizens, evacuated from Iran, express gratitude to Indian govt
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) A total of 275 people — 272 Indian nationals and three Nepalese citizens — arrived safely in New Delhi from Mashhad, Iran, on Thursday, as part of the Indian government’s ongoing Operation Sindhu. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that the total number of citizens […]
India’s office market sees 11% growth in April-June, Grade A space demand surges
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India’s office market continued its strong growth trajectory in the April-June period (Q2 2025), recording 17.8 million square feet (msf) of gross leasing across the top seven cities – an 11 per cent increase compared to Q2 2024, a report showed on Thursday. This also marks […]
E-Commerce to drive India’s $1 trillion digital opportunity by 2030: report
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India’s online commerce sector, which stood at $30 billion in 2020, is projected to grow tenfold to $300 billion by 2030, playing a pivotal role in shaping the country’s $1 trillion digital economy, according to a new report released on Thursday. The report by Bessemer […]
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla orbiting Earth, to dock today at space station
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is on his way to create history by becoming the first Indian to reach the International Space Station (ISS). Shukla, along with three others from the US, Poland, and Hungary, is expected to dock at the orbiting laboratory at 7 a.m.EDT […]