India: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 28, 2025.
MIL-OSI Europe: Europe, Ukraine, multilateralism, BRICS: Federal Council approves Foreign Policy Report 2024
Source: Switzerland – Department of Foreign Affairs in English On 26 February 2025, the Federal Council approved the Foreign Policy Report 2024. The report sets out the progress that has been made in achieving the 28 objectives of the Foreign Policy Strategy 2024–27. A special thematic focus section examines the influence of the BRICS group […]
Operation Sindhu: Over 4,400 Indians evacuated from Iran and Israel, says MEA
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), in a press release issued on Friday, announced the successful completion of Operation Sindhu—a major evacuation effort launched by the Government of India to bring back its nationals from conflict-affected regions in Iran and Israel. The operation, which commenced on […]
India’s agriculture and alied sectors show robust growth, reports MoSPI
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The National Statistics Office (NSO) under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Friday released its annual publication, “Statistical Report on Value of Output from Agriculture and Allied Sectors (2011-12 to 2023-24)”. Available on the ministry’s official website (https://mospi.gov.in), the comprehensive report details the […]
Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary unveils report on transforming India’s workforce
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship and Minister of State for Education, Jayant Chaudharybon Friday unveiled a report titled “Skills for the Future: Transforming India’s Workforce Landscape” in New. Developed by the Institute for Competitiveness (IFC), the report offers a comprehensive […]
India to host 2029 World Police and Fire Games in Ahmedabad, says Union Home Minister Amit Shah
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah on Friday expressed immense pride and joy as India has been selected to host the prestigious 2029 World Police and Fire Games. In a post on X , Shah highlighted that this achievement is a matter of […]
MIL-OSI USA: LEBANON COUNTY – Governor Shapiro and Major General Pippy to Open New Lickdale Veterans’ Outreach Center outside Fort Indiantown Gap
Source: US State of Pennsylvania June 27, 2025 – Jonestown, PA ADVISORY – LEBANON COUNTY – Governor Shapiro and Major General Pippy to Open New Lickdale Veterans’ Outreach Center outside Fort Indiantown Gap Governor Josh Shapiro and Major General John Pippy, Pennsylvania’s Adjutant General and head of the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), […]
MIL-OSI Banking: India’s International Investment Position (IIP), March 2025
Source: Reserve Bank of India Today, the Reserve Bank released data relating to India’s International Investment Position for end-March 2025[1]. Key Features IIP during January-March 2025: Net claims of non-residents on India declined by US$ 34.2 billion during Q4:2024-25 to US$ 330.0 billion as at end-March 2025. Higher rise in Indian residents’ overseas financial assets […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Developments in India’s Balance of Payments during the Fourth Quarter (January-March) of 2024-25
Source: Reserve Bank of India Preliminary data on India’s balance of payments (BoP) for the fourth quarter (Q4), i.e., January-March 2024-25, are presented in Statements I and II. Key Features of India’s BoP in Q4:2024-25 India’s current account balance recorded a surplus of US$ 13.5 billion (1.3 per cent of GDP) in Q4:2024-25 as compared […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Sources of Variation in India’s Foreign Exchange Reserves during April-March 2024-25
Source: Reserve Bank of India Today, the Reserve Bank of India released the balance of payments (BoP) data for the fourth quarter (Q4), i.e., January-March of 2024-25 on its website (www.rbi.org.in). On the basis of these data, the sources of variation in foreign exchange reserves during April-March 2024-25 are detailed below in Table 1. Table […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Scheduled Banks’ Statement of Position in India as on Friday, June 13, 2025
Source: Reserve Bank of India (Amount in ₹ crore) SCHEDULED COMMERCIAL BANKS(Including RRBs, SFBs and PBs) ALL SCHEDULED BANKS 14-Jun-2024 30-May-2025* 13-Jun-2025* 14-Jun-2024 30-May-2025* 13-Jun-2025* I LIABILITIES TO THE BKG.SYSTEM (A) a) Demand & Time deposits from banks 273308.16 365140.08 340603.24 277097.38 370999.12 346319.8749** b) Borrowings […]
Cloudy skies, no rain: Monsoon keeps Delhi waiting; heavy rain forecast for northwest and central India
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported that conditions are becoming favourable for the further advance of the Southwest Monsoon over the remaining parts of the country within the next two to three days. This development is expected to bring much-needed rainfall to regions still awaiting […]
India voices concern over demolition of Durga temple in Dhaka
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India has strongly condemned the demolition of a Durga temple in Khilkhet, Dhaka, calling out the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government for attempting to frame the incident as a case of illegal land use. Addressing a press briefing on Thursday, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal […]
India exports first consignment of rose-scented litchi from Pathankot to Qatar
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) In a boost to India’s horticultural exports, the first consignment of rose-scented litchi from Pathankot, Punjab, was flagged off to Doha, Qatar, on Friday. The one-metric-tonne consignment marks a major milestone for India’s agri-export sector and was facilitated by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export […]
India’s electricity use may hit 4 trillion units in a decade: report
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India’s electricity demand is projected to triple to a staggering 4 trillion units (TWh) by 2035, driven by industrial expansion, urbanisation, and the electrification of transport, according to a report released on Friday by OmniScience Capital. By 2035, three transformative sectors—electric vehicles (EVs), data centres (DCs), […]
From innovation to inclusion: India celebrates MSME Day with a focus on sustainability
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) MSME Day, observed on June 27, honours the vital role that Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises play in driving innovation, employment, and inclusive economic growth. From local artisans to emerging tech startups, MSMEs are the backbone of resilient economies. This day highlights their achievements and challenges, […]
Indian markets likely to rise in Q3 FY26: Morgan Stanley
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Indian stock markets are more likely to rise than fall in the third quarter of the financial year 2026 (Q3 FY26), global brokerage Morgan Stanley said in a note on Friday. The firm remains bullish on Indian equities, expecting strong economic data, supportive measures from […]
India’s engineering exports to US rise in May despite tariff challenges
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) India’s engineering goods exports to the United States saw a 4.6 per cent increase in May this year, reaching $1.74 billion, even as exporters navigated uncertainty over tariff measures announced by President Donald Trump. The uptick reflects resilience in bilateral trade, particularly in high-value engineering segments. […]
Trump says deal signed with China, hints at ‘great deal’ coming up with India
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) US President Donald Trump said on Thursday (US local time) that America has signed a deal with China and hinted that a “very big” deal with India will follow soon. Trump made the remarks while speaking at the Big Beautiful Bill event. In his speech hinting […]
Stock market opens higher as Trump indicates ‘great’ trade deal with India
Source: Government of India Source: Government of India (4) Indian benchmark indices opened in the green on Friday, buoyed by optimism over a potential India-US trade agreement and firm global cues. Gains in PSU bank and IT stocks helped drive early momentum. At around 9:15 a.m., the Sensex was trading 150.40 points or 0.18 per […]
MIL-OSI China: Chinese defense minister meets with guests attending SCO defense ministers’ meeting
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Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun on Thursday held individual meetings in east China’s Qingdao city with the secretary-general of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and his counterparts from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and India, all of whom attended the SCO Defense Ministers’ Meeting.
Source: People’s Republic of China – Ministry of National Defense QINGDAO, June 26 (Xinhua) — Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun on Thursday held individual meetings in east China’s Qingdao city with the secretary-general of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and his counterparts from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and India, all of whom attended the SCO Defense […]