National
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said that international trade should happen voluntarily and not under pressure. Speaking at a centenary lecture, he emphasized that trade decisions must reflect India’s interests and should not be dictated by external coercion. Call for Swadeshi and Self-Reliance Bhagwat underlined that self-reliance, or aatmnirbharta, does not mean shutting down
International
Argentina has announced a new rule allowing Indian citizens holding valid US tourist visas to enter the country without needing a separate Argentine visa or Electronic Travel Authorization (AVE). The decision, confirmed by Ambassador Mariano Caucino on X, was published in the Official Gazette and takes immediate effect. Immigration Directorate to Approve Entries Under the
International
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro sparked a diplomatic storm on August 27 by calling the Ukraine conflict “Modi’s war.” In a television interview, Navarro alleged that India’s continued purchase of discounted Russian crude oil was indirectly funding Moscow’s military campaign. He argued that the revenue Russia earns from these energy sales is being used […]
International
China has rejected the proposal to join trilateral nuclear disarmament talks with the United States and Russia, calling the move “unreasonable and unrealistic.” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun explained that Beijing’s nuclear stockpile cannot be compared with Washington and Moscow, which collectively control the vast majority of global nuclear warheads. He
International
Following U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim in July that Pakistan holds “massive oil reserves,” several American companies have expressed interest in exploring opportunities in Pakistan’s energy sector. The U.S. envoy in Islamabad confirmed increased inquiries from firms keen on oil, gas, and mineral projects. Government Works to Attract Exploration Bids Pakistan’s
International
Moscow has rejected proposals for the deployment of European Union troops in Ukraine, calling the idea unacceptable and dangerous. Russian officials said such a move would escalate the conflict and stressed that any security guarantees for Ukraine must involve Russia directly. No Putin–Zelenskyy Meeting Planned Soon The Kremlin ruled out the possibility of a swift […]
Defence National
India will start testing long-range interceptor missiles under Project Kusha in 2026. The effort forms part of Mission Sudarshan Chakra (MSC), aimed at creating a multi-layered national missile defence shield by 2035. Objective of Mission Sudarshan Chakra Mission Sudarshan Chakra is designed to safeguard critical civilian and strategic sites. The indigenously developed
Business
Seven protesters, including current and former employees, entered Microsoft’s Building 34 and occupied the office of company president Brad Smith. The group, linked to the activist collective “No Azure for Apartheid,” staged a sit-in demanding Microsoft end its ties with the Israeli government. Security Breach Prompts Building Lockdown The demonstrators live-streamed the
Business
Nayara Energy has appointed Teymur Abasguliyev as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective September. The announcement follows the resignation of former CEO Alessandro des Dorides, who stepped down in July after the company came under European Union sanctions. Abasguliyev Brings Global Energy Leadership Abasguliyev, an Azerbaijan national, currently serves as CFO of