Former Union Minister Shivraj Patil has passed away at the age of 90, marking the end of a long and distinguished political career.

India: Former Union Minister Shivraj Patil Dies at 90 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a three-nation tour, beginning with a visit to Jordan from December 15-16. During his trip, Modi will meet King Abdullah II to review bilateral relations and discuss key regional and global issues.


Indian PM Narendra Modi to Visit Jordan From December 15-16

Lionel Messi is set to arrive in Kolkata on Saturday, sparking excitement among Indian football fans as the city prepares to welcome the global icon. His visit is expected to draw massive crowds, with special security and arrangements underway.

India: Lionel Messi Set to Arrive in Kolkata on Saturday

India’s evolving relationships with Russia and China are drawing heightened attention in Washington as U.S. policymakers assess New Delhi’s strategic balancing in a shifting geopolitical landscape. While India maintains strong defense and energy ties with Russia and navigates a tense border relationship with China, it is also deepening security and economic cooperation with the United States. Washington is closely monitoring how India manages these competing pressures, especially amid global conflicts, sanctions, and Indo-Pacific power dynamics.

India's Ties with Russia and China Closely Watched in Washington

India’s pension regulator has rolled out a big update for national pension system investments a move aimed at widening choices and boosting long-term returns for millions of savers. The new rules open up a larger universe of stocks, allow commodity investments for the first time, and ease credit conditions for debt markets. These changes take effect immediately.

India’s Pension Regulator Widens NPS Investment Choices

India-U.S.: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump held a phone call a week after Modi hosted Russian President Vladimir Putin, discussing trade, energy, and defence cooperation.


India-U.S.: India-US: Modi, Trump Hold Talks a Week After Putin Visit

India-U.S.: India and the United States have reaffirmed their strategic partnership, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump holding a phone call just days after Modi hosted Russian President Vladimir Putin. The leaders discussed progress in bilateral relations, focusing on trade, energy, and defence cooperation amid ongoing tariff tensions and US concerns over India's energy ties with Russia.


India-U.S. : Trump, PM Modi Speak a Week After Putin's Visit, Discuss Trade & Defence

First, it was contaminated ghee in sacred ladoos. Now, a massive silk-dupatta racket surfaces inside the Tirumala temple. The question writes itself: are even our gods and the devotees safe from vile corruption?  

Tirumala Temple Fraud: Unholy Crooks Cheat Pilgrims in Tirupati Dupatta, Ladoo Scandal

A remarkable story from India has captured national attention after a man who leased a small plot of land for survival discovered a rare diamond, instantly transforming his life. What began as a struggle to make ends meet has turned into an extraordinary rise to fortune. The discovery highlights the unpredictable nature of fate and the enduring hope found in India’s diamond-rich regions.


India: From Lease to Luxury: The Diamond Discovery | From Financial Struggles to Fortune 

A Delhi court on Wednesday rejected the bail plea of the Luthra brothers, key accused in the Goa nightclub fire that killed multiple people and sparked nationwide outrage. The court ruled that the allegations were serious and the investigation still ongoing. The brothers, who were detained in Thailand and later brought to India, will remain in judicial custody as authorities continue probing the cause of the deadly blaze.


Goa Nightclub Fire: Delhi Court Rejected Luthra Brothers' Bail Plea on Wednesday 

A sharp political confrontation has erupted in India as an opposition leader and the Home Minister exchange heated accusations. The dispute, sparked by recent policy decisions and national security remarks, has intensified tensions in Parliament and dominated public debate. 


India: War of Words Between Opposition Leader & Home Minister 

U.S.-India: A high-level U.S. Trade team is in India this week to push for a long-pending trade deal. The talks come after months of tension and a 50 percent tariff hit that has hurt Indian exports and investment. Both sides say the window for a breakthrough is open, and India believes it is 'only a matter of time'.


U.S.-India: U.S. Negotiators in India for Two Day Talks

India at UN: India has strongly condemned Pakistan’s recent airstrike on Afghanistan, calling for international condemnation of the attack that resulted in the deaths of women and children. Speaking at the United Nations, India urged the global community to hold Pakistan accountable and emphasized the need to protect Afghan civilians from such violence. 


India at UN: Condemn Killing of Women, Children in Afghanistan

IndiGo has submitted a revised winter flight schedule to the DGCA amid ongoing operational disruptions and staffing challenges. The airline is adjusting routes and frequencies to stabilize operations and minimize passenger inconvenience. The DGCA is currently reviewing the updated schedule as concerns grow over large-scale delays and cancellations affecting thousands of travellers across India.


Indigo Crisis: Indigo Files Revised Winter Flight Schedule with DGCA

India’s development model continues to focus on job-led growth, not automation-led productivity. Meanwhile, global economic power is shifting toward countries that master AI, robotics, semiconductor design and digital infrastructure. 

