I arrived in Washington, D.C. on May 3, 2026, for the SelectUSA Investment Summit, and from the moment I stepped into the conference hotel, it was clear that this was …
Economy
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India–EU Launch €15.2 Million Initiative to Boost EV Battery Recycling and Secure Critical Minerals
by Amit Deshmukh 3 minutes readA joint programme under the India–EU Trade and Technology Council aims to strengthen circular economy, develop advanced recycling technologies, and support pilot projects in India. India and the European Union …
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India’s small businesses and export-focused manufacturers took center stage on May 7 as Walmart hosted the second edition of its Growth Summit in the India’s national capital, underscoring the retailer’s …
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Indian Companies Announce $1.1B Investments at SelectUSA Summit 2026
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 8 minutes readTwelve Indian companies announced more than $1.1 billion in new greenfield and expansion projects across multiple U.S. states on May 5 at the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit, at the Gaylord …
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India Reception at SelectUSA Summit Highlights Growing US-India Trade Ties
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readThe Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), in partnership with the Embassy of India in Washington DC and SelectUSA, hosted an India Reception during the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit on May …
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New FDI Rules Promise Faster Clearances, Deeper Scrutiny
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readIndia has unveiled a revamped, fully digital system to process foreign direct investment (FDI) proposals, aiming to compress approval timelines while simultaneously deepening regulatory and security oversight—an approach that reflects …
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Maryland Governor Wes Moore, joined by First Lady Dawn Moore, Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller, Second Gentleman David Miller, Comptroller Brooke Lierman, Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy, and Maryland Democratic …
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Trump Highlights Strait of Hormuz Blockade, Pitches Strategic Gains Amid Oil Flow Disruptions
by UNIby UNI 2 minutes readUS President Donald Trump said the ongoing naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz is not only a military operation but also a move with significant economic and commercial implications, …
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HfHR Action Endorses Vichal Kumar for NY-07 Race
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readHindus for Human Rights Action (HfHR Action) has announced its endorsement of Vichal Kumar, who is running to represent New York’s 7th Congressional District in the United States House of …
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Middle East Conflict Risks Global Recession as Crisis Deepens with Each Passing Hour: UN Chief
by UNIby UNI 3 minutes readThe escalating conflict in the Middle East is triggering global consequences, with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres warning that the situation is deteriorating “with each passing hour,” particularly amid restrictions …