India’s space programme is entering a new era, with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) shifting from its traditional role as a dependable satellite‑launching agency to the architect of a multi‑planetary national space ecosystem. The transformation has accelerated following the successful launch of EOS‑05 on 4 September 2026, a state‑of‑the‑art Earth‑observation satellite placed in geosynchronous
Liquefied natural gas (LNG) markets across Asia have been shaken by the West Asia conflict, with spot prices surging to nearly $30 per MMBtu — triple the pre‑war level of around $10 per MMBtu. The spike has forced major buyers like India and China to cut consumption, switch fuels, and scramble for alternative cargoes. But
India has moved swiftly to support flood‑hit Nepal, approving an extended supply of electricity after catastrophic floods damaged major hydropower projects and left more than 1,300 people dead. The decision comes as Nepal faces one of its worst infrastructure crises in recent years, with domestic power generation sharply reduced due to extensive damage across multiple
A fresh cultural debate has erupted in India, blending religion, diplomacy and food politics. What began with a Hindu religious leader urging Bengalis to avoid fish and meat during Durga Puja quickly escalated into a national argument after the Brics 2026 Summit in Delhi — not about geopolitics, but about the all‑vegetarian banquet served to
Saudi Arabia has announced the discovery of around 110 million tonnes of uranium‑rich ore containing high concentrations of uranium and rare earth minerals, a development with major geopolitical and energy implications. The find was made at the Jabal Sayid project in the Medina region, according to Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, who said
Iran’s nuclear chief Mohammad Eslami was prevented from attending the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) annual conference in Vienna after the United States objected to a travel exemption that would have allowed him to bypass UN sanctions. According to Iranian state media, Eslami and his delegation boarded a regular flight to Vienna but were stopped
As New Delhi gears up to host the 18th Brics Summit on 12–13 September 2026, preparations extend far beyond diplomacy — they reach the kitchens of the city’s top hotels. At the forefront is The Leela Palace Delhi, which has spent months crafting a menu designed to showcase Indian culinary heritage while meeting the diverse
The 2026 Brics Summit, scheduled for 12–13 September at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, is shaping up to be one of India’s most consequential diplomatic moments in recent years. As global politics fracture along geopolitical, economic and technological lines, India’s stewardship of Brics offers a rare chance to demonstrate that a multipolar world can be
India’s nuclear arsenal has been estimated at 190 warheads, according to the Federation of American Scientists (FAS) in its 2026 assessment of global nuclear forces. This places India roughly 20 warheads ahead of Pakistan, and analysts say New Delhi could soon overtake the UK’s estimated 225‑warhead stockpile as it continues expanding its nuclear‑capable systems. FAS
India and China are preparing for a high‑stakes diplomatic engagement, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping expected to hold a bilateral meeting on Saturday on the sidelines of the Brics Summit. If confirmed, this will mark Xi’s first visit to India in seven years, underscoring the significance of the moment for
