India’s defence manufacturing sector has recorded its strongest growth to date, with total production reaching ₹1.78 lakh crore in FY2025–26, a 110% surge over five years. The Ministry of Defence said the milestone reflects the country’s accelerating shift from a defence importer to a defence producer, driven by policy reforms, private‑sector participation and rising global […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni sparked another wave of the viral “Melodi” phenomenon during a cheerful exchange at the G7 Summit in Évian, France. The light‑hearted moment unfolded as world leaders gathered for the traditional family photograph, where Meloni greeted Modi warmly with a smile and handshake, saying, “Nice to
An Indian H‑1B professional, Rishikesh Raj Meesala, has filed a federal lawsuit in Texas accusing Plano‑based IT company Progress and its CEO Sai Jitender Kalagra of forced labour, extortion and human‑trafficking violations under the US H‑1B visa programme. The complaint, filed by immigration litigation firm Banias Law, alleges that the company exploited Meesala’s immigration dependence
Pakistan has abolished the 18% sales tax on menstrual hygiene products and contraceptives, marking a major policy shift after years of legal challenges, grassroots campaigns and public pressure. The reform, announced in the federal budget for 2026–27, follows a constitutional petition led by activists Mahnoor Omer and Ahsan Jehangir Khan, who argued that taxing menstrual
Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s adviser on policy and strategy affairs, Zahed Ur Rahman, has said his decision to return to Dhaka after being stopped at New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport was intended as an “instant protest” rather than an attempt to trigger a diplomatic confrontation with India. Speaking to reporters in Dhaka, he
Delhi Police’s Special Cell has busted a Pakistan‑backed terror and organised‑crime network operating across the Delhi‑NCR region, arresting seven operatives and recovering a cache of weapons, ammunition and communication devices. According to investigators, the syndicate was being run on the instructions of Pakistan‑based gangster‑turned‑terrorist Shahzad Bhatti and his associate Ajmal Gujjar, both of whom have
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump are expected to hold a bilateral meeting on Wednesday on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Évian, marking their first formal interaction in 16 months. The two leaders briefly greeted each other earlier in the day as they arrived for the summit, exchanging a handshake
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has suffered a major legal setback after the US Supreme Court refused to hear its appeal in a seven‑year trade‑secrets dispute with DXC Technology, effectively ending the case and leaving the Indian IT major liable for damages that could total around $220 million once interest and legal costs are included. The
Bengaluru‑based AI startup Sarvam has raised $234 million at a valuation of $1.5 billion, putting it on track to become India’s newest AI unicorn. The latest investment round is led by HCLTech, which is contributing around $150 million, with participation from Bessemer Venture Partners alongside existing backers Khosla Ventures and Peak XV Partners. Sarvam is
Hours after Tehran claimed the US‑backed peace agreement recognised its right to collect revenue from ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, Iran said it would impose “maritime service fees,” appearing to contradict President Donald Trump’s assertion that the strategic waterway would reopen on a toll‑free basis. Iran’s state‑linked outlets reported that the final memorandum with
