For the past two years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has aimed to transform India into a high-income, developed nation by 2047. Projections suggest India could become the world’s third-largest economy within six years. According to the World Bank, high-income economies have a per capita Gross National Income of $13,846 (£10,870) or more, while India, with…
This year’s celebration of Namaste Canada in Vancouver was a dazzling display of talent and culture, featuring 439 performers from 30 vibrant cultural groups. The event transformed the city into a colourful tapestry of Indian traditions, captivating attendees with mesmerizing dance performances and lively music. The festivities showcased a wide array of artistic expressions, allowing…
In a historic achievement for Indian chess, the nation secured an unprecedented double gold at the 2024 Chess Olympiad in Budapest, Hungary, marking a pivotal moment in its chess history. On Sunday, the Indian open team, led by prodigious talents Gukesh D, Praggnanandhaa R, and Arjun Erigaisi, showcased their dominance by amassing an impressive 21…
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Melville, New York, was vandalized on Monday, with hateful messages spray-painted on its driveway and sign. Suffolk police reported that the incident occurred between 7 p.m. Sunday and 6:30 a.m. Monday, and the Suffolk County Police Hate Crimes Unit is now investigating it as a hate crime. The Consulate General…
Intense monsoon rains and flooding in Gujarat, India, have claimed the lives of at least 28 people over the past three days. The fatalities include drownings and deaths caused by falling trees, according to government officials. The weather department has issued a warning for additional heavy rain expected on Thursday in this western coastal state….
India has reached a notable milestone in its space exploration efforts with the successful launch of its first reusable hybrid rocket, RHUMI-1. This groundbreaking rocket, developed by Tamil Nadu-based startup Space Zone India in collaboration with Martin Group, took off from Thiruvidandhai in Chennai. It carried a payload of three CubeSats and 50 PICO satellites…
Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, along with Minister for Information Technology and Industries Sridhar Babu Duddilla and their team, recently visited Apple’s headquarters in Cupertino, California. Arriving on Friday, they met with senior Apple executives from the manufacturing, public policy, and healthcare divisions. Revanth Reddy expressed enthusiasm about the visit, noting that Apple Park’s expansive…
On 24 July 2024, Consul General Masakui Rungsung began his visit to Yukon with a courtesy call on Hon’ble Adeline Webber, Commissioner of Yukon. Their discussions centered on cultural cooperation and strengthening people-to-people connections. The following day, on 25 July 2024, Consul General Rungsung had a fruitful meeting with Hon’ble Ranj Pillai, Premier of Yukon….
Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, recently extended congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for becoming the most followed world leader on the social media platform ‘X’. Musk took to ‘X’ to express his admiration, stating, “Congratulations PM @NarendraModi on being the most followed world leader!” PM Modi’s achievement comes with a staggering 100 million followers…
India’s Consul General Masakui Rungsung met today with Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of British Columbia (UBC), to discuss potential areas of increased collaboration in research and higher education. Consul General Rungsung emphasized the value of fostering educational efforts to deepen links between UBC and India during their meeting at the…
