IIT Delhi 57th convocation: PM Narendra Modi’s key message to graduates
PM Modi urged graduating students to remain curious, keep learning and adapt as technology rapidly transforms the world. Source: THE INDIAN EXPRESS Read More…
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Ahead of Xi visit to India for BRICS, China pushes for curbs on media houses linked to Falun Gong, Tibet
Ahead of Xi Jinping’s likely September visit for the BRICS summit in Delhi, China’s embassy is pressing India’s Ministry of External Affairs to restrict media accreditation for outlets linked to Falun Gong and Tibetan refugee groups, such as The Epoch Times, Radio Free Asia, and Voice of Tibet, all blocked in China. Source: THE PRINT…
‘Not looking to kill people’: Trump holds off on Iran’s ‘biggest attack since WWII’
Trump had said on Friday he planned fresh strikes on Iran, describing a plan for what he called the biggest attack since World War II. Source: THE INDIAN EXPRESS Read More…
Chinese scientists turn to bamboo to strengthen the Great Green Wall
Chinese scientists are exploring bamboo, the world’s fastest-growing plant, as a new tool to fight desertification along China’s Great Green Wall. As part of a five-year conservation plan released in July 2026, researchers hope bamboo can overcome limitations of existing sand-fixing methods like straw grids, offering a more durable, sustainable barrier against expanding deserts in…
Indian Army Commemorates Vijay Diwas, Reaffirms Readiness to Counter Emerging Security Challenges
On the eve of Kargil Vijay Diwas 2026, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh affirmed that the Indian Armed Forces remain fully prepared to tackle evolving security threats, including proxy wars and infiltration. He highlighted continued defence modernisation, self-reliance and technological advancement while paying tribute to the brave soldiers of the Kargil War. Read More..
Chinese in the Driver’s seat? India China resent hits a bump on New Delhi’s Streets
Several New Delhi e-rickshaws mysteriously halted mid-ride this month, sparking viral videos and a national debate. Suspicion fell on Chinese battery management apps allegedly capable of remotely disabling the vehicles via Bluetooth. India’s IT ministry ordered their removal and launched a probe, straining the fragile India-China diplomatic thaw following years of post-2020 border tensions …
US-China trade war reaches India’s streets as PM weighs risks of Washington bet
India navigates a delicate balancing act as a proposed US trade deal draws farmer protests in Punjab, with concerns over agricultural imports like soybean oil and dairy. The government continues strengthening ties with Washington amid the broader US-China trade rivalry, weighing economic opportunities against domestic agricultural interests as negotiations progress. Read More..
China misses growth target for first time since Covid as Iran turmoil roils global trade.
China’s Q2 2026 GDP grew just 4.3%, missing forecasts and falling short of Beijing’s 4.5–5% growth target ; its lowest since the 1990s. A 17.6% export surge, driven by AI chips and EVs, masked deep weakness in domestic spending and investment, highlighting a widening split between China’s booming tech-export sector and its struggling consumer economy.…
Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 Strengthens Maritime Security Cooperation
Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 commenced at Southern Naval Command, Kochi, bringing together 254 participants from 26 countries, 74 facilitators, and four international organisations. Conducted under the Indian Navy-led Combined Task Force 154, the four-day engagement focuses on maritime security training, interoperability, capacity building, professional exchange, and strengthening collective security in the region. Source: PIB PRESS…