India and France propose mini modular nuclear reactors

India and France propose mini modular nuclear reactors

Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s recent visit to France, India’s foreign ministry announced plans for collaboration on the development of small modular nuclear reactors between the two nations. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron highlighted nuclear energy’s critical role in enhancing energy security and facilitating a shift towards a low-carbon economy….

Tax relief for India's middle class, but will it stimulate the economy?

Tax relief for India’s middle class, but will it stimulate the economy?

The coalition government led by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has presented its inaugural full-year budget following the loss of an outright majority in parliament last year. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has unveiled a series of measures to address the challenges of slowing growth, escalating prices, and declining consumption within the middle class of Asia’s…

Trump said India 'will do what's right' on illegal immigration

Trump said India ‘will do what’s right’ on illegal immigration

In a recent statement, US President Donald Trump expressed confidence that India “will do what’s right” regarding the deportation of illegal migrants, following a conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. On Monday, the leaders engaged in their inaugural conversation following Trump’s inauguration the previous week. The conversation covered immigration, security concerns, and trade, which the…

US case against Gautam Adani is solid, but extradition is doubtful

US case against Gautam Adani is solid, but extradition is doubtful

Legal experts indicate that the U.S. fraud case involving Indian billionaire Gautam Adani is supported by substantial documentation, which could bolster prosecutors’ efforts. However, the likelihood of the tycoon being extradited to face trial shortly remains low. Last month, federal prosecutors in Brooklyn unveiled an indictment that alleges Adani engaged in bribery of Indian officials…

Indian state prohibits eating beef in public

Indian state prohibits eating beef in public

In a significant move, the northeastern Indian state of Assam has banned beef consumption in public spaces, encompassing restaurants and various events. On Wednesday, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced an expansion to a previous regulation that limited the sale of beef in proximity to specific religious sites, including temples. Despite restrictions, the meat remains…

A hospital fire in northern India killed ten newborns

A hospital fire in northern India killed ten newborns

A tragic incident has unfolded in northern India, where a fire in a hospital’s neonatal ward has claimed the lives of at least 10 newborns. The blaze erupted under circumstances that are currently under investigation. In a dramatic rescue operation, hospital staff in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, successfully broke in to save 44 infants. However, officials…

Modi opposes violence over the Canada temple tragedy

Modi opposes violence over the Canada temple tragedy

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condemned what he describes as “cowardly attempts to intimidate our diplomats” amid escalating tensions in the diplomatic dispute with Canada. Last month, diplomatic tensions escalated as both nations expelled their highest-ranking envoys. This move followed allegations from Canadian officials, who accused India of involvement in violent actions against Indian…

India criticizes Canada for tying a minister to Sikh plots

India criticizes Canada for tying a minister to Sikh plots

On Saturday, India’s foreign ministry announced that it had formally protested to Canada regarding the association of its home minister with purported schemes targeting Sikh separatists within Canadian territory. The ministry has levelled accusations against Ottawa regarding the surveillance of certain Indian consular personnel. Canada’s global affairs department has yet to respond to a request…

Modi's closest aide Amit Shah has been indicted by Canada

Modi’s closest aide Amit Shah has been indicted by Canada

Canada has scrutinized India’s interior minister, Amit Shah, accusing him of orchestrating plots against Sikh separatists within its borders. Prime Minister Narendra Modi often views Shah, a long-time confidant, as his tough-minded counterpart and a potential successor in the future. Shah’s office and the Indian foreign ministry did not respond to requests for comment on…