International
India and Nepal have completed the draft of a Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) and agreed to work on revising their long-standing Extradition Treaty. The decisions were made during the Home Secretary-level talks held in New Delhi on July 22 and 23, 2025, marking the first such meeting between the two countries in nine years. […]
Business Industry
India’s mobile phone exports surged from ₹1,500 crore in 2014–15 to ₹2 lakh crore in 2024–25, marking a remarkable 127‑fold rise, Parliament was informed on July 24, 2025. This leap reflects how India has transformed from a net importer to a major exporter of phones over the past decade. PLI Scheme Boosts Manufacturing The Government credited the Production Linked […]
International
India and China reviewed the current situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh during a meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) in Delhi on July 23, 2025. Both sides expressed overall satisfaction with the maintenance of peace and agreed to prepare for the next round of Special Representatives (SR) talks, which
National
India has recorded its biggest rise yet in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, climbing eight positions to rank 77th globally. The improvement reflects better international access for Indian passport holders and marks a notable shift in the country’s travel freedom. Visa-Free Access to 59 Countries Indian citizens now have visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 59 […]
International
India will restart issuing tourist visas to Chinese citizens beginning July 24, 2025. This comes after a five-year halt following the 2020 Galwan Valley clash and pandemic-related travel restrictions. Chinese applicants will need to fill out an online form, schedule an appointment, and visit Indian visa centers in Beijing, Shanghai, or Guangzhou to complete the […]
National
Pakistan’s Foreign Minister brought up the Kashmir dispute and the Indus Waters Treaty during a session at the UN Security Council, alleging that India’s recent suspension of the water-sharing agreement posed a threat to the lives of over 240 million Pakistanis. India Rejects Allegations and Criticises Double Standards India firmly rejected Pakistan’s claims,
International
India has intensified diplomatic efforts to save Nimisha Priya, a nurse from Kerala who faces the death penalty in Yemen. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that her execution has been postponed as New Delhi works with Yemeni authorities, her legal team, and friendly nations to secure clemency. Background of the Case Nimisha was […]