India and China, long time rivals locked in border disputes and power competition, are now being nudged into a cautious thaw.  The trigger is the 50 percent tariff rate imposed on India by US president Donald Trump. 


India’s Key Concern: Record $100 Bn Trade Gap With China | WION

Brazil has proposed an extraordinary BRICS summit to align a collective response to US trade challenges, following the recent increase in US tariffs on Brazilian goods.

Brazil Requests BRICS Meeting to Counter US Trade Threats

SCO Summit 2025: Two-day Summit to Host Over 20 Global Leaders, PM Modi to Bilateral With Putin, Xi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the SCO Summit 2025 in Tianjin. Stay tuned for live updates on SCO Summit 2025.


SCO Summit 2025: Two-day Summit to Host Over 20 Global Leaders, PM Modi to Bilateral With Putin, Xi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the SCO Summit 2025 in Tianjin. Stay tuned for live updates on SCO Summit 2025.



Relentless cloudbursts and landslides in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh have claimed at least 122 lives in August, with over 70 people still missing. The extreme weather has devastated the himalayan region, disrupting life, travel, and communication.


India: August fury in J&K and Ladakh leaves 122 dead, hundreds missing

India has taken a historic step by allowing private companies to participate in its nuclear energy sector. 

India's nuclear energy ambitions includes the private sector

Relentless monsoon rains have battered northern India, causing major disruptions in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. Heavy downpours have triggered landslides, floods, and widespread damage, severely impacting daily life and transport.


India: IMD issues orange alert for heavy rain in six J&K districts

India-China Relations: India and China are engaging in discussions to reset trade and investment relations, aiming to enhance economic cooperation and address existing trade imbalances.


SCO summit 2025: Will Modi-Xi SCO meeting reshape India-China relations? 

