East Asia
Opinion: The LDP in Japan Makes History
From a pack of five contenders to replace the outgoing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, it soon came down to between the youngest emerging leader within the Liberal Democratic Party and…
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In Conversation with Rajesh Mehta: Harsh Vardhan Shringla
As India strengthens its presence on the world stage under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, the vision of Viksit Bharat, a developed India by 2047, has emerged as a defining…
Canada
India and Canada Foreign Ministers Meet at UNGA, Pledge to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
Two months after their initial phone conversation, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Canada’s Foreign Minister Anita Anand met on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly…
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Opinion: A Rare Chance for Peace
A peace plan with all the accompanying fanfare has been rolled out in Washington, with key participants, U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, stressing, and perhaps…
Australia
Viksit Bharat Run 2025 Unites Global Indian Diaspora from Perth to Washington and Beyond
From Perth to Washington, London to New York, and Moscow to Sydney, the Indian diaspora came together on September 28 for the Viksit Bharat Run 2025, one of India’s largest-ever…
Climate Change
Nepal’s Envoy to UN Highlights Democratic Transition, Gen Z Protests, and Global Crises at UNGA 80
Nepal’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Lok Bahadur Thapa, declared that Nepal stands at a “historical crossroads,” stressing that the “only viable road ahead of us is that…
Community
Global Indian Diaspora Foundation Hosts Viksit Bharat Run 2025 in Chicago
Chicago, IL, Sep 27, 2025: The Global Indian Diaspora Foundation, with the support of the Consulate General of India in Chicago, hosted the Viksit Bharat Run 2025 at the scenic…
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Dharma Vs Dhandha: India’s Conundrum
Dharmasya Mulam Artha (The Basis of Righteousness is Wealth) — Chanakya Long before globalization became common parlance, India was already its beating heart. The scent of pepper and cardamom drifted…
AI
Muhammad Yunus Outlines Bangladesh’s Reform Roadmap and Global Priorities at UNGA 2025
Bangladesh’s Chief Advisor, Muhammad Yunus, used his address at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 26, 2025, to highlight the country’s sweeping reforms since…
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At UNGA, India Calls for Global Action Against Terrorism, UN Reform, and Greater Cooperation
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar used his address at the General Debate of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly to deliver a strong message on counterterrorism,…
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PM Sharif Praises President Trump’s Role in Averting South Asia War at UNGA — India Disputes Pakistan’s Account
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) that U.S. President Donald Trump’s intervention helped avert what could have been a far more destructive war in…
India
G4 Ministers Renew Push for UN Security Council Reform at 80th UNGA
The Foreign Ministers of the G4 nations, Brazil, Germany, India, and Japan, met on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 25, 2025,…
Community
India Restores Full Diplomatic Presence in Canada as High Commissioner Dinesh Patnaik Presents Credentials
Dinesh Kumar Patnaik of India was among six new heads of foreign missions who formally presented their letters of credence in Canada, marking the official start of their diplomatic assignments.…
AI
ORF and India’s UN Mission Host High-Level Event on “Aid, Trade, and Technology” in New York
The Observer Research Foundation (ORF), in collaboration with the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations, the AI Impact Summit 2026, the United Nations in India, and the Reliance…
Capitol Hill
Opinion: The Biggest Challenge for Democrats
For a party that still seems totally devastated at what went on in the November 2024 election and giving the impression that it is yet to come to term with…
Community
Embassy of India to Host Viksit Bharat Run 2025 in Maryland on September 28
As part of “Seva Pakhwada,” a campaign emphasizing “Seva Bhav” and “collective responsibility,” the Embassy of India in Washington D.C., in collaboration with MY Bharat and the Ministry of Youth…