Category: India

New Delhi: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, conferred SOAR (Skilling for AI Readiness) certificates on learners and launched the ‘#SkillTheNation Challenge’ at a special ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, reaffirming India’s resolve to build a digitally skilled, inclusive, and future-ready nation. The certificates were awarded to a diverse group of learners, including students and Members of Parliament, highlighting the government’s emphasis on AI education across age groups and responsibilities. A total of 17 selected students from PM SHRI Schools, Kendriya Vidyalayas, and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas across Delhi, Uttar Pradesh,…

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New Delhi: Air Marshal Seethepalli Shrinivas assumed charge as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C), Training Command, Indian Air Force, on January 1, 2026. After taking over his new appointment, the Air Marshal paid homage to the nation’s bravehearts by laying a wreath at the Training Command War Memorial. An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Air Marshal Shrinivas was commissioned into the fighter stream of the Indian Air Force on June 13, 1987. A highly accomplished aviator, he is a ‘Category A’ Qualified Flying Instructor with over 4,200 hours of…

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New Delhi: Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor SYSM, PVSM, AVSM, VM assumed charge as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS), Indian Air Force, on January 1, 2026, marking a significant moment in the leadership of the force. An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Air Marshal Kapoor graduated in December 1985 and was commissioned into the fighter stream of the Flying Branch of the Indian Air Force on December 6, 1986. A highly experienced fighter pilot, he is a Qualified Flying Instructor and a Fighter Combat Leader, with over…

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New Delhi/Mumbai: Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & Information Technology Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday announced a major milestone in the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) Bullet Train Project with the successful breakthrough of the first mountain tunnel in Maharashtra, located in Palghar district. The breakthrough has been achieved in the 1.5-kilometre-long Mountain Tunnel-5 (MT-5), one of the longest mountain tunnels in Palghar, situated between the Virar and Boisar bullet train stations. This marks the second tunnel breakthrough of the project and a significant engineering achievement in…

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New Delhi: Prime Minister  Narendra Modi will inaugurate a landmark international exposition titled “The Light and the Lotus: Relics of the Awakened One” on January 3, 2026, at 11:00 am at the Rai Pithora Cultural Complex, New Delhi. The exposition is being hosted by the Ministry of Culture and marks one of the most significant cultural and spiritual events in recent years. The exhibition showcases the Piprahwa Relics, reliquaries, and gem relics of Lord Buddha, which were recently repatriated to India after 127 years. This historic occasion symbolizes the reunification…

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Mumbai: As 2025 drew to a close, India’s economy stood out for its resilience, balance, and sustained momentum amid global uncertainty. Macroeconomic indicators released through the year painted a picture of an economy that absorbed external shocks while leveraging domestic demand, policy continuity, and infrastructure-led expansion. India not only retained its position as the world’s fastest-growing major economy but also strengthened the foundations for long-term growth. GDP Growth Regains Pace A key highlight of 2025 was the sharp recovery in economic growth during the first half of FY2025–26. Real GDP…

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New Delhi: As India steps into 2026, the country finds itself at a defining crossroads — confident, aspirational, and increasingly influential on the global stage. With a robust economy, ambitious space missions, a packed international sporting calendar, a booming entertainment industry, and a strong push for strategic self-reliance, 2026 is widely being seen as a year that could decisively shape India’s trajectory for the coming decade. Amid a complex global environment marked by slowing growth in advanced economies, trade realignments, and geopolitical uncertainties, India enters the year with rare momentum.…

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Delhi–NCR: IDFC FIRST Bank has unveiled its latest premium credit card, Gaj:, designed exclusively for its Private Banking customers. Crafted for high-net-worth individuals (HNIs), the card is strictly invitation-only and represents the most prestigious offering in the bank’s premium metal card series—the Ashva–Mayur–Gaj: trilogy. Rooted deeply in Indian heritage, the name Gaj: is derived from Sanskrit, meaning elephant—a timeless symbol of strength, wisdom, stability, and royalty. In ancient Indian thought, the elephant was seen as the true marker of a king’s stature, embodying dignity, protection, and measured power rather than…

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New Delhi: 2025 emerged as one of the most testing yet defining years for India’s internal security and counter-terrorism architecture. The country confronted a complex web of threats ranging from cross-border terrorism backed by Pakistan-based outfits to homegrown radicalisation, white-collar terror modules, narco-terror financing, and the expanding footprint of global jihadist ideologies linked to ISIS and Al-Qaeda. While the year witnessed some of the deadliest terror incidents in recent times, it also showcased India’s growing operational maturity, intelligence coordination, and political resolve to adopt a zero-tolerance approach against terrorism. From…

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