Andhra Pradesh Weather Crisis: 55% Rainfall Deficit Hits State, Rayalaseema Faces Severe Moisture Stress
September 7, 2026 Andhra Pradesh is facing a serious rainfall deficit this monsoon, with several districts in Rayalaseema and South Coastal Andhra experiencing significant moisture stress. The latest government data shows that the state received 203.9 mm of rainfall against a normal 452.9 mm between June 1 and September 6, resulting in a 55% cumulative…
Jaishankar’s Kyiv Visit: India Makes Its Most Direct Ukraine Outreach Yet
Kyiv, September 3–4, 2026 — External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar wrapped up a landmark trip to Ukraine’s capital this week, becoming the first Indian foreign minister to make a dedicated, standalone bilateral visit to the country since the war with Russia began. The one-day visit put India’s balancing act between Moscow and Kyiv on full…
ISRO Pulls Off a High-Stakes Comeback With EOS-05 Launch
Sriharikota, September 4, 2026 — India’s space programme notched a significant win in the early hours of Friday as the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) sent its EOS-05 Earth observation satellite into space aboard the GSLV-F17 rocket, lifting off at 2:55 AM IST from the Second Launch Pad at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in…
India and Uzbekistan Seal Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Published: August 31, 2026 | Updated: 2:19 PM IST India and Uzbekistan have elevated their bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, marking a new era of cooperation between New Delhi and Tashkent. The announcement came during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit, where he held wide-ranging talks with President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. Expanding Cooperation Across Sectors…
Glacier Collapse Triggers Deadly Flash Floods Along Nepal–China Border
Published: August 31, 2026 A catastrophic glacier collapse in Nepal’s Langtang region on August 26 unleashed a torrent of ice, rock, and mud into river systems, devastating communities across Nepal’s Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts and parts of Tibet, China. Human Toll Acts of Heroism In one remarkable story, Rajendra Dawadi, head teacher of Tribhuvan Trishuli…
Indian Navy to Commission Diving Support Vessel Nipun
The Indian Navy is preparing to commission Nipun, the second Nistar-class Diving Support Vessel (DSV), on 31 August 2026 at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai. This marks a significant leap in India’s underwater operations capability and highlights the country’s growing strength in indigenous defence shipbuilding. A Milestone in Self-Reliance Built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL),…
Nepal Flash Floods: 105 Indians Among 384 Travellers Reported Missing
Kathmandu | August 26, 2026: Nepal’s Rasuwa district has been hit by severe flash floods, with 384 travellers reported missing, including 105 Indian nationals, according to preliminary figures released by Nepalese authorities. The flooding occurred in the Bhote Koshi River area, close to Nepal’s northern border with Tibet. The disaster has damaged roads, bridges and other infrastructure, while…
Doval–Wang Yi Meet: India, China Hold Key Talks on Border Stability
Beijing, August 25: National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held the latest round of Special Representatives’ talks in Beijing on Tuesday, with the India-China boundary issue and the broader state of bilateral relations at the centre of discussions. The talks come at an important time for ties between New Delhi and…
FPIs Pour ₹23,544 Crore into Indian Stocks in August
New Delhi, August 24: Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have turned buyers in Indian equities again, bringing in ₹23,544 crore during August so far, according to the latest investment data. The latest inflow follows a strong buying trend that began in July, when foreign investors put around ₹20,200 crore into Indian equities. The shift comes after a period of significant…
Jaishankar Meets Putin in Moscow: India-Russia Discuss Trade, Energy and $100 Billion Economic Target
Moscow, August 24: India and Russia on Monday discussed ways to strengthen their longstanding bilateral partnership and expand cooperation across key sectors during External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin. Jaishankar conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s greetings to Putin and handed over a personal message from the Indian Prime…
