India has achieved a major milestone in the global maritime industry by becoming the world’s second-largest supplier of seafarers, overtaking both China and Russia. According to the BIMCO-ICS Seafarer Workforce Report 2026, India now contributes 311,936 seafarers, accounting for 12.16% of the global maritime workforce, placing it behind only the Philippines, which continues to lead the rankings. The achievement underscores India's growing stature in international shipping and

Indian Railways is set to introduce a major reform in the Tatkal ticket booking process from August 1, with the launch of a token-based reservation system at select railway reservation counters under the West Central Railway (WCR) zone. The initiative has been introduced to improve crowd management, reduce waiting times, and make the booking process more transparent for passengers. As Tatkal tickets continue to witness overwhelming demand across the country, the new system ai

The Delhi Police has initiated an investigation into several social media posts containing allegedly abusive and derogatory remarks directed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the recent Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protests. The move comes after authorities identified multiple posts on X (formerly Twitter) that they believe may have violated legal provisions concerning online conduct and defamation. The protests, which began over allegations of irregularities in competiti

India’s largest power producer, NTPC Limited, has unveiled its most ambitious capital expenditure programme to date, committing ₹16.68 lakh crore (approximately $175–178 billion) over the next 11 years through fiscal year 2037. The plan marks a decisive acceleration in the state-owned utility’s transformation from a predominantly coal-based generator into a diversified clean-energy major spanning renewables, nuclear power, energy storage, and green hydrogen. Announced alongsi

The ancient legacy of the Indus Valley Civilisation has once again become a subject of discussion between India and Pakistan after New Delhi rejected attempts to present the civilisation as an exclusive part of Pakistan’s historical identity. India has maintained that the Indus Valley Civilisation was a vast cultural and archaeological phenomenon that existed thousands of years before the creation of modern nations and cannot be restricted to present-day political boundaries.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently met the founders and team members of Skyroot Aerospace following the successful launch of Vikram-1, a historic milestone that highlights the growing strength of India’s private space sector. The interaction celebrated the efforts of the young engineers, scientists, and entrepreneurs who contributed to developing India’s first privately built orbital-class launch vehicle. The success of Vikram-1 represents a significant moment in India’s j

India and China have taken another step towards strengthening diplomatic communication as Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held a series of high-level meetings in Beijing, focusing on improving bilateral engagement, maintaining border stability, and exploring areas of cooperation. The visit reflects ongoing efforts by both nations to rebuild channels of dialogue and create a more stable framework for managing differences. The discussions come after several years of challenges i

The Monsoon Session of Parliament witnessed an extensive discussion on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, a proposed legislation aimed at strengthening India's fight against examination fraud. The Bill seeks to reinforce the existing legal framework by introducing stricter punishments, time-bound investigations, and faster judicial proceedings for offences related to paper leaks and organized cheating. The proposed amendments come at a

Meta has restored a video posted on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s official Facebook page after it was briefly removed from the platform due to what the company described as an operational error. The social media giant apologised for the incident and confirmed that the video was reinstated soon after the issue was identified. While the content was restored within a short period, the episode has drawn attention to the importance of ensuring accuracy and reliability in the mode

India is set to take a significant leap in strengthening its aviation ecosystem with the development of 44 airports under a hub-and-spoke model, an initiative aimed at making international travel more seamless and efficient for millions of passengers. The move is part of the government's broader vision to transform India into a globally connected aviation hub by integrating regional airports with major international gateways. As India's aviation sector continues to witness ra

An internal investigation conducted by the Delhi Police has revealed that nearly 1,000 individuals with prior criminal records were present at the NEET protest held at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. The findings, which emerged after an extensive verification exercise, have added a new dimension to the ongoing investigation into the demonstrations that were organised over alleged irregularities in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET). According to the police report,

In a major step towards strengthening the integrity and credibility of India's public examination system, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced the formation of a high-level task force to recommend comprehensive reforms in the conduct of competitive and public examinations. The committee, headed by Infosys co-founder and Aadhaar architect Nandan Nilekani, has been tasked with designing a modern, secure, and technology-driven examination framework capable of addressing ex

On the occasion of the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid tribute to the soldiers who laid down their lives during the 1999 Kargil War and reaffirmed India's commitment to safeguarding its sovereignty and territorial integrity. Addressing military personnel, veterans, and the families of martyrs at the Kargil War Memorial in Drass, Ladakh, Singh reflected on the bravery of the Indian Armed Forces while outlining the country's present-day security pri

After a suspension of more than six years, India and China are set to resume border trade through the historic Nathu La Pass in Sikkim from August 1, 2026. The decision marks an important development in the gradual restoration of economic engagement between the two neighbouring countries and is expected to provide a significant boost to trade, tourism, and livelihoods in India's northeastern region. For traders and residents of Sikkim, the reopening brings renewed opportuniti

The Bombay High Court has permitted Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari to initiate a civil suit against Meta, X (formerly Twitter), Google LLC, and several unidentified individuals over the circulation of allegedly defamatory AI-generated deepfake videos and social media posts related to India's E20 ethanol-blended petrol programme. The case is being closely watched as it raises important questions about the misuse of artificial intelligence, the spr

The Central Government has announced a comprehensive set of reforms aimed at reinforcing the integrity of India's public examination system following concerns raised over the alleged NEET paper leak. The measures include strengthening existing anti-paper leak laws, improving examination security, and introducing institutional reforms to ensure that competitive examinations remain fair, transparent, and credible. Recognising the importance of restoring confidence among million

India has categorically dismissed Pakistan's allegations that it deliberately caused flooding across the border by releasing excess water into the Chenab River. Calling the claims "baseless," "misleading," and unsupported by technical evidence, New Delhi has maintained that the rise in river levels was solely the result of exceptionally heavy monsoon rainfall across the upper catchment areas. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has also pointed out that Pakistan's own floo

India has strongly rejected China's latest claims over territories in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, reaffirming that these regions are an integral and inalienable part of the country. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that Beijing's repeated assertions regarding sovereignty over these areas have no legal validity and cannot alter the established position of India. The response came after China defended its administrative control and development activities in territo

India has achieved a significant milestone in defence technology with the successful development of its first indigenous expendable turbojet engine in the 350 kg thrust class. Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation's (DRDO) Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), the engine represents a breakthrough in one of the most complex fields of aerospace engineering. The accomplishment strengthens India's efforts to build indigenous capabilities in advanced

India and Romania have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation, with President Droupadi Murmu's State Visit to Bucharest marking a significant milestone in the relationship between the two countries. During her meetings with Romanian President Nicușor Dan and senior government officials, both sides outlined an ambitious roadmap for strengthening collaboration across trade, defence, technology, education, energy, and innovation. The visit, the first by a