India is participating in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of National Coordinators meeting being held in Islamabad from September 28 to 30, 2026. The meeting brings together officials from SCO member states to discuss the organisation’s upcoming programme of activities and coordinate preparations for various ministerial and working-level meetings. India’s participation is part of its continued engagement with the SCO, of which it has been a full member sin

As India prepares to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the 2016 Surgical Strike, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reaffirmed the country’s unwavering policy of zero tolerance against terrorism. Speaking during the 138th episode of Mann Ki Baat, the Prime Minister described the operation as a landmark moment that reshaped India’s approach to counter-terrorism and highlighted the courage and professionalism of the Indian Armed Forces. The anniversary serves as both a tribute

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar used his address to the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York to present India’s position on some of the most pressing international challenges, including terrorism, continuing conflicts, maritime security, economic disruptions, artificial intelligence and reform of global institutions. His September 26 address came a day after Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke at the UNGA and raised Kashmir and the 2025 India-Paki

India is emerging as a major force in a rapidly changing international environment, with its approach shaped by strategic autonomy, technological advancement and a broader civilisational outlook. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, speaking at the NDTV Defence Summit, said India should neither be described as a status quoist power nor as a revisionist one. Instead, he described India as a civilisational power seeking to achieve progress without disruption and positive change with

India has taken another step towards diversifying railway fuel technology with the launch of its first LNG-powered train. Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah flagged off the LNG-diesel dual-fuel train from Sabarmati Railway Station in Ahmedabad on September 27, 2026. The launch was part of a wider programme covering railway infrastructure, safety and freight-related projects in Gujarat. The initiative is significant because it introduces Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)

India has completed 12 years of the Make in India initiative, a landmark programme launched on 25 September 2014 to strengthen domestic manufacturing, attract global investment, generate employment, and position the country as a leading global production hub. Marking the occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the initiative has become a symbol of India's growing industrial confidence, emphasizing the vision of “More Made in India, More Investment, More Exports.” Over the

India strongly responded to Pakistan at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, rejecting Islamabad’s remarks on Jammu and Kashmir and human rights. The exchange took place during the 63rd regular session of the Human Rights Council, being held from September 7 to October 7, 2026. Exercising India's right of reply, Indian diplomat Kshitij Tyagi said Pakistan should concentrate on development and addressing its economic challenges instead of pursuing territo

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said India will not tolerate nuclear blackmail or allow terrorism to undermine its national security. Addressing the News18 DEFCON 2026 event in New Delhi, Singh highlighted Operation Sindoor as an important demonstration of India’s military preparedness and stressed that the country’s security strategy must combine diplomatic engagement with strong defence capabilities. Singh emphasised that India remains committed to peace and diplomacy bu

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has emphasised that peace cannot be sustained simply through the fear of war and that nations must maintain credible defence capabilities to protect their sovereignty and security. Speaking at DefCon 2026 in New Delhi, Singh said India does not favour war but must remain prepared to respond to threats when necessary. “A peace which comes from fear of war is condemnable; a war that is fought for peace is essential,” Singh said, underlining the im

India’s semiconductor journey is moving rapidly from policy and investment announcements towards actual manufacturing. With multiple projects now progressing and commercial production beginning at several facilities, the country is building capabilities across chip design, fabrication, advanced packaging, materials and equipment. Against this backdrop, Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has warned that India must remain prepared for attempt

India has firmly rejected references to Jammu and Kashmir in a joint communiqué issued by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Contact Group, calling them “unwarranted and factually incorrect.” The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the OIC has no locus standi to comment on matters that are strictly internal to India. The response came after the OIC Contact Group on Jammu and Kashmir met in New York on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations Gene

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to travel to the United States in December to attend the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Miami, Florida, scheduled for December 14–15. Although New Delhi has not formally announced the Prime Minister’s travel plans, preparations are reportedly underway for his participation. A possible bilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump is also expected to be an important part of the visit. The summit will bring together leaders of major economies a

Meta has expanded parental supervision features to Threads in India, giving parents and guardians new tools to manage how teenagers use the social media platform. The rollout is part of Meta’s wider effort to introduce more consistent safety and supervision features across its applications. The company announced that parental supervision for Threads is being rolled out across Asia-Pacific, including India. Through Meta’s Family Center, parents can check how much time their te

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, while speaking at a seminar on the Indian knowledge tradition at Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur on September 24, said that the attacks carried out by foreign invaders affected not only India’s material wealth but also its cultural and intellectual heritage. Referring specifically to Mahmud Ghaznavi’s attack on the Somnath Temple, he argued that the destruction of temples and institutions should be viewed in the wider context of at

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a series of bilateral and multilateral meetings on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, discussing emerging technologies, space cooperation, energy, regional developments and reforms to global institutions. His engagements brought together India's key partners from Europe, the Gulf, Asia and other regions. The discussions come during a UNGA session being held under the theme “Restoring Trust, Manag

India has been placed in the Strategic Partner Stream of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), opening a new institutional avenue for its engagement with Pacific Island countries. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar announced the development during the second Foreign Ministers’ Meeting of the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC), held in New York on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly. Jaishankar described the development as a positive step

India and Germany are moving closer to finalising a major defence partnership that could see six advanced conventional submarines being built in India under Project 75(I). The proposed agreement, estimated at around $8 billion, has already been cleared on the German side, with Germany now awaiting the completion of India's internal approval process. German Ambassador to India Jasper Wieck said on September 23 that the documents had been finalised and agreed upon by Germany, d

India’s economy has received another strong endorsement from the global financial community as Fitch Ratings has upgraded the country’s GDP growth forecast for FY2026–27 from 6.4% to 6.9%. The revision follows India’s impressive first-quarter economic performance and reflects growing confidence in the nation’s resilience despite global economic uncertainty. The improved outlook places India among the world’s fastest-growing major economies and highlights the strength of domes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is chairing a two-day Chintan Shivir with the Union Council of Ministers on September 23 and 24 at Seva Teerth in New Delhi. The high-level exercise is focused on reviewing the government’s ongoing work, assessing policy implementation and identifying priorities for the next phase of governance. The discussions are also linked to the broader Viksit Bharat@2047 vision and the objective of translating long-term development goals into concrete reform

As Ayushman Bharat completes eight years since its launch in September 2018, the programme stands as one of the most significant healthcare initiatives in India’s history. Designed to provide affordable and accessible medical care to millions of citizens, the scheme has expanded healthcare coverage on an unprecedented scale. Marking the occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted that Ayushman Bharat has helped families achieve record savings on medical expenses while