India slammed Pakistan at the UN Security Council after Islamabad raised sexual violence allegations in Jammu and Kashmir. Citing Pakistan's "shameful record" from 1971 and ongoing abuses against minority women, India called out the hypocrisy and demanded justice for victims.

India slams Pakistan at UNSC over minority conversions 

Home Minister Amit Shah to introduce three crucial bills in Parliament to remove Prime Ministers, Chief Ministers, and Ministers facing serious criminal charges. Meanwhile, Mumbai’s monorail faced a massive power snag during heavy rains, trapping passengers for hours and exposing gaps in urban transport preparedness.

New bills to remove PM, CMs & ministers to be introduced today

Apple is Doubling Down on India.
The Tech Giant is Shifting More Iphone Production From China to Indian Factories.
And for the First Time Ever...all New iphone 17 Models, Including Pro Versions, Will Be Made in India for U.S. Buyers.


Apple shifts iPhone 17 Output

Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced three key bills in the Lok Sabha, including the Jammu & Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, 2015. These bills aim to bring major political reforms, including provisions for the ouster of Prime Ministers and Chief Ministers if held on serious criminal charges.

India: Amit Shah tables landmark bills in Lok Sabha, Shah to introduce 3 bills today 

India: Amit Shah tables landmark bills in Lok Sabha, Shah introduces 3 bills today

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar soon to begin a 3-day visit to Russia to mark 25 years of India-Russia strategic partnership. He will meet FM Sergey Lavrov and co-chair a key inter-governmental commission. Russian diplomat Roman Babushkin tells WION the ties remain strong and future-ready.

India-Russia ties | 'India a global power': Top Russian diplomat speaks with WION

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has concluded a two-day visit to India, aimed at improving diplomatic ties and discussing key regional and global issues.

India-China relations: Direct flights, border trade to resume | Modi-Xi Jinping hail ties

Top Russian diplomat Roman Babushkin, in an exclusive conversation, praised 25 years of India–Russia strategic partnership and highlighted New Delhi’s role as a rising global power. He also pointed out how US tariffs are disrupting global supply chains and undermining Washington’s WTO commitments.


Top Russian diplomat hails 25 years of strategic ties with India 

 Well, the Monsoon Season is Getting a Bit Slippery for India's Oil Diplomacy...
As Imports of Discounted Russian Crude Oil Takes a Sharp Hit in the Month of July...
Monsoon Demands Slowdown is Just One Part of the Story...
Tighter Margins, Supply Shifts and Growing Pressure From the United States Are All Fuelling This Complex Situation...

India’s Russian oil imports slide in July

India’s unemployment rate eased to 5.2% in July, signaling modest progress. However, urban youth continue to face high joblessness, highlighting deep-rooted structural challenges in the economy. What’s behind the gap in recovery?

 India’s unemployment dips: Shows modest improvement

The Indian government expects this festive season to see bumper diwali spending triggering the market and the economy.
Those expectations are driven by the government's decision to lower goods and services tax (gst) rates to come before Diwali.

Government expects demand boost from tax cuts

India and China are moving to rebuild ties after years of border tensions.
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met in New Delhi for the 24th round of border talks. Doval said ties are on an “upward trend,” while Wang Yi called for trust and stability. The talks come ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first visit to China since 2018, for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit. The reset comes against the backdrop of U.S. tariffs and shifting regional equations.

BREAKING: India, China Agree on New Steps for Boundary Talks in a Boost to Bilateral Ties | WION

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met in New Delhi for the 24th round of border talks. Doval said ties are on an “upward trend,” while Wang Yi called for trust and stability. The talks come ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first visit to China since 2018, for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit. The reset comes against the backdrop of U.S. tariffs and shifting regional equations.


India-China Ties: PM Modi Hails Steady Progress in India-China Ties | WION

India and China are moving to rebuild ties after years of border tensions.
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met in New Delhi for the 24th round of border talks. Doval said ties are on an “upward trend,” while Wang Yi called for trust and stability. The talks come ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first visit to China since 2018, for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit. The reset comes against the backdrop of U.S. tariffs and shifting regional equations.


