Union Budget 2026–27: Key Highlights

Union Budget 2026–27: Key Highlights

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget for the financial year 2026–27 in Parliament on February 1, 2026, marking her ninth consecutive Budget presentation. The Budget has been framed against a backdrop of global economic uncertainty, shifting supply chains, and evolving investment patterns, while firmly reinforcing India’s commitment to sustained growth, fiscal discipline, and […]

Union Budget 2026: Government Eases Compliance for NRIs in Property Transactions and Investments

Union Budget 2026: Government Eases Compliance for NRIs in Property Transactions and Investments

The Union Budget 2026–27 has brought significant relief for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and other overseas individuals by simplifying compliance requirements related to property transactions and expanding investment access to Indian equity markets. Presenting her ninth consecutive Union Budget, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made history as the first finance minister of India to achieve this milestone […]

From Babysitter to Congressional Candidate: Sanjyot Dunung’s “Made in America” .

From Babysitter to Congressional Candidate: Sanjyot Dunung’s “Made in America” .

When Sanjyot Dunung was six, she and her family arrived in Des Plaines, Illinois from India, armed with little more than determination and the dream of a better life. They stayed with friends until her parents could save enough to get their own apartment. By the time she was nine, inspired by her parents’ tireless […]

Jordan–Ethiopia–Oman: How India Forged a New Triangle of Influence

Jordan–Ethiopia–Oman: How India Forged a New Triangle of Influence

If Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s December tour is traced on a map, a deliberate geopolitical geometry comes into focus. Positioned on the eastern edge of the Arabian Peninsula, at the crossroads of West Asia, and anchoring the Horn of Africa respectively, Oman, Jordan, and Ethiopia together form a triangle connecting the Gulf, the Levant, and […]

India Takes a Giant ‘LEAP’ Forward: Safran Opens World-Class Engine MRO Facility in Hyderabad

India’s aviation sector marked a major milestone today as Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated Safran Aircraft Engine Services India (SAESI), a cutting-edge Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility for LEAP aircraft engines. Located at the GMR Aerospace and Industrial Park near Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, the centre represents a historic first: a global […]

India and Canada on the Brink of a Major US$2.8 Billion Uranium Deal — A New Era of Energy Cooperation

India and Canada are reportedly close to finalising a long-term uranium export agreement worth US$ 2.8 billion (₹24,982 crore) — a deal that could significantly strengthen India’s civil nuclear energy programme. This development comes at a time when both nations are seeking to revitalise economic and strategic ties, marking a fresh chapter in bilateral cooperation. […]

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Attend Oath-Taking of Chief Justice Surya Kant

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Attend Oath-Taking of Chief Justice Surya Kant

President of India Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the oath-taking ceremony of Justice Surya Kant, who was sworn in as the Chief Justice of India, marking a significant moment in the nation’s judicial history. The solemn ceremony was held in the presence of senior judges of the Supreme Court, constitutional authorities, government […]

“Your Passport Is Invalid”: The Disturbing Ordeal of an Indian Citizen in China

What happened On November 21, 2025, Prema Wangjom Thongdok — a UK-based Indian citizen originally from Arunachal Pradesh — arrived at Shanghai Pudong International Airport during a layover en route to Japan. What was meant to be a routine three-hour transit turned into a harrowing 18-hour ordeal. At the immigration queue, an official allegedly singled […]

150 Years of ‘Vande Mataram’: A Celebration of India’s Spirit, Unity, and Resilience

As India marks 150 years of the iconic national song ‘Vande Mataram’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a heartfelt tribute to the anthem, calling it a symbol of India’s resilience, unity, and eternal devotion to the motherland. The Prime Minister highlighted that the song, which has inspired generations of freedom fighters and patriots, continues to […]