India has inked a defence deal with France to purchase 26 Rafale fighter jets for the Indian Navy, with an estimated cost of ₹63,000 crore.

India Strengthens Naval Power with Purchase of 26 Rafale M Jets from Dassault Aviation

India has inked a defence deal with France to purchase 26 Rafale fighter jets for the Indian Navy, with an estimated cost of ₹63,000 crore. The two nations reached an agreement on Monday, marking another step forward in their strengthening strategic ties. Dassault Aviation, a leading French aerospace company, will supply the aircraft. The Rafale […]

New Delhi is considering major reforms to address its pollution crisis, including limiting the number of petrol and diesel cars a family can own and prohibiting the sale of fuel-guzzling two-wheelers.

Delhi Plans Major Shift to EVs, Limits Petrol Car Ownership Per Family

New Delhi is considering major reforms to address its pollution crisis, including limiting the number of petrol and diesel cars a family can own and prohibiting the sale of fuel-guzzling two-wheelers. A new draft policy proposes steps to boost the city’s adoption of electric vehicles and reduce increasing emissions.  The Delhi government intends to waive […]

Thailand plans to replace the existing TM6 paper forms with the new Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) beginning May 1, to improve security and convenience for international travellers.

Thailand’s Immigration Overhaul Targets Criminal Networks with Digital Cards

Thailand plans to replace the existing TM6 paper forms with the new Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) beginning May 1, to improve security and convenience for international travellers. According to immigration officials, the TDAC system will dramatically improve screening for transnational criminals entering the country. Pol Maj Gen Choengron Rimpadee, chief of Immigration Division 2 […]

Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia made history by breaking the women's marathon world record at the London Marathon in 2:15:50.

Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa Makes History With 2:15:50 Run in London

Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia made history by breaking the women’s marathon world record at the London Marathon in 2:15:50. The 28-year-old athlete dominated the race in the absence of 2024 winner Peres Jepchirchir, who set the previous record of 2:16:16. Assefa remained strong in a leading pack of four early on, but he surged ahead […]

London is preparing to bid for the 2029 World Athletics Championships, with UK Sport, the Mayor of London, and Athletic Ventures confirming the decision on Sunday.

UK Sport and London Officials Confirm 2029 World Athletics Bid

London is preparing to bid for the 2029 World Athletics Championships, with UK Sport, the Mayor of London, and Athletic Ventures confirming the decision on Sunday. The announcement came ahead of the 45th London Marathon, adding interest to an already historic event. A formal expression of interest will be sent to World Athletics in September. […]

Sri Lanka aims to begin working on a new energy hub next month in collaboration with India and the UAE. Sri Lanka's Energy Minister announced on Friday, outlining a deliberate approach to boost the country's post-crisis economic recovery.

Sri Lanka Moves to Establish Trincomalee Energy Hub with India, UAE

Sri Lanka aims to begin working on a new energy hub next month in collaboration with India and the UAE. Sri Lanka’s Energy Minister announced on Friday, outlining a deliberate approach to boost the country’s post-crisis economic recovery. An initial agreement for the energy hub was reached earlier this month during Indian Prime Minister Modi’s […]

The Indian Navy successfully tested a Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MR-SAM) from an indigenous warship, the INS Surat, in the Arabian Sea.

Indian Navy Achieves Milestone with Successful MR-SAM Test Aboard INS Surat

The Indian Navy successfully tested a Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MR-SAM) from an indigenous warship, the INS Surat, in the Arabian Sea. The missile test, undertaken as part of an ongoing operation, was a crucial step towards improving India’s air defence capabilities. The Indian Navy announced the successful test with a post on the social […]

On National Panchayati Raj Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched projects worth ₹13,480 crore in Madhubani, Bihar, including power, railroads, housing, healthcare, and infrastructure.

Massive Infrastructure Push: PM Modi Launches Projects in Bihar on Panchayati Raj Day

On National Panchayati Raj Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched projects worth ₹13,480 crore in Madhubani, Bihar, including power, railroads, housing, healthcare, and infrastructure. He emphasised that these actions will increase jobs and empower rural communities. Paying respect to poet Ramdhari Singh Dinkar, Modi stated that Panchayati Raj enhances democracy and women’s representation. He lauded […]

A UAE-supported project is leading the global movement for inclusive education. The Special Olympics Global Centre for Inclusion in Education has set an ambitious plan to ensure that children with disabilities have equal access to quality education and school sports.

Global Push for Disability-Inclusive Education Backed by UAE Leadership

A UAE-supported project is leading the global movement for inclusive education. The Special Olympics Global Centre for Inclusion in Education has set an ambitious plan to ensure that children with disabilities have equal access to quality education and school sports. This agenda, unveiled at the 2025 Global Disability Summit in Berlin, was created by a […]

Cyprus will get free portable desalination units from the UAE this summer to help alleviate the country's rising water issue.

Cyprus Secures UAE Aid as Water Crisis Deepens Ahead of Tourism Peak

Cyprus will get free portable desalination units from the UAE this summer to help alleviate the country’s rising water issue. With reservoir levels at dangerous lows and a surge in demand owing to peak tourist season, this assistance comes at an important time. Agriculture and Environment Minister Maria Panayiotou said that the UAE will provide […]