Prime Minister Narendra Modi  will embark on a significant four-day diplomatic tour from December 15 to 18, 2025, covering Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman. The visit reflects India’s expanding global footprint and its intention to strengthen political, strategic, and economic partnerships across two crucial regions—West Asia and Africa. With shifting geopolitical dynamics and the emergence of new regional blocs, the tour highlights India’s proactive engagement with partners that co

Prime Minister Narendra Modi  and U.S. President Donald Trump  held a warm and engaging telephonic conversation on Thursday, reinforcing the momentum in one of the world’s most important strategic partnerships. The discussion comes at a time when India and the United States are addressing complex geopolitical shifts, ongoing trade negotiations, and regional security challenges. Both leaders reviewed the progress achieved in recent years and expressed a shared desire to expand

India has entered a new era of sustainable mobility with the launch of its first hydrogen-powered clean water taxi service on the Ganga River in Varanasi . The historic city, known for its sacred ghats and spiritual legacy, has now become a symbol of innovation as the government pushes toward cleaner, greener modes of transportation. The service was inaugurated at Namo Ghat by Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, marking a milestone in India’s

The Indian Space Research Organisation  (ISRO) is stepping into a futuristic frontier with its exploration of space-based data centres, a concept that could redefine global data processing. A recent response by the Department of Space in the Rajya Sabha confirmed that ISRO’s  preliminary study found the idea technically feasible, prompting the organisation to begin conceptualising a system capable of handling computation and data storage directly in orbit. This marks an ambit

A stormy debate unfolded in the Lok Sabha as Union Home Minister Amit Shah  forcefully countered the opposition’s allegations regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. Accusing political rivals of spreading “one-sided lies” and attempting to mislead the public, Shah  reiterated that SIR is a constitutional, routine, and Election Commission–driven exercise. His remarks triggered sharp reactions, multiple interruptions, and even a walkout by opposition

India’s cherished festival of lights, Deepavali, has earned a historic place on UNESCO’s  Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Announced during the 20th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage at Delhi’s Red Fort, the inclusion marks a significant cultural milestone for the country. Delegates at the session celebrated the decision with chants of “Vande Mataram” and “Bharat Mata ki Jai,” reflectin

India is preparing to roll out a sophisticated, fully indigenous air-defence shield over the Delhi-NCR region, marking a major step in securing the nation’s most sensitive and strategic zone. Developed under the leadership of the Defence Research and Development Organisation  (DRDO), the Integrated Air Defence Weapon System (IADWS) brings together India’s most advanced missile, radar and sensor technologies into a unified defensive network. This landmark decision reflects a s

India and the United States have undertaken a fresh and detailed review of their Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, signalling renewed commitment to shaping a stronger, future-oriented bilateral relationship. The high-level consultation between India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri  and US Under Secretary of State Allison Hooker brought focus to a wide spectrum of cooperation that spans defence, trade, emerging technology, and geopolitics. Foreign Secretary Vikram M

Microsoft’s decision to invest US$17.5 billion in India signals one of the most ambitious technology commitments the country has ever seen. Announced after a high-level meeting between CEO Satya Nadella and Prime Minister Narendra Modi , the investment underscores India’s rising role as a global hub for artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and digital public infrastructure. This historic pledge represents Microsoft’s largest capital infusion in Asia and builds on its exp

Amit Shah’s Charge: “Appeasement Divided Vande Mataram” Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s  recent remarks in the Rajya Sabha reignited a long-standing cultural and political debate surrounding “Vande Mataram.” He asserted that the Indian National Congress “divided” the national song in 1937 to placate certain groups, and argued that this decision weakened a symbol of unity that had once inspired millions. According to Shah , the dilution of the song contributed to the rising co

India’s aviation sector has been thrown into turmoil following one of the largest operational breakdowns in the country’s airline history. As frustration mounted among stranded passengers and criticism intensified against IndiGo, Prime Minister Narendra Modi  offered a firm reminder to lawmakers: rules and regulations must be used to improve governance, not inconvenience citizens. His message comes at a time when thousands of travellers nationwide have been impacted by IndiGo

India has taken a major step toward strengthening its aerospace and defence ecosystem with the groundbreaking of the country’s first dedicated Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul  (MRO) facility for the C-130J Super Hercules aircraft. Developed jointly by Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and Lockheed Martin, the hub marks a milestone in India’s journey toward self-reliance in military aviation support and long-term sustainment capabilities. The construction of the MRO facili

Prime Minister Narendra Modi  has set a transformative tone for India’s governance model by declaring that the nation has officially entered a “Reform Express” phase. The announcement, made during the NDA parliamentary meeting, marks a significant shift toward rapid, citizen-centric reforms designed to simplify daily life, modernize bureaucracy, and accelerate India’s long-term development roadmap. The meeting began with Modi being felicitated for the NDA’s emphatic victory i

India’s Unified Payments Interface  (UPI) has achieved a historic milestone, with the International Monetary Fund  (IMF) acknowledging it as the world’s largest real-time retail payment system. This recognition, featured in the IMF’s June 2025 report “Growing Retail Digital Payments (The Value of Interoperability)”, cements UPI’s  position as the dominant force in global digital payments. More than a technological achievement, it represents India’s transformation into a globa

India has marked an important diplomatic milestone by opening a fully modern, state-of-the-art chancery for its Consulate General in Shanghai. This is the first major relocation of the mission in more than three decades, signaling an upgrade in India’s diplomatic, cultural, and commercial engagement with China’s  most dynamic business hub. The new facility represents renewed intent, improved accessibility, and a stronger presence in East China at a time of evolving regional a

The question of how long former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina  can remain in India has shifted from a matter of temporary refuge to a complex geopolitical dilemma. After her government collapsed during the massive student-led uprising in mid-2024, Hasina fled to India under emergency circumstances. Since then, her presence has become a sensitive issue involving legal, diplomatic, and humanitarian considerations. Recent comments by India’s External Affairs Minister S

India has taken a decisive step toward technological self-reliance with the launch of BharatGen Technology Foundation by IIT Bombay. Conceived as India’s first fully indigenous, sovereign artificial intelligence ecosystem, BharatGen represents a transformative leap—one that moves India from being a passive user of global AI  systems to a nation building its own AI  backbone. The foundation has been registered as an IIT Bombay–owned company, symbolizing the institution’s shift

India and Russia  have entered a new phase of strategic economic cooperation, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi  signalling that the two nations may reach their ambitious USD 100 billion annual trade goal well before 2030. Speaking at the India–Russia  Business Forum in New Delhi, PM Modi  highlighted that the pace of bilateral engagement has strengthened significantly, driven by expanding business ties, a broader trade basket, and deeper trust between the two countries. This

A new Boston Consulting Group (BCG) report reveals a striking contrast in global talent dynamics: while international mobility among highly skilled professionals has fallen sharply for the first time since 2020, India has surged ahead as a rising hub for artificial intelligence and STEM expertise. Global cross-border talent migration dropped by 8.5% year-on-year — roughly 220,000 fewer professionals relocating — yet India expanded its global share of AI and STEM talent, posit

India and Russia reaffirmed the strength and long-term relevance of their relationship as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin  met in New Delhi for the 23rd Annual India–Russia  Summit on December 5, 2025. The meeting, held at Hyderabad House, marked Putin’s first official visit to India since 2021 and produced a comprehensive roadmap aimed at expanding cooperation across multiple sectors. Both leaders underscored that despite global tensions, sanctions,