The External Affairs Ministry on Wednesday condemned the demolition of a statue of Lord Vishnu at the Thailand–Cambodia border, saying such actions hurt religious sentiments and called on both sides to return to dialogue amid renewed tensions in the disputed region. Reacting to reports and viral videos of the incident, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he would be willing to withdraw troops from the country’s eastern industrial heartland as part of a plan to end Russia’s war, if Moscow also pulls back and the area becomes a demilitarized zone monitored by international forces. The proposal offered another potential compromise on control of the Donbas region,…
In a historic Christmas Eve mission, ISRO’s heaviest rocket, LVM3-M6, on Wednesday successfully placed a US communication satellite into low Earth orbit, marking the heaviest payload ever deployed to LEO by an LVM3 launch from Indian soil. The Bengaluru-headquartered space agency said the rocket accurately injected the BlueBird Block-2 satellite into its intended orbit. The…
The US Supreme Court dealt a blow to President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown on Tuesday by blocking his deployment of National Guard troops in Chicago. The conservative-dominated court kept in place for now a lower court order barring the deployment of troops on the streets of the city in the midwestern state of Illinois. “At…
A new Indian Consular Application Centre has opened in Los Angeles, operated by VFS Global, to enhance access to essential services like passports and visas for the Indian diaspora. This expansion, part of a broader initiative, brings the total US centres to 17, aiming for greater convenience and efficiency for the community. Read More…
America will impose tariffs on semiconductor imports from China. This move begins in June 2027. The rate will be announced a month prior. A year-long investigation by the U.S. Trade Representative found China’s actions unreasonable. This impacts U.S. commerce and is actionable. Read More…
Japan is set to overhaul its foreign labor system. A new program, Employment for Skill Development, will replace the existing Technical Intern Training Program. This move aims to balance worker shortages with public concerns about immigration. The government plans to cap trainee numbers and encourage workers to transition to skilled worker status, allowing longer stays…
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the US-built BlueBird Block-2 communications satellite aboard its heavy-lift LVM3-M6 rocket on 24 December 2025 from Sriharikota. The mission — placing the heaviest payload ever carried by LVM3 into orbit — marks a milestone in commercial launches and satellite broadband efforts. Read More…
Zoho cofounder Sridhar Vembu has stated that India has the potential to become a massive tech power if it can make advanced machinery at a low cost. Vembu’s comments come days after he claimed that the development of high-end tech in India could allow for higher income levels. Read More…
India will never open up the dairy sector to free trade, commerce minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday shortly after New Delhi announced the conclusion of a free trade agreement with New Zealand. The dairy sector – apart from agriculture – is believed to be a major stumbling block in the conclusion of a similar…