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The age of fighting one enemy at a time is over. Gone are the days when our defence systems could track a single missile, aim at it, and shoot it down in peace. Today's battlefield is like a video game on steroids, enemies attack from everywhere at once.<h2>The Old Way vs The New Reality</h2>Earlier, our defence was simple. See the missile, lock on target, fire. This worked when enemies sent one or two missiles at a time.But now? Imagine facing a swarm of drones, cyber hackers trying to crash our systems, missiles coming from space, and electronic jammers all attacking together. Our old systems would be like using a single security guard to handle a riot.This is exactly why Prime Minister Modi's vision of India's&nbsp;Sudarshan Chakra defence system&nbsp;makes perfect sense. Just like&nbsp;Lord Krishna's divine weapon&nbsp;that could strike multiple enemies simultaneously, India needs a defence shield that can handle multiple threats at once.<h2>What Makes Modern Warfare So Dangerous?</h2>Think of it this way: if earlier warfare was like chess, one move at a time, today's warfare is like playing chess, carrom, and video games all at once while someone is trying to hack your phone.Countries like China and Pakistan are not going to send just missiles anymore. They will combine:<ul><li>Swarms of cheap drones&nbsp;(like the ones we saw in Ukraine)</li><li>Super-fast hypersonic missiles&nbsp;that travel at 5 times the speed of sound</li><li>Cyber attacks&nbsp;to shut down our power grids and communication</li><li>Electronic jamming&nbsp;to blind our radars</li><li>Attacks from space&nbsp;satellites</li></ul><h2>Speed is Life in Modern Defence</h2>The biggest challenge?&nbsp;Speed. Modern weapons are so fast that by the time a human operator sees the threat, decides what to do, and gives orders to fire back, the enemy missile has already hit its target. This is where&nbsp;Artificial Intelligence (AI)&nbsp;comes in. Just like how your smartphone automatically focuses the camera and adjusts brightness before you even click, our defence systems need AI that can&nbsp;spot threats, decide the best response, and fire back – all in milliseconds. The&nbsp;Pentagon in America&nbsp;has realized this too. In April 2025, they called for urgent use of AI in defence, admitting that&nbsp;human reaction time is too slow&nbsp;for modern threats.<h2>India's Sudarshan Chakra Vision</h2>PM Modi's concept of&nbsp;Sudarshan Chakra&nbsp;is brilliant because it understands this new reality. Like the mythical weapon that could:<ul><li>Attack multiple enemies at once</li><li>Change direction mid-flight</li><li>Return to its owner</li><li>Never miss its target</li></ul>India's defence system needs to be equally&nbsp;smart and flexible.<h2>What This Means Practically</h2>Instead of having separate systems for different threats, India is building an&nbsp;integrated shield&nbsp;that includes:<ol><li>Space-based sensors&nbsp;that can spot threats from outer space</li><li>AI-powered radars&nbsp;that can track hundreds of objects simultaneously</li><li>Cyber defence units&nbsp;protecting our digital infrastructure</li><li>Electronic warfare capabilities&nbsp;to jam enemy communications</li><li>Multiple layers of interceptors&nbsp;– from small drones to big missiles</li></ol><h2>Learning from Global Examples</h2>The&nbsp;U.S. Space Force&nbsp;has been upgrading its systems since June 2025, opening&nbsp;new space operation centers&nbsp;that act like mission control rooms, connecting space satellites with ground-based weapons in real-time.Israel's Iron Dome, while excellent for short-range rockets, cannot meet India's larger challenge. We need protection against&nbsp;China's hypersonic missiles,&nbsp;Pakistan's conventional weapons, and potential&nbsp;cyber attacks from anywhere in the world.<h2>The Technology Behind the Shield</h2>The key technologies that make this possible are:Artificial Intelligence (AI):&nbsp;Like having thousands of chess grandmasters working together, AI can calculate millions of possible threat scenarios and choose the best response in split seconds.Digital Twins:&nbsp;These are computer copies of our entire defence system. Engineers can test "what if" scenarios – like what happens if 100 drones attack Mumbai while missiles target Delhi – without actually facing the real threat.Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE):&nbsp;This is like having a master blueprint that shows how every piece of equipment should work together, from the satellite in space to the missile launcher on the ground.<h2>Challenges We Must Overcome</h2>Building this system is not easy. The biggest challenges are:<ol><li>Integration:&nbsp;Making sure systems built by different companies and countries can talk to each other</li><li>Speed:&nbsp;Reducing the time between detecting a threat and neutralizing it</li><li>Resilience:&nbsp;Ensuring the system works even if some parts are damaged or hacked</li><li>Cost:&nbsp;Building something advanced yet affordable for India's budget</li></ol><h2>Why This Matters for Every Indian</h2>This is not just about military strategy. A strong defence shield means:<ul><li>Better protection for our cities and people</li><li>Confidence for foreign investors and businesses</li><li>Stronger position in international negotiations</li><li>Peace of mind for families living near borders</li></ul><h2>The Road Ahead</h2>India is on the&nbsp;right track. Our&nbsp;space agency ISRO,&nbsp;defence research organization DRDO, and private companies like&nbsp;Tata and Mahindra&nbsp;are all working together. The government has also opened up defence manufacturing to private companies, bringing in fresh ideas and competition.But we need to&nbsp;move faster. Our enemies are not waiting, and technology changes every day. The next five years will decide whether&nbsp;India becomes a global defence technology leader&nbsp;or remains dependent on others.<h2>Conclusion</h2>The&nbsp;Sudarshan Chakra&nbsp;was not just a weapon – it was a symbol of&nbsp;justice, protection, and divine intervention&nbsp;when needed most. PM Modi's vision of India's defence system carrying this name is both&nbsp;inspiring and practical. In today's world, the biggest security threat is not just&nbsp;enemy missiles, but our own&nbsp;slow thinking and outdated systems. By building a truly&nbsp;integrated, AI-powered, multi-domain defence system, India can ensure that like&nbsp;Lord Krishna's divine chakra, our protection will be&nbsp;swift, sure, and always on target. The time for half-measures is over.&nbsp;India's Sudarshan Chakra must be built now, built right, and built to win.

Modern warfare has shifted from single-target defences to complex threats. Nations now face swarms of drones, cyberattacks, space missiles and jammers simultaneously, overwhelming old systems designed for simpler, one-on-one battles.

