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USAID Funding Cuts and Their Impact on India

USAID Funding Cuts and Their Impact on India: USAID has been a key contributor to India’s health, environmental, and technological sectors, providing $2.8 billion in aid since 2001. The US administration’s January 20, 2025, executive order aims to halt foreign aid, significantly impacting USAID-supported programs in India. A U.S. Supreme Court ruling on March 5, […]

China Increases Defence Budget by 7.2% in 2025

China Increases Defence Budget by 7.2% in 2025: China has announced a 7.2% increase in its defence budget for 2025, continuing its efforts to modernize and expand its military capabilities. The budget, which amounts to approximately $245 billion, was revealed at the National People’s Congress (NPC), the annual legislative meeting of the country. With this […]

US-Ukraine Mineral Deal

US-Ukraine Mineral Deal: The US-Ukraine Mineral Deal is a bilateral agreement aimed at providing the United States access to Ukraine’s vast mineral reserves, particularly critical raw materials.The deal establishes a joint Reconstruction Investment Fund, managed equally by Kyiv and Washington, to support Ukraine’s post-war rebuilding efforts.Ukraine will contribute 50% of future revenues from its state-owned […]

India’s First World Peace Center Inaugurated in Gurugram

India’s First World Peace Center Inaugurated in Gurugram: India has taken a significant step towards global peace and harmony with the inauguration of the country’s first World Peace Center in Gurugram, Haryana. The center, established by Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti under the guidance of Jain Acharya Lokesh, aims to promote non-violence, spiritual awareness, human values, and […]

Trump Declared English as the Official Language of the United States

Trump Declared English as the Official Language of the United States: On March 1, 2025, President Donald Trump announced that English would be the official language of the country. He said that this decision would help bring unity in a nation with people from different backgrounds. The White House released an executive order stating that […]

India – EU Relations

India – EU Relations: A high-level delegation of the European Commission’s College of Commissioners, led by President Ursula von der Leyen, is in New Delhi for a two-day visit to strengthen India-EU relations.Diplomatic ties since 1962 with the European Economic Community (EEC), evolving into the EU-India Strategic Partnership in 2004.The India-EU Joint Political Statement (1993) […]

Japan-India-Africa Forum

Japan-India-Africa Forum: External Affairs Minister emphasized India’s commitment to Africa through capacity-building, skill development, and infrastructure investment, unlike extractive economic models.A trilateral economic and strategic platform promoting investment, trade, and development projects across Africa. Facilitates collaboration between India, Japan, and African nations to drive infrastructure, digital transformation, and human capital development.The initiative evolved from India-Africa […]

India China Ministerial Meet

India China Ministerial Meet: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of the G-20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Johannesburg. Discussions focused on maintaining peace and tranquillity along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Both sides emphasized the need for stability in border areas.Resumption of the pilgrimage was a […]