US and India Join Forces for Landmark Space Mission US space agency NASA announced that it is set to launch a historic private space mission in collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). Scheduled for June 10, the Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) marks the first time an Indian astronaut will travel to the International Space Station (ISS) via…
Immigration Raids, Fiery Protests, Guards on Streets Federal immigration arrests in Los Angeles have sparked citywide protests, freeway blockades, and violent clashes with law enforcement. As tensions boiled over, President Donald Trump bypassed California Governor Gavin Newsom to deploy 2,000 National Guard troops under federal control—a move that escalated political and civil unrest in one…
A Masterpiece in Sand: Honoring an Era Sudarshan Patnaik created the story of Modi with sand, giving an artistic identity to the Prime Minister’s 11-year-long tenure. In a striking tribute, Patnaik crafted a six-foot-high sand sculpture of Narendra Modi, using five tonnes of sand and the hands of budding artists from his institute. This isn’t just art—it’s a…
India’s Remarkable Poverty Decline Recognized by World Bank According to the latest World Bank report, India has made extraordinary strides in eradicating extreme poverty, with 269 million people moving above the poverty line between 2011-12 and 2022-23. This transformation—one of the largest poverty reductions in recorded history—has seen extreme poverty rates fall from 27.1% to just…
A Historic Naval Milestone: INS Arnala to be Commissioned at Visakhapatnam on June 18 In a landmark moment for India’s maritime capabilities, the Indian Navy is poised to commission its first homegrown Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC)—INS Arnala—on June 18 at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam. This induction marks a major stride in India’s push toward indigenous…
A Strategic Interest in Indian Tech: Taiwan Looks to Acquire DRDO’s D4 System to Counter Chinese Drone Threats In a significant move that could reshape regional defence dynamics, Taiwan has expressed strong interest in acquiring India’s D4 (Drone Detect, Deter, and Destroy) anti-drone system, a cutting-edge technology developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation…
Starlink Secures Government Nod, Eyes 10 million Users in India India is on the verge of a digital transformation as Elon Musk’s satellite internet venture, Starlink, prepares to enter the Indian market. With a Letter of Intent (LoI) granted by the Department of Telecommunications, Starlink is now a step closer to full-scale operations. The company still needs final approval from…
Central Asia Condemns Terrorism, India Responds with Gratitude External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar extended heartfelt gratitude to the Central Asian nations for their strong condemnation of the Pahalgam terrorist attack that occurred on April 22, 2025, in Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing the 4th India-Central Asia Dialogue, Dr. Jaishankar said, “I appreciate that your countries…
How a Trusted Banker Turned Fraudster In a stunning breach of trust, Sakshi Gupta, a relationship manager at ICICI Bank’s Kota branch, orchestrated a ₹4.58 crore fraud by siphoning off funds from 110 fixed deposit (FD) accounts belonging to 41 unsuspecting customers. Between 2020 and 2023, Gupta misused her access to the bank’s internal systems…
From Mandate to Movement: A Decade of Political Power and Economic Transformation On June 9, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will mark 11 years at the helm of the world’s largest democracy. His tenure has not just altered the trajectory of Indian governance, but also reshaped the nation’s identity—politically, economically, and globally. From bold institutional reforms…
