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India’s Bold Proposal to Link BRICS Digital Currencies

India, through its central bank—the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)—has proposed a major initiative aimed at linking the central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) of BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa). The proposal seeks to facilitate cross-border trade and tourism payments, potentially transforming how member countries settle transactions and cooperate financially.

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January 18

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2026

India’s Border Security Focus: Drone Intrusions and Pakistan Standoff

In early January 2026, tensions along the India–Pakistan frontier have once again drawn intense attention, with cross-border drone activities, heightened military vigilance, and strategic diplomatic engagements shaping India’s current security stance.

DRDO’s Successful Scramjet Engine Test: A Major Step Toward Hypersonic Capability

In a significant technological breakthrough for India’s defence sector, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted a long-duration ground test of a full-scale scramjet engine, marking a major milestone in the nation’s pursuit of hypersonic missile technology.

India–U.S. Trade Talks Hit a Pause: Causes and Economic Implications

Trade negotiations between India and the United States — aimed at concluding a broad bilateral trade agreement — have recently stalled, marking a pause in what both sides hoped would be a key economic partnership for the coming decade. This impasse comes amid rising tariff tensions and diplomatic friction, even as bilateral economic ties remain significant.

What Does the US–Venezuela Conflict Mean to India?

In early January 2026, the United States launched a military operation in Venezuela, capturing President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. U.S. President Donald Trump described the operation as a law‑enforcement action against narco‑trafficking and vowed to “run” Venezuela temporarily as part of a transition plan.

India–Bangladesh diplomatic tensions: causes & consequences

The India–Bangladesh relationship is at a pivotal juncture. Once defined by a “golden era” of cooperation, it now navigates the complexities of domestic political change, economic competition, and shifting geostrategic ambitions. Managing these tensions without eroding foundational ties will require careful diplomacy, restraint from inflammatory rhetoric.

PM Modi Announces ₹1,600 Crore Package to Rebuild Flood-Hit Punjab

PM Modi’s ₹1,600 crore relief package—announced on September 9, 2025—is aimed at rebuilding flood-impacted Punjab by addressing housing, infrastructure, agriculture, and social welfare. Despite the government’s robust plan and expressions of solidarity, critics across the political spectrum have demanded far greater financial support to match the scale of the devastation.

Luxury Gets Affordable: Companies Cut Prices After GST Reform

The GST overhaul of September 2025 has ushered in a new era of affordability, particularly for luxury goods that were once financially out of reach. Automakers and retail brands are proactively sharing tax savings, making luxury more accessible just in time for India’s festive season. Whether it's a premium car or fashion apparel, “luxury” now comes with a friendlier price tag.

Massive Floods Hits Punjab Killing Over 48 People And Many Injured

This catastrophic event is a stark reminder of the vulnerability of coastal and riparian communities to increasingly volatile weather. As efforts continue on the ground, long-term resilience planning—from climate adaptation to early warning systems—will be essential in preventing similar tragedies in the future.

What is Vikram-32 bit chip: First 'Made in India' Chips

Vikram-32 (VIKRAM3201) is India’s first fully indigenous 32-bit microprocessor, developed by ISRO’s Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre and fabricated at the Semiconductor Laboratory in Mohali. Unveiled at Semicon India 2025, the chip is designed for space missions, offering radiation tolerance, floating-point support, and reliable performance in extreme conditions. It was successfully tested on the PSLV-C60 mission.

Andhra Pradesh Loses Over 2 Years of Life Expectancy Due to Air Pollution

The loss of over two years of life expectancy in Andhra Pradesh due to air pollution is not just a statistic—it’s a profound human cost. While the state is faring better than the worst-hit regions, this signal should spark decisive action. Cleaner air isn’t just an environmental need—it’s a lifeline.

