Explained: The Indian Diaspora in Kazan
Modi’s visit was marked by an important announcement—the opening of a new Indian consulate in Kazan, a move that has been widely praised by the local Indian community. Modi, while addressing the diaspora, highlighted the consulate’s role in fostering deeper connections. “We have decided to open new consulates in Kazan and Yekaterinburg. This will enhance […]
Global South in focus, PM Modi heads for BRICS Summit
Kazan, Russia: With the future of BRICS emerging as an arena of contest and power play, Prime Minister Narendra Modi heads to the Russian city of Kazan to participate in the 16th summit of the plurilateral grouping, which is expected to add at least 10 countries as partners in the expanded BRICS. It is fitting that BRICS […]
Ahead of Kazan summit, top experts to discuss BRICS 2.0 expansion: New Members, New Horizons
Ahead of the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Centre for Global India Insights and India Writes Network will host an online conference titled “BRICS 2.0: New Members, New Horizons” on October 18. The conference will focus on ramifications of the planned expansion of the BRICS grouping as the grouping of emerging economies prepares to induct additional […]
India-ASEAN summit: Modi unveils 10-point plan, says 21st Century Belongs to Asia
Vientiane/New Delhi: Raising the bar, India unveiled a 10-point agenda to bolster multi-faceted partnership between India and the 10-nation ASEAN that will pivot around enhanced connectivity, trade and investment and cooperation in emerging areas such as artificial intelligence. Presenting the plan before the leaders of ASEAN countries at the 21st ASEAN-India Summit in Vientiane, Prime […]
India, Maldives Ink Landmark MOUs to Boost Development Cooperation
New Delhi: In a significant boost to bilateral ties, India and the Maldives signed several key Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), marking a new phase of cooperation between the two neighbors. The agreements were exchanged during a virtual ceremony between the President of Maldives, Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, solidifying collaborations in […]
Creative economy will drive 21st century: Uzbekistan PM
TASHKENT: Creativity, Culture and Innovation. This trinity of themes frames the 4th World Conference on Creative Economy (WCCE), which opened in the Uzbek capital Tashkent on October 2. The 4th edition of this marquee event titled “Inclusive Creativity: A Shifted Reality,” has brought together over 2,000 artists, innovators, and leaders from more than 80 countries […]
Exposing Pakistan’s double-speak on terror, the Jaishankar Way
It was vintage Jaishankar-speak. Elegantly deconstructing Pakistan’s duplicity and equivocation on terrorism with artfully chosen words that pierce to the heart of the issue. “Terrorism is antithetical to everything the world stands for,” he declared, asserting that all forms and manifestations of terrorism must be “resolutely opposed.” In a speech laced with bitter sarcasm at […]
India’s moment under the UN sun: World leaders back UNSC seat for Delhi
UNITED NATIONS (NEW YORK): It’s India’s moment under the global sun as world leaders backed a permanent seat for the world’s fifth-largest economy in the UN Security Council. Spanning north and south, east and west, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar put the global spotlight on a rising India and […]
France Backs India’s Bid for Permanent UNSC Seat at UNGA
NEW YORK: In a boost for India’s UNSC ambition, French President Emmanuel Macron made a powerful case for India’s permanent membership in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) during his speech at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). President Macron’s endorsement of India, along with Germany, Japan, Brazil, and two African countries yet to […]
Telling the Tiger’s Tale: Jaishankar calls for leadership of Global South
NEW YORK: The hunter and the hunted. And the power of narrative to shape the world order and global governance. At an aptly titled panel discussion titled “Tiger’s Tale: Crafting a New Development Paradigm”, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar underscored the critical need for economic democratization, enhanced mobility, skill development, and connectivity as essential […]