India’s monsoon has turned deadly. Floods and landslides have hit multiple states in 48 hours. Gujarat reports 16 dead with rescue operations still on. Maharashtra recorded 22 rain-related deaths, including a family of four electrocuted in Satara. Meanwhile IMD has issued a yellow alert for Delhi-NCR with more rain and thunderstorms forecast this week. Rivers are swelling, roads are cut off, and millions are bracing for more severe weather.


Monsoon mayhem: Floods & landslides kill dozens across India

PM Narendra Modi has landed in Australia for high-level talks with PM Anthony Albanese. Defence, critical minerals, and uranium are set to dominate the agenda as both nations work to strengthen their strategic partnership. With the Indo-Pacific at the center of global geopolitics, India and Australia are looking to deepen cooperation on security, trade, and energy. 


Breaking: PM Modi lands in aAstralia | PM Modi & PM Albanese to deepen India-Australia ties

Prabhas Mondal, a key accused in the rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in West Bengal's Baruipur, was killed in a police encounter during the early hours of Wednesday. Authorities said the incident occurred as part of an operation linked to the ongoing investigation into the high-profile case.

Baruipur rape-murder accused killed in police encounter 

The United States may seek the extradition of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi from India as part of ongoing investigations into transnational organized crime. While no formal extradition request has been publicly confirmed, the development could become a key issue in legal and diplomatic discussions between the two countries.

US may seek Lawrence Bishnoi's extradition from India 

Prime minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Jakarta has quietly reshaped the geopolitics of the Indo-Pacific. Amid the broader bilateral engagements, India and Indonesia agreed to jointly develop Sabang port.


India Gains Deep Water Edge Near Malacca

The Ketan Agarwal murder investigation has taken a significant turn after police sources revealed that WhatsApp chats between Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary allegedly showed the two referring to each other as "husband" and "wife."
The discovery has opened up a new line of inquiry, with investigators examining whether the pair may have secretly married before the events under investigation. Police are now scrutinising photographs, videos, witness statements and official records to verify the claim. Authorities stress that no marriage has yet been established, and the matter remains an active part of the ongoing investigation.

Pune Murder Case: Pune cops suspect Ketan's fiancee secretly married lover 

India and Japan have taken a major step in strengthening their strategic partnership after the Modi-Takaichi Summit in New Delhi. The two countries announced their first-ever defence co-development agreement, focusing on advanced military technology and maritime security cooperation.

Modi-Takaichi summit: New Delhi & Tokyo's first joint weapon

India just made a big move in the Indo-Pacific. India and Indonesia have signed a deal to jointly develop Sabang Port at the northern tip of Sumatra — right at the mouth of the Malacca Strait. Why it matters: 40% of global trade passes through here. With India already building a transshipment hub at Great Nicobar, Sabang gives India a footprint on both sides of this critical chokepoint. For maritime experts, this isn’t just about trade. It’s about security, influence, and having eyes on one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes.


Sabang port: India’s masterstroke at the mouth of Malacca strait?

#Gravitas An Indian-origin businessman is accused of pretending to be a CIA officer to help push through defence deals worth billions of dollars in Indonesia. 


Indian-origin man poses as 'CIA agent' to secure defence deals

#Gravitas India and Japan have agreed to jointly develop advanced stealth technology that could significantly reduce the radar signature of Indian warships.  Japan's unified complex radio antenna, better known as unicorn, reduces the number of exposed surfaces that reflect radar waves. The result is a smaller radar signature, making warships significantly more difficult to find, track, and target. 


Japanese stealth tech to make Indian Navy warships harder to detect 

Amid the geopolitical tug-of-war in the Indo-Pacific, India and Indonesia bolstered their comprehensive strategic partnership by signing major defence deals. Indonesia agreed to purchase BrahMos missile system from India and also inked an MoU on air-to-air missile cooperation agreement. Besides this, both sides will explore the modalities of jointly developing the strategic Sabang port, which may give India enhanced access in the Indo-Pacific.


India & Indonesia become military partners & sign BrahMos deal amid Chinese threat in Indo-Pacific

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Indonesia has put maritime security, defence cooperation, trade, and strategic partnerships firmly in the spotlight. With the Indo-Pacific becoming increasingly important, discussions are expected to cover issues ranging from the Malacca Strait and regional security to critical minerals and defence collaboration, including potential BrahMos-related cooperation. 

The visit highlights the growing importance of India-Indonesia relations in shaping the future of the region.

PM Modi in Indonesia: PM Modi hails friendship with President Subianto 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Indian diaspora in Jakarta during his Indonesia visit, highlighting the achievements of the Digital India initiative and India's rapid technological transformation. From digital payments and innovation to financial inclusion and governance reforms, PM Modi showcased India's progress on the global stage. The event also underscored the strong cultural and people-to-people ties between India and Indonesia.


