India is closely watching the unrest in Iran, not just as a regional crisis but as a strategic test with direct consequences for its connectivity projects, energy security and foreign policy. From trade routes to diplomatic balancing, developments in Iran could shape India’s role across West Asia and beyond.


Iran-US Tensions: Why Iran Matters to India’s Strategic Interests

As we countdown to India's union budget on February 1st, we put the spotlight on the big. Yes, we are talking about taxes, more specifically, taxes linked to market returns. Take a look at this next report to find out more. 

India Budget 2026: Taxes on Market Returns

The India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for Delhi as a cold wave tightens its grip over the national capital and surrounding areas including Noida and Gurugram. Temperatures are expected to remain well below normal, with Gurugram forecast to drop close to 1 degree Celsius in the early hours. Dense fog and chilly winds are disrupting daily life as winter conditions intensify across the region.

India: Cold Wave Grips Delhi Noida And Gurugram As IMD Issues Yellow Alert

Silver has shattered the $90-an-ounce mark for the first time in history, sending shockwaves through global markets and intensifying a powerful rally in precious metals. Gold is trading just shy of record highs as investors seek safety amid Federal Reserve uncertainty, expectations of U.S. rate cuts, and escalating geopolitical tensions. The surge has exposed deep stress in the physical silver market, forcing the U.S. Mint to suspend silver coin sales and driving premiums sharply higher. Analysts warn the rally reflects a structural imbalance between paper claims and physical supply, compounded by strong industrial demand and safe-haven flows.


Silver Has Crossed $90 an Ounce for the First Time | The Global War for Silver

India's Ministry of External Affairs issued a travel advisory on January 5, 2026, urging nationals to avoid non-essential trips to Iran due to intensifying protests over economic woes and currency collapse.

 India Urges Citizens: Avoid Non-Essential Iran Travel

Air India Crash: Families of nine British victims from the June 2025 Air India Flight 171 crash have filed a lawsuit against Air India in UK courts, seeking accountability and compensation. The Boeing 787 crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad, killing 241 on board (including 53 Britons) and 19 on the ground, with only one survivor.


Air India Crash: Families of 9 British Victims Sue Air India

Suspected drones have been sighted again along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, marking the second such incident in 48 hours. Indian Army personnel opened fire on the unmanned aerial vehicles after detecting activity in the Keri sector, just hours after Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi issued a strong warning to Pakistan over cross border provocations and ceasefire violations. Search and surveillance operations have been intensified across the area.


J&K: Indian Army Fires at Pakistani Drones Along Line of Control

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has spoken with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on trade, critical minerals, nuclear cooperation, defence and energy. The call comes amid strained India US ties following steep American tariffs on Indian goods, including a punitive levy over Russian oil purchases. Both sides said they would remain in touch on key issues.


India-US Ties: Jaishankar and Rubio Hold Phone Talks on Trade and Defence

A toddler was rescued after being left locked inside a car in Madhya Pradesh, triggering panic among bystanders who spotted the child crying inside the vehicle. Members of the public broke a window to save the toddler as temperatures inside the car began to rise. The incident has raised fresh concerns about child safety and negligence.


India: Toddler Rescued After Being Locked in Car in India’s Madhya Pradesh | WION

J&K: Drones Spotted Along Kashmir LoC Hours After Army Chief’s Warning | WION

India-US Ties: Jaishankar and Rubio Hold Phone Talks on Trade and Defence | WION

All the flying objects were seen entering Indian airspace from across the border, hovering briefly over sensitive locations. Watch for more details!


J&K: Multiple drone sightings near IB & LoC, high vigilance along international border

Australian cricketer Alyssa Healy has announced she will retire from international cricket after the upcoming series against India. One of the sport’s most influential wicketkeepers and batters, Healy’s decision marks the end of a major era for Australian women’s cricket.


Cricket: Australia’s Healy to Retire from Cricket After India Series | WION 

Large parts of northern India are in the grip of a severe cold wave, with the Weather Department issuing alerts as temperatures continue to plunge. Forecasters warn the cold spell could intensify in the coming days, bringing dense fog, freezing nights and major disruption across several Indian states.


India Hit by Severe Cold Wave as Temperatures Set to Fall Further | WION

Afghanistan’s Charge d’Affaires in New Delhi, Mufti Noor Ahmad Noor, has met India’s MEA Joint Secretary Anand Prakash to review bilateral political and economic relations. The talks covered trade, visa facilitation and issues faced by Afghan traders, students and nationals in India. The meeting comes days after Noor was appointed as Afghanistan’s top diplomat in New Delhi.


