UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday backed India’s bid for a permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), days after US President Joe Biden and France’s Emmanuel Macron made a similar pitch. Addressing the general debate of the United Nations General Assembly’s seventy-ninth session in New York, Mr Starmer said the UNSC … Read more
According to the most recent Asia Power Report from Australia’s Lowy Institute, India has made great progress, surpassing Japan to become Asia’s third most powerful country. This comprehensive ranking assesses country strength through economic links, military capability, cultural impact, and political resilience. In 2024, India scored 39.1, up 2.7 points from 2023. The United States … Read more
The first case of Mpox Clade 1b, the strain linked to the public health emergency notice issued by the World Health Organization, has been reported from India. According to press sources, the case was apparently verified in the Malappuram region of Kerala. The patient with the Clade 1b strain is a 38-year-old male patient from … Read more
The Indian cricket team ended their 92-year wait by defeating Bangladesh in the opening Test of the two-match series in Chennai. India’s 280-run triumph in Chepauk resulted in a higher number of wins than losses in the game’s longest format for the first time in history since 1932. Under the captaincy of CK Naidu, India … Read more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received praise from US President Joe Biden for his historic visit to Ukraine and his message of peace in the midst of Russia’s conflict. Also, the US supported India’s application for permanent membership in the UN Security Council. Here Are Some Of The Key Takeaways From The Bilateral Meet Boost For … Read more
Germany is one of the most popular places for Indian students studying abroad, with a strong attraction in higher education. According to the most recent data from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), 49,483 foreign students from India studied in Germany during the 2023-24 winter semester. This is a 15.1% increase over the previous year, … Read more
India issued Pakistan an official notice on August 30, 2024, requesting a review and amendment of the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty. This action is a significant indication of India’s growing dissatisfaction with the treaty’s operation. Article XII (3) of the Treaty states that its provisions may be periodically amended by a properly approved Treaty reached … Read more
Denmark’s Minister for Industry, Business and Financial Affairs, Morten Bødskov who is on an India visit has said that he sees India as a “partner” in “green future” with his country bringing the clean technology and India the scale. Speaking to WION, he said, “you’ll see more collaboration between Denmark and Indian companies, we see … Read more
India has said Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s comments on Indian Muslims are “unacceptable”. Posting on X on the birth anniversary of Prophet Mohammed, the Iranian leader had clubbed Indian Muslims with those in Gaza, talking about their sufferings. “We strongly deplore the comments made regarding minorities in India by the Supreme Leader of … Read more
Apple announced the iPhone 16 series, which features a powerful A18 CPU and Apple Intelligence, earlier this week. Four smartphones are part of the series: the iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max. Additionally, Apple fans may pre-book their newest flagship iPhone as of right now. These models are available for pre-order … Read more
The Paris Paralympic Games 2024 concluded for India on Sunday (08 September) with a historic medal tally of 29. It includes seven golds, nine silvers and 13 bronze, making it the most rewarded campaign for the country. With 29 medals, India was ranked 18th in the points table. India performed very well in the 2024 … Read more
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Saturday said that countries like India and China can play a role in resolving the conflict in Ukraine. Giorgia Meloni’s remarks, made at the Ambrosetti Forum in northern Italy’s Cernobbio city on Saturday – where she also held a meeting with the visiting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky – came … Read more
According to a new report from Counterpoint Research, India has emerged as the world’s second-largest market for 5G smartphones, trailing only behind China. 5G smartphones are becoming increasingly prominent across various price ranges in India. Prachir Singh, a senior analyst at Counterpoint Research, highlighted that significant contributions from brands like Samsung, Vivo, and Xiaomi, especially … Read more
India has now won 27 medals, including six golds, nine silvers, and 12 bronze, and is ranked 17th in the medal tally list. Paris 2024 is India’s most successful Paralympics in terms of medal count, surpassing Tokyo 2020’s total of 19. A record 84 para athletes are representing India at the ongoing Paris 2024 Paralympics being held … Read more
India Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Singapore for a two-day visit to strengthen bilateral ties between the two nations. This visit comes after a historic visit to Brunei as part of New Delhi’s ‘Act East’ policy. India and Singapore already share a strategic alliance in the region, and PM Modi’s visit today aims … Read more