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India has taken another major step toward strengthening the operational capabilities of its armed forces, with the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approving capital acquisition proposals worth more than ₹1.10 lakh crore. The approvals, announced on September 7 under Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, cover the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force and include equipment ranging from…
India has said it remains in continuous contact with both Russia and Ukraine as New Delhi explores possible avenues that could contribute to ending the war between the two countries. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar made the remarks in Warsaw on Friday after completing a visit to Kyiv, where he held talks with Ukrainian President…
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…
Iceland is heading into a closely watched referendum on whether the country should restart negotiations to join the European Union, reopening a debate that has remained largely dormant for more than a decade. The referendum asks voters a relatively narrow but potentially consequential question: should Iceland resume accession negotiations with the European Union? A vote…
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…
For more than a decade, Usain Bolt’s name has been almost synonymous with human speed. His 100-metre world record of 9.58 seconds, set in Berlin in 2009, became one of the most iconic achievements in athletics. For years, the record represented the extraordinary limits of human physical performance. But in August 2026, a remarkable development…
A major natural disaster has struck the Nepal-Tibet border region, after a massive collapse of mud and rock triggered catastrophic flooding across parts of Nepal and China’s Tibet region on Wednesday, August 26. At least 95 people have been confirmed dead in Nepal, while hundreds more are missing as rescue operations continue. Authorities are still…
India is facing an unusual situation in 2026: a country that has traditionally produced enough sugar for domestic consumption and exports is now moving toward importing sugar. At the same time, India has successfully achieved its ambitious E20 ethanol-blending target, meaning petrol can contain up to 20% ethanol. This has raised an important question: Is…
The highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI has been hit by a major new leak just days before Rockstar Games is expected to officially showcase the game again. A group calling itself CyberLeek has released a series of alleged GTA 6 gameplay videos and map material while claiming that the leaks are a protest against…
The Middle East is facing another sharp escalation as tensions between Iran and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) intensify, adding a new layer of uncertainty to an already dangerous conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel. On August 18, the UAE said it had detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran toward maritime traffic….
