National
India has completed a decade of the Startup India initiative, a flagship programme launched in January 2016 to promote entrepreneurship, innovation, and job creation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the initiative has helped build a strong startup culture and positioned India as a major global startup hub. Growth of the Startup Ecosystem Over the last […]
International
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has said she intends to lead the country “when the right time comes,” reaffirming her political ambitions despite ongoing restrictions and uncertainty over Venezuela’s electoral process. Political Stand and Message Machado said she remains committed to democratic change in Venezuela and believes she has the backing of
Cricket Sports
Shreyas Iyer and leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi have been added to India’s T20 International squad for the ongoing series against New Zealand. The team management made the changes to strengthen the squad following availability and fitness-related considerations. Squad Update and Context Iyer’s inclusion marks his return to the T20I setup after being out of the format […]
International
Several Indian nationals returned to New Delhi after leaving Iran amid a worsening security situation triggered by ongoing protests. The returnees arrived at Indira Gandhi International Airport and were seen reuniting with their families after days of uncertainty. Accounts From Returnees Those who came back described the situation in Iran as tense and unsafe, citing […]
National
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has described the proposed free trade agreement between India and the European Union as the “mother of all trade deals,” underlining its scale and long-term importance for the Indian economy. He said the agreement, once concluded, could become India’s most comprehensive trade pact. Status of Negotiations Talks between India […]
International
US President Donald Trump has warned that his administration could impose tariffs on countries that oppose Washington’s stance on Greenland, describing the territory as critical to American security interests. The comments were made during a public interaction in Washington, where Trump reiterated that the United States needs a stronger role in Greenland for strategic and
National Politics
Prime Minister Narendra Modi sharply criticised the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal, calling the state government’s performance “misrule” and saying people are unhappy with its governance. His remarks came after the Mahayuti alliance’s strong win in the recent Maharashtra civic polls, which the BJP is using to boost momentum ahead of upcoming West […]
International
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has drawn criticism after gifting her Nobel Peace Prize medal to US President Donald Trump during a meeting in Washington. Machado, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, described the gesture as symbolic and political, but the move triggered strong reactions in Norway, where the prize is administered. Nobel Committee Position […]