Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted ‘Raksha Shakti’ as a key pillar of Viksit Bharat, stressing self-reliance in defence and India’s ambition to become a global supplier of next-generation technologies. He called for stronger indigenous capabilities, advanced drones, counter-drone and hypersonic systems, cybersecurity, modern civil defence, and enhanced military preparedness. Source: PIB PRESS RELEASE Read More…
The USS George Washington is heading towards the Middle East as concerns grow. The USS Abraham Lincoln faces an extended deployment, setting a new record. Lawmakers are seeking greater accountability from the Pentagon regarding carrier conditions. The Navy acknowledges disruptions and supply shortages impacting sailors at sea. Mental health concerns have also emerged for personnel…
Several US states are marking India’s 80th Independence Day by proclaiming August 15, 2026, as ‘India Day’ or ‘India Independence Day’. Delaware, New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts have recognised the occasion, celebrating India’s heritage and the Indian-American community’s contributions while highlighting enduring ties between the US and India. Source: THE ECONOMIC TIMES Read More…
The MSME ministry is set to announce new regulations for small businesses next month. These amendments focus on improving invoice financing through the Trade Receivables Discounting System, ultimately aiming to bolster cost efficiency and global competitiveness. As Parliament has recently addressed issues of delayed payments, digital platforms will play a crucial role in overseeing the…
India and the Southern African Customs Union will soon sign terms of reference for trade pact negotiations. These talks are expected to conclude within one year of their formal commencement. India and Namibia have identified critical minerals for bilateral economic cooperation. Various sectors, such as renewable energy and health, will see increased collaboration. Future joint…
India’s new ambassador to China, Vikram Doraiswami, called for deeper economic ties, greater market access for Indian goods, and increased Chinese investment in India. Speaking at Beijing’s World Peace Forum, he proposed new institutions like the AIIB to counter rising “security-first” economics, tariffs, export controls, and the weaponisation of finance globally. Source: China – India…
India is set to ramp up rice utilization for ethanol production this year, amid reduced planting of maize and sugarcane, raising concerns about feedstock availability. Fortunately, the government maintains a healthy stock of rice, offering a safety net. With sugar prices soaring to unprecedented levels due to crop output fears, this strategy aligns with India’s…
Why India’s education system needs to shape how learners use AI Instead of banning AI, institutions should clearly define where AI is permitted, when disclosure is required, and how students should verify and improve AI-generated work. Source: THE HINDU Read More…
India has amended foreign direct investment regulations to boost e-commerce trade. These changes will help small businesses, artisans, farmers, and fishermen access wider markets. BRICS ministers discussed enhancing trade, investment, and industrial cooperation among member nations. Discussions also focused on creating jobs through emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. India aims to leverage e-commerce for connecting…
At the 36th WMCC meeting in New Delhi, India urged China to share technical details on its upstream trans-border river projects and called for an early meeting of the Expert Level Mechanism. Talks also covered LAC stability, boundary delimitation, and border management, with both sides agreeing to continue diplomatic and military channels to resolve issues.…