In a forthright address at The Economic Times World Leaders Forum 2025, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar emphasized India’s unwavering stance on strategic autonomy, trade negotiations, and global engagements, asserting that New Delhi will not succumb to external pressures. Speaking on the longstanding issue of third-party mediation with Pakistan, he reiterated that for over...
The Monsoon Session of Parliament 2025 concluded on Thursday after being adjourned sine die a day ahead of schedule, following continuous protests by opposition parties demanding a debate on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. Despite repeated disruptions, both Houses managed to pass 15 key bills during the 21 sittings spread...
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...
The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has introduced two special modules on Operation Sindoor for students of Classes 3 to 12, highlighting the mission as not only a military operation but also a pledge to protect peace and honor the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. The modules were released over three...
Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, and Mallikarjun Kharge, his Rajya Sabha counterpart, skipped Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day address at the Red Fort on Friday, August 15, sparking sharp criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The ruling party labeled their absence as “disrespect” to the Prime Minister’s...
In a significant display of valor, the Indian government announced a slate of gallantry awards this Independence Day, honoring defence personnel for their exceptional service during Operation Sindoor and related operations against Pakistan. Among the recipients, top Indian Air Force (IAF) officers, fighter pilots, and S‑400 air defence system operators were recognized for their courage...
Former diplomat Vikas Swarup has shed light on the deeper geopolitical motivations behind US President Donald Trump’s recent punitive tariffs on India. According to Swarup, Trump is displeased with New Delhi for not acknowledging his alleged role in brokering peace between India and Pakistan following May’s Operation Sindoor. This perceived snub, alongside India’s participation in...
India will celebrate its 79th Independence Day on August 15 (Friday), with Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the grand ceremony from the historic Red Fort in New Delhi. This year’s celebrations carry the theme ‘Naya Bharat’, symbolizing India’s journey toward a developed, self-reliant, and secure nation, aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047....
The forthcoming Independence Day special of Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC) has sparked controversy due to the inclusion of Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, who are prominent figures of Operation Sindoor, alongside Commander Prerna Deosthalee. These officers, who conducted media briefings during the significant operation, are scheduled to appear in the episode airing...
In a sharp escalation of rhetoric against India, former Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has issued a veiled war threat over the Indus Water Treaty and Operation Sindoor, warning that Islamabad may be forced to “consider all options” — including military action — if India continues its current trajectory. Speaking at a cultural event...