Month: May 2026

Singapore: Japan has strongly pushed back against accusations of “new militarism” from China, with Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi defending Tokyo’s security policies and criticizing Beijing’s rapidly expanding military capabilities. The sharp exchange took place during the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, one of Asia’s most influential security and defence forums.

Washington: The ongoing geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran have entered a crucial phase as US President Donald Trump reportedly requested several amendments to a proposed peace framework negotiated between American and Iranian officials. The developments come amid growing concerns over the future of the Strait of Hormuz,

Kolkata: A fresh political storm has erupted in West Bengal after Trinamool Congress leader Abhishek Banerjee was allegedly attacked during a visit to Sonarpur in South 24 Parganas. The incident triggered a sharp reaction from former Chief Minister and TMC chief Mamata Banerjee, who claimed that her nephew could have

Publication Chronicles Personal Testimonies of Soldiers Behind India’s Landmark Military Operation Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday released a commemorative volume on Operation Sindoor, documenting the personal experiences and testimonies of 100 officers, sailors, airmen and soldiers who participated in one of India’s most significant modern military operations. Describing Operation

Tree-Based Agriculture Initiative Expands Across Southern India Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev’s Cauvery Calling movement has crossed a major environmental milestone, facilitating the plantation of more than 13.4 crore saplings across the Cauvery river basin while helping nearly 2.6 lakh farmers transition towards tree-based agriculture. The large-scale ecological movement, launched to revive

DUST Portal 2.0 to Bring Real-Time Surveillance, Pollution Tracking and Accountability In a major technology-driven push to tackle pollution and strengthen environmental compliance, the Delhi Government is preparing to launch an artificial intelligence-powered monitoring platform aimed at keeping round-the-clock watch on construction sites across the national capital. The initiative, called

India’s gold jewellery market has witnessed a sharp slowdown after the government increased import duties on gold, with industry bodies reporting a decline of nearly 70% in consumer demand. The sudden drop comes as soaring gold prices and higher taxes have pushed jewellery costs to record levels, forcing many buyers