India-Afghanistan ties: Afghanistan's 1st envoy in India since Taliban takeover 

An Indian army officer from Bengaluru, Major Swathi Shantha Kumar, has won the UN Secretary General’s Award 2025 for her project Equal Partners, Lasting Peace.


Indian army officer from Bengaluru wins UN Secretary General’s Award 2025

India: Afghan Envoy Meets Indian MEA Official in New Delhi to Review Ties 

The Kerala High Court has come down heavily on the Travancore Devaswom Board in the Sabarimala gold theft case, questioning why crucial temple works were entrusted to a single individual. The court also criticised the special investigation team for failing to arrest K P Sankara Das, as it heard bail pleas of senior TDB officials and other accused linked to the alleged misappropriation of temple gold.


Kerala High Court Slams Devaswom Board in Sabarimala Gold Theft Case | WION 

The world is entering a more volatile phase. From the prolonged Russia-Ukraine war to fresh flashpoints involving the United States, geopolitical tensions are rising sharply, and so are defence budgets. For India, the expectations are no different. But more importantly, can India spend more on security while sticking to its fiscal consolidation roadmap? Take a look.


India weighs higher defence outlay in Budget 2026

India and the United States are set to resume trade discussions, as confirmed by Washington’s ambassador to New Delhi, Sergio Gor. The talks come at a sensitive moment after negotiations collapsed last year. Speaking of India's role in U.S. foreign strategy, Gor said that no partner is more essential than India.


US-India Relations: Can New U.S. Envoy Bridge Widening Diplomatic Divide?

A severe cold wave has tightened its grip across North India, with Delhi recording its lowest temperature of the season at 3.2 degrees Celsius. Chilly winds and dense fog disrupted daily life as weather officials warned of continued cold conditions in the coming days.


IMD issues cold wave alert: Delhi records 3.2°C, lowest temperature of season so far

US based Indian astronomer Professor Shrinivas Kulkarni has won the Royal Astronomical Society’s Gold Medal, one of the world’s most prestigious science honours. The Maharashtra born Caltech professor was recognised for his field defining work in time domain astronomy, including discoveries of brown dwarfs, gamma ray bursts and fast cosmic events that have transformed modern astrophysics.


Indian Astronomer Shrinivas Kulkarni Wins UK’s Top Astronomy Medal | WION

Two healthcare workers suspected of being infected by Nipah virus in Barasat city in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal are undergoing treatment.


Nipah virus: Centre steps in as two Nipah cases detected in West Bengal

India: Cold Wave Grips North India as Delhi Records Season’s Lowest at 3.2°C

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in Ahmedabad for his first official visit to India, where he was welcomed by PM Narendra Modi ahead of wide‑ranging talks aimed at strengthening India‑Germany ties in trade, investment, defence, technology, education and green growth. India and Germany recorded record bilateral trade of over $51 billion in 2024‑25 as both partners mark 75 years of relations and 25 years of strategic partnership.

Watch: German Chancellor on First State Visit to India

Prada's new Infusion de Santal Chai perfume, inspired by Indian chai with sandalwood and cardamom notes, has sparked buzz and mixed reactions across India at $190 per bottle.


Prada's Chai Perfume Stirs India at $190

ISRO's PSLV-C62 mission failed due to a critical third-stage anomaly just eight minutes after liftoff from Sriharikota, preventing 16 satellites from reaching orbit.


PSLV Third Stage Glitch Crashes India's 2026 Launch

U.S.-India Trade: Sergio Gor, Trump's newly appointed US Ambassador to India, stated both nations remain close partners actively engaging on trade differences, with talks scheduled for January 13, 2026, to finalize long-delayed pact despite recent tariff disputes.


U.S.-India Trade: U.S. Envoy Gor Pushes India Trade Deal Revival

ISRO's PSLV-C62 lifted off from Sriharikota on January 12, 2026, but suffered a critical third-stage malfunction eight minutes in, causing trajectory deviation and preventing 16 satellites-including DRDO's hyperspectral Anvesha-from reaching orbit.


ISRO PSLV-C62 Fails: Third-Stage Anomaly Dooms Mission 

India's MeitY firmly denies Reuters claims of forcing Apple, Samsung, and others to share proprietary smartphone source code, calling it inaccurate amid routine security consultations.


India Denies Forcing Smartphone Source Code Sharing 

All the flying objects were seen entering Indian airspace from across the border, hovering briefly over sensitive locations. Watch for more details


J&K: Indian Army Fires At Suspected Drones Forcing Them To Retreat

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