India’s defence ambitions are no longer content with cosmetic “Make in India” tags or token technology transfers. The latest signal is New Delhi’s blunt demand that French aerospace giant Safran not only co-develop a fighter jet engine for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) but also

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has appealed for calm and discipline ahead of the high-voltage India vs Pakistan Asia Cup encounter. He acknowledged the emotions attached to the rivalry but stressed that the game should be enjoyed within the spirit of cricket. Emotions Must Stay in Check Akram urged both players and fans to avoid […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India will soon export electric vehicles (EVs) to 100 countries, describing it as a landmark for the automobile industry. A formal launch event for the initiative is scheduled for August 26. Growth in Auto Exports Modi noted that in 2014 India’s annual automobile exports were around ₹50,000 crore. Today, […]

Ukraine’s Ambassador to India, Oleksandr Polishchuk, confirmed that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is likely to visit India soon. The visit comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended a formal invitation during his trip to Kyiv last year. Officials from both countries are now working to finalise the dates. Strengthening Diplomatic Ties The envoy noted that India […]

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said that INDIA bloc parties in Bihar are united ahead of the assembly elections. Speaking during the Voter Adhikar Yatra in Araria with RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, he underlined the alliance’s ideological and political alignment and voiced confidence in positive results. Common Manifesto Planned Rahul announced that the INDIA bloc will […]

India has strongly rejected U.S. tariffs linked to its Russian oil imports. Indian ambassador to Russia, Vinay Kumar, called the measures “unfair, unreasonable and unjustified,” stressing that New Delhi will protect its sovereign right to decide energy strategy. Oil Purchases on Market Terms Kumar clarified that Indian firms will continue buying oil “from

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance confirmed that the Trump administration imposed secondary tariffs on India as a form of “aggressive economic leverage” to push Russia toward ending its war in Ukraine. Tariff Structure The new duties include a 25% reciprocal tariff along with an additional 25% penalty tied to India’s continued import of Russian oil. […]

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh felicitated the four selected Gaganyatris — Group Captain Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, Group Captain Ajit Krishnan, Group Captain Angad Pratap, and Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla — at an Indian Air Force event in Subroto Park. A Symbol of Self-Reliance Singh described the Gaganyaan mission as a “new chapter” in India’s journey toward […]

India and Australia concluded the 11th round of negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) in New Delhi, held between August 18 and 23. The talks are aimed at expanding the interim Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA), which came into effect in December 2022, into a comprehensive framework. Agenda and Focus Areas Negotiators […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India’s first fully made-in-India semiconductor chip will be launched by the end of 2025. Speaking from the Red Fort, he said this milestone will mark a turning point in India’s technological self-reliance and global competitiveness. Missed Opportunities in the Past Modi noted that India had missed earlier chances in […]