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Defense

India Seeks Bigger Slice of the $2.7 Trillion Defense Market

When India launched Operation Sindoor, the military operation achieved more than its immediate strategic objectives. It also provided a live demonstration of the country's growing arsenal of indigenous missiles, air-defense…

By R. Suryamurthy · July 10, 2026

Diaspora

Avadhoota Datta Peetham Dismisses Partnership Claims 

The Avadhoota Datta Peetham in Mysore, India, has issued a statement clarifying that it has no formal collaboration with any spiritual or religious organization worldwide, following social media posts suggesting…

By SAH Staff Reporter · July 10, 2026

Diplomacy

India Highlights Efforts Against Conflict-Related Sexual Violence

India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni, underscored India's commitment to combating conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV) while highlighting the country's domestic initiatives and contributions to UN peacekeeping…

By T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman · July 10, 2026

Economy

CII Contests USTR Findings, Opposes 12.5% Tariff Proposal

A hearing on “Section 301 – Failure to Impose and Effectively Enforce a Prohibition on the Importation of Goods Produced with Forced Labor” was held by the Office of the…

By T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman · July 10, 2026

Diaspora

CBP Seizes $1.5 Million Cocaine Bound for India

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers have seized 22.35 kilograms of cocaine concealed inside audio equipment that was destined for India, disrupting what authorities believe was an attempt by…

By SAH Staff Reporter · July 9, 2026

Diplomacy

India’s Next Knowledge Bridge

For decades, the Indian diaspora has been one of our country’s greatest strengths, serving as a living bridge between India and the world, contributing to innovation ecosystems, shaping global discourse,…

By Ambassador Vinay Kwatra · July 9, 2026

Diaspora

How PRDesi is Creating a Home for South Asians in Puerto Rico

San Juan, Puerto Rico: PRDesi Cultural and Educational Organization (PRDesi CEO), a nonprofit organization founded in Puerto Rico in March 2023, is working to strengthen connections among South Asians on…

By T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman · July 8, 2026