International
Iran has thanked India after New Delhi voted against a resolution at the United Nations Human Rights Council that criticised Iran over alleged human rights violations. The resolution was moved during a recent UNHRC session and sought to extend the mandate of an international investigative mechanism on Iran. Tehran expresses appreciation Iran’s ambassador in New […]
National
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India understands how to build, manage and use its national power responsibly. He made the remarks while addressing a Parakram Diwas function commemorating the birth anniversary of freedom fighter Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. Comments On National Capability Modi said India is becoming a resolute and powerful nation in the 21st […]
National
The Union government has finalised the questionnaire for the first phase of Census 2027, which will focus on houselisting and housing conditions. Phase I of the census is scheduled to begin on April 1, 2026, and will continue for several months as part of the nationwide enumeration exercise. Scope of the Questionnaire The first phase […]
International
U.S. President Donald Trump praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the World Economic Forum in Davos, calling him a “fantastic leader” and expressing confidence that India and the United States would reach a favourable trade deal. Trump said discussions between the two countries were progressing well and conveyed optimism about future economic cooperation. Why It […]
International
India and the European Union are set to sign a new defence and counterterrorism cooperation agreement at the upcoming India-EU summit in New Delhi. The pact will focus on strengthening collaboration in areas such as counterterrorism, maritime security, cybersecurity, and defence cooperation as both sides seek to deepen strategic ties. Why It Matters Senior EU […]
Op-Eds Opinion
The past few weeks in West Asian geopolitics have offered a telling contrast. On one hand, the Saudi Arabia–Pakistan defence understanding generated headlines, political messaging, and familiar alliance-style signalling. On the other, India and the United Arab Emirates quietly announced a defence partnership framework that avoided dramatic language altogether. Yet it is