A Strategic Signal Beneath the Seas India appears set to commission its third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, INS Aridhaman, with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hinting at its imminent induction. The move marks a significant milestone in India’s quest to strengthen its nuclear triad—land, air, and sea-based delivery systems. As Aridhaman prepares to join the Strategic Forces…
A Sudden Wartime Shake-Up In a dramatic and controversial move, President Donald Trump has removed U.S. Army Chief of Staff General Randy George along with two other senior generals amid the ongoing Iran war. The decision, executed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, marks one of the most visible wartime leadership purges in recent American military history. Officially…
In a significant internal shift, the Aam Aadmi Party has removed Raghav Chadha as its Rajya Sabha deputy leader, appointing Ashok Mittal as his replacement. The move, conveyed formally to the Rajya Sabha, comes without an official explanation but carries deeper political implications for both Chadha’s trajectory and the party’s internal dynamics. Why the Change Happened While no…
In a swift policy response to escalating tensions in West Asia, India has waived customs duty on 40 key petrochemical products until June 30, 2026. Triggered by disruptions linked to the US–Iran conflict, the move aims to stabilise supply chains and prevent a surge in input costs across industries. Framed as a temporary but targeted intervention, it…
Parliament has cleared the Amaravati Bill, granting statutory recognition to Amaravati as the sole and permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh. The amendment to the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 marks a decisive end to years of uncertainty over the state’s capital. With the Lok Sabha already approving it and the Rajya Sabha expected to follow, the move…
The Supreme Court of India has sharply rebuked West Bengal authorities over a shocking attack on judicial officers in Malda, where officials conducting Special Intensive Revision (SIR) duties were gheraoed and assaulted. Calling it a grave breakdown of law and order, the Court directed the deployment of central forces to ensure protection of judicial personnel. The intervention…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently chaired a high-level meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to review the availability of fuel, fertilisers, and essential commodities in the wake of escalating tensions in West Asia. The meeting signals a proactive and coordinated response as the government prepares to shield the domestic economy from potential global disruptions…
A Shock to the Alliance System US President Donald Trump has reignited global debate by saying the United States is “strongly considering” leaving NATO, once again dismissing the alliance as a “paper tiger.” The remarks come amid disagreements over the Iran conflict, with several allies refusing to back US military action. The statement has amplified concerns about…
A Historic Leap Toward Lunar Return NASA is set to launch four astronauts on a 10-day journey around the Moon as soon as Wednesday evening, marking its most ambitious human spaceflight mission in decades. The Artemis II mission represents a crucial step in returning humans to the lunar surface—potentially ahead of China’s first crewed landing—and signals…
A New Chapter in India’s Headcount India has launched its 16th Census—its eighth since Independence—marking the start of the world’s largest enumeration exercise with a transformative shift. Census 2027 begins today as a digital-first operation, replacing paper-heavy processes with app-based data collection and self-enumeration. This is not just a population count; it is a critical test…
