JournaBulletin - National - Week 43

 THE NATION THIS WEEK

PM Modi Embarks on Ambitious 5-Nation Global Tour

by Nayan Chandra Sarkar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on an eight-day, five-nation diplomatic tour, marking his longest overseas trip in nearly a decade. The journey includes visits to Ghana, Trinidad & Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia, aimed at strengthening India’s global partnerships. In Ghana and Trinidad, the Prime Minister is scheduled to address national parliaments and interact with the Indian diaspora. His Brazil stop (July 5th–8th) focuses on the BRICS Summit, where key discussions on global terrorism and the Global South agenda are expected. The tour concludes in Namibia with bilateral talks and a joint parliamentary session.

Maritime Diplomacy in Chennai

by Deepsikha Barman

Inauguration of ASEAN India cruise dialogue in Chennai

India hosted the inagural ASEAN India cruise dialogue in Chennai from 30th June to 1st July. Inagurated by the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbanada Sonowal at Chennai port, this key event laid emphasis on interlinking Indian ports and ASEAN destinations, strengthening regulatory alignments and discovering cruise routes connecting cultural and commercial routes. This event is a significant move towards India's blue economy enhancement, toursim boosting and deepend sustainable connectivity.

Breaking Barriers, Building Peace: IIT Guwahati’s Sukanya Sonowal  Empowers Youth on Global Stage                                                       

 by Vahista Ray

    

Sukanya Sonowal (Image Courtesy: India Today)

Sukanya Sonowal, a final-year B.Tech student at IIT Guwahati has been appointed as the Lead for Communications and Public Relations in the Commonwealth Youth Peace Ambassadors Network (CYPAN) for 2025–2027. Representing 56 nations, CYPAN promotes peace and counters extremism. Hailing from Assam, Sukanya was selected for her leadership, communication skills, and dedication to youth empowerment. She co-founded STEMvibe, led major student initiatives, and collaborated with global firms. Her achievement not only brings pride to IIT Guwahati but also inspires a new generation of Indian youth to lead on global platforms.

Nayan Chandra Sarkar, Deepsikha Barman and Vahista Ray are students of B.A. Journalism and Mass Communication, Semester 3, School of Media and Communication, Adamas University