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…
FCRA Amendment Bill Sparks Nationwide Debate in Parliament The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 (FCRA Amendment Bill) has emerged as one of the most debated pieces of legislation during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament. The proposed amendments seek to strengthen the government’s oversight of foreign-funded organisations, particularly non-governmental organisations (NGOs), charities, trusts, educational…
India’s ambitious transition towards clean energy has reached an important crossroads. Despite becoming one of the world’s fastest-growing solar power markets, the country is currently unable to utilize nearly 7% of its installed solar power capacity during peak sunshine hours due to insufficient electricity transmission infrastructure. The development highlights that while renewable energy generation is…
India is witnessing an active phase of the southwest monsoon, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing warnings of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across several states over the coming days. States including Gujarat, Odisha, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and parts of North India are expected to receive widespread rainfall accompanied…
New Delhi, June 24, 2026: India celebrated excellence in sports, cinema, music, and public service as President Droupadi Murmu conferred Padma Awards on distinguished personalities during the second Civil Investiture Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. Among the most prominent recipients were former Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma, who received the Padma Shri,…
India is set to achieve another significant milestone in its defence modernization journey as the Indian Navy commissions three indigenously built vessels—INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak, and INS Agray—at a ceremony in Kolkata on June 21, 2026. The commissioning marks a major step forward in the country’s efforts to strengthen maritime security while promoting self-reliance in…
India’s journey toward becoming a global aerospace manufacturing hub achieved a historic milestone as the first Made-in-India Airbus C295 military transport aircraft successfully completed its maiden test flight from Vadodara, Gujarat. The achievement represents a significant step in India’s defense manufacturing ambitions and fulfills a vision strongly supported by the late industrialist Ratan Tata, who…
In a monumental development in Indian political history, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has officially become the longest-serving head of an elected government in the country. Achieving a historic milestone, PM Modi has completed a staggering 8,931 days in public office, a continuous journey spanning his tenure as the Chief Minister of Gujarat and the Prime…
