Manipur Violence: Ethnic Clashes Restart

Manipur Violence

Why in the News? Manipur, a northeastern Indian state, has been in the headlines since ethnic violence erupted in May 2023, sparking intermittent clashes that continue into 2025. The immediate trigger was a Manipur High Court recommendation in April 2023 granting Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the Meitei community, which would allow them land rights … Read more

Bharat Forecast System: India’s Weather Prediction Model

Bharat Forecast System

On the announcement of the Bharat Forecast System (BFS) as the official launch of the country’s premier high-resolution weather prediction system, India will now make a great leap forward in meteorological science. BFS is backed by the technological excellence of the Arka Supercomputer, and this is India’s major achievement in climate resilience and scientific self-reliance. … Read more

AMCA Programme: India’s Indigenous 5th Generation Fighter Jet

AMCA Programme

India’s ambitious leap into the next frontier of aerial warfare is embodied in the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Programme—its very own 5th-generation stealth fighter jet project. This initiative represents more than just a military upgrade; it symbolises India’s aspiration to become self-reliant in defence technology and join the elite league of nations that have … Read more

Kaveri Engine: India’s Quest for Indigenous Jet Power

Kaveri Engine

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) announced on Tuesday that it is testing the indigenously built Kaveri jet engine in Russia, with approximately 25 hours of testing remaining. The slots have to be given by the authorities there. The interest in the Kaveri engine has been reignited by a social media trend urging the government … Read more

Project Kusha: India’s Strategic Leap in Air Defence

Project Kusha

Why in the News? Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) is set to initiate testing of India’s indigenous long-range air defense system, Project Kusha. According to sources, the prototype is expected to be ready within 12 to 18 months, after which it will undergo user evaluation for a period ranging from one to three years. Spearheaded by … Read more

America’s “Golden Dome”: A Shield of the Future

Golden Dome

With a rise in global tension and the changing face of warfare, nations invest heavily in superior defence systems. In this respect, one of the most fascinating developments is America’s Golden Dome: an advanced missile defence and surveillance shield supposed to guard strategic assets from aerial threats. Just like India’s Akashteer and the layered dome … Read more

58th Jnanpith Awards: A Commoration  of India’s Literary Legends

58th Jnanpith Awards

The Jnanpith Award shines bright as one beacon of literary prestige, showcasing the best recognition for authors from myriad languages and cultures worldwide.  Founded in 1961 by the Bharatiya Jnanpith Trust, the award seeks to honour those notable for their assistance to the betterment of Indian literature. The 58th Jnanpith Award was particularly unique as … Read more

India-Bangladesh Relations

India-Bangladesh Relations

India and Bangladesh share a bond deeper than just borders. Rooted in shared history, cultural kinship and geographic proximity, the relationship between these two South Asian neighbours has long been considered a model of regional cooperation. India played a pivotal role in the birth of Bangladesh in 1971, standing with the Bengali population during their … Read more

Balochistan: A Land of Culture and Political Complexity

Balochistan

The largest portion of Balochistan is located within Pakistan. Often called a paradox, the place is older in culture, enjoys a beautiful landscape, and finally breathes a very turbulent sociopolitical environment. While nature has blessed Balochistan with an abundance of resources, it is very poor region, which finds its way into the headlines due to the … Read more

India’s First 3nm Semiconductor Design Hubs in Noida and Bengaluru

First 3nm Semiconductor Design Hubs

India is witnessing a historic leap in its technological journey with the inauguration of its first-ever 3nm semiconductor design hubs in Noida and Bengaluru. These centres are more than just buildings with advanced machines—they represent India’s growing ambition to be a global powerhouse in semiconductor innovation. For a country that has long been a consumer … Read more