A Digital First in Global Politics Prime Minister Narendra Modi has carved out a unique place in digital history, becoming the first world leader to surpass 100 million followers on Instagram. The milestone, achieved more than a decade after he joined the platform in January 2015, signals not merely popularity but a transformation in how political…
Burying the Shadow of a Troubled Decade Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit India from February 26 to March 7, 2026, in what is widely seen as a decisive reset in bilateral relations. The trip—the first by a Canadian leader since ties deteriorated under the previous administration—signals Ottawa’s intent to turn the page on recent…
A Meeting at a Critical Juncture Days after a US court struck down President Donald Trump’s controversial tariffs, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick met India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal in New Delhi, signalling renewed urgency in bilateral trade negotiations. The meeting, attended by US Ambassador Sergio Gor, came at a pivotal moment: Trump’s unilateral tariff…
A Diplomatic Push Across Asia Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath embarked on a high-profile visit to Singapore and Japan, reinforcing the state’s aggressive global outreach for foreign direct investment (FDI). The tour, spanning strategic meetings, investor roundtables, and site visits, underscored Uttar Pradesh’s ambition to transform from a traditionally agrarian state into a diversified industrial…
A Mansion Under Attachment In a dramatic escalation of its money laundering investigation, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached industrialist Anil Ambani’s 17-storey Mumbai residence, ‘Abode’, valued at ₹3,716 crore. Located in the upscale Pali Hill neighbourhood, the ultra-luxury property—complete with helipad, infinity pool, private elevators and spa—has long symbolised the former tycoon’s corporate zenith. The…
The Controversy Unfolds A storm erupted in India’s education landscape after the Supreme Court banned a newly released NCERT Class 8 Social Science textbook over a chapter discussing corruption within the judiciary. Acting suo motu, a Bench led by Chief Justice Surya Kant issued show-cause notices to the Secretary of the Department of School Education and the…
A Warm Embrace in Tel Aviv Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his two-day 2026 state visit to Israel with a display of warmth that instantly set the tone for the engagement. Welcomed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Modi’s arrival was marked by effusive hugs, laughter, and a symbolic car ride together through Tel Aviv. In a…
The Union Cabinet approved a proposal to rename Kerala as “Keralam,” endorsing a move championed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a restoration of the state’s cultural and linguistic heritage. The proposal now awaits the Kerala Assembly’s views, a Presidential recommendation, and the passage of the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, in Parliament under Article 3…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day state visit to Israel, beginning February 25, 2026, has unfolded with unmistakable symbolism and strategic weight. Splashed across the front page of The Jerusalem Post with the headline “Welcome, Modi,” the visit signals the maturing of a partnership once cautious but now unapologetically robust. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, addressing his cabinet, described Modi…
IBM is set to significantly expand its footprint in India through fresh investments in quantum computing and cloud infrastructure, Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced after high-level meetings with senior IBM executives. The development reflects growing global confidence in India’s deep-tech ambitions and positions the country as a serious contender in next-generation computing domains. The discussions…
