India was the world’s fifth-largest military spender in 2025, with defence expenditure rising to $92.1 billion, according to the latest SIPRI data. The increase came amid higher global military spending and continuing security concerns in Asia. India Defence Spending Reaches $92.1 Billion
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has arrived in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Defence Ministers’ Meeting, where regional security, terrorism and defence cooperation are expected to be discussed. Rajnath Singh Leads Indian Delegation Rajnath Singh is leading a high-level Indian delegation at the SCO Defence Ministers’ Meeting. The visit
India and New Zealand are set to sign a Free Trade Agreement in New Delhi, with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal saying the pact will create major opportunities for Indian exporters and domestic industries. India-New Zealand FTA Signing In Delhi The agreement is scheduled to be signed at Bharat Mandapam by Piyush Goyal and […]
India is facing an intense heatwave, with several cities recording extreme temperatures above 44°C as weather agencies warned of dangerous conditions across central, western and northern parts of the country. India Heatwave Pushes Temperatures Above 45°C Several Indian cities featured among the world’s hottest locations as temperatures surged sharply in late April. Parts
China has criticised US President Donald Trump after he shared remarks by conservative radio host Michael Savage referring to India and China as a “hellhole,” triggering sharp reactions in both New Delhi and Beijing. China Responds To Trump’s Hellhole Remark Chinese embassy spokesperson Yu Jing took a direct swipe at Trump, saying real partnerships are […]
India has approved the first withdrawal of Rs 3,000 crore for the Maldives under the SAARC Currency Swap Framework, continuing its financial assistance to the island nation. India Maldives Currency Swap Support The funds are being released as the first drawdown under the Framework on Currency Swap Arrangement for SAARC countries. The arrangement was signed […]
India’s ties with Africa send a message of “stability” and “reliability” in a turbulent global environment, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said while launching the theme, logo and website for the fourth India-Africa Forum Summit in New Delhi. He said the partnership has gained greater importance as the world faces complex geopolitical and geo-economic pressures.
India has sharply criticised U.S. President Donald Trump after he shared a post on Truth Social containing remarks that described India as a “hellhole” while attacking birthright citizenship in the United States. The episode has triggered diplomatic unease ahead of a planned visit to India by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio next month. Trump […]
India’s fuel pricing debate has sharpened after a brokerage estimate suggested petrol and diesel prices may need to rise sharply once current state elections are over, while the central government has flatly denied that any such increase is under consideration. The issue has drawn attention because crude prices have climbed amid West Asia tensions, putting […]
India is set to import 2.5 million tonnes of urea at sharply higher prices, showing how the West Asia conflict is now pushing up farm input costs ahead of the monsoon sowing season. The purchase is significant because India is the world’s largest urea importer, and the tender comes at a time when supply disruptions […]













