The Indian Super League, India’s top-tier football league, is set to begin on February 14. India’s Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya says all 14 teams have confirmed their participation, but the truncated season raises serious questions about the league’s future.




ISL set to start on Feb 14, but truncated season raises serious questions

The National Highways Authority of India has set two Guinness World Records in Andhra Pradesh. This achievement was made during the construction of the Bengaluru-Kadapa-Vijayawada Economic Corridor. A private firm laid 28.95 lane-kilometres and 10,675 metric tons of Bituminous Concrete continuously within 24 hours. This feat was accomplished with adherence to NHAI quality standards.


NNAI sets two Guinness World Records on Bengaluru-Vijayawada Expressway in Andhra Pradesh

Security agencies intensified operations in Jammu and Kashmir as the Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) conducted raids at multiple locations across the Valley. 

J&K: CIK Raids Several Locations Across Kashmir

As we countdown to India's Union Budget which is expected in less than a month, we put the focus on the biggest tests for the government. In today's report, we look at India's fiscal deficit and whether the government will be able to balance growth and show prudence. Take a look to find out more.

Budget 2026: Can India Balance Growth & Fiscal Discipline?

A Hindu grocery store owner, Moni Chakraborty, was reportedly killed in Bangladesh’s Narsingdi district after being attacked with sharp weapons late Monday night. His death marks the second such incident involving a Hindu man within 24 hours.

Bangladesh Violence: Another Hindu Man Killed Amid Rising Violence

India has introduced an e-Production Investment Business Visa called e-B-4 Visa that Chinese businessmen can apply for to travel to India for specific business activities, including installation and commissioning of equipment.


India launches new e-business visa for Chinese nationals 

The Bangladesh government has banned the broadcast of IPL 2026 in the country as a response to the BCCI's decision to pull Mustafizur Rahman out of the tournament.


IPL 2026: Bangladesh government directs indefinite ban on IPL telecast

US President Donald Trump recently shared a chart on Truth Social highlighting immigrant households receiving welfare assistance. While most of India’s neighbors appeared on the list, India was notably absent.

US expands immigration freeze to 20 more countries, India stands out 

The Indian Army has unveiled its modern warfare force ‘Bhairav’, alongside creating a pool of over one lakh drone operatives across the force. Based in Nasirabad, the operatives are trained to handle and deploy drones in real combat situations, including targeting enemy bases and formations. The move is part of a major transformation aimed at strengthening the Army’s capabilities to meet emerging warfare challenges.

Bhairav strikes: India's drone army dominates desert wars, the future of warfare 

The world is getting a clear and consistent message from Washington - obey or else.
President Donald Trump is once again projecting the image of a strongman leader, warning allies and adversaries alike that economic pressure, diplomatic coercion, and even military threats remain very much on the table. From trade to war crimes, from tariffs to sanctions, the trump doctrine appears simple America sets the rules, and the world falls in line.

Trump Threatens India: Could Raise Tariff Duties

Body image issues are emerging as a major mental health concern in India, affecting teens, young adults, and even older populations. Societal pressure, social media, and unrealistic beauty standards are taking a toll on mental well-being. This video explores how body image affects mental health, warning signs, and ways to cope.

India: Body Image Is Now a Big Mental Health Issue

Indian Army's special force 'Bhairav' conducts drills
The special task force is capable of handling drones.

Indian Army Creates Modern Warfare Force, Moves Beyond Traditional Infantry

U.S. President Donald Trump says Washington could raise tariff duties on Indian goods, signaling possible escalation in trade tensions. The remarks highlight ongoing trade negotiations, concerns over market access, and uncertainty surrounding future U.S.–India economic relations amid broader global trade pressures.


Trump: Legislation to Impose Tariffs on Buyers of Russian Oil Soon

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday slammed the ruling DMK government as a symbol of corruption and accused it of routinely insulting the beliefs of Hindus. Charging that Chief Minister M K Stalin’s “dream of making his son, Udhayanidhi Stalin, the next CM” will never come to pass, the senior BJP leader claimed that TN will reject this “one-family rule” and expressed confidence that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will capture power in the state in the 2026 Assembly elections.

Amit Shah: DMK Most Corrupt in India, Insults Hindu Beliefs

U.S. President Donald Trump says Washington could raise tariff duties on Indian goods, signaling possible escalation in trade tensions. The remarks highlight ongoing trade negotiations, concerns over market access, and uncertainty surrounding future U.S.–India economic relations amid broader global trade pressures.

