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…
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…
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…
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…
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),…
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…
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…
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…
New Delhi, August 24: Former world No. 1 badminton player Saina Nehwal has reaffirmed her support for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and indicated that she could consider contesting an Assembly or Lok Sabha election in the future. Speaking at the News24 Bharat Nirman Summit 2026, Nehwal said she wants to contribute to the country…
New Delhi, August 21, 2026 — The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced that its special USD‑INR forex swap facility has attracted inflows totaling $72.85 billion as of August 21. “RBI’s special USD‑INR swap facility has attracted $72.85 billion forex inflows, led by FCNR(B) deposits. Learn how this boosts reserves and stabilizes the rupee.”…
