Palestinian Leadership Urges India to Play Mediator in Conflict Resolution Calling for an end to prolonged violence in West Asia, Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin has urged India to take on a mediating role in efforts to resolve the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, emphasizing that Palestinians seek sovereign statehood rather than continued warfare. During her visit to New…
A Nation Connected: India’s Massive Internet and social media Marketplace India today stands among the world’s largest digital consumer markets, with hundreds of millions of citizens connected through smartphones and social media platforms. Affordable data plans, expanding mobile networks, and localized digital services have turned the country into a prime destination for global technology companies…
Tensions between the United States and Canada have sharply escalated after President Donald Trump announced that Washington could revoke certification for Bombardier’s Global Express business jets and impose a 50 percent tariff on aircraft manufactured in Canada. The move is framed as retaliation for what the U.S. administration describes as Canada’s prolonged delay in certifying several Gulfstream…
Russia Invites Zelenskyy to Moscow, Guarantees Safety In a striking diplomatic move, Russia has formally invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to Moscow for direct peace negotiations, publicly pledging his personal safety and promising conditions suitable for serious dialogue. Kremlin officials framed the proposal as part of renewed efforts to move discussions toward tangible outcomes following recent…
Odisha’s Cultural Torchbearers Recognised at the National Stage Odisha entered the national spotlight this year as four of its distinguished sons received the Padma Shri in 2026, one of India’s highest civilian honours. The awards celebrate decades of quiet but transformative work in literature, education, handloom craft, and folk performance. Their recognition underscores the growing national appreciation…
A Tragedy That Shocked the State Maharashtra awoke to disbelief on January 28, 2026, when news broke that Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar had died in a devastating aircraft accident at Baramati airport. The chartered Learjet 45 carrying Pawar from Mumbai for a day of local campaign engagements failed to stabilize during its second landing attempt…
A Diplomatic Surprise with Strategic Ripples The United Arab Emirates’ decision to step away from managing Pakistan’s Islamabad International Airport has drawn attention not only for its economic implications, but for its timing. The move followed closely on the heels of a brief, unannounced visit to India by UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan…
“China will eat them up.” With that blunt warning, US President Donald Trump reignited diplomatic tensions with Canada and rattled European allies. In a January 23, 2026 post on Truth Social, Trump attacked Ottawa for resisting his proposed “Golden Dome” missile defense system over Greenland, accusing Canada of freeloading on US security while drifting closer to…
Iran Draws a Red Line Iran has delivered its most uncompromising warning yet to US President Donald Trump, declaring that any military strike on Iranian territory—regardless of scale or intent—would be treated as a declaration of “all-out war.” The statement follows Washington’s announcement of a major naval deployment toward the Middle East, signalling a sharp escalation…
Understanding the Responsible Nations Index (RNI) The Responsible Nations Index (RNI) is a new global benchmarking framework that seeks to redefine how national success is measured. Moving beyond conventional indicators such as gross domestic product, military strength, or geopolitical influence, the RNI evaluates countries through the lens of responsibility—towards their citizens, the planet, and the…
