India, one of the world’s oldest continuous civilisations, is unique in its ability to evolve while maintaining its cultural and historical essence. External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar  recently highlighted this extraordinary journey during his address at IIT Madras, coinciding with the launch of IIT Madras Global and the inauguration of the institute’s annual technical festival, Shaastra. According to Jaishankar, India stands among the very few ancient civilisations

In a significant move to strengthen India’s electronics ecosystem, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has approved 22 new projects under the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), with a combined investment of ₹41,863 crore. The approval is expected to generate production worth ₹2.58 lakh crore and create more than 33,700 direct jobs, reinforcing India’s position as an emerging hub for electronics manufacturing. The approvals mark the

India’s first high-speed rail corridor, the Mumbai –Ahmedabad Bullet Train project, achieved a significant milestone with the successful breakthrough of its final mountain tunnel in Maharashtra’s  Palghar district. The event was virtually witnessed by Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw , marking a crucial step forward in one of the country’s most ambitious infrastructure projects. The newly completed tunnel, approximately 1.5 kilometres long, is located between the propo

The Government of India has approved a significant upgrade of the Tezpur Air Force Station (AFS) in Assam , marking another decisive step in strengthening the country’s defence posture along its eastern borders. The decision, formalised through a gazette notification dated December 30, 2025, authorises the acquisition of 382.82 acres of private land in Bokajan village of Sonitpur district to expand and modernise the base. The upgraded infrastructure will support the deploymen

The Republic Day Parade 2026, scheduled for January 26 on Kartavya Path in New Delhi, promises to be an event of historic significance. For the first time in the parade’s long tradition, a specially curated animal contingent of the Indian Army’s Remount & Veterinary Corps (RVC) will march alongside the military and cultural displays. This unprecedented inclusion reflects a deep recognition of the vital roles that animals have played in India’s defence operations and frontier

Prime Minister Narendra Modi  will inaugurate the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in February, marking a major milestone in India’s growing leadership in the global artificial intelligence ecosystem. Hosted by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) under the IndiaAI Mission, the summit will take place at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, and is expected to draw unprecedented international participation from governments, industry leaders, innovators and civil soc

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