Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh flagged off NCC’s All India Girls High Altitude Long Trek, ‘Aparajita – Parang La 2026’. The expedition will challenge young women cadets in high-altitude terrain, promoting courage, resilience, leadership and adventure. The initiative reflects NCC’s commitment to empowering youth and strengthening their spirit of service. Source: PIB PRESS RELEASE Read…
China quietly pulled back from US Treasuries in June, dropping holdings to $633.4 billion, the lowest since 2008. The move comes as Beijing diversifies reserves amid Iran-related tensions and murky signals from new Fed chair Kevin Warsh, while rising yields stir fresh worries about America’s fiscal health. Source: SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST Read More…
The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. to lease two MQ-9B SeaGuardian High-Altitude Long-Endurance remotely piloted aircraft systems for the Indian Navy. The lease will enhance maritime surveillance, intelligence, reconnaissance and security capabilities, strengthening India’s ability to monitor and respond to evolving maritime challenges. Source: PIB Press Release…
India has sought consultations with the US at the World Trade Organization over Washington’s tariff-rate quota on quartz surface products, effective August 15 for four years. India, which exported about $380 million of these products to the US in FY26, said it has a “substantial interest” in the matter. Source: THE ECONOMIC TIMES Read More…
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…