External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar formally welcomed foreign ministers and senior representatives at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi today as India hosts the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting under its 2026 chairship.The gathering highlights India’s leadership role in the expanded bloc and comes amid escalating tensions in West Asia, with discussions expected to focus on global governance reforms
NIA Arrests Hizbul Mujahideen Narco‑Terrorist Shera After Extradition From Portugal
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has successfully arrested wanted narco‑terrorist Iqbal Singh alias Shera after securing his extradition from Portugal, marking a significant breakthrough in India’s fight against Pakistan‑backed narcotics and cross‑border terrorism.Shera, a native of Amritsar, was taken into custody at Delhi airport today following sustained diplomatic and legal
HFCL To Establish ₹230 Crore Defence Manufacturing Facility In Andhra Pradesh
HFCL Group has announced a significant investment initiative aimed at strengthening India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem. The telecom gear maker revealed that it will invest approximately ₹230 crore to establish a new defence manufacturing facility in Andhra Pradesh.The plant will be located in the Sri Satya Sai District, a region that is rapidly emerging as a hub for defence and aerospace
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Visits Godrej Aerospace Facilities In Mumbai To Review Advanced Capabilities
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC), recently visited the Godrej Aerospace manufacturing facilities at Vikhroli, Mumbai, where he reviewed advanced capabilities in aero engines, actuators, and space systems.His visit underscored the importance of industry–military collaboration in strengthening indigenous aerospace
Pakistan’s Water Woes Are Self Created
by Nilesh KunwarWarning IgnoredDue to the barbaric targeted killing of 26 unarmed tourists by Pakistan sponsored terrorists in Pahalgam, New Delhi put Indus Water Treaty (IWT) in abeyance on April 23 last year. While Islamabad declared that it considered this decision “an act of war” that would be “responded with full force across the complete spectrum of national power,” Pakistan’s self-promoted
Boeing Executive Set To Become First Private Sector CMD Of NSIL
India’s space PSU NewSpace India Limited (NSIL) is on the cusp of a historic leadership change, with a senior Boeing India executive emerging as the front-runner for the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) post.If confirmed, this will mark the first time a private sector professional leads ISRO’s commercial arm, breaking a decades-long tradition of Department of Space insiders heading such
Senior UK minister resigns, calls for a leadership contest to oust PM Starmer
Wes Streeting’s resignation adds pressure on the UK leader to stand down after disastrous election results and a series of controversies.
Yemen gov’t, Houthis to release more than 1,600 POWs in ‘largest’ swap
The UN-backed agreement will see the ICRC facilitate the exchange of hundreds of detainees from both sides.
For anxious Taiwan, Trump’s silence after Xi talks is best possible outcome
Island breathes sigh of relief as fears recede that US could jettison longstanding supportTrump China visit live – latest updatesBefore this week’s summit between the Chinese and US presidents, Taiwan had been cast as the anxious bystander.Observers su…
Lamine Yamal divides opinion with Palestinian flag gesture
A mural of Barcelona player Lamine Yamal was painted in Gaza after the teenager waved a Palestinian flag.