Prime Minister Narendra Modi  described the Northeast as “Ashtalakshmi,” symbolising prosperity, strength, and opportunity, during a major public address in Assam . He emphasised that the region has moved to the centre of India’s development agenda in recent years, with the government focusing on infrastructure expansion, connectivity, and economic growth. The Prime Minister stated that the Northeast is no longer viewed as a distant frontier but as a key driver of national pr

India is preparing to build its first National Cow Culture Museum in the historic city of Mathura, Uttar Pradesh , in an initiative that aims to celebrate the cultural, religious, scientific, and economic importance of cows in Indian civilization. The museum will be developed on the campus of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Veterinary Science University with support from the state government and the Uttar Pradesh Braj Teerth Vikas Parishad. Officials have already identified land f

Union Home Minister Amit Shah  is set to visit the India–Bangladesh  international border in Assam on February 21, highlighting the Centre’s continued focus on border security and development in frontier regions. The visit will take place in Cachar district, where he is expected to attend an official programme and review security arrangements along the sensitive stretch of the border. His trip comes at a time when border management and illegal immigration remain major issues

The political temperature in New Delhi rose sharply after Nishikant Dubey, a Member of Parliament from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), submitted a substantive motion in the Lok Sabha against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi . The motion seeks the cancellation of Gandhi’s  membership in the Lower House and calls for a lifetime ban on him from contesting elections. The development has intensified the ongoing confrontation between the ruling BJP and the opposition Congress during

India is preparing for a historic expansion of its aviation infrastructure, with plans to develop a nationwide network of more than 400 airports by 2047. Prime Minister Narendra Modi  announced the ambitious target while addressing the Wings India 2026 aviation summit, outlining a long-term vision to make air travel affordable, accessible, and deeply embedded in India’s development journey. The expansion is positioned as a key pillar of India’s roadmap to becoming a developed

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

Prime Minister Narendra Modi  on Saturday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for a series of major development projects worth over ₹830 crore in West Bengal , reaffirming the Union government’s focus on infrastructure-led growth in eastern India. The projects, launched from Singur in Hooghly district, span railways, logistics, inland waterways, and urban mobility, and are aimed at enhancing connectivity, economic efficiency, and employment opportunities across the sta

India marked a historic milestone in railway modernisation on January 17, 2026, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi  flagged off the country’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train. The inauguration took place at Malda Town Railway Station in West Bengal , while the return service was launched virtually from Guwahati’s Kamakhya station. This new service between Howrah and Guwahati represents a major leap in long-distance overnight rail travel, blending speed, comfort, and indigenous t

As West Bengal moves closer to the 2026 Assembly elections, the political narrative has increasingly shifted toward issues of national security and governance. Prime Minister Narendra Modi  has mounted a sharp offensive against the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), accusing it of enabling illegal infiltration from across the border and thereby endangering both the state and the nation. Addressing public rallies in Singur  and Malda, the Prime Minister framed infiltration as a

On January 14, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi  extended warm greetings to the people of Tamil Nadu , the Tamil diaspora, and communities across India on the occasion of Pongal. Addressing the significance of the festival, the Prime Minister highlighted how Pongal has evolved from a regional harvest festival into a celebration embraced by Tamil communities worldwide. He emphasized the festival’s core values of gratitude toward nature, family, and society, describing it as

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

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

For more than six decades, the Indus Waters Treaty  stood as one of the most unequal international agreements signed by independent India. Under the 1960 pact, brokered by the World Bank, India handed over nearly 80 percent of the Indus river system to Pakistan, despite these rivers originating in Indian territory. While India retained the eastern rivers, the strategically critical western rivers—Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab —were effectively placed under Pakistan’s control, wit

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath  made a significant visit to New Delhi on January 5, 2026, meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi  in a closed-door session that lasted about an hour. The meeting drew attention amid ongoing speculation about internal BJP dynamics in Uttar Pradesh  and concerns raised by opposition parties about alleged friction between the state government and the Centre. Official statements framed the interaction as a routine discussion on the

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar  commenced his official diplomatic tour of Europe with a visit to a unique India-France  textile exhibition in Paris, highlighting the role of culture as a foundation of diplomacy. The visit marked the first engagement of his six-day tour to France  and Luxembourg, signalling India’s emphasis on combining soft power with strategic dialogue in its global outreach. The exhibition, titled “Ce qui se trame — Woven Stories Between India

Indian Railways is set to redefine long-distance rail travel with the introduction of the first-ever Vande Bharat  Sleeper train. Scheduled to begin operations in January 2026, this train will connect Kamakhya (Guwahati, Assam) to Howrah (Kolkata, West Bengal), offering passengers a modern, comfortable, and faster overnight travel experience. The service is expected to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi , marking a historic milestone in India’s semi-high-speed rai

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

A survey commissioned by the Karnataka  government has revealed a high level of public confidence in Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and the conduct of elections, setting off a fresh political confrontation between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress. The findings have assumed significance as they directly intersect with opposition allegations of electoral manipulation following the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Rahul Gandhi alleged voter fraud during his press co

India will not hesitate to defend its citizens if neighbouring countries continue to support terrorism, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar  said, underlining a clear red line in India’s foreign and security policy. Speaking at an interaction with students at IIT Madras, Jaishankar  stated that while India values peaceful and cooperative relations in its neighbourhood, such goodwill cannot extend to states that deliberately and persistently promote terror. His remarks rei