During recent bilateral talks in Nice (June 2026), Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron adopted the ‘Innovation Roadmap 2030’ and established a ‘Dialogue on Economic Security’. Earlier in 2026, the bilateral ties were officially elevated to the level of a ‘Special Global Strategic Partnership’. Key Outcomes of the Recent Bilateral Meet India-France […]

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) recently conducted consecutive flight tests off the Odisha coast, successfully demonstrating India’s multi-layered Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) system and the maiden flight of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile-Medium Range (NASM-MR). Key Highlights of the Tests Strategic Significance India’s Ballistic Missile Defence Programme India’s Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD)architecture is envisioned

The recent launch of Fable 5, an advanced AI model by American artificial intelligence company Anthropic, triggered a sharp 1.6% drop in the Nifty IT index. The development has sparked concerns regarding a structural existential crisis for the Indian IT services sector, which has traditionally relied on linear headcount growth and software maintenance. Key Highlights

The Health Department in Kerala is on high alert following a confirmed case of the Nipah virus outbreak in Kozhikode. Maximum vigilance and preventive protocols have been activated to contain the outbreak and prevent any human-to-human or nosocomial (hospital-acquired) transmission. Key Highlights of the Recent Outbreak What is Nipah Virus (NiV)? History of the Disease

The Ministry of Education, through the University Grants Commission (UGC), recently issued Letters of Approval (LoAs) to three globally ranked Foreign Higher Education Institutions (FHEIs) — the University of Bristol, the University of York, and the University of New South Wales (UNSW) — to establish campuses in India. Key Highlights of the Development Importance of

Recently, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the West Bengal Police conducted a search operation at the residence-cum-party office of the former Chief Minister of West Bengal. The investigation pertains to an alleged case of forgery involving the signatures of two MLAs on a letter nominating the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the State

A severe industrial disaster occurred at the Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) steel plant in Visakhapatnam, resulting in multiple casualties and critical injuries among workers. Key Details of the Incident Disaster Response and Mitigation Measures Key Governance and Safety Issues Highlighted Government Directives for Industrial Disasters The regulatory framework for industrial safety in India is

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and his Indonesian counterpart, Sugiono, co-chaired the 8th India-Indonesia Joint Commission meeting in New Delhi. Key Highlights of the Meeting The dialogue was described as “substantive,” featuring a “full spectrum” review of the bilateral relationship. Major Areas of Cooperation Discussed: Regional and Global Alignment Diplomatic Significance India-Indonesia Relation: History to