The long-delayed national population census, which will include caste enumeration for the first time, will be conducted in two phases starting April 2026, the Centre informed Parliament on Tuesday. Responding to Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai said Phase I (House Listing and Housing…
India is preparing to strengthen the naval arm of its nuclear triad, with Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi announcing on Tuesday that the third indigenous nuclear-powered submarine, INS Aridaman, is in “final stages of trials” and “will be commissioned soon”. The Admiral confirmed that India’s underwater deterrent is set for a fresh boost, with…
US President Donald Trump raged Tuesday against Somali immigrants, saying they should be unwelcome in the United States as he highlighted the long woes of the African country. Trump’s heated remarks come as a scandal unfolds in the state of Minnesota where prosecutors say more than $1 billion went to non-existent social services, largely through…
The Trump administration has paused immigration applications from 19 non-European countries, citing national security concerns. This move, affecting green card and citizenship processing, follows recent crimes and escalates restrictions on legal immigration. The policy mandates a thorough re-review of all pending applications from these nations. Read More…
India’s six-member team excelled at IJSO 2025 in Sirius, Russia, securing two golds and four silvers among 140 global participants. Aadish Jain and Anmol Kumar won gold, while four teammates earned silver. Selected through rigorous national tests, the team was trained by IAPT and HBCSE, with government-backed support for science Olympiads. Read More…
Modi–Putin summit: Putin’s arrival in Delhi marks a pivotal moment in India’s geopolitical strategy. The talks around S-400 defence systems and alternative payment mechanisms reflect India’s determination to preserve its economic ties with Russia. In this delicate balancing act, India seeks to deepen its partnership with Moscow while skilfully avoiding friction with the West. …
Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi, Chief of the Indian Navy, said India’s ambition to become a US$5-trillion economy and realise “Viksit Bharat 2047” will depend on maritime strength — leveraging the country’s vast oceans, coastal geography, and rising sea trade to power economic growth, strategic capacity and global connectivity. Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a telephonic conversation with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and assured India’s continued assistance to the flood-hit island nation under Operation Sagar Bandhu, an ongoing humanitarian mission responding to the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. According to an official release, Modi conveyed his condolences over the loss…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed “deep concern” over the health of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, saying India stands ready to “extend all possible support in whatever way we can.” In a post on X, Modi wrote, “Deeply concerned to learn about the health of Begum Khaleda Zia, who has contributed to…
At the Chanakya Defence Dialogue 2025, Rajnath Singh said India’s economic growth, technological capabilities and principled foreign policy have made it a “voice of balance and responsibility.” He asserted that nations across the Indo-Pacific and Global South now view India as a dependable partner for peace, stability and strategic cooperation Read More…