India and Slovakia forge 'Comprehensive Partnership' with MoUs in defence, digital tech, labour, and education, boosting trade and UN reform efforts.
India's goods exports hit record $45.2 billion in May 2026, yet overall trade deficit widened to $10.5 billion due to surging imports.
US and Iran strike landmark deal to end war, reopen critical Strait of Hormuz, paving way for nuclear talks and regional stability.
PM Modi and President Macron propel India-France strategic partnership, focusing on cutting-edge technology, AI, and defense cooperation during G7 summit.
UNHCR reports 1.47 crore refugees returned home in 2025, but to fragile situations driven by mounting pressures in asylum countries.
Congress leader Meenakshi Natarajan's Rajya Sabha nomination rejected due to non-disclosure of pending criminal case, igniting political controversy and exposing party's internal vulnerabilities.
Drone revolution fundamentally reshapes modern warfare, with cheap FPV systems and AI-enabled counter-drones transforming battlefields in Ukraine and West Asia, challenging conventional military superiority.
DGS issues urgent advisory, halting Indian seafarer deployment to conflict zones after three deaths in U.S. strike off Oman, citing escalating Gulf risks.
Centre issues urgent alert on potential drone attacks targeting vital installations along borders, prompting counter-drone tech deployment.
Government hikes windfall tax on diesel to ₹14/litre and ATF to ₹12.5/litre for exports, effective June 16, retaining petrol levy.
New study reveals heatwaves significantly elevate surface ozone levels, causing hundreds of additional cardiac and respiratory deaths across India, exceeding WHO limits.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer mandates social media ban for children under 16, aiming to curb harmful content and excessive screen time.
Israel defies US-Iran peace deal, vows indefinite troop presence in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza to counter jihadist threats.
Supreme Court stays all High Court proceedings challenging the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2026, to consolidate and hear constitutional validity.
ISRO targets July for next PSLV launch after two failures, prioritizing Gaganyaan human spaceflight, alongside private firm Skyroot's orbital debut.
US-Iran MoU sparks hope for a 'New Middle East,' potentially defusing conflict and impacting India's energy security and diaspora.
SC panel links student suicides to systemic social inequalities and institutional deficits, urging comprehensive reforms for marginalized learners in higher education.
Indian LNG tanker Disha crosses Strait of Hormuz after two months, signaling easing tensions post-US-Iran peace deal, crucial for India's energy security.
India's goods exports jump 18% in May, but trade deficit swells to $28.21 billion amid 54% surge in US imports and rising oil prices.
US-India Business Council forms critical minerals task force to counter China's dominance, securing vital supply chains for EVs and defense.
FM Nirmala Sitharaman pledges more measures to attract foreign capital, hinting at further tax cuts and LRS limit adjustments to stabilize rupee.
