Gulf remittances surged to $16 billion in April 2026, up 70% despite West Asia crisis, showcasing resilience of migrant transfers.
India challenges 'tipping points' definition at Bonn climate talks, sparking fierce debate with EU over scientific clarity and misinformation risks.
India's industrial output hits 5.1% in May 2026, but MoSPI's opaque data methodology changes and core sector discrepancies spark serious doubts.
India's 'Israel habit' risks strategic missteps in reconfigured West Asia, challenging its Global South leadership amidst Iran's resurgence.
India's criminal justice system targets full digital rollout by 2027, integrating police, courts, and forensics under new criminal laws.
India's mega-diversity surges with 709 new animal and 353 plant species added to national database by ZSI, BSI.
Qatar confirms US-Iran talks remain technical, not high-level, dimming hopes for lasting peace and Strait of Hormuz reopening amid escalating military exchanges.
Modi urges Iran's Pezeshkian for West Asia peace, freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz, and extends BRICS summit invitation.
Delhi's EV Policy 2026 scraps strong hybrid tax breaks, prioritizing pure EVs after intense government debate on pollution control and charging infrastructure challenges.
Controversial FCRA Amendment Rules 2026 tighten executive grip on NGOs, demanding granular disclosures and shrinking civic action space.
Japan and India solidify the Indo-Pacific as a geopolitical reality, deepening partnerships and defence capabilities amid China's expansion, independent of US policy shifts.
India urged to build sovereign AI compute, leveraging its talent, light-touch regulation, and $160 billion infrastructure investment before the global AI window closes.
PM Modi reviews deregulation and reforms with Central Secretaries, pushing 'Ease of Doing Business' and 'Ease of Living' through a whole-of-government approach.
UMEED portal rejects 11% of Waqf property applications, leaving 88,571 properties in limbo; Uttar Pradesh leads with 36% of rejections, raising concerns.
Japanese PM Takaichi visits India for 16th annual summit, boosting trade, investment, and strategic cooperation, countering China's regional dominance.
Expenditure Finance Committee greenlights massive Rs 1.25 lakh crore outlay for India Semiconductor Mission 2.0, aiming to build a robust domestic chip ecosystem.
