In a significant diplomatic development, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang, signalling the growing closeness between the two countries against the backdrop of a shifting global order. This meeting, held as part of Lavrov’s official visit to North Korea, reflects Moscow’s strategic pivot towards Pyongyang to strengthen…
India has once again reiterated its uncompromising stance against terrorism at the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) held this week, as Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita represented New Delhi with a strong message. During the multilateral deliberations, Margherita categorically highlighted that terror continues to threaten regional stability and development, indirectly hitting out at…
In a light-hearted yet sharply analytical remark that has now gone viral among chess and football fans alike, world chess champion Magnus Carlsen took a playful dig at football icon Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of the upcoming Esports World Cup, where chess is set to feature as a competitive title. Carlsen, widely regarded as one of…
Former India captain and legendary opener Sunil Gavaskar has launched a scathing attack on England’s defensive field placements used against India on Day 3 of the ongoing Lord’s Test, calling the approach “negative cricket” and “against the spirit of Test match battles.” His remarks came as England packed the boundary with deep fielders to curb…
The Central government has urged caution against drawing premature conclusions based solely on the leaked cockpit voice recordings (CVR) from the recent tragic plane crash that shook the nation’s aviation ecosystem. The advisory comes amid heightened speculation in media circles and aviation communities over the conversation between the pilots moments before the aircraft plunged, killing…
National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval emphasised on Wednesday that India must prioritise indigenisation of its communication systems to secure its strategic interests, national security, and digital sovereignty. Speaking at an advanced technology and security conclave in New Delhi, Doval underlined the criticality of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in future warfare and strategic operations, stating that…
India’s defence manufacturing sector has reached a historic milestone, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi announcing that defence production has crossed Rs 1.25 lakh crore for the first time. This marks a major leap in India’s ambitions towards self-reliance in defence, with indigenous equipment now dominating procurement lists for the armed forces. PM Modi’s announcement and…
Nagaland’s health authorities have issued a statewide alert after reporting nine confirmed cases of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) this monsoon season, sparking concerns over the rapid spread of the vector-borne disease. The cases have emerged from various districts, underlining the need for intensified mosquito control, public awareness, and preventive vaccination to avert a possible outbreak. What…
In a decisive policy push reflecting the changing global trade paradigm, India is accelerating its logistics infrastructure development to enhance resilience, reduce costs, and future-proof its supply chain ecosystem. This strategic shift aligns with international trends where geopolitical tensions, pandemic disruptions, and climate risks have redefined the traditional cost-optimised ‘just-in-time’ model towards a more robust,…
In a landmark statement highlighting India’s ambitious economic reforms, Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu has declared that Gujarat’s GIFT City will unlock an annual opportunity worth USD 5 billion for the domestic aviation industry. His remarks come amidst continued policy focus to establish GIFT City as a globally competitive financial hub and transform India’s…
