Russia’s renewed push for India to co-produce the Sukhoi Su-57 fifth-generation fighter aircraft has reopened a long-dormant debate in India’s strategic community. With China accelerating stealth fighter deployments and Pakistan planning to induct J-35 aircraft, New Delhi faces a narrowing window to maintain regional air dominance. The offer, described by…
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Vice-President Inaugurates 39th Surajkund Crafts Mela
Vice-President of India Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan on Friday inaugurated the 39th Surajkund International Atmanirbhar Crafts Mela in Faridabad, Haryana, describing artisans as the custodians of India’s civilisational heritage. The globally recognised fair brings together craftspeople, artists and cultural practitioners from India and abroad, celebrating the nation’s artistic legacy and…
Piyush Goyal Hits Back at Congress Over India–EU FTA Criticism
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has mounted a sharp defence of the India–European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA), dismissing criticism from the Congress as politically motivated and reflective of a “negative mindset”. Using the colloquial phrase “angoor khatte hain”, Goyal likened the opposition’s response to the classic tale…
PM Kisan SAMPADA: 1,607 Projects, 1,196 Done
The Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (PMKSY), the flagship food processing scheme of the Government of India, has recorded steady progress in strengthening post-harvest infrastructure and value addition across the country. As of December 31, 2025, a total of 1,607 projects have been approved under various components of the scheme,…
BISAG-N, QNu Labs Partner to Boost Quantum-Safe Cybersecurity
In a significant step towards safeguarding India’s digital future, the Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with QNu Labs Pvt. Ltd. to collaborate on quantum-resilient cybersecurity solutions. The partnership aims to strengthen India’s preparedness against emerging cybersecurity threats posed by…
India Launches Bharat Line to Stem Shipping Drain
In a decisive push towards Atmanirbhar Bharat in maritime trade, the Union government has initiated the creation of Bharat Container Line, a new domestic container shipping company aimed at reducing India’s overwhelming dependence on foreign shipping firms. The initiative brings together government-owned Shipping Corporation of India (SCI), Container Corporation of…
PM Modi Greets Nation on 77th Republic Day; VandeMataram150
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended warm greetings to the nation on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day, urging citizens to renew their collective resolve toward building a ‘Viksit Bharat’. The day marks a historic milestone in India’s democratic journey, commemorating the adoption of the Constitution on January…
77th Republic Day 2026: India’s Journey as a Sovereign Republic
India marks its 77th Republic Day on 26th January 2026, commemorating the enforcement of the Constitution and the nation’s transformation into a Sovereign Democratic Republic. While Independence on 15th August 1947 ended colonial rule, it was the adoption of the Constitution that established India’s framework of democratic governance, citizen rights,…
Scindia Lays Foundation Stone of ₹80 Cr Agarwood Scheme in Tripura
Agartala: Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) and Communications, Shri Jyotiraditya Scindia, on Saturday laid the foundation stone of the ₹80 crore Agarwood Value Chain Development Scheme at North Fulkabari in Tripura, marking a major step towards transforming the Northeast’s agarwood economy into a global success story….
NMDC Diversifies with Coal Operations in Jharkhand
State-owned mining major NMDC marked a significant milestone in its growth journey on Friday with the commencement of coal mining operations at the Tokisud North Coal Mine in Jharkhand’s Hazaribagh district. The inauguration of the project signals NMDC’s formal entry into the coal sector, marking a strategic shift beyond its…
