The 2023 Global Hunger Index has ranked India 111th out of the 125 countries. India slipped four places since last year. The government, on its part, has rejected the report calling it “flawed” and “erroneous”.
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How AIM for Seva is helping hundreds of kids across India
Silicon Valley-based Rani Goel of All India Movement (AIM) AIM for Seva, recently visited schools and hostels in the northern state of India to get first-hand experience as well as to see how children of impoverished rural India are accessing quality education and health care offered by Seva.
Californian Sikh man pleads guilty to sword attack during Yuba City parade
A 44-year-old Sikh man has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a sword attack, which left a man with 23 stitches to his face, during an annual Sikh Parade in California’s Yuba City in 2018. Parmvir Singh Gosal, a resident of Tracy City, admitted last week to attempted murder and mayhem for inflicting injuries at the November 4, 2018 parade known as Nagar Kirtan, according to the Sutter County District Attorney’s Office.
India’s decision to stop visas for Canadians proving costly for Punjab: Akali Dal
India’s decision to stop visas for Canadian citizens — and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s silence on the issue — is proving too costly for Punjabis and the decision is badly affecting lives of thousands of Punjabis and the state is heading for big economic crisis due to this decision, Akali Dal leader Bikram Majithia said on Monday.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reignites diplomatic row with India
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Sunday Monday discussed the India-Canada row with the President of UAE, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, stating that it is important to uphold and respect the “rule of law”.
RBI leaves key lending rate unchanged, but flags inflation concerns
The monetary policy committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its October review meeting unanimously decided to keep the policy repo rate unchanged at 6.5 per cent, thus maintaining status quo for the fourth straight occasion. While deliberating the policy statement Friday morning, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said the central bank is concerned and it has identified high inflation as a major risk to macro-economic stability and sustainable growth.
India asks Canada to withdraw 40 diplomats by Oct 10
India is learnt to have told Canada to withdraw around 40 diplomats from the country by October 10 amid worsening ties between the two nations, according to reports. The reports have said that New Delhi has conveyed to Canada that if the diplomats are not withdrawn by the deadline, they will lose their diplomatic immunity.
WhatsApp bans record over 7.4 million bad accounts in India in August
Meta-owned messaging platform WhatsApp banned a record over 7.4 million bad accounts in India in the month of August, in compliance with the new Indian IT Rules 2021. Between August 1-31, the company banned”7,420,748 accounts.
Gender inequality, discrimination impede women’s cancer care: Lancet Commission
At least 63 percent of cancer deaths among women in India could have been prevented by reducing risk factors, the latest Lancet Commission report has stated. The report on gender and cancer treatment based on 2020 data has said that at least 6.9 million cancer deaths among women in India were preventable, 4.03 million were treatable, and 37 percent of the deaths could have been prevented with appropriate and timely treatment.
India’s EAM Jaishankar arrives in Washington DC after UN meet; set to meet Blinken
India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday arrived in Washington, DC, where he will be meeting his US counterpart Antony Blinken along with White House officials, members of the US administration, business leaders and think tanks.
Indian American aspirant Vivek Ramaswamy wants to expand ties with India, to achieve “economic independence” from China
Indian American entrepreneur and Republican presidential candidate, Vivek Ramaswamy said on Thursday that he would be looking forward to expanding relations with countries like India, as he rolled out his trade policy aimed at achieving “economic independence” from China. Ramaswamy (38) cited India, Israel, Brazil and Chile as countries he wants to build trade relations with in order to cut financial ties with China, as per a report by New York Post.
India’s foreign minister Jaishankar briefs PM Narendra Modi on Canada issue
Amid diplomatic standoff between India and Canada over the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, External Affairs Minister (foreign minister) S. Jaishankar is learnt to have briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the developments.
Canada’s call for accusations against India met with reluctance from allies: Washington Post
Weeks before Canada made an explosive allegation implicating Indian officials in the killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Canadian officials sought public condemnation of the murder from their allies, including the United States, but were met with reluctance, The Washington Post reported. The incident highlighted the diplomatic challenges faced by the Biden administration and its allies as they try to navigate relations with India, a crucial player in the region, the report noted.
