The ancient town of Somnath  in Gujarat witnessed a moment of profound historical and spiritual significance as Prime Minister Narendra Modi  led the Shaurya Yatra during the Somnath Swabhiman Parv , a nationwide commemoration marking 1,000 years since the first recorded attack on the Somnath Temple  in 1026 CE. The event brought together devotion, remembrance, and national reflection at one of Hinduism’s most revered sites, the Shree Somnath Jyotirlinga. Thousands of devotee

India is poised to conclude one of its most consequential defence agreements in recent decades with Germany , a ₹72,000 crore submarine deal under Project-75I that is set to significantly transform the Indian Navy’s undersea warfare capabilities. Expected to be formalised during German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit to India in January 2026, the agreement marks a decisive step in India’s long-term maritime strategy, combining advanced technology, indigenous manufacturing,

A handwritten letter sent by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani  to jailed Indian activist Umar Khalid  has triggered sharp reactions in India, bringing diplomatic sensitivities, judicial independence, and international political expression into focus. The letter, which surfaced on social media after being shared by Khalid’s partner, expressed personal solidarity and reflected on Khalid’s writings about resilience and bitterness while in prison. Though framed as a private and

India has once again firmly reiterated that the Shaksgam Valley, located north of the Siachen Glacier, is an inseparable part of its sovereign territory. New Delhi has categorically rejected any claims or activities by China  and Pakistan  in the region, maintaining that the valley falls within the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir  and Ladakh . The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stressed that India has never recognised the so-called China-Pakistan Boundary Agreement o

India’s electronics manufacturing sector is rapidly emerging as a cornerstone of the country’s Atmanirbhar Bharat  vision, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s  renewed call to reduce import dependence and strengthen domestic production capabilities. What was once a heavily import-driven sector is now witnessing coordinated action from industry leaders, policymakers, and global manufacturers to build a resilient and self-sustaining electronics ecosystem within India. Repr

Prime Minister Narendra Modi  has articulated a clear and ambitious vision for India’s artificial intelligence ecosystem, urging the development of AI models that are distinctly Indian in character and purpose. Speaking during an interaction with leading Indian AI startups ahead of the India AI Impact Summit 2026, the Prime Minister stressed that India should not merely replicate global AI systems but instead build technologies that reflect the country’s cultural depth, lingu

Union Home Minister Amit Shah  chaired a high-level security review meeting in New Delhi to assess the prevailing situation in Jammu & Kashmir  and evaluate the progress of counter-terror operations across the Union Territory. The meeting brought together senior officials from the Ministry of Home Affairs, intelligence agencies, Central Armed Police Forces, the Indian Army, and the J&K  administration, reflecting the Centre’s continued focus on close coordination and unified

Standing on the edge of the Arabian Sea in Gujarat’s  Prabhas Patan, the Somnath Temple  occupies a singular place in India’s spiritual and historical landscape. Revered as the first among the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, Somnath is not merely a place of worship but a powerful symbol of India’s civilisational memory. For centuries, the temple has represented devotion, cultural pride, and an unyielding belief system that has endured repeated trials. In January 2026, this

Prime Minister Narendra Modi  on Thursday held an extensive interaction with leading Indian artificial intelligence innovators, signalling a decisive shift towards building ethical, indigenous, and globally competitive AI models. The meeting comes at a crucial time as India prepares to host the India AI Impact Summit 2026, positioning itself as a key voice in global AI governance and innovation. The interaction, hosted at the Prime Minister’s residence, brought together found

Kolkata witnessed intense political and administrative drama on January 8, 2026, after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids at premises linked to the Indian Political Action Committee (I-PAC), a political consultancy closely associated with the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC). What began as a routine enforcement action quickly escalated into a major confrontation involving West Bengal  Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee , allegations of obstruction, and competing lega

OpenAI  has launched ChatGPT Health, a dedicated health and wellness experience within ChatGPT aimed at offering more contextual, personalised and responsible responses to medical-related questions. The move reflects the growing role artificial intelligence plays in how people seek and understand health information, while also acknowledging the need for stronger safeguards when dealing with sensitive data. Health queries are among the most common use cases for ChatGPT, with m

The Election Commission of India  (ECI) is set to host its first-ever global conference focused on democracy and election management, marking a significant step in addressing the evolving challenges faced by electoral systems worldwide. Scheduled for January 2026, the conference will bring together election authorities, policymakers, technology experts, and academics from across the globe to deliberate on safeguarding democratic processes in an era increasingly shaped by arti

India’s economy is showing notable resilience and dynamism, with the first advance estimates for the fiscal year 2025–26 projecting real GDP growth of 7.4 % a substantial increase from the 6.5 % growth recorded in FY 2024–25. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has interpreted these figures as evidence that the government’s reform agenda dubbed the “Reform Express” is gaining momentum, underpinned by robust investment and demand‑led policies that aim to strengthen the economic found

India is preparing to undertake one of the most significant administrative exercises in its history with the launch of Census 2027, a long-awaited national population count that comes after a 16-year gap. The Union government has officially notified the schedule for the first phase of the census, signalling the beginning of a comprehensive process that will shape governance, policy formulation and resource allocation for the next decade. The upcoming census assumes added impo

The Indian Navy has launched a long-range training deployment of its First Training Squadron to Southeast Asia, marking an important milestone in professional naval training and regional maritime diplomacy. This deployment forms a core component of the 110th Integrated Officers’ Training Course and reflects India’s growing focus on preparing future military leaders through real-world operational exposure while deepening engagement with friendly nations across the Indo-Pacific

India has achieved a historic milestone in sustainable infrastructure by becoming the first country in the world to commercially produce bio-bitumen, a renewable alternative to conventional petroleum-based bitumen used in road construction. The breakthrough marks a significant step toward reducing environmental damage, lowering fossil fuel dependence, and promoting a circular economy rooted in agricultural waste utilisation. The announcement was made during a technology trans

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s  recent visit to France  has brought renewed focus to the growing strategic convergence between India and Europe. Speaking in Paris , Jaishankar  underlined that stronger India–Europe ties are not merely bilateral in nature but have wider implications for global economic stability and international politics. His remarks come at a time when the global order is under strain from geopolitical rivalries, economic uncertainty, and

The reconstruction of the Somnath Temple  after India’s independence stands as one of the most symbolically charged moments in the nation’s modern history. While the roles of leaders such as Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel , K. M. Munshi, and Dr. Rajendra Prasad are widely acknowledged, a recently resurfaced 1951 letter written by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar has reopened discussion on a lesser-known dimension of this historic episode. The letter, addressed to Munshi, offers fresh insight int

India’s economy is projected to grow at a robust 7.4 per cent in the financial year 2025–26 (FY26), reinforcing its position as the fastest-growing major economy globally. The projection, released through the first advance estimates by the National Statistics Office (NSO), marks a notable improvement over the estimated 6.5 per cent growth in FY25. This optimistic outlook comes at a time when the global economy is grappling with slowing demand, protectionist trade policies, an

Prime Minister Narendra Modi  and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu  exchanged New Year greetings during a telephone conversation in early January 2026, using the occasion to reaffirm the close and trusted relationship between India and Israel. The interaction reflected not just a customary diplomatic exchange, but a reaffirmation of shared priorities, particularly at a time of heightened global and regional security challenges. In a public message following the call,