On February 1, 2026, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her ninth consecutive Union Budget. This marks a significant moment in India’s fiscal history. Focusing on the theme of “Yuva Shakti” (Youth Power) and following the Three Kartavya (Duties) framework of Growth, Inclusion, and Resilience, the Budget 2026-27 lays out a plan for a “Viksit Bharat” … Read more
Mother of All Deals For nearly 20 years, the FTA was a sleeping giant of diplomacy. The deal, finalized during the visit of EU President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa for India’s 77th Republic Day, creates a free-trade zone of 2 billion people. IN Mother of All Deals. Key Statistical … Read more
On January 28, 2026, Maharashtra entered a state of mourning after the unexpected death of Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar in a private plane crash. The accident happened near the Baramati airstrip in Pune district, resulting in the deaths of all five people on board. The Incident: A Timeline of Tragedy The flight was supposed … Read more
On January 25, 2026, the Rajasthan Police carried out one of the largest seizures under the Explosives Act in the state’s history. Just 24 hours before India’s 77th Republic Day celebrations, authorities in the Nagaur district found about 10,000 kilograms of explosive materials. This included a large amount of ammonium nitrate, detonators, and fuse wires. … Read more
On Thursday, January 22, 2026, a tragic road accident in the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir resulted in the deaths of 10 Indian Army personnel and left 10 to 11 others injured. The incident occurred when a military vehicle skidded off a mountain road and fell into a deep gorge. Details of the Accident … Read more
The 30% Tariff on US Pulses India has recently imposed a 30% import duty on US pulses, specifically yellow peas. This took effect on November 1, 2025. “Silent” Retaliation: India introduced this tariff quietly, without a public announcement. Analysts and geopolitical experts view it as a “silent” retaliatory action in response to the 50% tariffs … Read more
Indian maritime authorities have once again demonstrated heightened vigilance along the country’s western seaboard with the interception of a Pakistani fishing vessel that unlawfully crossed into Indian territorial waters. Officials confirmed on Thursday that the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) seized the boat after it entered waters under India’s jurisdiction without permission, detaining all nine crew … Read more
India has moved closer to a major overhaul of its air combat capabilities by approving a proposal to purchase and jointly produce 114 Rafale fighter aircraft from France in a deal valued at several billion dollars. The decision is aimed at addressing pressing shortages in the Indian Air Force and strengthening the country’s overall air … Read more
On Monday, January 12, 2026, President Trump announced a 25% tariff on any country that continues to do business with Iran. This move aims to cut Iran off from the global economy in response to several rising issues. Primary Reasons for the 25% Tariff: Punishment for Domestic Crackdown: The main reason for the new tariffs … Read more
Germany has recently announced a visa-free transit facility for Indian passport holders travelling through its airports. This development is expected to make international travel significantly easier for Indian nationals and strengthen the cultural and people-to-people connections between India and Germany. The announcement came as part of a joint statement issued by India and Germany on … Read more