Modi-Putin Summit Signals Enduring India-Russia Partnership

the Modi–Putin meeting at the SCO is more than a diplomatic gesture—it’s a powerful affirmation of evolving international dynamics. Faced with pressure from Washington, New Delhi reaffirmed a longstanding partnership with Moscow, underlining its commitment to diverse, strategic, and value-based foreign policy orientation.

India’s Ethanol Push Hits Resistance: Carmakers & Consumers Struggle

India’s E20 rollout reflects bold ambition—reaching a 20% ethanol blend years ahead of schedule is no mean feat. Yet, the program’s success will depend on more than target achievement—it hinges on preserving vehicle reliability, ensuring consumer trust, managing agricultural trade-offs, and providing adequate safeguards and alternatives.

Northern India Floods: Over 30 people killed as heavy rain causes flooding

Heavy monsoon rains in northern India have caused devastating floods and landslides, killing over 30 people, many of them pilgrims on the Vaishno Devi route in Jammu and Kashmir. Bridges and highways collapsed, schools were shut, and communication lines were cut off, leaving several areas isolated.

Diplomatic First: India Issues Flood Warning to Pakistan

The August 24 alert marks a profound moment in India-Pakistan relations: a humanitarian lifeline extended in the midst of suspended diplomacy. But while the gesture potentially saved lives, it also highlighted the fragility of legal and diplomatic frameworks in the face of crisis. Whether it becomes a turning point or a mere footnote will depend on the actions both countries take when the floodwaters recede.

China’s Brahmaputra Dam Raises Alarms for India’s Water Future

China's construction of the Medog Hydropower Station has cast a large shadow over regional water dynamics, sparking renewed debates on ecological resilience, equitable access, and strategic security in South Asia. India’s response—through infrastructure and diplomacy—reflects a complex balancing act between water sovereignty, environmental stewardship, and geopolitical strategy.

Trump Nominates Sergio Gor as U.S. Ambassador to India

Sergio Gor’s nomination is a strategic signal from Washington—placing a loyal confidant at the helm of U.S. presence in India, while extending his purview over South and Central Asia during a period fraught with economic contention and geopolitical recalibration.

India’s Supreme Court Restores Stray Dogs to Delhi Streets

India’s Supreme Court has reversed its earlier order to move all stray dogs in Delhi to shelters. Instead, the court ruled that strays must be sterilised, vaccinated, and released back into their original areas, except for rabid or dangerously aggressive dogs. It also directed authorities to set up designated feeding zones and expand the policy nationwide.

India Successfully Test-Fires Agni-5

The August 20, 2025, test of the Agni-5 missile marks a landmark in India’s strategic modernization. By achieving reliable long-range strike capability combined with potential multiple-warhead technology, India reinforces its deterrence while signaling its evolving stature as a defense-technological power. As geopolitical dynamics shift in South Asia and beyond, this successful launch enhances India’s readiness, credibility, and strategic flexibility.

India Levels Up Regulations: Real-Money Gaming Faces Total Ban

India’s proposed Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025 signals a significant pivot from laissez-faire to stringent regulation. While it seeks to protect consumers and curb addiction and misuse, the industry's pushback emphasizes the potential fallout—economic, social, and constitutional. As the bill navigates through Parliament, India stands at a crossroads: enforcing a sweeping ban or crafting a nuanced, fair, and future-ready digital gaming policy.

Diplomatic Balancing Act: Jaishankar’s Russia Visit Tests U.S. Ties

Jaishankar's Russia visit is a masterclass in diplomatic balancing—anchoring relationships with traditional partners like Russia, while carefully managing fallout with newer allies such as the U.S. India’s calibrated posture illustrates a nuanced, multipolar foreign policy in action.

Space Homecoming: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Returns

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, India’s second person in space and the first to conduct experiments aboard the ISS, returned home on August 17, 2025, to a hero’s welcome in Delhi. He spent 18 days in orbit during the Axiom-4 mission, carrying out over 60 experiments, including several from Indian institutions. Parliament is holding a special discussion to honor him, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet him today.

PM Modi’s Independence Day Promise: GST Cuts, Semiconductor Push, and Self-Reliance in Focus

PM Modi’s Independence Day address set a decisive tone — immediate economic relief with ambitious long-term goals. Through GST reform, semiconductor manufacturing, and a host of self-reliance measures, the vision is clear: a Viksit (Developed) Bharat by 2047, built on the foundation of Swadeshi innovation and policy-driven transformation.

Wang Yi’s India Visit: A Key Diplomatic Move in Indo-China Ties

Wang Yi’s upcoming visit to India from August 18–20, 2025 is both a symbolic and strategic step in a broader effort to restore calm, enhance cooperation, and craft a pragmatic backbone for Indo-China relations going forward. With a confluence of border negotiations, economic engagement, and regional diplomacy, this visit positions both nations to potentially pivot toward a more constructive and stable relationship.

Delhi Supreme Court Orders Stray Dogs Shifted to Shelters

On August 11, 2025, the Supreme Court ordered that all stray dogs in Delhi-NCR be removed from streets and shifted to shelters, banning their return. The move follows rising dog bite and rabies cases, but faces pushback from animal rights groups citing ABC Rules, 2023, lack of shelter space, and ₹10,000 crore estimated costs. Public opinion is split—71% support, while critics warn of cruelty, ecological impact, and poor planning. The court has reserved its final verdict, and partial implementation has already begun.

India and China to Resume Direct Flights Next Month

India and China are set to restart direct passenger flights as early as September 2025, ending a five-year suspension caused by COVID-19 and border tensions after the Galwan Valley clashes. A formal announcement is expected at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in late August.

Green Tracks: India’s First Hydrogen-Powered Train Unveiled

India has officially unveiled its first hydrogen-powered train, signaling a dramatic step forward in sustainable transportation. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw shared a video preview, calling it a pivotal moment in reducing carbon emissions and dependence on fossil fuels.

What is New Income Tax Bill 2025: Key Changes

The Income-tax Bill, 2025, passed in the Lok Sabha, replaces the 1961 Act and takes effect from 1 April 2026. It aims to simplify tax law, modernise administration, and improve taxpayer experience while retaining the Budget 2025 tax slabs. Overall, it’s a streamlined, tech-driven, compliance-friendly overhaul—but with privacy concerns due to expanded digital access powers.

Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem—Cancelled?

Though the clash is off, the rivalry between these two stars is far from over. Both athletes remain elite performers, and the global athletics community eagerly awaits their next showdown.

India Stops Defence Deal With US : Truth Or False News

Media reports on August 8 indicated India paused major U.S. defense acquisitions. The Indian Defense Ministry quickly denied these claims. The developments are rooted in a broader trade rift following Trump’s tariff hike. Defense cooperation continues, but is under close scrutiny amid these tensions.

U.S. Imposes 50% Tariff on India: What It Means for India's Economy

The U.S.'s decision to impose a 50% tariff on Indian imports presents a severe economic challenge, particularly to export‑driven SMEs heading into the critical festival season. Strategically, it threatens India’s emerging role in global supply chains and its geopolitical positioning.

Uttarkashi Under Water: Causes Behind the Flash Flood

The Uttarkashi flash flood was likely a result of several converging factors: a cloudburst or extreme rainfall, unstable Himalayan terrain prone to landslides, potential glacial activity, and deeper structural vulnerabilities exacerbated by climate change and hasty development. Together, these created a perfect storm that turned a mountain village into a disaster zone almost instantly.

Green Hydrogen Missions: Can India Become the Global Hub for Clean Fuel?

India has laid a strong foundation—from policy, incentives, industry alignment, infrastructure, to R&D partnerships—to emerge as a global hub for green hydrogen and clean fuel exports. Success depends on conversion of plans into large-scale execution, cost competitiveness, and global alignment. India isn’t just entering the green hydrogen arena—it’s positioning itself as the pace‑setter.