Justin Trudeau has gone for broke in alleging India’s role in a Sikh Separatist’s murder
By Mayank Chhaya- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is going for broke in making the explosive claims in his country’s parliament about India’s alleged involvement in the killing of the Khalistani separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar on June 18 in Surrey, British Columbia. What is remarkable is that Trudeau chose to make this stunning announcement […]
India’s Aditya-L1 put on route to observe Sun by ISRO
Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) sent off the Aditya-L1 solar observatory towards the Sun by successfully inserting it at the Trans-Lagrangian Point 1 in the early hours of Tuesday, India time. According to ISRO, Aditya-L1, the country’s space-based solar observatory was inserted at the Trans-Lagrangian Point 1 at 2 a.m. IST on Tuesday.
State Dept spokesperson wishes people in Hindi on Hindi Diwas on Sept 14
The State Department’s Hindustani spokesperson Margaret MacLeod congratulated Hindi language-speaking people around the world and expressed her happiness at delivering the message of the American government.
India calls for action against Seattle cop for laughing at student’s killing by fellow officer
India said it has “strongly” taken up the case of its national Jaahnavi Kandula with authorities in the US, following the release of a bodycam video in which a cop is heard joking and laughing about the Indian student’s death by a police patrol car this year.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg launches WhatsApp Channels for India
Meta Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday announced to launch WhatsApp Channels in India and over 150 countries. WhatsApp Channels are a one-way broadcast tool and deliver a private way to receive updates from people and organisations that matter to users, within WhatsApp.
Tesla aims to source automobile parts worth up to $1.9 billion from India this year, says Piyush Goyal
Electric vehicle major Tesla Inc plans to source automobile parts worth up to $1.9 billion this year from India, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday. The imports will be around double as compared to auto parts worth $1 billion imported by Tesla from India last year, Goyal said while addressing the annual convention of Automotive Component Manufacturers Association (ACMA).
India-US partnership rooted in Mahatma Gandhi’s principle of trusteeship: Joe Biden
Describing his visit to the Raj Ghat Memorial an ‘honor’, President Joe Biden on Sunday said that Mahatma Gandhi’s message of non-violence, respect, and truth matters today more than ever. President Biden further stated that the partnership between India and the United States is rooted in Mahatma Gandhi’s principle of trusteeship. President Biden, along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other G20 leaders paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at the Raj Ghat.
India launches Global Biofuels Alliance; 19 nations and 12 international organizations join
India announced the launch of the Global Biofuels Alliance on the sidelines of the G20 Summit. Nineteen countries and 12 international organizations have agreed to join the alliance, including both G20 members and non-member countries.
Groundwater depletion rates in India could triple by 2080 as climate warms: Study
Farmers in India have adapted to increasing temperatures by intensifying the withdrawal of groundwater for irrigation. A new University of Michigan-led study has found that if this trend continues, the rate of groundwater loss could triple by 2080, further threatening India’s food and water security.
UN Secretary General “strong advocate” for UNSC permanent seat for India
United Nations (UN) Secretary General Antonio Guterres has been a “strong advocate” for India’s inclusion in the permanent seat for United Nations Security Council, his spokesperson said on Thursday. “In terms of Security Council, the secretary general has been a strong advocate for Security Council reform to make it more reflective of the world that we live in today, as opposed to the world in 1945,” Stephane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General said.
President Joe Biden tests Covid negative ‘again’, will travel to India for G20 Summit
President Joe Biden on Tuesday tested negative for COVID-19 again, the White House said. “An update on the President and the first lady Jill Biden since she tested positive for COVID-19 last night. I can tell you that the first lady is experiencing mild symptoms and will remain in Delaware for the week. President Biden tested negative last night for COVID-19 and tested negative again today,” White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a briefing.
Chandrayaan-3: India’s moon lander and rover put to sleep, ‘Suprabhatam’/wake-up call on Sept 22
After making it hop once, India’s moon lander Vikram was put to sleep, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said as part of the Chandrayaan-3 mission. “Vikram Lander is set into sleep mode around 08:00 Hrs. IST today. Prior to that, in-situ experiments by ChaSTE, RAMBHA-LP and ILSA payloads are performed at the new location. The data collected is received at the Earth. Payloads are now switched off. Lander receivers are kept ON,” ISRO posted on X (formerly Twitter).