<p>India’s development model continues to focus on job-led growth, not automation-led productivity. Meanwhile, global economic power is shifting toward countries that master AI, robotics, semiconductor design and digital infrastructure.&nbsp;</p>

'India vs AI': PM Modi is busy creating jobs but ignoring AI takeover of China & US

#Gravitas Delhi may soon receive a powerful new shield in the sky. India is reportedly preparing to deploy its home-grown version of an Iron Dome–style air-defence system, designed to protect the National Capital Region from missiles, drones and fast-moving hostile aircraft. The system is expected to significantly strengthen the defensive ring around the capital.

Delhi's Own Iron Dome: India To Deploy Home-Grown Integrated Air-Defence System

India’s Unified Payments Interface, or UPI, continues to earn global recognition. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has officially listed India’s UPI as the world’s largest real-time payment system by transaction volume. This video breaks down what the IMF report highlights, why UPI is leading globally, and how India’s digital payments revolution is reshaping financial systems worldwide.


IMF Recognises India's UPI System as World's Largest 

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held high-level talks with European Union Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic on Tuesday, focusing on advancing the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and deepening bilateral trade ties. The discussions were aimed at guiding negotiating teams and expediting efforts to conclude the agreement at the earliest.


India-EU trade: Piyush Goyal, EU trade chief hold talks in New Delhi

Diwali has been added to the UNESCO Cultural Heritage list, marking a historic recognition for India. PM Narendra Modi responded by calling Diwali the “soul of Indian civilisation.” This video explores the cultural significance, global impact, and what this milestone means for India’s heritage on the world stage.

PM Modi: Diwali Is The Soul of Indian Civilisation

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat speaks on the question of India’s future leadership beyond PM Narendra Modi. This video explains his remarks, their political significance, and what they signal for the country’s future direction. Get a clear breakdown and contextual analysis of this important statement shaping India’s political narrative.

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Speaks on India's Future Leadership

India's top defence firms like HAL, BEL, and MDSL saw an 8.2% revenue jump to $7.5B, fueled by strong domestic orders.


India's arms revenue rises 8.2% to $7.5 billion, 3 Indian firms rise in world top-100 arms list 

India’s Aviation Ministry has directed IndiGo to fully comply with all operational and safety guidelines after recent concerns. As part of corrective measures, the ministry has doubled the cap on flight cuts, requiring IndiGo to reduce operations by up to 10%.

Aviation Ministry to Indigo: Comply with All Directives; Indigo Flight Cut Doubled to 10% 

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has begun the long-awaited process of removing sand from the sanctum sanctorum of the Konark Sun Temple, marking a major milestone in the structural conservation of the 13th-century monument. The operation commenced on Monday with the construction of a 4 ft × 4 ft tunnel on the western side of the sanctum’s first platform, following prior examinations of the stone wall’s condition.

ASI Begins Sand Removal Process From Konark Sun Temple’s Sanctum After 122 Years

Global Defence activity is rising fast. Governments are buying more fighter jets, ships and missiles amid geopolitical tensions. The latest stockholm international peace research institute report shows arms revenues of the world’s top 100 companies hit a record 679 billion dollars in 2024.
Though India’s share is small, But it is growing, and three public sector giants are climbing up the global rankings.

Global Defense Spending Hits Record Levels Amid Rising Tensions

India's unified payments interface, the UPI, gets global recognition.
The international monetary fund, or the IMF lists India's UPI as the world's largest real-time payment system by transaction volume.

India’s UPI Gets Global Recognition for Digital Payment Innovation

India's worst aviation crisis in history, with over 3,000 flights grounded since last week, has shown what happens when a single company controls two-thirds of a rapidly expanding sector, and is too large to control.
The aviation regulator has stepped in, with Tuesday's fresh directive aimed at asserting some control.

India's Aviation Priorities & Policies Criticised 

A delegation of INDIA bloc MPs submitted an impeachment notice against Madras High Court Judge Justice GR Swaminathan with 120 signatures.


Madurai temple lamp row: 120 MPs sign impeachment notice against judge

India: Three Indian firms rise in world top-100 arms list

India's no. 1 GM Arjun Erigaisi beats world no. 1 Magnus Carlsen in the fifth round of the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam in Cape Town.


Freestyle chess: India's Erigaisi defeats Magnus Carlsen in Cape Town

IndiGo’s breakdown is now more than just flight disruption, it’s a major financial hit for passengers, the airline, and the market. As per the airlines, over 67 million dollars has already been refunded to travellers, but inconvenience has failed to end as thousands remain stranded, lost baggage delays, and last-minute fares have spiked across alternate airlines.


IndiGo Crisis: Why The Airfare Cap After A Crisis Only?

The Indigo crisis continues to impact passengers as operations struggle to return to normal. Airlines have confirmed that operations are expected to stabilise by December 10, but passengers remain frustrated amid delays and cancellations.

IndiGo CEO, COO Face DGCA Probe Panel Over Flight Disruptions

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