Iranian security official Ghadir Nezami, Deputy Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, has arrived in New Delhi to participate in the BRICS National Security Advisers’ meeting, a two‑day gathering chaired by India’s NSA Ajit Doval. His visit comes at a time when the expanded 11‑member BRICS bloc is placing unprecedented emphasis on non‑traditional security […]
India has secured the vice‑presidency of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for the first time since becoming a full member in 2010, marking a major diplomatic and regulatory milestone. Senior IAS officer Vivek Aggarwal will assume the position from July 2026 to June 2027, working alongside the incoming UK presidency. The appointment places India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on Indian businesses, exporters, and young entrepreneurs to take full advantage of the rapidly expanding global opportunities created through India’s network of free trade agreements (FTAs). Speaking at an industry event in Delhi, Modi said the world is “opening doors for India” at a pace unseen before, and urged
The Union government has defended its temporary blocking of Telegram, telling the Delhi High Court that the platform has evolved into a major hub for cybercrime, fraud and illicit networks. Appearing before Justice Tejas Karia, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued that the action was driven by national‑security and public‑safety concerns, not just the controversy surrounding
Russia is in advanced discussions to induct the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile into its armed forces, marking a rare reversal in the traditional flow of defence technology between Moscow and New Delhi. According to BrahMos Aerospace chief Jaiteerth Joshi, Russia has formally conveyed its interest in acquiring the missile and is exploring ways to expand
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to visit India next month for the annual India–Japan Summit, a trip that signals renewed momentum in bilateral cooperation across strategic and industrial sectors. According to reports, Takaichi will travel with a 50‑member business delegation, including top executives from major Japanese corporations such as Suzuki Motor, Itochu, and
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
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
