At the 2026 World Bank Group Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C., India’s Secretary of Finance for the Department of Economic Affairs, Anuradha Thakur, delivered keynote remarks at the “Smart, Connected, Customer-Centric: …
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IMF Urges South Asia to Use Fiscal Buffers Prudently Amid Global Commodity Volatility
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged South Asian nations to deploy their fiscal buffers judiciously, emphasizing that countries such as India have demonstrated “prudent” fiscal management. “I think they …
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India Urges Restraint at UNGA, Raises Concerns Over Strait of Hormuz Shipping Attacks
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 3 minutes readIndia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador P. Harish, has told the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) that New Delhi has been closely monitoring the conflict in Iran and …
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White House Confirms Islamabad as Venue for Next US-Iran Peace Talks
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readThe White House has confirmed that the next round of US-Iranpeace talks will take place in Islamabad, with Pakistan continuing as the sole mediator in the negotiations. Speaking at a …
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India Marks Ambedkar’s 135th Birth Anniversary at UN, Highlights Constitutional Morality and Multilateralism
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 2 minutes readThe Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations (PMI) hosted a commemorative event at United Nations Headquarters on April 14, 2026, to mark the 135th birth anniversary of Dr. …
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Melania Trump Urges Congressional Hearing for Epstein Victims, Rejects Allegations
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 3 minutes readFirst Lady Melania Trump has called on the U.S. Congress to hold a public hearing for victims of Jeffrey Epstein, emphasizing the need to center survivors’ voices. Speaking from the …
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IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement with Sri Lanka on EFF Reviews, Unlocking Potential $700 Million Disbursement
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff and Sri Lankan authorities have reached a staff-level agreement on the combined fifth and sixth reviews under the country’s four-year Extended Fund Facility (EFF) …
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NJ’s Burlington Township Proclaims “Hanuman Utsav Week,” Honoring SGS Karya Siddhi Hanuman Mandir Consecration
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readThe Mayor and Council of the Township of Burlington have proclaimed the week of the sacred Kumbhabhishekam celebration of the SGS Karya Siddhi Hanuman Mandir as “Hanuman Utsav Week” in …
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The First Asian to Compose and Conquer the Symphonic World: The Historic Legacy of Dr. L. Subramaniam
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readFor almost five decades, Padma Vibhushan awardee, Dr. L. Subramaniam has stood at the forefront of a remarkable musical journey – bridging the worlds of Indian classical tradition and Western symphonic grandeur. …
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Indiaspora Global AI Summit in Bengaluru Highlights Opportunities and Challenges in India’s AI Landscape
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readThe fourth Indiaspora Global AI Summit on March 25, 2026, at the JW Marriott Hotel and Convention Centre in Bengaluru, brought together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to examine the …