Postal Ballots for NRI Voters May Soon Become a Reality

Non-Resident Indian (NRI) voters may soon get the option to cast their votes through postal ballots, with the Election Commission of India (ECI) actively exploring its feasibility. Kerala Pushes for Postal Ballots in 2026 Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Kerala, Rathan U. Kelkar, announced that his office has urged the ECI to introduce this facility […]

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 […]

PM Modi in China Highlights: Productive SCO Summit with Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, September 1, 2025, concluded what he described as a “productive” visit to China, where he attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin. The visit marked the final leg of his two-nation tour, following his stop in Japan. Key Highlights of PM Modi’s China Visit âś… Participation in […]

PM Modi Concludes Japan Visit, Lands in China for SCO Summit | Highlights

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, August 30, 2025, concluded a successful two-day visit to Japan before arriving in China to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. His visit to Japan saw the signing of major agreements aimed at deepening bilateral ties, particularly in areas of defence, technology, and economic cooperation. Key Highlights […]

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 […]

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 […]