US-India: Trump Warns of Higher Tariffs on India Amid Trade Tensions

The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has directed Elon Musk’s social media platform X to immediately remove all obscene and sexually explicit content, particularly material generated by its AI chatbot Grok.


India orders X to remove sexualised AI content, Grok acknowledges safety lapse in content

Recent political and military developments in Venezuela are unlikely to have a meaningful impact on India’s economy or energy security. This is largely because trade ties between the two countries have weakened significantly over the past few years.


India relatively shielded from Venezuela's 'oil quarantine' 

The next revision of dearness allowance for central government employees and dearness relief for pensioners from January 1, 2026 is now almost certain at 60 per cent. This follows the release of the all-India consumer price index for industrial workers for November 2025 by the Labour Bureau.

What's the latest from the 8th pay commission? 

Bangladesh’s Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul has condemned the Board of Control for Cricket India’s (BCCI) decision to remove fast bowler Mustafizur Rahman from the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, as he said that the country should be playing its upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 matches in Sri Lanka and not India. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) released Mustafizur Rahman on Saturday on the BCCI's instructions.


Bangladesh condemns decision of BCCI to remove Rahman 

In 2025, crude oil fell over 20 percent to post its deepest annual loss since 2020 on surplus concerns.

A punishing supply is expected to weigh on prices this year as well.

However, fuel prices at indian pumps have remained elevated since the government cut petrol and diesel prices in march 2024.

In this next report, we dive into why fuel prices haven't come down in the country despite a significant fall in international crude.

Indians See No Change in Fuel Prices Despite Crude Plunge 

India’s food and quick-commerce economy ran into a speed bump on new year’s eve as gig workers across platforms staged protests demanding higher pay. The protests were held in multiple cities and coincided with one of the busiest nights of the year for delivery platforms.

A New Year for Indian Gig Workers?

In 2025, crude oil fell over 20 percent to post its deepest annual loss since 2020 on surplus concerns. A punishing supply is expected to weigh on prices this year as well. However, fuel prices at Indian pumps have remained elevated since the government cut petrol and diesel prices in march 2024. In this next report, we dive into why fuel prices haven't come down in the country despite a significant fall in international crude. Take a look.

Why No Change in Indian Pump Price Despite Crude Plunge?

Indians See No Change in Fuel Prices Despite Crude Plunge

India's New Year Celebrations & Gig Workers Paradox

The death of a 19-year-old student of Government Degree College, Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh, has triggered widespread outrage after the police registered a case against a college professor and three students on charges of ragging, sexual misconduct, intimidation and acts allegedly linked to her deteriorating health and eventual death.


Police Probe 19-Year-Old Student's Death Amid Allegations of Ragging & Harassment 

Police Probe 19-Year-Old Student's Death Amid Alleged Allegations of Ragging & Harassment |

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday called Pakistan a "bad neighbour" and said that India has the right to defend its people against terrorism.

India Spells Out Red Lines for Pakistan on Terrorism

In a major breakthrough against left-wing extremism, Telangana Police claim to have arrested Barsa Deva, a top commander of the Maoists’ People’s Liberation Guerrilla Army (PLGA). Acting on precise intelligence, security forces tracked Deva and 15 armed Naxalites across forest regions bordering Telangana, Chhattisgarh and Maharashtra, leading to their capture and recovery of a large cache of weapons.

Deva was a key figure in the banned CPI (Maoist) and a contemporary of slain Maoist leader Hidma. His arrest is being seen as a significant blow to the PLGA, which once formed the backbone of the Maoist organisation’s military wing.

India: Hidma's top aide Barsa Deva surrenders, 15 other Maoists also surrender

India's First Bullet Train Set for August 15, 2027 Launch! Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces historic Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (508 km) will begin operations on Independence Day 2027. Phased rollout: Surat-Bilimora first, then Vapi-Surat, Vapi-Ahmedabad, Thane-Ahmedabad, and final Mumbai-Ahmedabad stretch. Cutting travel time dramatically with world-class standards!


India's first bullet train set to run by 2027, between Mumbai and Ahmedabad

UPI Smashes Records with 21.6 Billion Transactions in December 2025 - Elets BFSI.


How UPI rewired the way India pays in 2025 

In a historic first, double-humped Bactrian camels will march in India’s Republic Day parade. The rare breed, showcased by the Indian Army, is specially adapted to Ladakh’s extreme high-altitude and freezing desert conditions. Capable of carrying loads of up to 250 kilograms, these camels play a vital role in logistics and mobility in some of the harshest terrains in the world. The debut highlights India’s unique military capabilities and regional heritage.


Indian Army to showcase elite animal force at Republic Day parade 

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