The age of fighting one enemy at a time is over. Gone are the days when our defence systems could track a single missile, aim at it, and shoot it down in peace. Today's battlefield is like a video game on steroids, enemies attack from everywhere at once. The Old Way vs The New Reality Earlier, our defence was simple. See the missile, lock on target, fire. This worked when enemies sent one or two missiles at a time. But now? Imagine facing a swarm of drones, cyber hackers trying to crash our systems, missiles coming from space, and electronic jammers all attacking together. Our old systems would be like using a single security guard to handle a riot. This is exactly why Prime Minister Modi's vision of India's Sudarshan Chakra defence system makes perfect sense. Just like Lord Krishna's divine weapon that could strike multiple enemies simultaneously, India needs a defence shield that can handle multiple threats at once. What Makes Modern Warfare So Dangerous? Think of it this way: if earlier warfare was like chess, one move at a time, today's warfare is like playing chess, carrom, and video games all at once while someone is trying to hack your phone. Countries like China and Pakistan are not going to send just missiles anymore. They will combine: Swarms of cheap drones (like the ones we saw in Ukraine) Super-fast hypersonic missiles that travel at 5 times the speed of sound Cyber attacks to shut down our power grids and communication Electronic jamming to blind our radars Attacks from space satellites Speed is Life in Modern Defence The biggest challenge? Speed. Modern weapons are so fast that by the time a human operator sees the threat, decides what to do, and gives orders to fire back, the enemy missile has already hit its target. This is where Artificial Intelligence (AI) comes in. Just like how your smartphone automatically focuses the camera and adjusts brightness before you even click, our defence systems need AI that can spot threats, decide the best response, and fire back – all in milliseconds. The Pentagon in America has realized this too. In April 2025, they called for urgent use of AI in defence, admitting that human reaction time is too slow for modern threats. India's Sudarshan Chakra Vision PM Modi's concept of Sudarshan Chakra is brilliant because it understands this new reality. Like the mythical weapon that could: Attack multiple enemies at once Change direction mid-flight Return to its owner Never miss its target India's defence system needs to be equally smart and flexible. What This Means Practically Instead of having separate systems for different threats, India is building an integrated shield that includes: Space-based sensors that can spot threats from outer space AI-powered radars that can track hundreds of objects simultaneously Cyber defence units protecting our digital infrastructure Electronic warfare capabilities to jam enemy communications Multiple layers of interceptors – from small drones to big missiles Learning from Global Examples The U.S. Space Force has been upgrading its systems since June 2025, opening new space operation centers that act like mission control rooms, connecting space satellites with ground-based weapons in real-time. Israel's Iron Dome, while excellent for short-range rockets, cannot meet India's larger challenge. We need protection against China's hypersonic missiles, Pakistan's conventional weapons, and potential cyber attacks from anywhere in the world. The Technology Behind the Shield The key technologies that make this possible are: Artificial Intelligence (AI): Like having thousands of chess grandmasters working together, AI can calculate millions of possible threat scenarios and choose the best response in split seconds. Digital Twins: These are computer copies of our entire defence system. Engineers can test "what if" scenarios – like what happens if 100 drones attack Mumbai while missiles target Delhi – without actually facing the real threat. Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE): This is like having a master blueprint that shows how every piece of equipment should work together, from the satellite in space to the missile launcher on the ground. Challenges We Must Overcome Building this system is not easy. The biggest challenges are: Integration: Making sure systems built by different companies and countries can talk to each other Speed: Reducing the time between detecting a threat and neutralizing it Resilience: Ensuring the system works even if some parts are damaged or hacked Cost: Building something advanced yet affordable for India's budget Why This Matters for Every Indian This is not just about military strategy. A strong defence shield means: Better protection for our cities and people Confidence for foreign investors and businesses Stronger position in international negotiations Peace of mind for families living near borders The Road Ahead India is on the right track. Our space agency ISRO, defence research organization DRDO, and private companies like Tata and Mahindra are all working together. The government has also opened up defence manufacturing to private companies, bringing in fresh ideas and competition. But we need to move faster. Our enemies are not waiting, and technology changes every day. The next five years will decide whether India becomes a global defence technology leader or remains dependent on others. Conclusion The Sudarshan Chakra was not just a weapon – it was a symbol of justice, protection, and divine intervention when needed most. PM Modi's vision of India's defence system carrying this name is both inspiring and practical. In today's world, the biggest security threat is not just enemy missiles, but our own slow thinking and outdated systems. By building a truly integrated, AI-powered, multi-domain defence system, India can ensure that like Lord Krishna's divine chakra, our protection will be swift, sure, and always on target. The time for half-measures is over. India's Sudarshan Chakra must be built now, built right, and built to win.

Modern warfare has shifted from single-target defences to complex threats. Nations now face swarms of drones, cyberattacks, space missiles and jammers simultaneously, overwhelming old systems designed for simpler, one-on-one battles.

War at the speed of light: Why India must build the Sudarshan Chakra NOW

Russian President Vladimir Putin will pay an official visit to India in December, the Kremlin said Friday (August 29, 2025), as ties between the countries grow closer and after the United States imposed tariffs on New Delhi over its purchases of Russian oil.


