Category: India

Amidst rising Iran-US tensions and fears of war, India is actively securing its energy supplies. With the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil transit route, potentially facing closure, New Delhi is exploring alternative pipelines and has diversified imports. While availability isn’t the primary concern, a surge in global crude prices…

A Delhi-bound air ambulance carrying seven people, including a patient, doctor, and two crew members, crashed in Jharkhand shortly after taking off from Ranchi. The Beechcraft C90 aircraft lost contact with air traffic control after requesting a weather deviation. A search and rescue operation is underway, with an investigation team…

The Canadian government has begun the process to revoke the citizenship of Tahawwur Rana, a Pakistan-born businessman currently facing trial in India for allegedly helping plan the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks that killed 166 people. Canadian authorities have clarified that the move is not linked to terrorism charges but to…

Uttar Pradesh officials are urged to prepare for potential summer drinking water shortages under the Jal Jeevan Mission. Minister Swatantra Dev Singh directed daily village head consultations and regular updates to public representatives on water supply projects. Road restoration for pipeline installations must be completed by March, with strict action…

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma claimed a schedule exists for senior Congress leaders to join the BJP, following former state chief Bhupen Borah’s switch. Sarma asserted this move would leave no Hindu leaders in the Congress in Assam, with further defections planned for future elections. …

India and Africa are forging a deeper, more strategic partnership amidst global shifts, focusing on energy transition, climate action, and economic growth. With trade already exceeding $100 billion and aiming for $200 billion by 2030, collaboration in agriculture, technology, and infrastructure is key. Discussions emphasized strengthening institutional ties and leveraging…

First-time Congress MLAs in Karnataka have urged party leaders, including Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi, to induct at least five debutant legislators into the state Cabinet during an upcoming reshuffle. They argue that 38 first-time MLAs were elected, reflecting a public desire for new faces in governance. …

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will embark on a diplomatic tour of India, Australia, and Japan from February 26 to March 7, 2026. In India, he will meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to strengthen bilateral ties, focusing on new partnerships in trade, energy, technology, AI, talent, culture, and defence….

India’s digital news industry faces a critical juncture in 2026, with converging challenges in AI, advertiser demands, and audience trust. The upcoming DNPA Conclave 2026 will address these issues, urging a shift from reactive adaptation to proactive strategy. Publishers must now move beyond experimentation to make foundational decisions shaping the…

President Droupadi Murmu unveiled a bust of India’s first and only Indian Governor General, Chakravarti Rajagopalachari, at Rashtrapati Bhavan, replacing that of British architect Edwin Lutyens. Prime Minister Modi hailed the move as an act of “mental decolonisation,” highlighting Rajagopalachari’s inspiring public life and contributions. …

Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah defended Rahul Gandhi’s role as Lok Sabha LoP, questioning what more is expected of him in challenging the BJP. Abdullah dismissed veteran Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar’s suggestion of Mamata Banerjee leading the INDIA bloc as a personal opinion, emphasizing collective decision-making within the…