PM Modi addresses Indian diaspora in Jakarta 

India and New Zealand are looking to take their partnership to the next level. In an exclusive chat with WION, India’s Envoy to New Zealand, Neeta Bhushan Muanpuii, said defence ties will take centre stage during PM Modi’s upcoming visit. From maritime security to joint exercises and technology sharing, both countries want closer cooperation in the Indo-Pacific.


India-New Zealand defence ties take centre stage, envoy speaks to WION 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Indonesia has put maritime security, defence cooperation, trade, and strategic partnerships firmly in the spotlight. With the Indo-Pacific becoming increasingly important, discussions are expected to cover issues ranging from the Malacca Strait and regional security to critical minerals and defence collaboration, including potential BrahMos-related cooperation. 

The visit highlights the growing importance of India-Indonesia relations in shaping the future of the region.


India, Indonesia sign big defence deal 

Kerala is getting older, and it’s the first to admit it. The state now has the highest share of elderly people in India and a median age of 31 years, the highest in the country. To tackle this, Kerala has launched a dedicated Elderly Welfare Department. 


Kerala leads with highest elderly population, starts new initiative

A political showdown has erupted in Karnataka over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The BJP has accused state election officials of large-scale irregularities and demanded fresh door-to-door verification, while Congress has dismissed the allegations, triggering a heated war of words over the voter roll revision process.

Congress, BJP spar over Karnataka SIR

India-Indonesia strengthen ties: Indonesia confers highest honour to PM Modi 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Jakarta to a warm welcome from Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, marking the start of an important diplomatic visit focused on trade, defence and cultural cooperation. The trip highlights the growing strategic partnership between India and Indonesia, two key Indo-Pacific powers.


PM Modi Indonesia Visit: PM Narendra Modi Receives Indonesia's Highest Honour

Residents in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir are facing growing shortages of food, fuel, and medicines amid an ongoing standoff with Pakistani authorities. As public anger intensifies, local leaders have appealed to India for humanitarian assistance. Meanwhile, the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) has issued a fresh ultimatum to Islamabad, demanding action on key grievances. 

Pok leader appeals to India for food & medicines as Pakistan's brutality continues

Former Supreme Court Judge Madan B. Lokur has raised serious questions about the MEA's current stand on passports and citizenship. He called the Centre's position a 'misreading' of the Passport Act and warned it could lead to international problems if a passport is no longer treated as proof of citizenship. The remarks come amid growing debate over documentation rules.


Indian passport row: Justice Lokur says MEA's stand a 'misreading' of the Passport Act

PM Modi's 3-nation tour: PM Modi to interact with indian diaspora, visit Prambanan temple

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has named Lashkar-e-Taiba chief Hafiz Saeed in a supplementary chargesheet in the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack case. The agency has accused Saeed, LeT, and its proxy outfit TRF of conspiring and facilitating the attack that killed 26 people. The charges include waging war against India and cross-border terrorism under the UAPA and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.

NIA names LeT founder Hafiz Saeed as accused in Pahalgam terror attack 

PM Modi lands in Jakarta, India-Indonesia ties get major boost 

Pahalgam terror attack: NIA names Hafiz Saeed in supplementary chargesheet 

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has directed Meta to disable the advertisements and content promoting and facilitating access to child sexual exploitative and abuse material (CSEAM) on Instagram, according to government sources. It has also sought an explanation on the issue.

MeitY issues stern notice to Meta over CSEAM ads on Instagram 

Heavy rainfall has wrecked havoc across Mumbai, claiming at least eight lives and causing widespread disruption. Several parts of the city witnessed severe waterlogging, traffic snarls, and flooding after relentless downpours.


Mumbai monsoon: Eight killed as monsoon fury grips Mumbai

Europe continues to dominate the global passport rankings. According to the global passport index 2026, nine of the world's 10 strongest passports now belong to European countries. Sweden secures the top spot, followed by Switzerland, Finland and Germany.

India slips in global passport rankings

Biofuels are making a comeback as volatile oil markets push governments to rethink energy security. Interest in cleaner fuels had surged after the pandemic, with the International energy agency projecting biofuel demand would more than double by 2030 to support global net-zero goals.


Rising oil prices revive Asia’s biofuel push

New Roads, New Skies: Uttar Pradesh Rising explores how massive infrastructure projects are reshaping India's most populous state. From the launch of Noida International Airport to the expanding expressway network, the special episode examines how improved connectivity is driving investment, creating jobs and transforming Uttar Pradesh into a fast-emerging economic and logistics hub.

New roads, new skies | Uttar Pradesh rising

Heavy rainfall has wreaked havoc across Mumbai, claiming at least eight lives and causing widespread disruption.
Several parts of the city witnessed severe waterlogging, traffic snarls, and flooding after relentless downpours.

Mumbai Monsoon: Torrential rains lash financial capital, at least 8 dead 

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