A New Chapter in India’s Defence Independence India’s long-cherished dream of self-reliance in defence has gained fresh momentum with the successful rollout of the HAL Tejas Mk1A Light Combat Aircraft from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s (HAL) Nashik facility. The event, marked by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurating the third Tejas Mk1A production line and the second HTT-40…
TTP at the Heart of Renewed Pakistan–Afghanistan Tensions The fragile peace along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border has once again crumbled under the weight of extremist violence. The latest blow came on Friday (October 17) when a suicide bombing by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ripped through a security forces camp in Mir Ali, North Waziristan — a region long…
A Rising Star with a Fighter’s Spirit Indian featherweight boxer Jaismine Lamboria is punching her way into history. Fresh off her maiden world title win in Liverpool, the 24-year-old from Haryana has set her sights firmly on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, determined to turn past setbacks into future triumphs. Lamboria, who competes in the 57 kg featherweight division,…
A Comedian Caught in Crossfire The sound of gunfire has once again shattered the calm around Kapil Sharma’s Cafe in Surrey, British Columbia, marking the third attack in just four months. The comedian’s venture, Kap’s Cafe, co-owned with his wife Ginni Chatrath, has become an unlikely target of organized crime overseas. The latest incident saw three bullets…
A Stunning Scandal Unfolds In a dramatic turn that has rocked Punjab’s police establishment, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Harcharan Singh Bhullar, a 2009-batch Indian Police Service officer, for allegedly demanding and accepting bribes. What began as an ₹8 lakh extortion case quickly spiraled into revelations of extraordinary unexplained wealth…
The UNHRC and Its Global Mandate The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), headquartered in Geneva, stands as the world’s foremost intergovernmental platform dedicated to promoting and protecting fundamental rights and freedoms. Comprising 47 member states, elected on a rotational basis by the UN General Assembly, the Council examines human rights situations across nations, facilitates dialogue,…
Festive Bonus for State Workforce In a move timed perfectly with the festive season, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has announced a three percent hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees. The revision, which raises the DA from 55% to 58%, aims to cushion employees against inflation and spread festive goodwill ahead…
Google’s $15 Billion AI Gamble on Visakhapatnam In a landmark move for India’s digital future, Google’s parent company, Alphabet, has announced a $15 billion investment to establish a cutting-edge AI data hub in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. The mega project — which includes a gigawatt-scale data center, an international subsea cable, and a massive energy and fibre infrastructure…
Compliments and Controversy in the Oval Office In a mix of praise and political posturing, U.S. President Donald Trump once again brought India into the global spotlight, this time with remarks about his “friend,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking to reporters at the Oval Office, Trump lauded Modi’s leadership and longevity while claiming that India…
India’s Air Power Leaps into the Future As the Indian Air Force (IAF) accelerates its technological transformation, indigenous innovation is fast becoming its cornerstone. From stealth platforms to advanced avionics, the IAF’s modernization blueprint is being steadily supported by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), which continues to bridge crucial capability gaps. In yet…
