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India Caucus Leader Mike Waltz to Shape Trump’s Foreign Policy as National Security Adviser; A Strategic Choice for a Changing World

Manish Kumar

In the days leading up to his inauguration as the 47th president of the United States, Donald Trump has begun assembling a high-stakes team for his return to the White House. Among the key appointments, the choice of Florida Congressman Mike Waltz as National Security Adviser is particularly noteworthy. Waltz, a retired Army colonel and co-chair of the India Caucus, is set to shape America’s approach to critical international conflicts, ranging from the Ukraine-Russia war to rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific. This decision reflects Trump’s strategy for a second term…

CM Yogi Takes a Dig at Akhilesh Yadav, Labels SP as ‘Production House of Rioters and Criminals’

Manish Kumar

The political temperature is on the rise in Uttar Pradesh as BJP and SP are engaged in high-octane bypolls in 9 constituencies. The bypolls are important for both parties, given the Lok Sabha results in which BJP suffered significant damage and SP emerged as a top gainer. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday gave a new definition for Samajwadi Party’s ‘PDA’ strategy, terming it as “Production house of Dangai (rioters) and Apradhi (Criminals). CM Yogi also launched a scathing attack on SP chief calling him the CEO of…

NIFTs to Integrate AI and Blockchain Technology into Curriculum Across 19 Campuses

Manish Kumar

National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) conducted the Convocation Ceremony at Bharat Mandapam for its 2023-24 graduating batch of students. The joint convocation included students from four NIFT campuses, namely NIFT Delhi, NIFT Raebareli, NIFT Kangra and NIFT Panchkula. Shri Giriraj Singh, Hon’ble Minster of Textiles conferred degrees to a total of 810 students of various Undergraduate & Post graduate programmes of design, management and technology. Four PhD students also received their doctorate degrees in the ceremony.   Speaking in the ceremony, Textile Minister Shri Giriraj Singh exhorted the nascent…

Finance Minister Sitharaman Convenes with AIIB Board of Directors in New Delhi

Manish Kumar

Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman held a meeting with the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) delegation, comprising 11 officials of the Board of Directors of AIIB from 9 different constituencies, senior representatives of the AIIB Management and AIIB staff visiting India for the Board group visit, in New Delhi, today. Key purpose of the AIIB Board visit India is to provide the Board of Directors a holistic insight into the AIIB’s ongoing and planned investments in its member countries and provide an opportunity to engage…

‘Antariksha Abhyas – 2024’: Defence Space Agency Begins India’s First Space Exercise in the Capital

Manish Kumar

‘Antariksha Abhyas – 2024’, a three day Exercise to war-game the growing threats from and to Space Based Assets and Services, is being conducted by the Defence Space Agency of Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff from 11 – 13 Nov 24. Exercise Antariksha Abhyas is a first of its kind exercise being conducted and is expected to help secure national strategic objectives in space and integrate India’s space capability in military operations. In his opening address, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan said, “Space, once considered the final frontier is…

At 25th SATRC Meet, Scindia Calls for Joint Efforts Toward a Secure and Standards-Driven Future

Manish Kumar

Minister for Communications, Mr. Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, inaugurated the 25th Meeting of the South Asian Telecommunication Regulators’ Council (SATRC-25) today in New Delhi. In his keynote address, Scindia stated, “As India emerges as the Voice of the Global South, the SATRC-25 will serve as an excellent platform for knowledge-sharing and a confluence of innovative perspectives on emerging policy and regulatory challenges.” He further stressed that “secure, safe and standard driven future” should guide the creation of policies by regulatory bodies. The Minister was addressing a distinguished gathering of Heads of…

Our research on Ayurveda Aahara offers valuable insights for preventive health: Secretary Ayush

Manish Kumar

A special issue of the research publication of the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), Ministry of Ayush, the Journal of Drug Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (JDRAS), was released today by Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush in the presence of Prof. Rabinarayan Acharya, Director General, CCRAS, and senior officials and researchers of the Council. This special edition of JDRAS is dedicated to the emerging field of Ayurveda Aahara. It represents a significant step forward in the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to bridge traditional Ayurvedic dietary wisdom with modern…

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participates in 200th year celebrations of Shree Swaminarayan Mandir in Vadtal, Gujarat

Manish Kumar

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today participated in the 200th anniversary celebration of Shree Swaminarayan Mandir in Vadtal, Gujarat. Addressing the gathering through video conferencing, he said it was with the grace of Shree Swaminarayan that the 200th anniversary celebrations were being held. Welcoming all the disciples from across the globe, Shri Modi remarked that service is foremost in the tradition of Swaminarayan Mandir and the disciples were immersed in the service today. The Prime Minister said he was pleased to see the celebrations in the media recently. Noting that…

Russia-India Relations Deepen with Deputy PM Manturov’s Visit: Key Milestones and Future Prospects

Manish Kumar

A Renewed Push for Russia-India Relations Russia’s First Deputy Prime Minister, Denis Manturov, is currently in India on a two-day visit, aiming to bolster economic, technological, and cultural ties between the two countries. This visit underscores a strategic relationship that has evolved over decades, reflecting mutual interests in defense, trade, scientific cooperation, and multilateral engagement. Manturov’s itinerary includes attending the Indian-Russian Business Forum in Mumbai and co-chairing the 25th session of the India-Russia Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technical, and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC) in Delhi alongside India’s External Affairs…

iPhone Production in India Set to Surge Amid Trump’s Potential Tariffs on Chinese Imports

Manish Kumar

Doubling iPhone production could create up to 200,000 new jobs in India Apple’s ongoing strategy to reduce reliance on Chinese manufacturing has taken another major turn. With the re-election of Donald Trump, whose proposed tariffs on Chinese imports could severely impact production costs, Apple is reportedly considering a substantial increase in its iPhone production in India. This shift could double Apple’s production capacity in India, expanding from the current $15-16 billion to over $30 billion annually. For India, this represents a significant economic opportunity, potentially positioning the country as a…