Prime Minister Narendra Modi  will travel to Johannesburg from November 21 to 23 to participate in the 20th G20  Leaders’ Summit—an event of exceptional diplomatic significance. This year’s meet is historic for one key reason: for the first time in the G20’s history, the summit is being hosted on African soil. South Africa’s presidency has framed the summit around the theme “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability,” signalling a shift toward more inclusive global leadership. For

India’s indigenous fighter jet programme achieved a significant breakthrough as Hindustan Aeronautics Limited  (HAL) confirmed that deliveries of the Tejas Mk1A will begin within the next 24 to 36 months. This marks the beginning of a long-awaited expansion of the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) fighter strength through domestically engineered aircraft. The Tejas Mk1A  is the most advanced variant of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) programme developed so far, and HAL’s announcement

The Bihar  Assembly Election 2025 was not an ordinary contest. It marked a decisive shift in political behaviour, voter expectations and the very framework through which power is negotiated in the state. Bihar’s  voters did not merely choose a new government; they chose a new political logic — one rooted in delivery, welfare and performance, rather than the symbolic politics and caste-rigid templates that dominated the state for nearly three decades. For years, successive gov

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, has announced the launch of a Nationwide Innovation Challenge aimed at identifying India’s next generation of problem-solvers. The initiative is designed especially for Gen Z, but remains open to students, researchers, startups, farmers, and innovators from every corner of the country. The announcement marks a significant step toward democratizing innovation and building a broad-based e

In a major success for India’s counterinsurgency operations, security forces in Andhra Pradesh  neutralized seven Maoist militants, including the infamous improvised explosive device (IED) specialist Meturi Jokha Rao, popularly known as “Tech Shankar.” The encounter took place in the dense forests of Maredumilli in Alluri Sitarama Raju (ASR) district, marking one of the most impactful operations in the region in recent months. The clash occurred just a day after security forc

Indonesia’s formal bid to acquire the Indo-Russian BrahMos  supersonic cruise missile marks a significant shift in the defence dynamics of Southeast Asia. India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh  confirmed that Jakarta has approached New Delhi with a request to purchase the missile system, signalling Indonesia’s growing interest in advanced defence capabilities and stronger strategic engagement with India. This development also highlights the rising global demand for India’s d

The 2025 Bihar  Assembly elections reshaped the state’s political landscape, placing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at the centre of power for the first time. The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) secured an overwhelming majority, winning 202 of 243 seats, while the BJP emerged as the single-largest party. This dramatic transformation did not happen by chance. It was the result of a precise, layered, and deeply coordinated strategy led by Union Home Minister Amit Shah . Hi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s  visit to Coimbatore marked a significant milestone in India’s journey toward sustainable, low-input farming. At the CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex, the Prime Minister inaugurated the South India Natural Farming Summit 2025, an event designed to accelerate the country’s transition toward chemical-free agriculture. The summit brought together thousands of farmers, scientists, agri-startups, producer groups and policymakers from across South India, u

India’s diplomatic engagement with Russia gained strong momentum as External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar  met Russian President Vladimir Putin  in Moscow ahead of the upcoming 23rd Annual India–Russia  Summit. The meeting carried both symbolic and strategic significance, reaffirming the depth of the long-standing partnership between the two nations. Jaishankar  conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s  greetings to President Putin  and discussed preparations for the high-le

In an unexpected yet remarkable display of cross-party acknowledgement, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor  recently praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi  for articulating a compelling vision of India’s future. The remarks came after Modiji’s  sixth Ramnath Goenka Lecture, where the Prime Minister presented a forward-looking narrative that Tharoor described as bold, culturally rooted, and transformative. Tharoor’s praise highlights a rare moment of admiration that transcends conventi

What began as a routine religious pilgrimage for thousands of Indian Sikh devotees turned into a diplomatic and social crisis after 48-year-old Sarabjeet Kaur from Kapurthala, Punjab , failed to return from Pakistan . She had entered the country on November 4, 2025, as part of a Sikh jatha visiting Nankana Sahib to mark Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s birth anniversary. But when the jatha returned on November 13, her absence immediately raised alarms among authorities on both sides of th

The deadly explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort  Metro Station on 10 November 2025 shattered the city’s routine and reminded the nation of the constantly evolving threat of terrorism. A white Hyundai i20, parked for hours near one of India’s most iconic monuments, erupted in flames, killing over a dozen people and injuring many more. As images of the blast circulated, the government moved swiftly, invoking anti-terror laws and handing the case to the National Investigation Agency

India and Russia  are preparing to seal several significant agreements as Russian President Vladimir Putin readies for his upcoming visit to New Delhi. The developments come after External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar  met his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, in Moscow, where both sides emphasized the depth, continuity, and future trajectory of their strategic partnership. The meeting took place against the backdrop of major geopolitical shifts, reinforcing the importanc

The deadly car explosion near Delhi’s Red Fort  on 10 November 2025 marked one of the most disturbing terror incidents in recent years. The blast, triggered through a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (VBIED), killed more than a dozen people and left the nation grappling with the sophistication and intent behind the attack. What initially appeared to be an isolated explosion rapidly evolved into a full-fledged terror investigation, especially after forensic analysis l

India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal  has offered a strong signal of forward movement in the long-anticipated India–US  trade deal, emphasising that New Delhi will agree only when the agreement is “fair, equitable and balanced.” Speaking at the Indo-US Economic Summit in New Delhi, Goyal  reframed the public conversation around the negotiations, asserting that India will protect the interests of its farmers, fishermen and small industries while remaining open t

Bihar  is witnessing yet another major political transition as the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) prepares to form the next government after a sweeping victory in the 2025 Assembly elections. Veteran leader Nitish Kumar  is set to return as Chief Minister for the tenth time, marking a historic milestone in Indian politics and reaffirming his enduring centrality in Bihar’s political landscape. Janata Dal (United) chief Nitish Kumar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a pub

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s  remarks at the sixth Ramnath Goenka Lecture signal a clear shift in how India sees itself and how it wants the world to view its progress. He argued that India is no longer just an emerging market waiting to join the league of developed economies. Instead, it is an emerging model—a country offering its own blueprint for sustainable growth, resilient governance, and people-centric development. This distinction underscores India’s ambition to mov

India and Qatar  are witnessing a remarkable transformation in their bilateral relationship, marked by high-level diplomatic engagements, major economic agreements and a renewed vision for long-term cooperation. The recent interactions between Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar  and Qatar’s  top leadership, along with the landmark elevation of relations to a Strategic Partnership earlier this year, signify that New Delhi and Doha are looking beyond transactional e

India is preparing to significantly strengthen its anti-drone shield as the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force move to induct 16 indigenous laser-based drone detection and interdiction systems. These systems, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation  (DRDO), mark a major leap in India’s adoption of advanced directed-energy technologies. With hostile drones becoming one of the fastest-growing threats to national security, India’s transition to high-prec

The November 10 blast near Delhi’s Red Fort  was initially seen as an isolated incident. But within days, investigators uncovered a far darker and more sophisticated design — a terror plan spanning multiple Indian cities, funded through secret hawala channels and guided by handlers from across the border. At the centre of this labyrinth stood a woman once known for her medical skill and soft-spoken nature: Dr Shaheen Shahid, now infamously called “Madam Surgeon.” What emerged