President of India Droupadi Murmu  created history by undertaking a rare operational sortie aboard the Indian Navy’s frontline submarine INS Vaghsheer, reaffirming her role as the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and highlighting India’s growing maritime strength. The sortie took place at the Karwar Naval Base in Karnataka , one of India’s most strategically significant naval facilities along the western coast. This underwater journey placed President Murmu  among a very

India has taken a decisive step toward reshaping its maritime future with the rollout of a ₹44,700 crore policy package aimed at revitalising the domestic shipbuilding industry. The initiative, announced through detailed operational guidelines by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, reflects the government’s long-term ambition to transform India into a major global shipbuilding hub by 2047. At a time when global supply chains, maritime security, and green shipping a

In a significant archaeological breakthrough, a 2,000-year-old Buddhist site has been unearthed in Zehanpora village of Baramulla district in Jammu and Kashmir, shedding new light on the Valley’s ancient civilisational history. The discovery was highlighted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi  during his Mann Ki Baat address, where he described it as a moment of pride and a reminder of India’s deep-rooted cultural heritage. The excavation has revealed that what were long believed

India is set to assume the chairmanship of the Kimberley Process (KP), the global certification mechanism aimed at eliminating conflict diamonds from international trade, from January 1, 2026. The move places India at the forefront of global efforts to promote ethical sourcing and transparency in the rough diamond industry. Prior to taking over the chair, India will serve as Vice-Chair from December 25, 2025, in line with the organisation’s rotational leadership structure. Th

Indian Railways has unveiled an ambitious infrastructure expansion plan aimed at doubling the originating train capacity in 48 major cities across the country by 2030. The move comes in response to rising passenger demand, rapid urbanization and mounting congestion at major railway terminals. Officials say the initiative is critical to ensuring that India’s rail network remains capable of supporting economic growth and the mobility needs of millions of travelers in the coming

In a significant milestone for India’s medical technology sector, VoxelGrids, a Bengaluru-based start-up, has developed the country’s first fully indigenous 1.5 Tesla Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner. The scanner has been installed at the Chandrapur Cancer Care Foundation near Nagpur , marking a crucial step toward self-reliance in advanced medical diagnostics. Image via Businessline, and VoxelGrids on X | OpIndia A Breakthrough in Medical Technology For decades, Indi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi  attended the Christmas morning service at The Cathedral Church of the Redemption in New Delhi, greeting the Christian community and highlighting the festival’s core message of peace, love, and harmony. The Prime Minister’s visit comes amid growing political debate over alleged attacks on minority communities during the holiday season. Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the Christmas morning service at the Cathedral Church of the Redemption, in N

After nearly 17 years in exile, Tarique Rahman, the acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, returned to Dhaka on December 25, reopening one of the most controversial chapters in Bangladesh’s  political history. His arrival has electrified supporters, unsettled rivals, and revived uncomfortable memories of an era marked by allegations of corruption, violence, and shadow governance. For Bangladesh , Rahman’s return

Amrit Mondal, a 29-year-old Hindu man also known locally as Samrat, was beaten to death by a mob in Hosendanga village of Pangsha upazila in Bangladesh’s  Rajbari district on the night of December 24, 2025. The incident has triggered renewed debate over mob justice, public safety, and the fragile position of religious minorities in the country. Mondal succumbed to his injuries after being rescued by police and taken to a local hospital, where doctors declared him dead. The ki