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IAF Tests Khagantak-243: India’s New 140‑km Indigenous Glide Bomb

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has successfully...

U.S.–Iran strikes flare: What happened, why it matters, and what’s next

The United States launched new airstrikes on...

Jaishankar in Ukraine and Poland: India’s Push for Dialogue Amid War

External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar is...

IAF Tests Khagantak-243: India’s New 140‑km Indigenous Glide Bomb

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has successfully tested Khagantak-243, an indigenously designed long-range glide bomb, in a major step towards self-reliant precision-strike capabilities. The trial, announced on 2 September 2026, met all mission objectives and is expected to boost the development of long-range air-to-ground weapons by...

U.S.–Iran strikes flare: What happened, why it matters, and what’s next

The United States launched new airstrikes on Iranian targets on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, and Tehran responded with missiles and drones, reigniting hostilities that had briefly eased after a weekend exchange of fire....

India-China Border Talks 2026: Stability Over Settlement, Says Top Chinese Scholar

As India and China prepare for their 25th round of Special Representative talks on the boundary in Beijing on 25 August 2026, the message from both capitals is cautious optimism. National Security Advisor...

Lionel Messi Retires from International Football: Argentina Legend Ends 21-Year Career

Lionel Messi has officially retired from international football, bringing an end to his 21-year journey with the Argentina national team. The 39-year-old confirmed the decision in an emotional Instagram post on August 31, 2026, saying...

India’s Q1 GDP Grows 7.8%: Manufacturing and Services Power Expansion

India’s economy expanded 7.8% in the April–June quarter of FY27 (Q1 FY27), faster than the 6.9% growth in the same period last year but slower than the 8.6% recorded in the previous quarter...

ECLGS 5.0: Guarantee cover limited to ₹2.5 lakh crore, first‑come‑first‑served till cap hits

The Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0 will now function only until its allocated guarantee cover is fully used up, not necessarily until the original March 2027 deadline. The National Credit Guarantee...

Jaishankar in Ukraine and Poland: India’s Push for Dialogue Amid War

External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar is on a three-day official visit to Ukraine and Poland from September 3 to 5, 2026, holding high-level talks aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and exchanging views on regional security and the wider fallout of the Russia–Ukraine war. Itinerary and key meetings Jaishankar’s trip began with his arrival in Warsaw on September 2, where he was received by India’s Ambassador Neeta Bhushan at Chopin Airport. In Poland, he is scheduled to hold consultations with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski. From Poland, the External Affairs Minister will travel to Kyiv for talks with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha. The two ministers had a phone...

PM CARES Fund Donations Rise to ₹480 Crore, but Spending Remains Minimal

The PM CARES Fund received nearly ₹480 crore in donations during the financial year 2024–25, marking a reported 592% increase over the previous year....

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AI in Courts: CJI Surya Kant Says Technology Must Assist, Not Replace Human Judgment

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has made it clear that artificial intelligence...

Jaishankar in Ukraine and Poland: India’s Push for Dialogue Amid War

External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar is on a three-day official visit to Ukraine and Poland from September 3 to 5, 2026, holding high-level talks aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and exchanging views...

Nepal Flash Floods 2026: Over 160 Dead, 750+ Missing Including 130+ Indians; Helpline Numbers Issued

A sudden and powerful flash flood swept through central Nepal on Wednesday, killing more than 160 people and leaving over 750 others missing. The disaster struck near the Nepal–China (Tibet) border, hitting districts...

“A UN for Everyone”: UN PGA Annalena Baerbock

New Delhi: Annalena Baerbock, the President of the United Nations General Assembly (UN PGA) called for a "UN for...

The Goliath Trap: American Presidents and their egregious wars

President Trump has publicly, simultaneously claimed that he has...

Sinking of Iran’s IRIS Dena brings War to the Indian Ocean

The sinking of Iranian Navy frigate IRIS Dena by a US...

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Muscat, Oman: 165 young girls dead while studying in...

The ‘Board of Trump’ and India’s Choice

There are a few rare weeks in international relations,...

AI in Courts: CJI Surya Kant Says Technology Must Assist, Not Replace Human Judgment

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has made it clear that artificial intelligence (AI) should support, not substitute, human decision-making in India's judicial...

UN report warns AI could double data centre power and water use by 2030

A new report from the United Nations University says the rapid rise of artificial intelligence could significantly increase the environmental cost of data centres...

India’s AI race to decode its ancient manuscripts & medical texts

On the outer wall of the Airavatesvara Temple in Tamil Nadu, a 12th-century stone carving shows a woman giving birth while standing upright, supported...

At Least 105 Indians Among 291 Foreigners Missing After Nepal’s Rasuwa Flash Flood

A sudden and devastating flash flood has struck Nepal’s...

U.S. Sanctions Oil Trader Wellbred Over Iran Links: Shamkhani Network Hit

The United States has imposed fresh sanctions on the...

Trump Secret Flight from Turkey: How a Catering Truck Helped Evade an Iranian Threat

In July 2026, President Donald Trump reportedly carried out...

Sudan Crisis Enters Fourth Year: UN Sounds Alarm on ‘Abandoned War’

Sudan's devastating civil war has reached its fourth year, prompting a dire warning from the United Nations' top aid official. Denise Brown, UN Humanitarian...

Long after the guns fall silent, conflict-related sexual violence leaves lasting scars

In 2024 alone, the UN verified around 4,500 cases of conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV), though the real number is likely much higher. An overwhelming...

Humanitarian Crisis Deepens as Gaza Hospitals Ordered to Evacuate

Gaza: On 4th January 2025, Israel has ordered the evacuation of two major hospitals in northern Gaza, the Indonesian Hospital and Al-Awda Hospital, as...

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