India, China reset relations: Doval-Wang YI talks ahead of PM Modi’s SCO visit 

In a boost to Make in India in the defence project, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has cleared a $7.4 billion project for buying 97 LCA Tejas Mark 1A fighter jets for the Indian Air Force, Indian news agency ANI reported on Tuesday.&nbsp;The final approval for the major Made in India project was given today in a high-level meeting, which will pave the way for Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to produce the aircraft, ANI reported, citing defence sources.&nbsp;The plan to buy 97 more LCA Mark 1A fighter jets was first announced by the then Air Force Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari during his visit to Spain. He told ANI about the big plans to boost the fighter aircraft orders.&nbsp;Notably, this will mark the second order for the LCA Mark 1A fighters. Earlier, the Indian government bought 83 aircraft a few years ago.&nbsp;Moreover, as per the defence sources, the project will help the IAF to replace its fleet of MiG-21s, which are finally being phased out by the Indian government in the next few weeks.&nbsp;The fighter aircraft programme will certainly be a major boost for promoting indigenisation and will also give major business to the small and medium enterprises engaged in defence business across India.<h2>What will the new LCA Mark 1A offer?</h2>The LCA Mark 1A plane is equipped with more advanced avionics and radars than the earlier 40 LCAs being supplied to the Indian Air Force.&nbsp;Moreover, the indigenous content in the new LCA Mark 1A will be more than 65 per cent, ANI reported.&nbsp;This comes as India pushes for the Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives, pushed by PM Modi. Additionally, it is a flag barrier to India's self-reliance in the aerospace sector.&nbsp;Also, the HAL will also be looking to buy over 200 LCA Mark 2s and fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft.

In a high-level meeting on Tuesday, the Indian officials approved the acquisition of 97 LCA Mark 1A fighter jets. This will mark as the second order of these combat jets as Indian government bought 83 aircrafts a few years ago. 

In a boost to Make in India in the defence project, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government has cleared a $7.4 billion project for buying 97 LCA Tejas Mark 1A fighter jets for the Indian Air Force, Indian news agency ANI reported on Tuesday. The final approval for the major Made in India project was given today in a high-level meeting, which will pave the way for Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to produce the aircraft, ANI reported, citing defence sources. The plan to buy 97 more LCA Mark 1A fighter jets was first announced by the then Air Force Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari during his visit to Spain. He told ANI about the big plans to boost the fighter aircraft orders. Notably, this will mark the second order for the LCA Mark 1A fighters. Earlier, the Indian government bought 83 aircraft a few years ago. Moreover, as per the defence sources, the project will help the IAF to replace its fleet of MiG-21s, which are finally being phased out by the Indian government in the next few weeks. The fighter aircraft programme will certainly be a major boost for promoting indigenisation and will also give major business to the small and medium enterprises engaged in defence business across India. What will the new LCA Mark 1A offer? The LCA Mark 1A plane is equipped with more advanced avionics and radars than the earlier 40 LCAs being supplied to the Indian Air Force. Moreover, the indigenous content in the new LCA Mark 1A will be more than 65 per cent, ANI reported. This comes as India pushes for the Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives, pushed by PM Modi. Additionally, it is a flag barrier to India's self-reliance in the aerospace sector. Also, the HAL will also be looking to buy over 200 LCA Mark 2s and fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft.

In a high-level meeting on Tuesday, the Indian officials approved the acquisition of 97 LCA Mark 1A fighter jets. This will mark as the second order of these combat jets as Indian government bought 83 aircrafts a few years ago.&nbsp;

New Tejas jets to replace MiG-21s? India clears $7.4 billion project to buy 97 LCA Tejas Mark 1A combat jets

Torrential rains have returned to Mumbai, submerging streets, halting trains, and bringing the city to a standstill. Our ground report shows the dramatic scenes of chaos, the challenges faced by commuters, and the sad reality of a city that struggles with the same problem every single year. ‘Next 48 hours crucial for Mumbai’: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis issues warning as rain hits large parts of Maharashtra.


Mumbai floods: shocking truth about Mumbai’s monsoon chaos

A cloudburst in Jammu & Kashmir has triggered inclement weather, forcing authorities to shut schools across affected areas. Watch to know more updates on this!


Jammu & Kashmir cloudburst: inclement weather forces schools to shut

India and China held the 24th round of border talks in New Delhi, where Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Indian NSA Ajit Doval to discuss the ongoing boundary dispute.


India, China Hold 24th Round Of Border Talks | Chinese FM Wang Yi Meets NSA Ajit Doval In Delhi 

China has agreed to lift restrictions on key exports to India, signaling a positive development in bilateral trade relations.


India-China Relations: China To Lift Curbs On Key Exports To India

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (August 18) met Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, who was the pilot of Axiom-4 Space Mission to the International Space Station (ISS), in Delhi. During the meeting, Shukla presented a Axiom-4 mission patch to PM Modi and shared pictures of the Earth taken from International Space Station.


Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Meets PM Modi After Axiom-4 Mission

India and China discussed trade and economic issues on Monday, including restarting border trade and direct flights, with India raising worries about China’s limits on exporting rare earth minerals.


Wang Yi In India: Differences Shouldn’t Turn Into Disputes, S. Jaishankar to Wang

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Meets PM Modi, Presents Axiom-4 Mission Patch

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has arrived in India for a two-day visit ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Beijing. 

EAM Jaishankar, Chinese FM Wang Yi Hold Talks; Stresses Fight Against Terror 

S Jaishankar, Wang Yi Meet: "Important That De-escalation On Border Continues"

India and China are giving their ties a major boost. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is in Delhi for talks with EAM Jaishankar, NSA Ajit Doval, and PM Modi.
The visit comes just ahead of Modi’s first trip to China in seven years for the SCO Summit, where he is set to meet Xi Jinping.
While border tensions linger, U.S. tariff pressure is pushing Delhi and Beijing to find common ground.

India–China Reset? Doval–Wang Border Talks, Modi–Xi Meet

Bangladesh Army chief General Waker-uz-Zaman reassured the Hindu community during Janmashtami celebrations in Dhaka, emphasizing equal rights and protection for all citizens.


Bangladesh Army Chief Reaffirms Nation’s Secular Democratic Foundations

A surge of Chinese-made weapons and encrypted hardware is powering a dangerous new phase of terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir. From satellite phones to grenades, see how Beijing’s tech, funneled through Pakistan, is reshaping the security battle and how India’s forces are fighting back.


Pakistani terrorists using Chinese weapons

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has arrived in India for a two-day visit ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Beijing. 


Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi holds talks with EAM Jaishankar ahead of SCO

A political row has erupted in India over allegations of "vote theft", with opposition parties accusing the country's election body of irregularities, which they say favoured the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the 2024 general elections.


India: Vote theft row escalates, leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi & Election Commission trade fire

The Palestine Ambassador Abdallah M. Abu Shawesh has said that India can use its 'leverage' of 'strong relationship' Israel to 'ease the situation in Gaza, West Bank'. His comments come even as the situation in Gaza remains dire as Israeli offensive continues that started after October 2023 Hamas terror attack. 


'India With Heavy Political Weight Can Do More World Wide'

Wang Yi in India: Chinese FM arrives in New Delhi to hold 24th round of LAC dialogue

Indian stock markets surged after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced tax cuts, helping to offset fears stemming from ongoing trade tensions. Investors reacted positively, boosting market confidence and economic optimism.


PM Modi's tax cut plan offsets trade tension-led sell-off

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India slams Pakistan at UNSC over minority conversions

New bills to remove PM, CMs & ministers to be introduced today

Apple shifts iPhone 17 Output

Amit Shah tables landmark bills in Lok Sabha, introduces 3 bills today

India-Russia ties | 'India a global power': Top Russian diplomat speaks with WION

India-China relations: Direct flights, border trade to resume | Modi-Xi Jinping hail ties

Top Russian diplomat hails 25 years of strategic ties with India

India’s Russian oil imports slide in July

India’s unemployment dips: Shows modest improvement

Government expects demand boost from tax cuts

BREAKING: India, China Agree on New Steps for Boundary Talks in a Boost to Bilateral Ties | WION

India-China Ties: PM Modi Hails Steady Progress in India-China Ties | WION

India, China reset relations: Doval-Wang YI talks ahead of PM Modi’s SCO visit

India, China reset relations: Doval-Wang YI talks ahead of PM Modi’s SCO visit

India clears $7.4 billion project to buy 97 LCA Tejas Mark 1A combat jets

Mumbai floods: shocking truth about Mumbai’s monsoon chaos

Jammu & Kashmir cloudburst: inclement weather forces schools to shut

India, China Hold 24th Round Of Border Talks | Chinese FM Wang Yi Meets NSA Ajit Doval In Delhi

India-China Relations: China To Lift Curbs On Key Exports To India

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Meets PM Modi After Axiom-4 Mission

Wang Yi In India: Differences Shouldn’t Turn Into Disputes, S. Jaishankar to Wang

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Meets PM Modi, Presents Axiom-4 Mission Patch

EAM Jaishankar, Chinese FM Wang Yi Hold Talks; Stresses Fight Against Terror

S Jaishankar, Wang Yi Meet: "Important That De-escalation On Border Continues"