India's DRDO achieved a major milestone by successfully flight-testing Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) technology on February 3, 2026, at Chandipur, Odisha, paving the way for the Astra Mk-3 missile with over 350 km range.


DRDO Tests SFDR Technology, Inches Closer to Astra MK-3 Missile

Staging a protest on Parliament premises, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, took a swipe at Union Minister of State Ravneet Bittu on Wednesday, calling him "My traitor friend".


LoP Rahul Gandhi Calls BJP's Ravneet Singh Bittu 'Traitor Friend'

Three minor sisters, aged 12 , 14 , and 16 , died by suicide in Ghaziabad's Bharat City Society on February 4, 2026, after jumping hand-in-hand from their 9th-floor balcony around 2 AM following a dispute with parents over online gaming addiction.


India: Three Minor Sisters Die By Suicide in Ghaziabad; Online Korean Game Link Emerges

T20 World Cup past winners: Only India (2007 & 2024), West Indies (2012 & 2016), and England (2009 & 2022) have won two titles with Pakistan (2009), Sri Lanka (2014), and Australia (2021) winning once each.

T20 World Cup past winners: Only India (2007 &amp; 2024), West Indies (2012 &amp; 2016), and England (2010 &amp; 2022) have won two titles with Pakistan (2009), Sri Lanka (2014), and Australia (2021) winning once each.

T20 World Cup: Only three teams, including India, have two titles - Can you guess all past winners

India has successfully tested next-generation air-to-air missile propulsion technology at the Chandipur test range in Odisha. The test marks a significant step forward in the country’s missile development program, enhancing the capabilities of the Indian Air Force and strengthening national defense.

India Tests Next-Gen Air-to-Air Missile Propulsion Technology

Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi’s reference to China in the unpublished memoirs of former Chief of Army Staff General M M Naravane (Retd) triggered a political firestorm on Monday, leading to repeated disruptions in the Lok Sabha.


Rahul Gandhi Cites Unpublished Naravane Memoir, Triggers Chaos

Ricky Ponting has handed Australia a reality check ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which begins this Saturday (Feb 7) in India and Sri Lanka. Coming off a series loss against Pakistan (0-3) in Pakistan, Australia is in Group B alongside the tournament’s co-host, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Oman and Ireland. Although they still boast several A-listers and match winners, Punter feels they are as good as anyone but not among the favourites for the T20 title. Ponting handpicked the defending champions, India, to lift the T20 World Cup this year.&nbsp;Meanwhile, Australia will enter this 20-team tournament without Pat Cummins, who continues to recover from a back injury that aggravated following the third Test in Adelaide during the Ashes. Besides him, the lack of depth in the middle order, despite having veterans Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, and even Tim David, could hurt Australia on the subcontinent pitches, something Ponting is aware of. Also, Steve Smith’s absence makes the batting look more fragile for the former winners.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/sanjay-manjrekar-slams-pakistan-india-game-boycott-threat-t20-world-cup-beating-them-is-like-beating-minnows-1770120805286">Sanjay Manjrekar slams Pakistan’s boycott threat: ‘Beating them is like beating minnows’</a> &nbsp;Without talking much about his side’s chances of pushing above their weight and winning a tournament with a lesser-experienced squad at the helm, Ponting said, “If you look at the squad, I think they have as good a chance as anybody.” &nbsp;Commenting on which team he thinks is heads and shoulders ahead of them all, Ponting said, “India probably start as the clear favourites because of the conditions, the talent and the group of players they have put together. They’ll be hard to beat. But I really do think we’ll see Australia there come semi-final time,” he added while chatting with the ICC.&nbsp; &nbsp;Meanwhile, Australia begins its T20 World Cup campaign against Ireland on February 11, with Sri Lanka hosting all its group games.<h3>Australia’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad -</h3>Mitchell Marsh (captain), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Cameron Green, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matt Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Matt Renshaw, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa &nbsp;Travelling reserve: Sean Abbott

Australia recently lost the away three-match T20I series against Pakistan, with their batters failing to apply themselves on dusty bowls in Lahore. 