India-Russia ties: Putin and modi to discuss bilateral ties and regional issues 

India: Relentless rains disrupt life across Himachal Pradesh & J&K 

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PM Modi in Japan: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Japan to attend the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit. During his trip, PM Modi will meet Japanese leaders, industrialists, and the Indian community. The visit will also focus on enhancing regional and global peace, security, and sustainable development.



India-Japan Ties: Japan Firms Playing a Key Role in 'Make in India' | WION 

One person was killed and a few sustained injuries in a massive explosion at a rented residence in Kannur’s Kannapuram early on Saturday morning, the police said.



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India's festive season is expected to give the domestic consumption economy a major boost. So, what sectors are gaining market share this year? Take a look at this next report to find out.



India's Festive Season to Drive Growth | WION

PM Modi in Japan: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Japan to attend the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit. During his trip, PM Modi will meet Japanese leaders, industrialists, and the Indian community. Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a high-speed bullet train ride from Tokyo to Sendai during his Japan visit, showcasing India-Japan’s growing technological and infrastructure partnership.



PM Modi Japan Visit: PM Narendra Modi Takes Bullet Train Ride With Ishiba To Sendai | WION

Pakistan is grappling with deadly floods triggered by relentless monsoon rains, leaving large swathes of the country submerged. As rivers overflow and infrastructure collapses, authorities have issued exceptionally high flood alerts across multiple provinces. The death toll continues to rise, with dozens reported dead and thousands displaced. Emergency services are overwhelmed, with entire villages cut off and crops destroyed. The government has called for urgent relief efforts as weather forecasts warn of more rainfall ahead, threatening to deepen the humanitarian crisis.


Pakistan Floods: More Than 820 People Killed, Rescue Operations Underway | WION

- J&K Landslide: 7 Killed
- Kerala Bomb Blast: Crude Bomb Explosion Kills 1

J&K Landslide: 7 Killed | Kerala Bomb Blast: Crude Bomb Explosion Kills 1

India-China Relations: Tariffs Push India, China Into Tactical Embrace

Listing out the priorities for the coming decade, PM Modi charted a future roadmap based on common areas of focus. PM Modi also made a strong economic pitch, urging Japanese investors to 'Make in India'. Furthering co-operation, Japan has also pledged to invest $86 Billion in India and have committed to join hands in other projects including space missions. Meanwhile, all eyes are on Modi-Xi meet amid U.S. tariff blow. Watch this video to find out more. 

 Japan To Invest ¥10 Trillion In India, To Partner For Chandrayaan-5

Severe monsoon rains continue to wreak havoc across northern and northeastern India. Himachal Pradesh is facing widespread flooding, with roads washed away, homes submerged, and emergency services overwhelmed. In Jammu & Kashmir and Arunachal Pradesh, multiple landslides have blocked key highways and cut off remote areas.

 India Battles From The Hills Of Himachal To The Plains Of Telangana, Imd Issue Alert

While Indian exporters brace for the shock of higher tariffs, it is American consumers who could soon feel the real pinch.


Trump's tariffs bite into US working class

India has surprised economists with its GDP growth rate of 7.8% in Q1 FY26. But this is as good as it can get, as the impact of US tariffs looms.


India records best GDP growth in 5 quarters

North India Floods: Floods Ravage Himachal, Landslides In J&K, Arunachal Amid Heavy Rain

Indian exports to the US Face a 50% tariff and remains one of the highest among America's major trading partners. India is now looking to diversify from over dependence on any single nation. Can China emerge as the leading option for India? What are the challenges, risks and opportunities for two of Asia's largest economies? Take a look at this next report to find out.

PM Modi To Meet Xi And Putin On First China Trip In Seven Years As US Tariffs Bite

PM Modi in Japan: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Japan to attend the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit. During his trip, PM Modi will meet Japanese leaders, industrialists, and the Indian community. The visit will also focus on enhancing regional and global peace, security, and sustainable development.


PM Modi In Japan: India Hails Ties, Gives Assurance To Automakers Amid Trump’s 50% Tariffs 



The Indian Meteorological Department has issued forecasts of widespread rainfall across the country over the coming days, driven by multiple active monsoon systems.


India: Red Alert in Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad as Heavy Rains Trigger Flooding, Traffic Chaos

PM Modi in Japan: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Japan to attend the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit. During his trip, PM Modi will meet Japanese leaders, industrialists, and the Indian community. The visit will also focus on enhancing regional and global peace, security, and sustainable development.

PM Modi In Japan: India's Pitch In Japan, "Come Make In India, Make For The World"

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While Indian exporters brace for the shock of higher tariffs, it is American consumers who could soon feel the real pinch.

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