India’s Smart Oil Diplomacy: No US ‘Permission’ Needed, Modi Govt Prioritizes National Interests
India’s energy security remains rock-solid under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, with Russian oil imports hitting record highs despite global pressures. In February 2026 alone, Russia topped the list as India’s largest crude oil supplier, outpacing Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Kuwait. This isn’t by chance—it’s a deliberate strategy to secure
PM Modi, Netanyahu Share Zero Tolerance for Terrorism: Israeli PMO Spokesperson
Israeli Prime Minister’s Office spokesperson David Mencer praised PM Narendra Modi’s leadership and his “zero tolerance” stance on terrorism shared with PM Benjamin Netanyahu, following Modi’s recent Knesset address declaring 1.5 billion Indians stand with Israel against terror. Shared Resolve Against Appeasement Mencer highlighted the leaders’ alignment: “Zero tolerance towards
Iran War: India Allows Another Iranian Vessel to Dock in Kochi Days Before IRIS Dena Sunk
India granted emergency docking permission to Iranian naval ship IRIS Lavan at Kochi port on March 4, 2026, just days before the US sank sister vessel IRIS Dena off Sri Lanka in the escalating conflict. Timeline of Events Iran requested urgent docking for IRIS Lavan on February 28 due to
Copycat Drone Wars: Iran Copied the US, Then the US Copied Iran
The US-Iran conflict reveals decades of mutual technology imitation in drone warfare, where Iran reverse-engineered American designs post-1979 revolution while the US recently adapted seized Iranian models for its arsenal. Iran’s Reverse Engineering Legacy After the revolution severed US arms supplies, Iran adapted pre-1979 acquisitions like F-4 Phantoms, F-5 Tigers,
US-Israel-Iran War Enters Day 7: Live Updates on Strikes and Escalation
The US-Israel-Iran conflict, now in its seventh day since February 28, 2026, sees continued airstrikes on Iranian targets, Iranian missile barrages on Israel and Gulf states, and rising casualties amid Trump’s vow to press until objectives like halting Iran’s nuclear program are met. Air Campaign Intensity US B-52s and Israeli
US-India Trade: Washington Won’t Repeat China Mistake, Says Christopher Landau
US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau stated at Raisina Dialogue 2026 that Washington will not repeat its “20-year-old mistake” with China while finalizing a trade deal with India, prioritizing American interests in a reciprocal partnership. Lessons from China Landau warned against allowing one-sided market access that lets partners dominate
UPSC CSE 2025 Final Results Out: 958 Recommended for IAS, IFS, IPS
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) declared the Civil Services Examination (CSE) 2025 final results on March 6, 2026, recommending 958 candidates for IAS, IFS, IPS, and various Group A and B Central Services. Toppers and Category Breakdown Anuj Agnihotri secured All India Rank (AIR) 1, followed by Rajeshwari Suve
Karnataka Bans Social Media for Children Under 16
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced a ban on social media access for children under 16 during the presentation of the 2026-27 state budget, aiming to curb the adverse effects of rising mobile phone usage on youth. Policy Rationale The measure targets mobile addiction’s impact on children’s mental health, academics, and
Khamenei Killed by Israel’s Blue Sparrow Missile That Hits from Space
Israel assassinated Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on February 28, 2026, using the advanced Blue Sparrow missile launched from an F-35 fighter jet, which followed a quasi-ballistic trajectory into near-space before striking his Tehran compound. Blue Sparrow’s Deadly Path The Israeli-developed Blue Sparrow, with a 1,240-mile (2,000 km) range,
“Global South Emanates from Shared Historical Experiences”: EAM Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar declared at Raisina Dialogue 2026 that the Global South stems from common histories of colonization and imperialism, reinforced by solidarity like India’s vaccine exports during COVID. Multipolarity Irreversible Jaishankar asserted the end of “big deals” among dominant powers, with multipolarity now permanent, leading to temporary
