India Refuses to Sign SCO Defence Document Over Omission of Terrorism Reference: Jaishankar, Rajnath Slam Double Standards
India has refused to sign the joint statement at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ meeting in Qingdao, China. The reason is due to the deliberate exclusion of any reference to terrorism—a red line for New Delhi. External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar clarified India’s stand, citing SCO’s founding mission: “When the main purpose […]
Iran Suspends Cooperation with IAEA After U.S. Strikes
Pointers Iran’s Parliament approved a bill to suspend cooperation with the IAEA after U.S. strikes on nuclear sites. Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf accused the IAEA of becoming a “political tool.” Iran demands guarantees for the safety of its nuclear facilities before resuming cooperation. Iran’s nuclear program will continue “at a rapid pace,” despite damage from […]
NATO Members Pledge 5% of GDP for Defence and Security by 2035
In a historic move to strengthen collective defence, all NATO member states have agreed to raise their defence and security spending to 5% of GDP by the year 2035, according to the joint declaration issued at the NATO Summit held in The Hague. The pledge includes a commitment to invest at least 3.5% of GDP […]
Cabinet Approves Phase-2 of Pune Metro Project: Vanaz–Chandani Chowk and Ramwadi–Wagholi
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved Phase 2 of the Pune Metro Rail Project, which includes two major extensions of the existing Vanaz–Ramwadi corridor under Phase 1. The new segments—Vanaz to Chandani Chowk (Corridor 2A) and Ramwadi to Wagholi/Vitthalwadi (Corridor 2B) will span 12.75 km with 13 stations, further strengthening Pune’s […]
Rajnath Singh at SCO Meet: No Peace Without Action Against Terrorism and WMDs
India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh strongly reaffirmed India’s zero-tolerance stance on terrorism while addressing the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Qingdao, China. Without directly naming Pakistan, Singh made a veiled reference to nations using terrorism as a policy tool, calling out “double standards” and demanding decisive global action. “We have shown that […]
US Senate Sanctions Bill Targets India Over Russian Oil, Threatens 500% Tariffs
In April 2025, Senators Lindsey Graham (Republican) and Richard Blumenthal (Democrat) introduced the Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025. This bipartisan bill threatens to impose up to 500% import tariffs on goods from countries that continue to purchase Russian oil, gas, petrochemicals, or uranium. “Economic Bunker-Buster” for India and China The bill, led by Republican Senator Lindsey […]
Landslides Hit Char Dham Yatra: 3 Dead, 1 Missing, Rescue Underway
Heavy monsoon rains have triggered a series of deadly landslides along key Char Dham pilgrimage routes.A devastating landslide struck the Kedarnath Yatra route near Junglechatti ghat in Uttarakhand’s Rudraprayag district on Wednesday morning, killing at least two people and leaving one person missing. The incident occurred at approximately 11:20 a.m., as massive boulders tumbled down […]
From War to Ceasefire: The Men Who Shaped the Middle East Crisis
US President Donald Trump announced Monday evening a ceasefire between Iran and Israel. It’s offering a glimmer of hope after 12 days of intense conflict. Iran’s state media confirmed a ceasefire deal, but there has been no official comment from Israel yet, and it is not clear what time any pause may take place The ceasefire was […]
Tharoor Praises PM Modi’s Global Engagement, Lauds Unity After Operation Sindoor
📍 New Delhi | In a remark that could stir internal debate within the Congress, senior party MP Shashi Tharoor has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s global leadership, calling his energy, dynamism, and willingness to engage a “prime asset” for India on the international stage. Tharoor’s comments come at a time when the Congress party […]
Iran Threatens to Block Strait of Hormuz: What It Means for the World — and India
Iran’s Parliament has approved a proposal to block the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions after the US conducted airstrikes on three Iranian military sites. While the final decision rests with Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, global markets and major oil-importing nations, including India, are watching closely. Here’s what the threat to block the Strait means […]