In a historic decision, India approved a mega ₹62,000 crore deal to buy 97 LCA Tejas Mark 1A fighter jets for the Air Force. The high-level clearance on August 19, 2025, gives Hindustan Aeronautics Limited the green light to build the jets, marking the biggest-ever boost to indigenous defence manufacturing.
Manika Vishwakarma crowned as Miss Universe India 2025 and will now represent the country at the 74th Miss Universe pageant in Thailand. Her win highlights a proud moment for India as she prepares to flaunt her elegance, talent, and confidence on the global stage.
India and China are slowly warming up after years of tensions, with talks on trade, travel, and diplomacy resuming. Interestingly, many credit Donald Trump’s steep 50% tariff on Indian exports, not any ceasefire, for nudging India to look East and reopen dialogue with Beijing.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stole the spotlight during a high-stakes European leaders’ summit at the White House. Addressing U.S. President Donald Trump, she remarked, 'Something has changed, thanks to you,' signaling a shift in tone and unity among European leaders over the Ukraine conflict.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, often criticized for his military-style outfits, surprised many by donning a black suit at the White House. U.S. President Donald Trump applauded his formal look, while journalist Brian Glenn, who once mocked Zelenskyy’s attire, also praised the shift, marking a symbolic moment of redemption.
T.N. Seshan was appointed the 10th Chief Election Commissioner of India on December 12, 1990, serving till December 11, 1996. Known as the fearless reformer, he introduced game-changing initiatives like voter ID cards, the Model Code of Conduct, and strict limits on poll expenses. In this archived video, Seshan candidly reveals who the Election Commission of India (ECI) is answerable to, amidst the controversies he faced while enforcing free and fair elections. Watch.
The 'Lone Star Lockup' is the largest U.S. immigration detention center, located at Fort Bliss, Texas. Opened under President Trump’s administration, it’s designed to hold thousands of migrants detained across the country awaiting deportation. But why has this mega-facility become so controversial? From a $1.2 billion contract awarded to an inexperienced private company, to tragic construction incidents and disputes over detainee conditions, this video breaks down everything you need to know.
Reports claim Russian President Vladimir Putin’s security carried a 'poop suitcase' during his Alaska summit with US President Donald Trump. The measure was reportedly to stop foreign agencies from analysing his biological waste. Such a protocol has been followed by Putin’s team since 1999.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has dismissed media suggestions that European leaders joining President Zelenskyy at the White House were there to shield him from being 'bullied' by President Trump. He called it a 'stupid media narrative,' saying they were invited as part of ongoing diplomatic collaboration, not protection.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio revealed that Washington closely tracks the India-Pakistan situation 'every single day.' He stressed that ceasefires can collapse anytime, especially after Operation Sindoor and recent border escalations. The US remains in constant touch with both sides, aiming for peace beyond temporary truces.
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