India’s railway modernisation journey reached a significant milestone with Prime Minister Narendra Modi  flagging off the country’s first Vande Bharat  Sleeper Express in January 2026. The launch marks a decisive shift in long-distance rail travel, extending the Vande Bharat  brand beyond short daytime routes into the domain of premium overnight journeys. This development reflects Indian Railways’ broader vision of offering faster, safer, and more comfortable travel experienc

The appointment of Sergio Gor as the United States Ambassador to India marks the beginning of a renewed diplomatic phase at a time when global geopolitics, trade realignments and technology competition are reshaping international partnerships. Presenting his credentials to President Droupadi Murmu  at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Gor formally assumed office with a clear message: the India–US  relationship stands at a moment of exceptional opportunity and strategic importance. Describi

India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar  held a key conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi as tensions across West Asia deepened, driven by internal unrest in Iran  and shifting military dynamics involving the United States. The discussion came at a moment when developments in and around Iran  began drawing serious international concern, prompting active diplomatic engagement from several global capitals, including New Delhi. The exchange

India has issued a fresh and urgent advisory asking all Indian nationals currently in Iran to leave the country at the earliest, citing an increasingly volatile security environment. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has also strongly advised Indian citizens to avoid all non-essential travel to Iran until further notice. The advisory applies to students, pilgrims, businesspersons, tourists and other Indian nationals, urging them to use all available commercial travel opt

The Union Ministry of Civil Aviation has formally approved the relocation of the high-frequency radar station situated at Dahisar in Mumbai , bringing closure to a long-running issue that has constrained urban development in the city’s northern suburbs. The radar, operated by the Airports Authority of India (AAI), has for years imposed strict height and construction restrictions across Dahisar and surrounding areas, leaving thousands of residents stuck in ageing buildings and

The Election Commission of India  (ECI) has strongly defended its constitutional and statutory authority before the Supreme Court to examine an individual’s citizenship status for the limited purpose of preparing and revising electoral rolls. The submissions were made during hearings on petitions challenging the ongoing Special Intensive Revision  (SIR) of voter lists in certain states, particularly Bihar . Petitioners have questioned whether the ECI  can scrutinise citizensh

In what could become the largest defence aircraft acquisition in India’s history, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) is preparing to discuss a proposal this week to procure 114 Rafale  fighter jets from France at an estimated cost of ₹3.25 lakh crore. The high‑level meeting, scheduled within the next few days, will examine the contours of this massive government‑to‑government deal with French aerospace major Dassault Aviation , and its implications for the Indian Air Force (IAF) a

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) recently hosted the BHASHINI Samudaye workshop in New Delhi, aiming to consolidate India’s language AI  ecosystem. This initiative is part of the government’s broader strategy to make artificial intelligence tools accessible across India’s diverse linguistic landscape. Image from NewsOnAir  Expanding the Language AI Platform The workshop focused on enhancing BHASHINI, India’s national language AI  platform, to sup

A political storm has erupted in Karnataka  after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accused the ruling Congress leadership of sidelining an important diplomatic engagement in favour of internal party priorities. The controversy centres on the official visit of German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to Bengaluru , which the BJP claims was not accorded due importance by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar. The Chancellor’s visit was part of his broade

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir  have been placed on a heightened state of alert after multiple drones, suspected to be of Pakistani origin, were detected along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district within a span of 48 hours. The repeated sightings have triggered serious security concerns, particularly amid ongoing efforts by Indian forces to prevent cross-border infiltration and arms smuggling. According to defence sources, the drones were spotted hovering over

As India prepares to assume the chairmanship of BRICS  in 2026, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar  has articulated a forward-looking vision that reflects both the evolving global order and the aspirations of the Global South. Speaking at the unveiling of the official BRICS  2026 logo, theme, and website in New Delhi, Jaishankar  emphasized that India’s leadership comes at a moment marked by geopolitical uncertainty, economic stress, and growing demands for reform in

India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar  held a detailed and constructive conversation with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, reaffirming the importance both nations place on sustained diplomatic engagement. Describing the interaction as a “good conversation,” Jaishankar  underlined the shared intent to stay closely engaged on key bilateral and global issues. The call reflects continued high-level outreach between New Delhi and Washington at a time when global

India and Germany  have agreed to significantly elevate their bilateral relationship following high-level talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi  and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz during the latter’s official visit to India. The discussions marked a decisive moment in India–Germany relations, reflecting a shared intent to deepen cooperation across defence, space, technology, trade and global security. Chancellor Merz’s visit, his first to Asia since assuming office, un

Operation Sindoor  marked a defining chapter in India’s counter-terror strategy, reflecting a shift from reactive responses to calibrated but forceful military preparedness. Triggered by the deadly Pahalgam terror attack in May 2025, the operation underscored New Delhi’s resolve to impose tangible costs on terror networks operating from across the border while maintaining control over escalation dynamics. Recent disclosures by Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi have

At the Viksit Bharat  Young Leaders Dialogue 2026, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi  delivered a forward-looking address that placed India’s youth at the heart of the nation’s cultural and technological transformation. Organised on National Youth Day, marking the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, the dialogue brought together young innovators, thinkers, and creators from across the country, offering them a direct platform to engage with I

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation  (DRDO) has marked a significant achievement in the nation’s defence and aerospace capabilities with the successful ground test of a full-scale scramjet engine. Conducted at the advanced Scramjet Connect Pipe Test (SCPT) facility in Hyderabad , the long-duration test validates critical technological breakthroughs required for India’s Hypersonic Cruise Missile Programme, which aims to develop missiles capable of flying at s

India’s export footprint in the European Union is undergoing a notable transformation, with Spain , Germany , Belgium  and Poland emerging as critical destinations for Indian goods. Recent trade data highlights not only a recovery in demand across Europe but also a strategic broadening of India’s export base beyond its traditional strongholds. This shift comes at a time when global trade remains under pressure from economic uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and slowing growt

The global race to secure critical minerals has intensified as China  tightens export controls on rare earth elements, materials that form the backbone of modern technology, clean energy systems, and defence capabilities. Against this backdrop, India has joined the United States and G7 nations in high-level discussions aimed at building resilient and diversified supply chains. This move reflects a growing international consensus that over-dependence on a single country for st

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir  were placed on a high state of alert after multiple suspected Pakistani drones were sighted hovering over sensitive areas along the International Border and the Line of Control. The incidents, reported on Sunday evening, mark yet another episode in a growing pattern of unmanned aerial intrusions from across the border, raising concerns about surveillance, infiltration, and arms smuggling attempts. According to official sources, the drones

India’s space ambitions for 2026 began with high expectations as the Indian Space Research Organisation  (ISRO) launched the PSLV-C62 mission on January 12, 2026, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota . The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle lifted off at 10:18 am IST, carrying 16 satellites into space. The mission was particularly significant as it included EOS-N1 (Anvesha), a strategic Earth observation satellite developed for the Defence Research and Development Org