Author: Deepika chandrasekar

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar delivered a firm message on combating global terrorism during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government meeting held in Moscow on Tuesday. Emphasizing an uncompromising stance, he reiterated that the world must refuse to justify, overlook, or sanitize any form of terrorism. Jaishankar reminded member nations that the SCO was originally created to confront the challenges of terrorism, separatism, and extremism—issues that, he noted, have grown more dangerous over time. Stressing India’s position, he affirmed that New Delhi will always defend its citizens against terrorist threats and expects collective global responsibility…

India’s negotiations with the United States on the Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) have picked up pace, with the i nitial chapter of the deal—focused on reciprocal tariffs—moving steadily toward finalization. While sharing India’s October trade data, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said the opening phase of the agreement is “near closure,” reflecting meaningful progress after months of virtual engagements between both sides. Agrawal outlined that the BTA has been divided into two broad sections. One component involves more intricate and long-term policy discussions, likely requiring extended dialogue. The other segment, which centers on tariff-related decisions, is being fast-tracked by both…

India has taken a major step toward becoming a global defence exporter with the delivery of its BrahMos missile system to the Philippines — marking the country’s first major export of advanced missile technology, according to a report on Saturday. The development reflects New Delhi’s strategic push in the Indo-Pacific region, deepening defence cooperation with ASEAN nations and contributing to a multipolar security framework aimed at countering China’s growing assertiveness. According to The National Interest, “India appears to have been happy to supply the Philippines with its advanced missiles, at least in part because the likely target of those missiles…

India’s dealmaking landscape delivered a powerful performance in October 2025, recording a dramatic surge in value even as the number of transactions dipped. According to Grant Thornton Bharat’s latest Dealtracker report, overall deal value climbed sharply to $16.8 million, marking a 134% jump compared to the previous month. While deal volumes slipped by 13% to 189 transactions, a series of high-value mergers, acquisitions, and public offerings kept momentum strong. The standout driver of this surge was the presence of three billion-dollar mergers and acquisitions, which collectively contributed $5.9 million. Alongside these, 11 additional deals valued above $100 million significantly influenced…

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya will temporarily close its doors to devotees from the evening of November 24 to make arrangements for a grand flag hoisting ceremony. The event, scheduled for November 25, will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat, and other high-profile dignitaries. According to Champat Rai, General Secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, the closure is a necessary step to ensure smooth preparations and security ahead of the significant ceremony. Darshan for devotees will reopen at 7 AM on November 26 once the event concludes. The ceremony holds…

At the opening of COP30 in Belem, Brazil, COP30 President Andre Correa do Lago commended India and China for their transformative roles in the global clean energy revolution. He said both nations have embraced climate action decisively, helping to make renewable technologies more accessible and affordable around the world. Highlighting China’s contribution, do Lago noted that the country’s combination of technological prowess, large-scale production, and cost efficiency has significantly advanced global progress toward clean energy systems. “China’s leadership in manufacturing electric vehicles, solar panels, wind turbines, and batteries has reshaped the global market. Their scale has dramatically reduced the price…

President Droupadi Murmu held comprehensive bilateral discussions with President João Lourenço of Angola in Luanda today, marking a significant step in strengthening ties between the two nations. The meeting resulted in the signing of Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) focused on enhancing cooperation in fisheries, aquaculture, marine resources, and consular affairs, underscoring both countries’ commitment to expanding their partnership. President Murmu also welcomed Angola’s decision to join two major international initiatives spearheaded by India — the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) and the Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA) — both aimed at advancing global sustainability and environmental conservation. Reaffirming India’s commitment to…

India’s housing sector is poised for steady growth, with prices expected to rise between 5% and 10% annually over the next few years, according to a report by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Colliers. The report attributes this trend to robust demand driven by a young working population, rapid urbanisation, and rising disposable incomes. The study projects that India’s residential demand will reach around 500,000 housing units per year by 2030 and could double to nearly one million units by 2047. The growth momentum will be supported by favourable demographics, higher household earnings, and housing-friendly government policies. Affordable…

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) are set to officially declare their jointly developed NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite operational on Friday, ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan announced on Wednesday. Weighing approximately 2,400 kilograms, the NISAR satellite was launched on July 30, 2025, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota aboard the GSLV rocket. Designed to be the most expensive Earth observation satellite ever built, NISAR can monitor nearly all of Earth’s land and ice surfaces twice every 12 days. Speaking at the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC), Narayanan…

India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, will travel to Canada next week to attend the G7 foreign ministers’ meeting scheduled for November 11–12 in the Niagara Region of Ontario. His visit marks an important step as India and Canada cautiously rebuild ties following a period of diplomatic tensions. Alongside the G7 sessions, Jaishankar is expected to hold a bilateral meeting with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand. The visit comes amid renewed engagement between the two nations after months of strain. Later this month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart, Mark Carney, are expected to meet on the sidelines…