Author: Bhakti Narayanan

Following Operation Sindoor, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed his full Council of Ministers, highlighting the increasing significance and success of India’s indigenously developed defense technologies. The meeting, the first since the high-stakes military operation, focused heavily on the evolving nature of warfare and India’s strategic shift toward indigenous armament production. According to sources present, Modi expressed pride in how locally manufactured weapons had delivered strong results during the operation. He urged ministries to align more deeply with the “Make in India” initiative, especially in the defense sector. Touching on public perception, the Prime Minister remarked with a smile that citizens…

 A heartfelt tribute unfolded in Amritsar as a street was named after the late Chaman Lal Bhalla, commemorating his enduring legacy of philanthropy. The inauguration ceremony united dignitaries, family members, and friends from both India and the United States, celebrating Bhalla’s lifelong dedication to helping the underprivileged, especially children at the Amritsar Institute for the Blind. Prominent figures, including U.S. Congressman Tom Suozzi, New York Senator Jack Martins, and Assemblyman Charles Lavine, sent video messages praising Bhalla’s humanitarian contributions. The event witnessed a large turnout with hundreds of attendees traveling from across India and the U.S. Former Punjab Deputy Chief…

A major trade agreement between India and the United States could soon be on the horizon, according to US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. Speaking at the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum, Lutnick voiced “strong optimism” that the two nations are nearing a deal that serves their respective interests. “We’re in a very, very good place,” said Lutnick, suggesting that an agreement could be reached in the near future. He commended India’s swift pace in negotiations, which contrasts with the typical multi-year timeline for international trade deals. “India’s moving quickly, and I appreciate that,” he added. “We’re trying to wrap this up…

In a significant diplomatic development, Brazil has expressed strong support for India’s counter-terrorism initiative, Operation Sindoor, which was launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. This endorsement came during a visit by an all-party Indian parliamentary delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, including BJP MP Tejasvi Surya and former Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu.  The delegation engaged in high-level discussions with Brazilian officials, including the Acting Foreign Minister, the President of the Brazilian Parliament, and members of the India-Brazil Friendship Group.  Brazilian leaders unequivocally condemned Pakistan’s cross-border terrorism and affirmed Brazil’s stance as an “all-weather ally and friend”…

Tesla Has to Manufacture in India, PM Modi and Elon Will Work It Out Soon: Errol Musk Errol Musk, father of Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, has expressed strong confidence that Tesla will eventually set up a manufacturing plant in India. He believes that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Elon Musk will find a way to make it happen in a manner that benefits both India and Tesla. During his ongoing visit to India, the 79-year-old South African businessman said there has to be a Tesla manufacturing plant in India and described India as one of the most important…

At the Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Mahila Sashaktikaran Mahasammelan, a significant women’s empowerment conclave, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid rich tribute to Ahilyabai Holkar on the occasion of her 300th birth anniversary. The event also served as a platform for the PM to highlight the pivotal role women have played in Operation Sindoor, India’s latest counter-terrorism initiative. Addressing a vibrant gathering, many of whom were dressed in striking shades of vermillion, the Prime Minister remarked that the Pahalgam terror attack was not just an assault on Indian territory—it was an affront to the nation’s cultural ethos and a direct challenge to…

India’s Defense Minister Rajnath Singh delivered a powerful message to Pakistan on Friday, declaring that India is prepared to use strategies to combat terrorism that Pakistan “cannot even imagine.” Speaking to naval personnel aboard the INS Vikrant off the coast of Goa, Singh praised the Indian Navy’s critical role in Operation Sindoor and warned Islamabad of the consequences of continued provocation. “The Indian Navy, with its silent precision during Operation Sindoor, earned the admiration of every Indian,” Singh said. “They managed to neutralize the Pakistani military’s movements without even making noise. Now imagine what happens when such a force chooses…

An Indian all-party parliamentary delegation led by BJP MP Baijayant Jay Panda has reaffirmed India’s uncompromising stance against terrorism during a visit to Saudi Arabia. The group visited the Gulf Research Centre, where they held detailed discussions on India’s zero-tolerance policy, especially in light of Operation Sindoor, and explored avenues to deepen security and defence cooperation between the two nations. Welcomed by Chairman Abdulaziz Sager, the delegation discussed enhancing strategic ties and maintaining regional peace through shared efforts in counter-terrorism. Panda noted on social media platform X that both countries are committed to strengthening their partnership across security, defence, and…

During a diplomatic visit to Jakarta on Wednesday, a high-level Indian parliamentary delegation led by Janata Dal (United) MP Sanjay Jha engaged in critical meetings to boost international support against terrorism. One of the pivotal engagements was with Indonesian Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Arief Havas Oegroseno, who reiterated Indonesia’s firm zero-tolerance approach to terrorism and expressed commitment to expanding anti-terror coordination with India. According to insiders familiar with the discussions, Indonesia conveyed readiness to stand with India in identifying and isolating Pakistan as a sponsor of terrorism, both in bilateral dialogues and on global platforms where Pakistan is also…

A photograph of Indian-American venture capitalist Asha Jadeja Motwani with US Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Usha Vance, has ignited conversation on social media amid rising tension around the H-1B visa program. According to The Times of India, Motwani shared the image after attending a private family dinner with the couple. She mentioned that immigration was one of the central topics of conversation during the evening. “Many of us at the table had been Democrats for over three decades, just like him,” Motwani wrote in her social media post. “Our move away from the party toward a center-right…