News in brief
India has successfully launched its heaviest satellite to date, marking a milestone for the country’s space program. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) deployed the US-built AST SpaceMobile communications satellite into low-Earth orbit on Wednesday using the LVM3-M6 rocket. Weighing......
India has pledged $450 million in financial assistance to Sri Lanka to support recovery efforts following the devastating cyclone Ditwah, which struck the island nation in November, Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar announced on Tuesday. The cyclone affected an estimated 2.3 million people—more......
Seven wild elephants were killed and a young calf was injured after a train struck a herd attempting to cross a railway track in the northeastern Indian state of Assam on Saturday. The region is known for its rich wildlife and hosts a significant portion of India’s elephant population. According......
The European Parliament has approved two major legislative measures aimed at strengthening migration policies across the continent, supported by a coalition of right-wing and far-right lawmakers. The new rules would allow asylum seekers to be returned to countries that are not their place of origin......
Amazon revealed on Wednesday that it will expand its presence in India with a new investment package exceeding $35 billion by the year 2030. This commitment adds to the roughly $40 billion the company has already injected into the Indian market over the past years. According to the company, the upcoming......
European Union negotiators and lawmakers reached an overnight agreement confirming the bloc’s climate goal for 2040, introducing several flexibilities including the use of international carbon credits. Although the deal required discussions between the 27 member states and the European Parliament,......
At least 25 people, including several tourists, lost their lives after a fire broke out in a popular nightclub in Arpora, located in North Goa district, authorities confirmed on Sunday morning. The incident occurred in one of the region’s busiest coastal areas, well-known for attracting visitors......
India faced major air travel disruptions on Friday after IndiGo, the country’s largest airline, halted all domestic departures from New Delhi until midnight due to ongoing operational difficulties. Delhi International Airport Limited announced on X that all IndiGo domestic flights scheduled to......
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are expected to deepen their long-standing strategic partnership on Friday as they meet in New Delhi for the 23rd annual Russia-India Summit. The high-level talks come during Putin’s state visit, a moment shaped by U.S. pressure......
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in India on Thursday for a highly anticipated visit, as New Delhi navigates U.S. trade penalties imposed in response to its purchases of Russian oil. The trip marks Putin’s first return to the Indian capital since 2021 and comes at a delicate moment for......
Nearly a quarter century after it was first proposed, the last major stretch of the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC) is finally approaching construction. The Rasht–Astara railway in northern Iran—scheduled to break ground in early 2026—has become more than......
Australia, Canada and India have officially launched a new trilateral initiative aimed at strengthening cooperation in cutting-edge technologies and promoting resilient supply chains. The announcement took place on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, where the three leaders introduced the......
A tragic accident occurred on Friday at the Dubai Airshow when an Indian Air Force fighter jet crashed during an aerobatic demonstration, killing its pilot. According to an official statement released by the Dubai Government Media Office, the Tejas aircraft was participating in the day’s scheduled......
