India’s global engagement has undergone a quiet yet profound transformation over the past decade. Beyond economic diplomacy and strategic partnerships, New Delhi has steadily emerged as a dependable humanitarian force during crises worldwide. This shift reflects the civilisational idea of “Vishwamitra” — a friend of the world, where compassion, capability, and timely action define India’s international conduct. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi , this philosophy has translat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi  addressed the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC) at the historic Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan in New Delhi, positioning India at the center of global democratic dialogue. The conference brought together Speakers and Presiding Officers from more than forty Commonwealth nations, reflecting a shared commitment to parliamentary democracy, institutional integrity, and inclusive governance. India’s role as

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

Indian Army Day, observed annually on 15 January, stands as a powerful reminder of India’s military heritage and the sacrifices made to safeguard the nation’s sovereignty. The day commemorates a defining moment in 1949 when Field Marshal K. M. Cariappa became the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army, marking the transition to complete Indian leadership after independence. Over the decades, Army Day has evolved into a symbol of national pride, reflecting the prof

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

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

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

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’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

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

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

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,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi  is set to host German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on his maiden official visit to India from January 12 to January 13, 2026. The visit comes at a crucial moment in global geopolitics and reflects the growing strategic convergence between India and Germany . As Europe’s largest economy and one of India’s most important partners in the European Union, Germany’s  engagement with New Delhi is increasingly shaped by shared economic interests, security c

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

On January 5, 2026, the Supreme Court of India issued a high‑profile verdict in the 2020 northeast Delhi riots conspiracy case, refusing bail to activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam while granting conditional relief to several other co‑accused. Within hours of the judgement, students at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in Delhi held a protest that quickly became controversial for its content. The demonstration, attended by roughly 30–40 students, was originally intended t

Standing on the shores of the Arabian Sea at Prabhas Patan in Gujarat , the Somnath Temple  is one of India’s most sacred and historically significant places of worship. Revered as the first among the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, Somnath is deeply embedded in Hindu spiritual consciousness. More than a religious monument, the temple represents the enduring soul of Indian civilisation — one that has survived repeated attempts at erasure yet continues to inspire faith and

India recently witnessed a historic cultural milestone with the return of the sacred Piprahwa relics of Lord Buddha. These relics, repatriated after 127 years, have been placed on public display for the first time in over a century, providing citizens and the world a rare opportunity to connect with the spiritual and historical legacy of Buddhism. Image from OpIndia The Journey of the Piprahwa Relics The Piprahwa relics were originally discovered in 1898 at the ancient stupa

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

After more than four years of frozen engagement and military tension along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), India and China  have begun a cautious process of rebuilding their bilateral relationship in 2025. While deep mistrust remains, recent diplomatic, political, and economic moves indicate a shared recognition that prolonged hostility between Asia’s two largest powers is neither sustainable nor desirable. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake