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Northeast Central to India’s Security, Act East Policy: Rajnath Singh in Shillong

20Jun

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India, Latest

Northeast Central to India’s Security, Act East Policy: Rajnath Singh in Shillong

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday described the Northeast as a crucial pillar of India’s security architecture, prosperity and strategic strength, stating that the region holds a central position in the country’s national security framework and foreign policy objectives. Addressing personnel at the Headquarters of the Eastern Air Command in Shillong, Meghalaya, Singh said the entire eastern region is closely linked with India’s strategic future, where borders, rivers, cultures and communities are deeply interconnected. “The entire region is an integral part of India’s strategic destiny. When we speak of the East, we are not merely referring to a geographical area, but to a dynamic space where history, geography, security and the future converge,” he said. Highlighting th...

Birthday Outing Turns Fatal: Pune Youth Dies in 400-Ft Fall at Lohagad Fort While Taking Photo

19Jun

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India

Birthday Outing Turns Fatal: Pune Youth Dies in 400-Ft Fall at Lohagad Fort While Taking Photo

A desire to take a photo turned fatal for a young man. While on an outing with his fiancée, 26-year-old Ketan Vishal Agarwal fell into a nearly 400-foot deep gorge while trying to take a photo and met with an untimely death. The tragic incident took place at Lohagad Fort in Maval tehsil of Pune district, Maharashtra. Ketan Agarwal, associated with his family’s real estate business, was a resident of the Gahunje area of Pune. His wedding was scheduled for November this year. According to police, Ketan had gone to Lohagad Fort on Thursday morning with his fiancée and two other friends on the occasion of his fiancée’s upcoming birthday. While taking photos in the hilly section of the fort, he lost his balance amid strong winds and fell into the gorge. Lonavala Rural Police Station I...

Against Flames and Chaos: Firefighters Wage Grueling Rescue Effort After Air India Crash

12Jun

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India

Against Flames and Chaos: Firefighters Wage Grueling Rescue Effort After Air India Crash

Firefighters battled towering flames, thick smoke, and dangerous debris in what officials described as one of the most challenging emergency responses in recent years following the devastating Air India crash. Moments after the aircraft went down, emergency crews rushed to the scene, where burning fuel and wreckage had created an intense inferno that threatened nearby structures and hampered rescue operations. Witnesses reported hearing multiple explosions as firefighters worked tirelessly to contain the blaze and create safe corridors for search and rescue teams. Equipped with specialized gear and supported by dozens of fire engines, responders faced extreme heat and limited visibility while searching for survivors amid twisted metal and scattered debris. Despite the hazardous conditions...

Section 301 Trade Law Creates Deadlock in Finalizing India-US Trade Pact

9Jun

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India, International

Section 301 Trade Law Creates Deadlock in Finalizing India-US Trade Pact

The highly anticipated interim trade agreement between India and the United States has hit a major roadblock, with New Delhi declaring that a final deal cannot be executed until Washington concludes its contentious Section 301 investigations. The deadlock emerges just as both nations were preparing to roll out a vibrant first phase of the pact by mid-July. The friction traces back to the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) initiating unilateral probes under Section 301 of the US Trade Act of 1974. The investigation alleges unfair trade practices, focusing heavily on market access barriers, excess industrial manufacturing capacity, and an alleged failure by India to adequately eliminate forced labor within its global textile and apparel supply chains. Leveraging the ...

Satire group’s social media account blocked after outshining major political parties online

21May

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Satire group’s social media account blocked after outshining major political parties online

The official X account of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), a viral satirical political outfit, has been officially banned in India after a formal legal demand. A restriction notice began appearing across the region on the account, which is run under the handle @CJP_2029, on May 21, 2026. The abrupt digital blockade came just hours after the parody movement saw a rapid surge in popularity, gaining more than 14 million followers on Instagram and overtaking the follower counts of India’s mainstream political entities, including the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The movement was started by political communication strategist Abhijeet Dipke following a public controversy over remarks by Chief Justice Surya Kant on unemployed youth. Promising a tongue-in-cheek “union of lazy, unemploye...

UAE of PM Modi New LPG and Oil Reserve Pacts to Enhance Energy Security during Visit

14May

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India

UAE of PM Modi New LPG and Oil Reserve Pacts to Enhance Energy Security during Visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on an important five-nation diplomatic tour from May 15, 2026, with the first stop being United Arab Emirates (UAE) for high-level talks with President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The meeting is likely to focus on strengthening the energy security of the two countries in a region with geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Officials said India and the UAE were poised to sign two landmark pacts on long-term Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) supplies and deepening cooperation on strategic petroleum reserves. The pacts are considered an important step to guarantee a steady energy supply chain, especially as India tries to steer through the volatilities of the global market. The visit will also be an opportunity to advance the Comprehensive Strategic P...

“India will never bow”: PM Modi praises national resilience on anniversary of Pokhran nuclear tests

11May

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India

“India will never bow”: PM Modi praises national resilience on anniversary of Pokhran nuclear tests

On the occasion of National Technology Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a stirring tribute to the scientists and leaders of the 1998 Pokhran-II nuclear tests and said that “no power in the world” can make self-reliant India compromise on its sovereignty. Speaking at a meeting of defence personnel and scientists, the Prime Minister recalled the immense international pressure and economic sanctions that India had to face following the tests and how the country’s refusal to bow down had redefined its stature in the world. He emphasised that the intrepid spirit that was displayed in the deserts of Rajasthan nearly three decades ago paved the way for the “Viksit Bharat” of today, a nation that bargained from a position of strength and strategic autonomy. The Prime Minister underscored...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the anniversary of the Pahalgam attack: India is steadfast and uncompromising against terrorism

22Apr

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India, News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the anniversary of the Pahalgam attack: India is steadfast and uncompromising against terrorism

Today marks the first anniversary of the April 22, 2025, terrorist attack in Pahalgam. The wounds of the hellish violence that struck the peaceful nature of the valley on this dark day last year are still deep in the hearts of the people of the country. Today, on this sad day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid his deepest tributes to the victims and reassured the people of the country. In a message on social media, he made it clear that terrorism is a curse of humanity and India will never bow to this evil force. He recalled that India has been going through a difficult test in the past year, but the unwavering unity of the people of the country and the courage of the security forces have foiled all the plots of the terrorists. The Prime Minister has made it clear that there will be no ch...

ISRO’s Gaganyaan Mission Hits New Milestone with Successful Second Integrated Airdrop Test

10Apr

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India, science

ISRO’s Gaganyaan Mission Hits New Milestone with Successful Second Integrated Airdrop Test

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has taken a giant leap toward its maiden human spaceflight program by successfully conducting the second Integrated Air Drop Test (IADT) of the Gaganyaan Crew Module at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. In this critical demonstration of the mission's recovery system, a simulated crew module was dropped from a heavy-lift transport aircraft at an altitude of several kilometers to test the deployment and stability of the parachute systems. The test successfully validated the complex sequence of deploying the drogue parachutes and the massive main parachutes, which are designed to safely decelerate the module as it returns to Earth. ISRO confirmed that the module's descent was perfectly controlled, culminating in a precise splashdown ...

India and Azerbaijan Seek Diplomatic Thaw Following Tensions Over Pakistan Ties

4Apr

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India

India and Azerbaijan Seek Diplomatic Thaw Following Tensions Over Pakistan Ties

New Delhi and Baku are actively working to recalibrate their bilateral relationship as both nations look to move past recent diplomatic friction caused by Azerbaijan's deepening military and strategic partnership with Pakistan. The relationship had hit a significant low point following Baku’s overt support for Islamabad’s stance on the Kashmir issue and its increasing reliance on Pakistani defense hardware, which New Delhi viewed as a challenge to its regional interests. However, recognizing the immense economic potential of the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC), where Azerbaijan serves as a critical transit hub, both capitals are now engaging in high-level backchannel talks to decouple their economic cooperation from third-party geopolitical entanglements. India's grow...