Ricky Ponting has handed Australia a reality check ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which begins this Saturday (Feb 7) in India and Sri Lanka. Coming off a series loss against Pakistan (0-3) in Pakistan, Australia is in Group B alongside the tournament’s co-host, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Oman and Ireland. Although they still boast several A-listers and match winners, Punter feels they are as good as anyone but not among the favourites for the T20 title. Ponting handpicked the defending champions, India, to lift the T20 World Cup this year. Meanwhile, Australia will enter this 20-team tournament without Pat Cummins, who continues to recover from a back injury that aggravated following the third Test in Adelaide during the Ashes. Besides him, the lack of depth in the middle order, despite having veterans Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, and even Tim David, could hurt Australia on the subcontinent pitches, something Ponting is aware of. Also, Steve Smith’s absence makes the batting look more fragile for the former winners. Also read | Sanjay Manjrekar slams Pakistan’s boycott threat: ‘Beating them is like beating minnows’ Without talking much about his side’s chances of pushing above their weight and winning a tournament with a lesser-experienced squad at the helm, Ponting said, “If you look at the squad, I think they have as good a chance as anybody.” Commenting on which team he thinks is heads and shoulders ahead of them all, Ponting said, “India probably start as the clear favourites because of the conditions, the talent and the group of players they have put together. They’ll be hard to beat. But I really do think we’ll see Australia there come semi-final time,” he added while chatting with the ICC. Meanwhile, Australia begins its T20 World Cup campaign against Ireland on February 11, with Sri Lanka hosting all its group games. Australia’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad - Mitchell Marsh (captain), Xavier Bartlett, Cooper Connolly, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Cameron Green, Nathan Ellis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matt Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Matt Renshaw, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa Travelling reserve: Sean Abbott

Australia recently lost the away three-match T20I series against Pakistan, with their batters failing to apply themselves on dusty bowls in Lahore.&nbsp;

"They’ll be hard to beat": Ricky Ponting snubs Australia, names his T20 World Cup 2026 winner

India has rejected directives under the Indus Water Treaty and refused to disclose technical data related to the Baglihar and Kishanganga hydropower projects. The move marks a firm stance by New Delhi amid ongoing disagreements over treaty mechanisms and information sharing linked to the two projects.


Indus Water Treaty: India Rejects Indus Water Treaty Directives, Refuses Data on Key Projects

Russia says its strategic ties with India is most important, and that it has not heard from India that it will halth russian oil imports. Kremlin's reaction comes a day after Trump announced a trade deal with India, claiming that India will stop buying Russian oil.


Russia: India Has Not Informed That It Will Stop Buying Our Oil

The Lok Sabha witnessed chaotic scenes as protests erupted over Rahul Gandhi’s speech during the Motion of Thanks debate, leading to disruptions and heated exchanges between the treasury benches and the opposition.


India: Ruckus Over Rahul Gandhi's Speech On Motion Of Thanks 

The United States has reduced tariffs on Indian goods from 25% to 18%, confirmed by US Ambassador Sergio Gor. The move is expected to boost trade between the two countries and strengthen economic ties. Experts say this reduction could enhance India’s exports to the US and positively impact bilateral relations. This video covers the tariff cut details, government reactions, and market implications.

US Cuts Tariffs on India from 25% to 18%, Ambassador Confirms

India and Nepal are in discussions to establish a cross-border interbank channel, aiming to facilitate smoother transactions, trade, and financial cooperation between the two countries. Officials from New Delhi and Kathmandu are exploring ways to strengthen banking connectivity, payment systems, and bilateral economic ties. This move could boost trade efficiency, reduce transaction costs, and improve financial collaboration in South Asia.

India and Nepal Explore Interbank Channel for Cross-Border Banking

The ‍Trump administration is dropping a ⁠25% additional tariffs imposed on Indian imports over its ‌purchases ‌of Russian oil, in addition ‌to lowering a country-specific tariff to 18% from 25%.

Trump Announces India Trade Deal as US May Cut 25% Tariff on Russian Oil

In a landmark move, President Trump says the US has struck a trade deal with India, slashing tariffs on indian goods to 18 percent. That pact has already sparked gains in Indian markets.


Trump, India Agree to Major Trade Deal 

The ‍Trump administration is dropping a ⁠25% additional tariffs imposed on Indian imports over its ‌purchases ‌of Russian oil, in addition ‌to lowering a country-specific tariff to 18% from 25%.


India-US Trade Deal: India Gains Tariff Advantage Over China, Pakistan & Bangladesh

India is in talks to integrate UPI with Alipay+, aiming to allow Indian travelers to make seamless cross-border payments at global merchants. The move could expand UPI’s reach and simplify international transactions for Indians abroad.