India Will Continue to Buy Russian Oil Even After Criticism of US and EU

New Delhi, August 5, 2025 — India is doubling down on its decision to continue purchasing Russian oil, dismissing increasing criticism and economic threats from the United States and European Union. Despite public pressure—from tariffs to pointed accusations—India remains resolute in prioritizing its energy security and national economic interests.

India–US Trade Tension & Strategic Retorts

On August 1, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order imposing 25% tariffs on Indian imports—surpassing those applied to most other trade partners and affecting key exports such as smartphones, auto parts, garments, jewelry, and pharmaceuticals.

India’s Olympic Dream: Can India Ever Host the Olympics?

India’s bid for the 2036 Olympic Games, centered on Ahmedabad or a multi‑city model, is a bold, long‑term ambition backed by major infrastructure investments and international event bids. But the road is neither easy nor assured. Past mega‑event experiences and structural hurdles—cost overruns, governance issues, public skepticism, and sustainability concerns—pose serious challenges.

Visa Policy Reboot: Restoring Chinese Tourist Access After 5 Years

India resumes tourist visas for Chinese nationals from July 24, 2025, ending a five-year suspension. Move comes amid resumed direct flights, pilgrimages, and enhanced diplomatic engagement. Seen as a symbolic and practical overture, aimed at rekindling tourism and people‑to‑people ties.

Cybercrime Surge in India: ₹22,845 Crore Lost — What Now?

Shockwave Figures : In 2024, Indian citizens reported staggering financial fraud losses of over ₹22,845.73 crore, a massive 206% increase from ₹7,465.18 crore in 2023, as revealed in Parliament by the Ministry of Home Affairs...

What is NASA‑ISRO Joint NISAR Mission

A Historic Collaboration : NISAR (NASA–ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) represents the first large-scale partnership of its kind between the Indian Space Research Organisation and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory. It's being hailed as the most expensive civilian Earth‑observation satellite ever built, with an estimated cost of $1.5 billion...

Pakistan Gives Proof it Can Never be Trusted By Violating Ceasefire

Hours after India and Pakistan reached an understanding on stopping military actions, New Delhi on Saturday accused Islamabad of breaching it. In a late night media briefing, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri called upon Pakistan to take appropriate steps to address these violations.

IMF has Approved $1 Billion Loan to Pakistan

The International Monetary Fund on Friday (May 9, 2025) approved the immediate disbursement of about $1 billion to Pakistan under the ongoing Extended Fund Facility. India's opposition to IMF comes at a time when military conflict between India and Pakistan.

Donald Trump says India and Pakistan Agree to Immediate Ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that India and Pakistan had agreed to Immediate Ceasefire after a fourth day of strikes and counter-strikes against each other's military installations.

India Signs Rs 63,000 Crore Deal to Buy 26 Rafale Fighter Jets

India and France have finalized a significant deal. The agreement involves the purchase of 26 Rafale Marine aircraft for the Indian Navy. The deal is worth Rs 63,000 crore.

Union Government Names Sanjay Malhotra as RBI Governor

The Centre announced the appointment of Sanjay Malhotra as the 26th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, a day before incumbent Governor Shaktikanta Das’s six-year term comes to an end.

South Korean President Declares Emergency Martial Law

South Korea’s President Declares Emergency Martial Law. It was a frontal assault on the integrity of South Korea’s hard-won democratic system and causing public anxiety

National Statistical Office Releases Report On Q2 GDP

India’s real GDP growth slumped to a multi-quarter low of 5.4% in the July to September 2024 Q2 , from a five-quarter nadir of 6.7% in Q1, with GVA growth slowing to 5.8% from 6.8% in Q1.

Why Gautam Adani has been indicted in the US

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani and seven others were indicted by US SEC in New York on Wednesday (November 20) in an alleged $250 million bribery case.

