Modi Reaffirms Deepening India-Maldives Ties During Key Diplomatic Visit

In a significant diplomatic outreach to a key Indian Ocean neighbor, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed India’s commitment to strengthening ties with the Maldives during his ongoing two-day visit to the island nation. His meetings with top Maldivian leaders reflect a strong intent to deepen cooperation in key areas such as infrastructure, climate resilience, regional […]

India–UK Trade Deal 2025: A Big Win for Indian Export

In a historic move that’s being hailed as a post-Brexit game-changer, India and the United Kingdom have signed a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), unlocking massive economic potential for both nations. But for India, the benefits are especially significant—ranging from zero-duty access for key exports to stronger footholds in global value chains. Let’s break […]

India’s First Astronaut on the ISS: Shubhanshu Shukla Makes History

June 26, 2025 will forever be etched in Indian space history. On this historic day, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla of the Indian Air Force became the first Indian astronaut to set foot on the International Space Station (ISS), marking a monumental leap for India’s presence in human space exploration. 🚀 The Historic Mission The mission, […]

Modi’s Power Tour: Cyprus to Canada to Croatia – India on the Global Stage

June 2025 has been a defining month for Indian diplomacy as Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a three-nation tour that blended strategic intent with soft diplomacy. From the Eastern Mediterranean to the heart of the G7 in Canada, and finally to Croatia—Modi’s visits highlighted India’s evolving global posture in a rapidly shifting geopolitical climate. […]

Air India Flight Crashes in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad, June 12, 2025 — Tragedy struck shortly after takeoff from Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport when Air India Flight AI171, bound for London Gatwick, crashed into the grounds of BJ Medical College, killing 279 people. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew members, lost power within seconds of liftoff at 1:38 […]

Axiom Mission 4: One Indian’s Journey, A Nation’s Dream

In 2023, I boarded a flight to India with a suitcase full of dreams and a mission that felt larger than life. Alongside Axiom Space’s then Chief Revenue Officer—now CEO—Tejpaul Bhatia, I traveled across New Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Ahmedabad, my birthplace, to explore what would become a historic opportunity: partnering with the Government of […]

 PM Modi at the Anji Khad Bridge: Heralding New Connectivity in J&K

Jammu & Kashmir | June 6, 2025 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Anji Khad Bridge—India’s first cable-stayed railway bridge—on June 6, reinforcing the government’s focus on infrastructure-driven development in Jammu & Kashmir. His visit, part of a larger tour of the Udhampur–Srinagar–Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, highlights a major leap in the region’s […]

Usha Vance Champions U.S.-India Bonds at USISPF Summit

June 2025 — At the 8th U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) Leadership Summit, Second Lady Usha Vance offered a heartfelt perspective on the growing bond between the United States and India, drawing from her recent visit to India and her Indian heritage. Far from a conventional diplomatic speech, Vance’s remarks reflected a deeply personal narrative […]

ITR Filing 2025: How NRIs Can Skip Filing Under a Special Tax Regime

As the Income Tax Return (ITR) filing window for Assessment Year (AY) 2025–26 opens, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) have a valuable opportunity to simplify their tax process and potentially avoid filing returns altogether—thanks to a lesser-known special tax regime under Chapter XII-A of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Whether you’re earning investment income from India or […]

Germany Tightens Immigration Rules: Citizenship Harder, Family Reunification Frozen — What It Means for Indians

Germany has taken a sharp turn in its immigration policy under Chancellor Friedrich Merz, with new rules that are expected to have a wide-reaching impact on migrants — including thousands of Indians living in the country. On May 28, the German Cabinet approved a series of measures that both restrict refugee family reunification and end […]