Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Muscat on December 17 for a two-day official visit to Oman, aimed at strengthening bilateral ties. He was received at Muscat International Airport by Oman’s Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs, Sayyid Shihab bin Tariq al-Said.


India-Oman Ties: Indian PM Addresses Business Leaders in Muscat 

India-Oman: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the Indian community in Muscat, generating a wave of patriotic fervour among expatriates. The meeting highlighted the strong bilateral ties between India and Oman, with discussions centering on trade, investment, and enhanced cooperation. Modi’s interaction with the diaspora underscored the importance of the Indian community in strengthening India-Oman relations and advancing shared economic and strategic interests.


India-Oman: Patriotic Fervour in Muscat as PM Modi Meets Community 

Pakistan’s National Day congratulatory message to Bhutan has sparked a global embarrassment after it ended up praising an India-funded project in Bhutan. The message, intended to highlight Bhutan’s achievements, inadvertently commended infrastructure and development projects financed by India, drawing criticism and ridicule online.

Pak-India: Pakistan Congratulates Bhutan, Ends Up Praising India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a grand welcome in Oman as the two nations marked the 70th anniversary of their diplomatic relations. The visit, at the invitation of Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, highlights the deep strategic partnership between India and Oman, rooted in historic trade, cultural ties, and strong people-to-people connections.

India-Oman: Diplomatic Ties Marked with Grand Welcome for PM Modi

The central government is set to move three key bills, including one for a constitutional amendment, in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday to codify a legal framework for the removal of the prime minister, chief ministers, and ministers at the Centre or in states/UTs, if they are arrested on certain serious criminal charges.


India: Parliament Clears Three Key Bills As Opposition Objects

Ministry of external affairs on Wednesday summoned Bangladesh high commissioner M Riaz Hamidullah. This comes after Indian High Commission in Dhaka received a threat. 


Anti-India march in Bangladesh draws New Delhi's ire 

In a rather ironic turn of events, Pakistan recently lauded the renovation of Lingzhi Dzong, a historic fortress in Bhutan, without knowing the key role of India in funding the project. The renovation, which took nearly seven years to complete, was part of India’s financial support to Bhutan, as outlined in the 12th Five-Year Plan, with a budget of Nu 400 million.


Pakistan's foreign ministry ends up praising an India-funded project in Bhutan

With bangladesh all set to go to polls in february
Anti-india rhetoric is moving to the center of bangladesh’s political discourse
As the country heads toward national elections,
With senior leaders now openly invoking threats that have set off alarm bells in new delhi.

Anti-India Rhetoric Takes Center Stage in Bangladesh Poll Campaign

Delhi is grappling with toxic smog as air quality remains “very poor,” with the AQI reaching 334. Residents are advised to limit outdoor activities and take precautions. Watch for updates on pollution levels, health advisories, and government measures to tackle the worsening air quality.


Delhi Air Pollution: Toxic Smog Engulfs Delhi: Air Quality Hits Very Poor AQI 334 

The move follows heightened security concerns at the Indian mission in the Bangladeshi capital. India has evacuated non-essential staff and dependents from its High Commission in August 2024 amid widespread unrest that led to the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.


India issues formal diplomatic protest over 'anti-India' rhetoric 

The debate over tokenization has reignited in India as authorities explore digital asset tokenization while continuing to resist broader adoption of cryptocurrencies.


What is Tokenization? Indian tests tokenization, resists crypto

India is set to host the AI Impact Summit 2026 as announced by Honʼble Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on 19–20 February 2026. The Summit will be the first- ever global AI summit hosted in the Global South and a global platform that will lead conversation on leveraging AI for People, Planet & Progress.


India-France AI summit: French envoy calls summit a key moment; UN chief to attend summit 

India-France AI Summit: Event held in UN for AI Action Summit 2026 set to take place in New Delhi

India summons Bangladesh high commissioner in New Delhi

Lionel Messi's visit to India was his second after 2011. The tour opened with a statue unveiling, followed by utter chaos in Kolkata. While his visits to Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Delhi were relatively smoother, some moments from the tour went viral on social media.


GOAT India tour 2025: Messi was accompanied by Luis Suarez & Rodrigo de Paul 

Global leaders and tech experts gathered at the United Nations for the AI Action Summit 2025, focusing on responsible artificial intelligence, global cooperation, and governance frameworks. The curtain-raiser event also confirmed that the AI Action Summit 2026 will be hosted in New Delhi. 