Amit Shah Releases Report Card : Modi 3.0 First 100 Days

On Tuesday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw Unveiled a Unique Publication Highlighting The Accomplishments of The First 100 Days of The Government Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Third Term.

India's Future in Space Exploration

India's Ambitious Leap: Pioneering the Future of Space Exploration with Innovation, Collaboration, and Sustainable Growth.

India's Path to Becoming the World's Third-Largest Economy.

India's Path to Prosperity: Strategies for Becoming the World's Third-Largest Economy through Innovation, Infrastructure, Digitalization, and Inclusive Growth.

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India’s Bold Proposal to Link BRICS Digital Currencies

India’s Border Security Focus: Drone Intrusions and Pakistan Standoff

DRDO’s Successful Scramjet Engine Test: A Major Step Toward Hypersonic Capability

India–U.S. Trade Talks Hit a Pause: Causes and Economic Implications

What Does the US–Venezuela Conflict Mean to India?

India–Bangladesh diplomatic tensions: causes & consequences

PM Modi Announces ₹1,600 Crore Package to Rebuild Flood-Hit Punjab

Luxury Gets Affordable: Companies Cut Prices After GST Reform

Massive Floods Hits Punjab Killing Over 48 People And Many Injured

What is Vikram-32 bit chip: First 'Made in India' Chips

Andhra Pradesh Loses Over 2 Years of Life Expectancy Due to Air Pollution

Modi-Putin Summit Signals Enduring India-Russia Partnership

India’s Ethanol Push Hits Resistance: Carmakers & Consumers Struggle

Northern India Floods: Over 30 people killed as heavy rain causes flooding

Diplomatic First: India Issues Flood Warning to Pakistan

China’s Brahmaputra Dam Raises Alarms for India’s Water Future

Trump Nominates Sergio Gor as U.S. Ambassador to India

India’s Supreme Court Restores Stray Dogs to Delhi Streets

India Successfully Test-Fires Agni-5

India Levels Up Regulations: Real-Money Gaming Faces Total Ban

Diplomatic Balancing Act: Jaishankar’s Russia Visit Tests U.S. Ties

Space Homecoming: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Returns

PM Modi’s Independence Day Promise: GST Cuts, Semiconductor Push, and Self-Reliance in Focus

Wang Yi’s India Visit: A Key Diplomatic Move in Indo-China Ties

Delhi Supreme Court Orders Stray Dogs Shifted to Shelters

India and China to Resume Direct Flights Next Month

Green Tracks: India’s First Hydrogen-Powered Train Unveiled

What is New Income Tax Bill 2025: Key Changes

Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem—Cancelled?

India Stops Defence Deal With US : Truth Or False News

U.S. Imposes 50% Tariff on India: What It Means for India's Economy

Uttarkashi Under Water: Causes Behind the Flash Flood

Green Hydrogen Missions: Can India Become the Global Hub for Clean Fuel?

India Will Continue to Buy Russian Oil Even After Criticism of US and EU

India–US Trade Tension & Strategic Retorts

India’s Olympic Dream: Can India Ever Host the Olympics?

Visa Policy Reboot: Restoring Chinese Tourist Access After 5 Years

Cybercrime Surge in India: ₹22,845 Crore Lost — What Now?

What is NASA‑ISRO Joint NISAR Mission

Pakistan Gives Proof it Can Never be Trusted By Violating Ceasefire

IMF has Approved $1 Billion Loan to Pakistan

Donald Trump says India and Pakistan Agree to Immediate Ceasefire

India Signs Rs 63,000 Crore Deal to Buy 26 Rafale Fighter Jets

Union Government Names Sanjay Malhotra as RBI Governor

South Korean President Declares Emergency Martial Law

National Statistical Office Releases Report On Q2 GDP

Why Gautam Adani has been indicted in the US

Amit Shah Releases Report Card : Modi 3.0 First 100 Days

India's Future in Space Exploration

India's Path to Becoming the World's Third-Largest Economy.