September 16, 2026 A surprise phone call from U.S. President Donald Trump to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang turned a technology conference in Los Angeles into an unexpected discussion about the future of artificial intelligence, AI safety and the global race for technological leadership. Huang was speaking on stage at the All-In Summit on September 14…
India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is entering a new phase after the government and the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) finalised a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on selected UPI merchant transactions above ₹2,000. The announcement has generated significant confusion online, with many users assuming that UPI itself will no longer be free and that…
The New Delhi Declaration was adopted by the leaders of the BRICS countries—Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa—at the 13th BRICS Summit, hosted virtually by India on 9 September 2021. Held during India’s BRICS chairship, the summit came at a particularly significant moment for international affairs. The COVID-19 pandemic was still disrupting economies and…
India is at the centre of major international diplomacy this week as New Delhi hosts the 18th BRICS Summit, bringing together leaders from some of the world’s most influential emerging economies. The summit, being held on September 12–13, 2026, has emerged as one of the most significant diplomatic events in India this year, with discussions…
September 10, 2026: A major maritime emergency is unfolding in the Philippines after a passenger ferry caught fire off the western coast of Palawan, leaving at least five people dead and dozens more missing. Rescue teams are continuing operations as authorities investigate what caused the vessel to catch fire. The incident has become one of…
New Delhi, September 10, 2026: India is entering an important period in both domestic and international affairs, with the upcoming BRICS Leaders’ Summit, economic pressures caused by rising global oil prices, major government decisions and several significant developments before the public and the courts dominating the national news cycle. BRICS Summit puts India at the…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has renewed his call for Indians to support domestic goods and services, urging citizens to reduce unnecessary spending on imported products and avoid certain forms of overseas expenditure. His latest message has brought the idea of Swadeshi back into the centre of India’s economic and political conversation at a time when…
The 26th Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) concluded in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, at a time of major geopolitical uncertainty and rising regional tensions. Held from August 31 to September 1, 2026, the summit brought together leaders from some of Eurasia’s most influential countries, including India, China, Russia, Pakistan, Iran, Belarus and the Central…
A devastating flash flood triggered by a glacier collapse has struck the Himalayan border region of Nepal and China’s Tibet, leaving hundreds dead, hundreds of people missing and communities facing the possibility of further flooding. Rescue teams are continuing operations across remote valleys after torrents of water, ice, rock and mud swept through settlements and…
New Delhi, August 24, 2026: India’s national security landscape is undergoing a significant transformation as traditional military threats increasingly overlap with cyberattacks, artificial intelligence, digital fraud and cross-border security challenges. While the armed forces continue to focus on conventional defence preparedness, government agencies are simultaneously strengthening India’s ability to protect critical digital infrastructure and citizens…
