Author: Nupur Rohila

Celebrating over a decade in power, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reflected on the 11-year journey of the BJP-led NDA government, calling it a period of “strength, self-reliance, and national pride.” He particularly emphasized India’s progress in the defense sector, where significant strides have been made in modernization and indigenous production. Posting on platform X, Modi acknowledged the people’s role in propelling India forward, stating that the citizens’ shared commitment had fortified the nation. The post was a response to a tweet from @MyGovIndia, the government’s citizen engagement wing, which praised Modi’s leadership for elevating India’s global status through strengthened defense,…

In a major development reflecting India’s economic strides, the proportion of Indians living in extreme poverty plummeted from 27.1% to just 5.3% between 2011-12 and 2022-23, according to newly released estimates from the World Bank. This dramatic fall means that around 269 million people moved out of extreme poverty in a decade. The World Bank’s updated global poverty analysis revealed that the number of Indians living in extreme poverty fell from approximately 344 million to 75 million during this time. These findings remain consistent even after applying a stricter methodology, which now sets the extreme poverty line at $3 per…

OpenAI’s Global Chief Strategy Officer, Jason Kwon, has highlighted India’s growing importance in the global AI landscape during the launch of the OpenAI Academy in partnership with the IndiaAI Mission under the IT Ministry. India, currently boasting the world’s second largest number of ChatGPT users, has shown rapid growth in AI engagement, expanding over threefold year-on-year. Kwon commended India’s pioneering role in developer talent and expressed strong confidence that the country is set to emerge as a global frontrunner in AI expertise. The OpenAI Academy India, marking OpenAI’s first international expansion of its education platform, aims to enhance AI literacy…

Operation Sindoor, India’s decisive military retaliation to the Pahalgam terror attack, became a landmark achievement during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s third term. But 2024-25 also witnessed sweeping developments in defense strategy and readiness, according to senior officials tracking the sector. Several significant defense contracts were secured throughout the year, such as a $7.6 billion deal with France for 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets, a $7.5 billion agreement with HAL for 156 Prachand helicopters, a $1.6 billion purchase of 12 Sukhoi-30 jets, and additional artillery and Vajra-T guns worth more than $1.8 billion. On the border front, October 2024 saw a…

In a recent conversation with CNN-News18, Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles voiced firm support for India in the wake of the devastating terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Labeling the April 22 strike—where 26 tourists, including 25 Indians and one Nepali citizen, were killed—as “appalling,” Marles said the attack was met with “utter shock” in Australia. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reached out to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi almost immediately to offer his heartfelt condolences. Marles reiterated this commitment, affirming that Australia stands united with India and the global community in the fight against terrorism in all forms.…

Commemorating World Environment Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi planted a sapling of the Sindoor tree at his official residence, 7 Lok Kalyan Marg, on Wednesday. This act was not only symbolic of his commitment to environmental preservation but also deeply rooted in a tribute to the enduring strength of Indian women. The sapling had a profound backstory. During his recent visit to Kutch in Gujarat, the Prime Minister met a courageous group of women who had played a critical role during the 1971 Indo-Pak war. These women had stepped onto the battlefield—repairing damaged runways amid conflict, showcasing unparalleled valor. As…

ChannelVision Magazine has announced National Retail Solutions (NRS) as a recipient of its 2025 Visionary Spotlight Award (VSA) in the category of Best Emerging Technology Breakthrough – Overall Excellence. This prestigious annual awards program recognizes outstanding products, services, and deployments that contribute to the growth and advancement of the communications and channel ecosystem. Each year, ChannelVision’s editorial team, along with a panel of independent judges, evaluates submissions based on a comprehensive set of criteria, including overall innovation, potential future impact on the industry, creativity, unique features, user-friendliness, and system interoperability. NRS stood out for its bold strides in innovation specifically…

In a significant revelation, a classified Pakistani dossier has disclosed that India’s Operation Sindoor encompassed a broader range of targets than previously acknowledged.  The document, part of Pakistan’s Operation Bunyan un Marsoos records, indicates that Indian forces struck at least eight additional locations, including major cities such as Peshawar, Jhang, Hyderabad (Sindh), Gujrat (Punjab), Gujranwala, Bahawalnagar, Attock, and Chor.  These sites were not mentioned in India’s official briefings following the airstrikes.   The expanded list of targets suggests a more extensive and strategic operation by India in response to the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which resulted in 26…

A significant milestone in the construction of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple in Ayodhya is set to be achieved with the Prana Pratishtha (consecration) of eight new deities within the temple premises. Champat Rai, General Secretary of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, announced that the consecration rituals will be conducted between June 3 and 5, with the main Prana Pratishtha Puja scheduled for June 5 at 11:25 a.m., followed by Bhog Aarti at around 1 p.m. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is expected to attend the ceremony. The deities to be consecrated include Shivling, Ganpati, Hanuman Ji,…

India has firmly pushed back against recent assertions made by the Donald Trump administration, which claimed that US tariff threats played a key role in de-escalating tensions between India and Pakistan during Operation Sindoor earlier this month. On Thursday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) made it clear that discussions with the US during the May 7–10 period were strictly focused on the military developments and did not involve any talk of trade or tariffs. In response to the controversial claims, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, “India has consistently expressed its opposition to this narrative. Throughout our communications with the…