Author: Bhakti Narayanan

 India successfully thwarted nearly 2 million cyberattacks aimed at its national power grid over the course of just over a week, during the high-tension period of Operation Sindoor, Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced on Thursday. Speaking at a press conference commemorating 11 years of BJP-led governance, Khattar emphasized that with the rapid advancement of technology, the threat landscape has also expanded — especially with cyber threats becoming increasingly sophisticated. However, he assured that the government has made significant strides in fortifying India’s digital defenses. “Our cybersecurity systems have effectively neutralized the threats. Around 2 million cyberattacks were attempted…

The much-anticipated Axiom-4 mission, featuring Indian Air Force pilot Shubhanshu Shukla, has encountered yet another delay. SpaceX, the aerospace company managing the mission, identified a leak involving liquid oxygen (LOX) during post-static fire inspections of the Falcon 9 rocket. As a precautionary measure, the launch has been postponed to allow time for repairs and revalidation testing. Originally scheduled to lift off on June 11, 2025, the mission aims to transport Shukla and three other astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) aboard the Dragon spacecraft. However, the plan has faced multiple delays, with this latest setback stemming from technical concerns…

As a crucial tariff window approaches, India and the United States are making urgent diplomatic efforts to finalize an interim trade agreement. This limited-scope deal could lay the groundwork for a broader economic relationship targeting $500 billion in bilateral trade by 2030. Following four days of intensive, behind-closed-doors negotiations in New Delhi, officials from both nations have expressed optimism over the progress made. The negotiation teams, led by India’s Rajesh Agrawal and representatives from the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR), made headway in several critical areas. Their talks revolved around reducing tariff barriers, improving market access for key…

In a swift response to heightened military tensions with India, Pakistan has significantly increased its defense spending for the fiscal year 2025–26. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, while unveiling the national budget, announced an allocation of $9 billion toward defense, marking a 20% rise from the previous year. The budget presentation, delivered in the National Assembly on Tuesday, outlined a total federal outlay of $63.2 billion, with the military allocation being the second-largest expenditure item after debt repayments. The move follows India’s stealth Operation Sindoor, which targeted and disrupted Pakistan’s air defense and surveillance systems during a four-day military escalation in…

On June 10, 2025, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath declared that India no longer responds to provocation with silence but with decisive action, as exemplified by Operation Sindoor. He underscored that if a war or terror act is imposed on India, the country now retaliates with strength through means such as surgical strikes, air raids, and specialized operations like Sindoor. Adityanath’s remarks came during a speech marking 11 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership. He called this era a “golden chapter” in India’s progress toward becoming a fully developed and economically self-sufficient nation. He noted that these years…

As India marked a month since Operation Sindoor, the Defense Ministry has authorized its armed forces to replenish and enhance their strategic stockpile. This includes acquiring extended-range loitering munitions, kamikaze drones, artillery rounds, and air-to-air missiles designed to surpass the Chinese-origin missiles employed by Pakistan in the recent high-intensity standoff. Indian Air Force Rafale fighters fired 5 to 6 Crystal Maze missiles targeting the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) headquarters in Muridke, while also launching 6 to 7 French SCALP missiles to precisely destroy the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) base in Bahawalpur. Military assessments and digital evidence confirm that Indian missile systems, including the S-400…

Women Are Now Key Drivers of Progress in India: FM Sitharaman Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has stated that over the past 11 years, women have become central to India’s development journey. Speaking on the theme of “11 Years of Sashakt Nari,” she credited various government schemes under Prime Minister Narendra Modi for empowering women across social and economic spheres. Jan Dhan Yojana: Financial Inclusion Led by WomenThe Finance Minister noted that 55.7% of all Jan Dhan accounts—under the world’s largest financial inclusion initiative—are held by women. These accounts have played a pivotal role in bringing rural and underserved women into…

The headquarters of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), located in Bahawalpur, Pakistan, has been marked as “Permanently Closed” on Google Maps following India’s high-precision strikes under Operation Sindoor. The site, operating under the name Jamia Masjid Subhan Allah, was one of the nine terror camps targeted by Indian forces in response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians. Located just around 62 miles from the Indian border, the Bahawalpur facility served as a major hub for training JeM operatives. Post-strike satellite imagery revealed extensive damage to the compound, confirming the scale and accuracy of the airstrike. The reason for…

On the evening of June 1, 2025, the American Indian Association (AIA), New York Chapter, hosted its Annual Benefit Gala at the elegant Pearl Banquet Hall. Over 350 esteemed guests gathered, including top dignitaries, the Consul General of India in New York, elected officials, and community professionals from medicine, healthcare, and civic leadership. The gala celebrated five influential individuals for their remarkable service and accomplishments across various fields. Each honoree, referred to as the ‘Five Ratnas,’ reflected the brilliance and diversity of the Indian-American community. Among them was Dr. Karthik Gujja, a pioneer in cardiovascular and endovascular medicine. Dr. Gujja…

How Kangana Ranaut Strengthened PM Modi’s ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ Initiative on World Environment Day On World Environment Day, actress and newly-elected BJP MP Kangana Ranaut joined the nationwide movement ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’, a campaign encouraging citizens to plant a tree in honor of their mothers. Kangana marked the occasion by planting a sapling at her residence in Delhi, dedicating the gesture to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. She also used the moment to express gratitude toward environmentalists and grassroots workers who contribute daily to protecting natural ecosystems. In a message shared on social media, Kangana highlighted the…