India and Russia on Friday unveiled an extensive plan to turbocharge their partnership, doubling down amid Western sanctions, even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated that peace in Ukraine must come through dialogue, adding India is on “the side of peace”. The new agreements and collaborations, spanning energy, shipping, mobility, minerals, pharmaceuticals, and health amount…
US President Donald Trump was awarded the new FIFA peace prize on Friday at the 2026 World Cup draw — giving the spectacle to set matchups for the quadrennial soccer tournament even more of a Trumpian flair. Trump, who has openly campaigned for the Nobel Peace Price, had been heavily favored to win the newly…
Russian President Vladimir Putin says some proposals in a U.S. plan to end the war in Ukraine are unacceptable to the Kremlin, indicating in comments published Thursday that any deal is still some ways off. U.S. President Donald Trump has set in motion the most intense diplomatic push to stop the fighting since Russia launched…
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in collaboration with Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), successfully tested a fighter-aircraft escape system using a high-speed rocket-sledge at the Rail-Track facility in Chandigarh. The test validated canopy severance, ejection sequencing and full aircrew recovery — placing India among the few nations with advanced…
High-level talks between Russia and the U.S. on ending the Ukraine war are described as constructive, though significant hurdles remain, particularly regarding territorial disputes. While some U.S. proposals are deemed acceptable, others face Russian criticism. European nations are pushing for greater involvement in peace efforts, seeking to influence the outcome and secure future guarantees for…
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…
Launched in 2024, India’s Aditya-L1 satellite will observe the Sun during its 2026 solar maximum, when eruptions peak and threaten satellites, grids, and communications. Equipped with the VELC camera, it will study solar storms to improve space weather prediction, positioning India as a key player in global solar research. Read More…