Prime Minister Narendra Modi  has announced a groundbreaking shift in India’s research and development policy—focusing on high-risk, high-impact projects that aim to position India as a global science and technology powerhouse. Prime Minister Narendra Modi | Photo: PTI | Business Standard Launching a ₹1 Lakh Crore Innovation Fund At the inaugural Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC), Modiji  unveiled the ₹1 lakh crore Research, Development and Innovati

India is entering a transformative phase in its scientific and industrial journey, with biotechnology at the heart of its economic vision. Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh recently announced that India is on track to achieve a $300 billion bioeconomy by 2030, marking a significant leap from its current valuation of around $165 billion. The announcement underscores the government’s focus on integrating biotechnology with sustainability, employment, and industrial innovation t

As Bihar  heads toward its crucial 2025 Assembly Elections, the political landscape of the state has once again turned into a fierce battleground. With polling set to take place in two phases — on November 6 and November 11, and results to be declared on November 14 — the state is witnessing a renewed clash between the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and the opposition Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance). The stakes are high for all major players, with Chief Minister N

As Bihar gears up for its crucial 2025 Assembly Elections, a political storm has erupted over remarks made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi . Union Home Minister Amit Shah  accused Gandhi of insulting not only Prime Minister Narendra Modi but also the sanctity of “Chhath Maiya” — a revered deity worshipped during the Chhath Puja festival deeply rooted in Bihar and the Purvanchal region of Uttar Pradesh . During a rally in Lakhisarai, Shah  claimed that Gandhi’s comments were a

Speaking at the National Unity Day celebrations at Ekta Nagar, home to the Statue of Unity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi  evoked the towering legacy of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. He asserted that Patel, the architect of India’s post-independence integration, had envisioned uniting the entire region of Jammu and Kashmir with India—an effort that, according to Modiji , was halted by then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. The Prime Minister remarked that this divergence in leaders

On October 31, Prime Minister Narendra Modi  reaffirmed his government’s unwavering resolve to eradicate Naxalism and Maoist  terrorism from India. Addressing the nation on the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Modiji  lauded the launch of Operation Kagar, calling it a defining step toward ensuring that internal terrorism finds “no place in a new and developed India.” With this renewed initiative, the government aims to bring a conclusive end to a decades-long in

The Storm Around India’s Business Giant India’s Adani Group  has once again found itself at the center of global controversy. In October 2025, The Washington Post published an explosive report alleging that Indian government agencies, including the Department of Financial Services (DFS), NITI Aayog, and the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), had jointly crafted a plan to funnel nearly $3.9 billion (around ₹33,000 crore) of LIC’s funds into Adani Group  companies. The

New Delhi is preparing to host a momentous event — the International Aryan Summit 2025, which will be held on October 31 at the Rohini District. The summit marks a dual celebration: the 200th birth anniversary of Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati, the great Vedic scholar and social reformer, and the 150th anniversary of the Arya Samaj, an organisation that transformed Indian society through education and reform. Prime Minister Narendra Modi  will grace the occasion and deliver a ke

India is preparing to enter a new era of digital empowerment with its ambitious “Viksit Bharat with 6G Vision”, positioning the nation at the forefront of next-generation telecom innovation. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi , the government has unveiled a comprehensive roadmap that envisions India as a global leader in 6G technology by 2030. This initiative is not just about faster networks—it represents India’s aspiration to become a creator of technology

In a major administrative move, the Union Cabinet led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi  has approved the Terms of Reference (ToR) for the 8th Central Pay Commission (CPC). This marks the beginning of India’s next salary restructuring cycle for central government employees and pensioners, a decade after the 7th Pay Commission’s implementation. The decision is expected to impact millions of households and influence public expenditure patterns across the country. The panel will s

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh  has called for a complete redefinition of India’s security doctrine, urging the nation to stay perpetually prepared for “war-like situations.” Speaking at the annual session of the Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers (SIDM) in New Delhi, Singh  emphasised that India must not rely on traditional assumptions of peace and stability. The global landscape, he said, has become increasingly unpredictable — with old alliances crumbling, new conflic

When Leadership Reflects Character In October 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi  celebrated Diwali aboard INS Vikrant, India’s first indigenously built aircraft carrier. The moment was both symbolic and emotional — a leader spending the festival of lights not in the comfort of his residence, but amidst the men and women who safeguard the nation at sea. Modiji  shared sweets, interacted with Navy personnel, watched airpower demonstrations, and praised the crew’s spirit of ser

In a critical diplomatic engagement on October 27 2025, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the ASEAN  Summit in Kuala Lumpur. The meeting came at a time when relations between New Delhi and Washington have grown increasingly tense, primarily due to steep U.S. tariffs imposed on Indian goods and stalled progress on a long-discussed trade pact. Both leaders discussed a wide range of issues including bilate

At the 20th East Asia Summit in Kuala Lumpur, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar  delivered a pointed message to the global community, subtly directed at Western nations. Without naming specific countries, he noted that energy trade has become increasingly restricted and that global principles are being applied selectively. His words — “What is preached is not necessarily practiced” — resonated as a diplomatic yet bold rebuke against the double standards in inter

As trade talks with the United States and the European Union intensify, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal  has reaffirmed that India will not rush into trade agreements or accept any conditions that restrict its economic freedom. Speaking at the Berlin Global Dialogue, Goyal  stressed that India’s trade policy is guided by long-term vision, mutual trust, and sustainable partnerships, not by short-term political or economic pressures. Union minister of commerce

In a major breakthrough in India’s fight against Left-Wing Extremism (LWE), twenty-one Maoist insurgents surrendered in Chhattisgarh’s  Kanker district on October 26, 2025. The surrender marks another significant milestone in the government’s continued efforts to dismantle the Communist Party of India (Maoist) network and restore peace in the red corridor. Union Home Minister Amit Shah  reaffirmed that the government remains steadfast in its goal to completely eliminate the M

Prime Minister Narendra Modi  will not be physically attending the 47th ASEAN Summit, scheduled to take place from October 26 to 28, 2025, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia . The decision comes as the summit coincides with India’s Deepavali celebrations, prompting the Prime Minister to participate virtually. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar  will represent India at the summit, ensuring that the nation maintains a strong diplomatic presence at this key regional forum. In a conv

On October 18, 2025, India achieved a major milestone in defense manufacturing with the inauguration of the BrahMos  Aerospace Integration and Testing Facility in Lucknow. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh , alongside Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath , flagged off the first batch of BrahMos  supersonic cruise missiles from this state-of-the-art facility. This event marks a significant step in India’s ongoing efforts to achieve self-reliance in defense technology unde

As the sacred festival of Deepavali illuminates homes across Bharat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s  heartfelt letter to citizens captures the soul of a nation that has risen — from centuries of struggle to the dawn of self-confidence and unity. This is not just another festival; it is the second Diwali after the consecration of the grand Ram Temple  in Ayodhya  — a moment that symbolizes India reclaiming its civilizational pride. PM Modi’s  message resonates deeply with the

The political discourse between India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the opposition Congress Party took a sharp turn when Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi  was “frightened of Trump.” This remark followed U.S. President Donald Trump’s  claim that India had agreed to halt its purchase of Russian oil, a sensitive international topic that brought India-U.S. relations into focus. Mary Millben with Prime Minister Modi | India Today M