India Explores Linking UPI With Alipay+ to Enable Global Payments

US Drops 25% Tariffs On India | Country-Specific Rate Cut To 18%

Trump Announces Trade Deal With India | US May Drop 25% Tariff Over Russian Oil

IRIS (Innovative Research on Intelligent Systems) is a student-driven initiative focused on AI, data science, and technology to address real-world problems. It fosters innovation through hands-on, project-based learning, allowing students to collaborate, conduct research, and transform ideas into actionable solutions. It emphasizes skill development, teamwork, and creating tangible impact.


IRIS: Students Solving Real-World Problems, Turning Ideas Into Impact

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has unveiled its annual budget, aiming for steady growth in an uncertain global economy rocked by recent tariff wars.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the budget for the 2026-2027 financial year in Parliament on Sunday, prioritising infrastructure and domestic manufacturing, with a total expenditure estimated at $583bn.

India Budget 2026: Does India Budget Deliver on its Bets?

India’s Union Budget 2026 has unveiled a ₹12.2 trillion allocation for infrastructure, underlining the government’s focus on capital expenditure to drive economic growth.


India Budget 2026: India Semiconductor Mission Gets ₹40,000 Crore

US President Donald Trump says India will begin buying oil from Venezuela, a move Washington says will help replace some of India’s Russian crude imports. A key driver of trade tensions between Delhi and Washington over the past year.


India-US Ties: Trump Claims India Will Buy Venezuelan Oil, Replace Imports From Iran

In the union budget 2026 speech in the parliament on sunday,
Finance minister nirmala sitharaman highlighted a major social achievement,
The government says nearly 25 crore, that is 250 million indians,
Have been lifted out of multidimensional poverty over the past decade.

India’s Poverty Drop Highlight of Budget 2026

The Union Budget 2026-27 has touched upon a lot of things, but what are the key focus areas, the government’s vision, and the standout measures? Let’s hear from experts as they analyse the budget’s impact on India’s growth.


Union Budget 2026: Experts on Budget 2026 

For the second time in india's history, the union budget was presented on a sunday.
Keeping in accordance with existing norms, the stock exchanges were also open for a special trading session.

 Indian Union Budget 2026: Does India Budget Deliver on Its Bets?

India aims to diversify supply chains beyond China as global companies look to reduce dependence on a single manufacturing hub, with major tech firms investing billions into AI development and operations in India, analysts say this move strengthens India’s position in the global tech and manufacturing ecosystem, boosts innovation, and creates new economic opportunities

India Moves Beyond China for Supply Chains | AI Investments Surge

India’s budget reveals increased foreign allocations with Afghanistan receiving ₹150 crore, Nepal ₹800 crore, and Sri Lanka ₹400 crore. Overall foreign grants reach ₹5,685 crore, reflecting India’s growing financial support to neighboring countries and regional development initiatives.


Budget 2026: Afghanistan Will Receive ₹150 Crore Of Aid From India 

In Budget 2026, India announces a 50% cut in foreign aid to Bangladesh, sparking reactions from political analysts and economists, experts say the reduction could impact bilateral projects, trade partnerships, and regional development initiatives, the decision comes amid shifting priorities in India’s fiscal planning and budget allocation

Budget 2026: India Cuts Bangladesh Foreign Aid Amid Budget 2026

India and China continue to emerge as major contributors to global GDP growth, highlighting their growing influence in the world economy, analysts say the two Asian giants are driving investment, trade, and innovation, reshaping global markets, experts discuss how economic policies, technological advancements, and demographic trends are positioning India and China at the forefront of global growth

India & China: Dance of the Dragon and Elephant | Global GDP Growth

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2026–27 
She highlighted the Modi government’s push for a “Reform Express.” Defence budget pegged at Rs 7.84 lakh crore. Allocations announced for key schemes. Promotion of exports of marine, leather, and textile products
Dedicated rare-earth corridors. Biopharma Shakti with outlay of Rs. 10,000 crore over five years. 


India Budget 2026: India Goes Big on Biopharma

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday said India will buy Venezuelan oil, helping to replace some of the Russian oil that the world's third-biggest oil importer buys.


Trump Says India Will Buy Venezuelan Oil, New Delhi Has Not Responded to Trump's Claims

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