Context on the Author and Ideological Positioning Before engaging with the substance of the Wall Street Journal opinion piece titled “The Hindu Attacks on India’s Christians”, it is necessary to understand the ideological background from which the article emerges. Its author, Tunku Varadarajan, has long been a consistent and vocal critic of Prime Minister Narendra Modi . His writing frequently frames Modiji , Hindu political expression, and India’s civilizational identity thr

India’s 77th Republic Day  Parade on January 26, 2026, unfolded along Kartavya Path as a landmark moment in the country’s ceremonial and strategic history. Beyond the familiar grandeur of marching contingents and cultural tableaux, this year’s parade stood out for introducing a series of first-ever military debuts that reflected India’s changing security doctrine, technological self-reliance, and preparedness for future conflicts. The event seamlessly blended tradition with t

India has taken a center stage at Gulfood 2026, the world’s largest annual food and beverage trade exhibition, as the official Partner Country. This marks a historic moment for Indian agri-food exports, underscoring the country’s growing global influence in the food and beverage sector. For the first time in the event’s 31-year history, Gulfood has expanded across two major venues the Dubai World Trade Centre and the Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City Dubai  reflecting the

At a special event in Tel Aviv celebrating India’s 77th Republic Day, Israel’s Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar described India as “far more than a good friend” — a trusted strategic partner. Highlighting the deepening ties between the two nations, Zohar emphasized that India and Israel share a growing strategic convergence, extending well beyond traditional diplomacy. This recognition comes amid a backdrop of close collaboration in defence, trade, technology, and cultu

India delivered a firm rebuttal to Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council, rejecting Islamabad’s claims regarding Operation Sindoor  and accusing it of advancing a misleading narrative designed to damage India’s international standing. Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, addressed Pakistan’s earlier statements on the operation, calling them “false and self-serving” and emphasizing India’s commitment to counterterrorism and the

India and the European Union  have concluded a long-pending Free Trade Agreement (FTA), marking one of the most significant economic partnerships India has entered into in recent decades. Announced on January 27, 2026, during the India–EU  Summit in New Delhi, the agreement brings to a close nearly twenty years of negotiations and signals a renewed commitment to deeper economic and strategic cooperation between the two sides. The pact comes at a time when global trade is faci

India celebrated its 77th Republic Day with solemn dignity and vibrant spectacle at Kartavya Path, reaffirming the nation’s commitment to constitutional values while showcasing its cultural depth, military preparedness, and growing global stature. The celebrations commemorated the adoption of the Indian Constitution in 1950 and reflected a confident India rooted in tradition yet forward-looking in ambition. NCC cadets march during a rehearsal for Republic Day Parade 2026, in

On the eve of India’s 77th Republic Day, President Droupadi Murmu  addressed the nation with a message that combined India’s civilisational ethos with contemporary geopolitical realities. At a time when the world continues to witness prolonged conflicts, instability, and humanitarian crises, the President reaffirmed India’s steadfast commitment to peace, dialogue, and global harmony, while underlining the country’s growing strength, resilience, and democratic values. Presiden

India is moving decisively to reshape its maritime logistics landscape with the proposed launch of the Bharat Container Line (BCL), a nationally backed container shipping company designed to reduce dependence on foreign carriers and retain freight value within the domestic economy. The initiative reflects a strategic shift toward building indigenous capacity in one of the most critical links of global trade — container shipping. Representational image, AI generated, via Grok

India marked a major milestone in its defence journey during the 77th Republic Day  Parade with the public unveiling of the Long Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Missile (LR-AShM). Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation  (DRDO), the advanced missile system was showcased at Kartavya Path in New Delhi, signalling India’s entry into the elite group of nations possessing hypersonic weapon capabilities. The display reflected the growing maturity of India’s indige

Prime Minister Narendra Modi  unveiled the PM SVANidhi Credit Card, a pioneering initiative under the Prime Minister Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) scheme, aimed at strengthening financial inclusion and supporting the livelihoods of India’s street vendors. The launch in Kerala  coincided with other developmental initiatives, including the flagging off of three Amrit Bharat  Express trains, highlighting the government’s broader commitment to economic growth an

India is preparing for its Census  2027, the country’s next decennial population and housing count, with the first phase set to begin on April 1, 2026. This phase, known as the House Listing and Housing Census , will lay the groundwork for a nationwide enumeration, capturing critical data on housing, amenities, and household composition. The exercise is expected to provide updated demographic and socio-economic information after a gap of over a decade since the 2011 Census .

India’s energy transition is unfolding at a pace and scale that is reshaping traditional development narratives. A recent international report highlights that India is electrifying its economy faster than China  did at a comparable stage of development—while relying significantly less on fossil fuels per capita. This shift reflects how technological advances, policy direction, and global cost reductions in renewables are enabling a cleaner pathway to growth. With the US and E

India–Brazil  relations received renewed diplomatic momentum after Prime Minister Narendra Modi  held a telephonic conversation with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva , reaffirming the depth and direction of the strategic partnership between the two countries. The exchange underscored the growing convergence between New Delhi and Brasília at a time of global economic uncertainty and geopolitical realignments. Both leaders reviewed the steady progress achieved in r

India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar  has underlined the growing importance of stronger India–European Union  relations, stating that deeper cooperation between the two can play a crucial role in de-risking the global economy. His remarks come at a time when the world is grappling with geopolitical instability, supply-chain disruptions, and economic fragmentation, making trusted partnerships more essential than ever. Speaking during an interaction with European

India is recalibrating its export strategy amid rising global tariff barriers and increasing protectionism in key international markets. With several countries tightening trade policies and imposing higher duties on imports, Indian exporters are facing fresh challenges in maintaining competitiveness abroad. Against this backdrop, the Government of India has directed its overseas diplomatic missions to play a more active role in promoting Indian exports and strengthening econo

The Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao  (BBBP) campaign has completed 11 years, marking an important milestone in India’s sustained effort to address gender imbalance and empower the girl child. Launched on 22 January 2015, the initiative was conceived as a national response to declining child sex ratios and deep-rooted social biases that undervalued daughters. Over the past decade, the campaign has evolved into a broader movement aimed not only at saving the girl child but also at edu

In a significant policy decision aimed at strengthening economic growth and social security, the Union Cabinet has approved a ₹5,000 crore capital infusion into the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) to expand credit access for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Alongside this, the government has also extended the Atal Pension Yojana  (APY) until the financial year 2030–31, reaffirming its commitment to old-age income security for workers in the unor

India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar  has received an invitation to attend a high-level Critical Minerals Ministerial meeting in Washington, D.C., scheduled for February 4–5, 2026. The two-day summit, hosted by the U.S. State Department, will bring together global partners to discuss supply chain security for minerals that are essential to modern technologies, defence systems, renewable energy, and advanced manufacturing. While a formal decision on Jaishankar’s

India’s Republic Day  Parade is more than a ceremonial display of military strength and cultural diversity—it is a tribute to the values, sacrifices, and people who have shaped the nation. At the upcoming Republic Day  Parade along Kartavya Path in New Delhi, the Indian Air Force (IAF) will present a special Veterans’ Tableau, celebrating the enduring legacy of its retired air warriors who have served the nation with distinction across decades. The IAF is coming up with its V