Why India and 25 Other Nations Have Halted Postal Shipments to the U.S.

From August 25, India joined nearly 25 countries—including major economies like the UK, Germany, Japan, Australia, and others—in temporarily suspending most parcel shipments to the United States. The decision stems from confusion and operational challenges following a major shift in U.S. import tariff policy. 📦 What Just Changed? The Trump administration, through an executive order […]

US and India Will Eventually Unite on Key Issues, Says Scott Bessent

The relationship between the United States and India has always been one of both collaboration and complexity. While the two nations share strong democratic values and strategic interests, their differences—particularly on trade and energy—continue to create friction. Recently, Scott Bessent, US Treasury Secretary under the Trump administration, addressed these challenges, expressing both frustration and optimism. […]

60 Years of India-Singapore Ties Celebrated Through Art at the Singart Exhibition

Art has always been a language that transcends borders, cultures, and generations. This spirit of connection comes alive at Singart, an ongoing exhibition at Forum Art Gallery, Chennai, which celebrates 60 years of diplomatic ties between India and Singapore. Organised as part of Singa60 by Hindu Tamil Thisai, in collaboration with The Hindu and Business […]

Japan to Invest $68 Billion in India: A New Era of Business and Technology Cooperation

India and Japan are stepping into a new chapter of their partnership. According to Nikkei Asia, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has proposed a massive investment of ₹5,95,884 crore (US$ 68 billion) in India over the next decade. The announcement is expected during his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 15th India-Japan Annual […]

REITs to Cover 30% of India’s Office Market by 2030: Colliers India

India’s Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) are fast emerging as a game-changer in the commercial property market. According to Colliers’ latest report, “REITs Unlocked: Accelerating India’s Real Estate Maturity,” the penetration of REITs in the Grade A office market is expected to rise significantly—from the current 16% to nearly 25–30% by 2030. Current Footprint and […]

Generative AI Skills See Massive Demand in India: 2.6 Million Coursera Learners

India is fast emerging as a global hub for generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) skills. According to Coursera, one of the world’s leading online learning platforms, over 2.6 million enrolments in GenAI-related courses have been recorded in 2025 alone—averaging one enrolment every 30 seconds. India: Coursera’s Second-Largest Market With 29 million registered learners, India stands as […]

India-Germany Relations: Dr. S. Jaishankar Meets German MP Jurgen Hardt

India and Germany continue to deepen their longstanding strategic partnership. On August 5, 2025, Union External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met with German Member of Parliament Mr. Jurgen Hardt in New Delhi to discuss growing bilateral cooperation and review current global developments. Following the meeting, Dr. Jaishankar shared his appreciation in a post on […]

Procter & Gamble Appoints Shailesh Jejurikar as CEO, Replacing Jon Moeller

Procter & Gamble (P&G) has announced that Shailesh Jejurikar will succeed Jon Moeller as CEO, effective January 1, 2026. Jejurikar, currently serving as P&G’s Chief Operating Officer, will be the first Indian and Asian to lead the 187-year-old consumer goods giant. Moeller will transition to the role of Executive Chairman. Leadership Transition Amid Global Challenges […]

Peacock Restaurant Opens Its First International Branch in Riyadh

Riyadh – On Friday, August 8, 2025, Peacock Restaurant—a celebrated name in Hyderabadi cuisine from Karimnagar—unveiled its first overseas location in the Al-Malaz area of Saudi Arabia’s capital. The inauguration was officiated by Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Dr. Suhel Khan, and witnessed by a vibrant gathering of Indian expatriates and Saudi guests The Siasat […]