India has taken another step towards strengthening the operational capability of the Indian Army’s armoured forces with the Defence Ministry signing a ₹586 crore contract for the procurement of Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) for the Army’s T-72 and T-90 main battle tanks. The contract was signed on September 21, 2026, with Pune-based Accurate Industrial Controls…
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…
India has stepped up its push to build a stronger indigenous drone-warfare ecosystem as the Indian Air Force has launched its first Dronathon-2026 at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The three-day event, being held from September 14 to 16, brings together Indian defence companies, startups, MSMEs, Defence Public Sector Undertakings and technology…
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…
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…
India’s automobile market has crossed an important turning point. For the first time, passenger vehicles powered by alternative fuels collectively outsold petrol-powered cars in a single month, highlighting how quickly Indian consumers are changing their preferences amid higher oil prices, expanding electric-vehicle infrastructure and growing debate around ethanol-blended petrol. According to data from the Federation…
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…
Nepal is facing one of its most devastating natural disasters in recent years after catastrophic flash floods and landslides swept through large parts of the country. The disaster, which began on August 26, 2026, has destroyed homes, roads, bridges and critical infrastructure while leaving thousands of people missing. As rescue operations entered their sixth day…
