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Strategic imperative: Siang Upper Multipurpose Project gaining momentum

India’s ambitious hydropower project in Arunachal Pradesh promises energy security, flood control, and economic growth. Despite pockets of resistance, growing local participation signals a shift toward shared development.

NDA-backed CP Radhakrishnan elected as India’s next vice president

Anjana Krishna IPS officer who stood her ground against Ajit Pawar

PM Modi says his govt stands ‘shoulder-to-shoulder’ with flood-hit people during visits to Himachal, Punjab

Environmental concerns spark backlash against Great Nicobar Project amid rising political debate

Amid growing concerns over deforestation in Great Nicobar and threats to its indigenous tribes, senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi flagged the risks in a recent opinion piece, urging a rethink of the ₹75,000 crore Great Nicobar Project.

Jaishankar warns against weaponizing trade at BRICS, signals India’s unease with US tariffs

External Affairs Minister flags ‘unfair linkages’ between commerce and geopolitics; calls for resilient supply chains and fairer multilateralism.

CRPF takes over Vice-President’s security after fresh threat assessment

Home Ministry shifts responsibility from Delhi Police in line with Blue Book-2025 guidelines.

Radhakrishnan in commanding lead as NDA shores up numbers in vice-presidential race

YSRCP backs NDA nominee, while BJD and BRS abstain; tilting the balance further away from Opposition’s Sudershan Reddy.

Nepal lifts social media ban after violent Gen Z protests leave 19 dead

Youth-led protests erupted in Kathmandu and several other Nepali cities after the government banned 26 unregistered social media platforms, leading to clashes that left 19 dead and hundreds injured, prompting authorities to rescind the ban.

India assures Belgium of humane conditions for Mehul Choksi’s detention ahead of extradition

ndia assures Belgium that Mehul Choksi, wanted in the PNB scam case, will be provided humane detention conditions at Arthur Road Jail, including proper space, medical care, food, and oversight, as part of extradition safeguards.