AI Summit 2025: Event Held in UN for AI Action Summit 2026 Set to Take Place in New Delhi 

 Ministry of external affairs on Wednesday summoned Bangladesh high commissioner M Riaz Hamidullah. 
This comes after Indian High Commission in Dhaka received a threat. 

Bangladesh Envoy Summoned Amid Threats to Indian High Commissione

Prashant Veer, a 20-year old left-arm spin allrounder from Uttar Pradesh, and Kartik Sharma, a 19-year old wicketkeeper from Rajasthan, have smashed the record for the most expensive uncapped Indian player ever bought at an IPL auction, with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) bidding a whopping INR 14.2 crore for each of them at the IPL 2026 auction in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.


Uncapped Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma Smash IPL Auction Records

The Indian Rupee began the week by extending its recent slide. On Tuesday, the rupee slipped to a fresh lifetime low Breachin 91 per dollar, marking the fourth consecutive session of record lows. We decode that and more in this next report. Take a look.

Rout in Rupee Dims Hopes of a Strong Recovery in Stocks

Over 58 lakh pre-existing voters have been deleted from the draft list for 2026, due to death, relocation, duplication, missing, and other reasons.


India: 58 Lakh Voters Deleted from West Bengal's Draft Electoral Roll 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali agreed to elevate India Ethiopia relations to a Strategic Partnership during PM Modi’s visit to Addis Ababa.

India-Ethiopia Ties: India & Ethiopia Elevate Bilateral Ties to Strategic Partnerships 

Prime Minister Modi was conferred with the award for his contribution towards strengthening India-Ethiopia partnership and for his visionary leadership as a global statesman, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement in New Delhi.


PM Modi receives highest award of Ethiopia 

India has sealed over 90% of its borders with Pakistan, while arrests linked to infiltration along the Bangladesh border remain the highest, reflecting intensified security efforts.


India seals over 90% border with Pakistan, Bangladesh tops infiltration arrests

His Holiness the Dalai Lama Arrives at Drepung Gomang Monastery, Karnataka December 12, 2025. Mundgod, Karnataka, India-Yesterday, His Holiness the Dalai Lama left Dharamsala, where large numbers of Tibetans and people from overseas lined the streets and gathered at the airport to see him off, and flew to Delhi.


His Holiness Dalai Lama arrives at Drepung Gomang Monastery

The owners of a controversial Goa nightclub have been brought back to India as police secured a two-day transit remand. The case has drawn attention to alleged violations, nightlife regulation lapses, and accountability in tourist hubs.

This video breaks down the charges, the legal process ahead, and what the case means for law enforcement and nightlife regulation in Goa.

Owners Of Goa Nightclub Back In India, Police Secure Transit Remand For Two Days

#Gravitas On this day, December 16, 54 years ago, history was rewritten on the battlefields of the subcontinent.  On December 16, 1971, nearly 93,000 Pakistani soldiers laid down their arms before the Indian army and the Mukti Bahini in Dhaka, bringing a swift end to a 13-day war and giving birth to Bangladesh.


India marks Vijay Diwas, honouring 1971 war victory

#Gravitas The Indian Army will reportedly receive its final batch of Apache AH-64 attack helicopters in December. On Wednesday, the Indian Navy will commission a new squadron of MH-60R Seahawk helicopters, significantly boosting maritime strike and submarine-hunting capabilities.


Indian Army to get Apache helicopters, Navy to induct Seahawk

China has unveiled a new edge to its armoured capabilities with the emergence of the Type 99B main battle tank. The upgraded platform is designed for speed, enhanced firepower, and operations in extreme terrain, including high-altitude environments.

Chinese state media suggests the advanced tank could be deployed along the Indian frontier, raising fresh questions about military preparedness and regional security dynamics along the contested border areas.

China Prepares Tank For High-Altitude Ops Along Indian Frontier

India’s economy is witnessing a striking paradox. The rupee has fallen to a record low of 91.91 against the US dollar, yet exports have surged by 19 percent to $38.13 billion. Even as US tariffs intensify under former President Donald Trump’s trade stance, India’s export performance continues to strengthen.

India's Paradox: Rupee Hits Record Low, Exports Hit Record High, Trump Tariffs Backfire

India marked Vijay Diwas with commemorative events honouring the 1971 victory, as a Bangladesh delegation joined the celebrations to highlight shared history and strong bilateral ties.


Bangladesh delegation joins India's Vijay Diwas celebrations

India’s goods exports surged in November despite global tariff pressures, as a weaker rupee boosted competitiveness, raising questions over whether tariff moves have backfired.


India goods exports rise in November, Trump's tariff gamble backfired

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