India's rice inventories have climbed to record levels in 2025 and signals better domestic food security planning. Government data shows rice stocks in state warehouses, including unmilled paddy, stood at about 57.6 million tonnes as of early december, nearly 12% higher than a year ago and far above official buffer requirements.

India's Rice Buffer is Far Above Official Requirements

Gold keeps scaling new highs. Now, above 4,500 dollars an ounce for first time ever. At the current rate, gold with Indian households is worth nearly 5 trillion dollars. That is the magical figure the Indian government is touting the economy to reach by 2030. 

Indian's Hidden Wealth Soars Replicating Gold's Record Surge 

India’s BrahMos missile is set for global sales as Russia raises no objections to exports to Vietnam and Indonesia. Explore the strategic and defense implications of this development. 

India’s BrahMos Missile Goes Global | Russia Approves Exports to Vietnam, Indonesia | WION

Amid rising India–Bangladesh tensions, Russia’s envoy to Bangladesh has urged Dhaka and New Delhi to exercise restraint and de-escalate. The diplomatic intervention comes as regional stability and bilateral ties face fresh strain.

India-Bangladesh: Russian Envoy to Bangladesh Urges Dhaka-Delhi De-escalation

Gold is glittering like never before. Prices have surged to an all-time high of almost 4,500 dollars an ounce. This has created a new wealth surge for Indian households. With almost 35,000 tonnes of private gold worth nearly 5 trillion dollars, India’s hidden treasure now rivals the country’s gdp.


Indian Household Gold Valued Near $5 Trillion

Breast cancer cases in India are projected to rise by more than five percent each year, according to new health data. Experts cite factors such as stress, poor sleep, lifestyle changes, and delayed diagnosis as key contributors to the growing burden. Health professionals are calling for greater awareness, early screening, and improved access to treatment to address the rising trend.


Breast Cancer Cases in India Expected to Rise Over 5% Annually

India is close to finalising a $450 million export deal for its BrahMos supersonic cruise missile with Vietnam and Indonesia. The agreement would mark a major expansion of India’s defence exports and strengthen strategic ties in the Indo-Pacific region. Analysts say the deal highlights growing global demand for Indian-made weapons systems and New Delhi’s push to emerge as a key defence supplier.


India Nears $450 Million BrahMos Missile Deal With Vietnam and Indonesia

The Russian Ambassador in Bangladesh has weighed in on the souring of ties between Dhaka and New Delhi. He has asked Dhaka to remember the crucial role that India played in securing Bangladesh's independence from Pakistan in 1971. The Russian reminder comes as Dhaka keeps issuing statements of alarm over the recent protests in India. Indian have been protesting over the lynching of a Hindu man in Bangladesh. India has ensured that no harm has come to Bangladeshi diplomatic missions.

Russia Urges De-Escalation Of Delhi Dhaka Tensions

India nears $450 million Brahmos missile export deals with Vietnam and Indonesia

ISRO’s LVM3 rocket is set to attempt its heaviest launch ever, carrying the 6,100 kg BlueBird satellite built by US-based AST SpaceMobile. The mission aims to deliver space-based cellular broadband that can connect directly to smartphones, without ground towers.

This landmark launch positions ISRO at the center of a fast-growing, multi-billion-dollar space communications race dominated by players like SpaceX. With massive commercial and strategic stakes, the mission marks a defining moment for India’s rise as a trusted global launch partner and a major force in next-generation satellite technology.

American Satellite Trusts Indian Rocket for ISRO’s Most Powerful Mission Yet 

The Aravalli controversy shows no signs of cooling down, with debate raging over India’s ancient mountain range. Known for their ecological importance and historic legacy, the Aravallis are now under the spotlight again, as politics and environmental concerns collide. Congress party is planning a mega protest across Rajasthan and asks why the centre seems hell-bent in redrawing the boundaries of this mountain range.


Aravalli controversy: Cong asks why centre is pushing to redefine Aravalli range

A major protest has erupted outside the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi in the wake of the brutal killing of a Hindu man by an Islamist mob in Bangladesh's Mymensingh last week. The demonstrations are being led by Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal to denounce alleged atrocities against Hindus and vandalism of their religious places in Bangladesh.


Dhaka-Delhi diplomatic tensions: India summons Bangladeshi high commissioner, Riaz Hamidullah 

Russian Ambassador to Bangladesh Alexander Grigoryevich Khozin recalled India's crucial role in Bangladesh's independence in 1971, along with the support extended by Russia, underscoring the historical significance of cooperation among the three countries.


Dhaka-Delhi diplomatic row: Russia tells Bangladesh to remember India's role in 1971 

The Aravalli mining controversy refuses to die down, with the Indian government dismissing public concerns over mining in the ecologically sensitive region. Environmentalists continue to demand stronger protections for the Aravalli hills.


