External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, during a press conference on August 21, firmly defended India’s ongoing energy trade with Russia amid continued Western scrutiny. Addressing concerns raised by international actors—particularly the United States—Jaishankar pointed out that India is neither the largest importer of Russian crude oil nor liquefied natural gas (LNG). He stated clearly,...
In a swift administrative move following a high-profile security incident, the Ministry of Home Affairs has appointed Satish Golcha, a senior 1992-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, as the new Commissioner of Delhi Police. This decision comes just a day after Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was attacked by an individual during a public meeting held...
The Indian government has confirmed that the national cricket team will take part in the Asia Cup 2025, even as the longstanding ban on bilateral sporting ties with Pakistan remains firmly in place. A senior official from the Sports Ministry clarified that while India will continue to avoid bilateral series with Pakistan—neither hosting Pakistani teams...
A significant reform in India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) structure is on the horizon. The Group of Ministers (GoM) on GST, chaired by Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, has agreed to the Centre’s proposal to streamline the existing tax system by eliminating the 12% and 28% slabs. This reform is aimed at making...
On the final day of the Monsoon Session, the Rajya Sabha passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, just a day after it cleared the Lok Sabha. This landmark legislation seeks to prohibit harmful online money-based gaming activities, including gambling and betting, while promoting skill-based e-sports and non-monetary social games. Introduced by Electronics...
India and China have reached fresh consensus on managing their long-standing border disputes through normalized protocols during Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to New Delhi on August 18–19, according to a briefing by the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Wednesday. During the high-level visit, Wang Yi met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, participated in the 24th...
In a dramatic development in the probe into the assault on Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) claimed the accused attacker, Rajesh Khimji Sakriya, has ties to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). BJP MLA Harish Khurana posted a photo showing the alleged assailant alongside AAP MLA Gopal Italia, hinting at a...
In a surprising development that has sent shockwaves across the cricketing world, Indian cricket icons Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have been unexpectedly removed from the ICC Men’s ODI Batting Rankings. The duo, who have long been mainstays in the top 10, were ranked No. 2 (Rohit) and No. 4 (Kohli) as recently as last...
World Mosquito Day is observed annually on August 20 to raise awareness about the health risks posed by mosquitoes and the critical need to control the diseases they transmit. In 2025, this globally recognized day will fall on Wednesday, August 20. Despite their small size, mosquitoes are among the deadliest creatures on the planet, responsible...
National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval has highlighted a “new environment” fostering positive momentum in India-China relations, just ahead of the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. Doval made these remarks during his meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in New Delhi, where the two held the 24th round of Special Representative-level talks on...