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 […]
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 […]
PM Modi Meets Cyprus President, Signs Key MoU and Strengthens Bilateral Ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held official talks with the President of the Republic of Cyprus, H.E. Nikos Christodoulides, during his visit to Nicosia. This marks an important step in strengthening the strategic partnership between the two countries. Upon arrival, PM Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the Presidential Palace. In a warm gesture reflecting […]
PM Modi Arrives in Canada for G7 Summit Amid Renewed India-Canada Diplomacy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed at Calgary International Airport early Tuesday to attend the G7 Summit being held in Kananaskis, Alberta. The two-day summit, hosted by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, marks Modi’s sixth consecutive participation in the G7 and his first visit to Canada since 2015. Significance of the Visit This high-stakes trip comes […]
Middle East Tensions Escalate: Iran and Israel Exchange Deadly Strikes Amid Nuclear Crisis
Summary – Israel attacked Iran first, hitting nuclear sites and military targets in Tehran to stop what it claims is Iran’s secret nuclear weapons program. Iran hit back – firing missiles at Israeli cities like Tel Aviv and Rishon Lezion. Two people in Israel died, and 20+ were injured. In Iran, the Israeli strikes killed […]
Operation Rising Lion: Why Israel Attacked Iran and Why 16 Air India Flights Were Diverted
In a major escalation in the Middle East, Israel launched a large-scale military operation targeting Iran’s nuclear and military infrastructure early Friday. The offensive, called Operation Rising Lion, led to the closure of Iran’s airspace, causing significant disruption to international air travel — including 16 Air India flights that were forced to divert or return […]
Indian Student Handcuffed and Deported at Newark Airport: Video Sparks Outrage, MEA Seeks Explanation
A viral video showing a young Indian student being forcibly restrained, handcuffed, and deported at Newark Liberty International Airport in the U.S. has sparked outrage on social media and raised concerns over the treatment of Indian citizens abroad. The video, posted by Indian entrepreneur Kunal Jain, captures a distressing scene in which the student, reportedly […]
Trump, Musk Move Towards Reconciliation After Public Fallout
Just days after a public spat with tech billionaire Elon Musk, U.S. President Donald Trump signaled that he holds “no hard feelings” towards the Tesla CEO, suggesting that a patch-up could be on the horizon. Speaking to the New York Post, Trump said, “Look, I have no hard feelings. I was really surprised that happened. […]
World Bank Data: India Pulls Millions Out of Poverty as Pakistan Sinks Deeper
The latest World Bank data paints a striking contrast between two neighbours — India and Pakistan — and how differently they have tackled poverty over the past decade. While India has successfully lifted millions out of poverty, Pakistan’s poverty levels have risen sharply, highlighting how governance and priorities shape a nation’s future. India’s Progress: 269 […]
Israeli Forces Stop Gaza-Bound Ship With Greta Thunberg Onboard
Greta Thunberg, a young climate activist from Sweden, said that she and other volunteers were stopped by Israeli forces while trying to take aid to Gaza by sea. The boat, called Madleen, was part of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition — a group that sends humanitarian aid to help people in Gaza. The group says their […]