Aravalli controversy: Indian govt rubbishes apprehensions over Aravalli mining 

Bangladesh turmoil: Protest outside Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi 

The Indian rupee appreciated on Tuesday to close at 87.07 per dollar as an index which benchmarks the strength of the US currency relative to other units retreated after Washington deferred the decision to slap punitive tariffs on neighbours Mexico and Canada, traders said.


Rupee extends gains after best single-day gain in 3 years

Aravalli controversy: Indian govt claims no imminent threat to the Aravalli's ecology

India and new zealand have concluded a comprehensive free trade agreement or fta, marking a significant economic and strategic expansion of india’s footprint in the pacific region.  This is also the third free trade agreement india has secured in 2025. Indian prime minister narendra modi described the pact as a people-centric partnership aligned with india’s long-term development goals.

India-New Zealand Trade Deal:  Zero-duty Access for 100% of Indian Exports

U.S. President trump signed a defence bill, which directed the secretary of state to create a system, to "Assess the implementation" of the nuclear agreement struck in 2008.

Trump: India Should Align Nuclear Liability With Global Norms

A recent Supreme Court ruling adopting a narrow 100-meter elevation rule to define the Aravalli Hills has sparked major debate and alarm, as experts warn it could strip protection from over 90% of the range, opening it to destructive mining, real estate, and severe ecological damage, including increased desertification, water scarcity, and pollution for Delhi-NCR, leading to widespread protests and calls for an immediate review. 


Government says over 90% Aravalli remains protected, mining is completely banned in Delhi-NCR

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah asserted Rahul Gandhi will decide on the state's leadership, countering AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge's call for local resolution. Kharge expressed displeasure over being drawn into the issue, calling it a 'local creation.' Discussions on leadership change resurfaced after recent meetings between Siddaramaiah and Dy CM D.K. Shivakumar.


Power tussle continues in Karnataka Congress, party high command to take final call 

Defying age and physical limits, a centenarian devotee completes his third Sabarimala pilgrimage.


India: 102-year-old lady climbs sacred steps of Sabarimala

Battle for CM post: Shivakumar vs Siddaramaiah, Congress high-command to take final call

Aravalli row: Height rule sparks debate, experts warn of ecological risks

Bangladesh faces unrest as protests continue, but the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirms that there was no breach of security at the Bangladesh High Commission. This video covers the latest updates on the demonstrations, government response, and the situation in Bangladesh.


Bangladesh unrest: India thrashes propaganda but Dhaka pushes back 

Delhi and the national capital region remain engulfed in toxic smog as air quality worsens for yet another day...
Authorities have issued alerts, schools remain affected, and residents struggle to breathe in the hazardous conditions 

Delhi Pollution: Dense Fog, Cold Wave Grip Delhi-NCR

Train passengers travelling in AC coaches and non-AC passengers on Mail and Express trains will have to pay slightly more from December 26, as the Railway Ministry has increased fares by 2 paise per kilometre for these categories. A passenger travelling 500 km in a non-AC coach will have to pay Rs 10 extra.

Indian Government Hikes Fares For Long-Distance Trains

Afghanistan's Minister of Public Health, Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali, has praised India's long standing support for Afghan healthcare, highlighting medical visas as a "vital humanitarian channel" during a visit to New Delhi. Speaking to WION's Sidhant Sibal exclusively, Jalali noted that "Afghans have been regularly traveling to India for medical treatment for a long time." India has established a thalassaemia centre and a modern diagnostic centre and replaced the heating system at Kabul's Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health. It will also construct a 30-bed hospital in Kabul's Bagrami district, an oncology centre, a trauma centre, and five maternity health clinics.


Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali Praises India's Healthcare Support to Afghanistan

Railways Announces Fair Revision From Dec 26, Passengers React

Bangladesh witnessed a sea of people joining the funeral of the popular figure of the July 2024 uprising, Sharif Osman Hadi, in a state mourning on Saturday.

Hundreds of thousands of people joined the funeral of slain political activist and aspirant of Dhaka-8 constituency of the February 2026 election, held before the national parliament in Dhaka.

Hadi, 32, was laid to rest near the Dhaka University Central Mosque, next to the grave of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, whose writings inspired an uprising.

Bangladesh Protests: Osman Hadi's Death And Its Impact on Upcoming Polls

The Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) in Bangladesh's Chittagong has suspended its operation on Sunday (Dec 21), citing security concerns amid ongoing unrest in the country after student leader Osman Hadi's death. The IVAC announced on its website, saying that, due to the recent security situation at the Assistant High Commission of India (AHCI) in Chittagong, the visa operations will remain suspended until further notice.

Bangladesh Protests: Indian Visa Centre in Bangladesh Suspends Operations in Chittagong Amid Unrest

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