India Reports Surge in Covid-19 Cases Amid JN.1 Variant Concerns Health authorities in India are closely monitoring a rise in Covid-19 cases, with several major cities reporting a notable increase in infections. The situation has raised concerns, particularly as the JN.1 variant continues to circulate in parts of Asia, including Hong Kong and Singapore. While … Read more
India Claims Landmark Killing of Top Maoist Rebel Leader Indian security forces have neutralized a top communist rebel leader, Home Affairs Minister Amit Shah announced, describing the operation as a significant milestone in the country’s long-standing battle against one of the world’s longest-running insurgencies. Shah stated that troops executed the operation in Chhattisgarh, killing 27 … Read more
India’s PM Modi Issues Strong Warning to Pakistan Over Terrorism and Water Rights NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a resolute message on national security, counterterrorism, and India’s stance on Pakistan during a public rally in Bikaner, Rajasthan, on Thursday. Addressing the recent counterterror operation under Operation Sindoor in response to a Pakistan-sponsored terror … Read more
Review: ‘Homebound’ Explores the Struggles of Two Young Men in a Divided India Neeraj Ghaywan’s latest film, ‘Homebound,’ is a poignant and powerful exploration of the challenges faced by two young men in a politically divided India. The film, which marks Ghaywan’s return to mainstream Hindi cinema, is a moving character study that delves into … Read more
Scotch Whisky Prices to Drop in India Amid UK-India Trade Deal Diageo, the global leader in spirits, has announced plans to reduce prices of Scotch whisky in India in the higher single-digit percentage range as a result of the recently signed India-UK free trade agreement. The agreement, which is expected to be fully implemented by … Read more
India-Pakistan Hostilities Complicate India’s Diplomatic Options The dust has settled slowly from the recent military clash between India and Pakistan, as a U.S.-brokered ceasefire took effect on May 10. The roots of the conflict are clear: India sought to severely punish Pakistan for alleged links to a brutal Islamist terror attack in Kashmir, a region … Read more
Rory McIlroy to Compete in First India Golf Tournament Rory McIlroy has officially confirmed his participation in the inaugural DP World India Championship, set to take place from October 16 to 19 at the Delhi Golf Club. This marks McIlroy’s first-ever appearance in India, a country he has long expressed interest in exploring. In a … Read more
China’s Strategic Influence in the Northeast: A Modern War on India’s Borders Life in Dimapur, Nagaland, appears routine at first glance. However, beneath the surface lies a legacy of decades of unrest, decay, and turmoil. The northeastern states of India have long grappled with the consequences of a complex and evolving geopolitical strategy, one that … Read more
India’s Brahmos Missile: A Strategic Edge in the Region India’s Brahmos Missile: A Strategic Edge in the Region India’s Brahmos missile, a high-precision cruise missile developed through a strategic Indo-Russian collaboration, has emerged as a critical component of India’s defense and geopolitical strategy. The missile, which has been deployed in multiple conflicts and exercises, has … Read more
India-US Trade Talks Advance: First Phase Likely to Be Finalised by July India and the United States are making significant progress in negotiations aimed at finalising the first phase of their bilateral trade agreement, with the possibility of concluding the deal by July. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, currently in Washington, is leading discussions … Read more