Germany-India ties strengthen: Chancellor Merz's visit boosts trade, defence, and tech cooperation

Germany-India ties strengthen: Chancellor Merz's visit boosts trade, defence, and tech cooperation

The visit focused on strengthening bilateral trade, supporting the India–EU Free Trade Agreement, and enhancing defence cooperation, including joint exercises and a submarine project. Leaders also signed multiple MoUs covering clean energy, digital technology, innovation, education, and youth exchanges, highlighting economic, security, and people‑centric collaboration between the two nations. 6 days ago
Al Qaeda scales up tech enabled operations as it eyes pan-India footprint

Al Qaeda scales up tech enabled operations as it eyes pan-India footprint

Unlike the Islamic State, Al Qaeda aims for a pan-India presence, taking a slow, calculated approach. Experts warn that the use of AI, especially deepfakes of figures like Osama Bin Laden, has enhanced the group's recruitment and radicalisation efforts, posing a significant challenge for Indian security agencies. 6 days ago
US courts fault ICE detentions of Indian nationals

US courts fault ICE detentions of Indian nationals

Judges ordered releases or prompt bond hearings, rejecting the use of mandatory detention for individuals already living in the US. The courts held that parole or bond cannot be revoked without notice and justification. The rulings reinforce that immigration enforcement must comply with constitutional due process protections. 6 days ago
'I'd do it in a heartbeat': Trump on revoking citizenship from naturalized citizens

Trump calls Fed chief Jerome Powell 'lousy', defends ICE agent

Trump also defended an ICE agent involved in a fatal Minnesota incident, blaming illegal immigration and backing enforcement actions. He acknowledged ongoing cost-of-living pressures but said inflation had eased and manufacturing and jobs were growing. 6 days ago
SC delivers split verdict on validity of Section 17A of Prevention of Corruption Act

SC delivers split verdict on validity of Section 17A of Prevention of Corruption Act

The Supreme Court delivered a split verdict on the constitutional validity of Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, which requires prior government sanction before investigating public servants for official decisions. Justice K.V. Viswanathan upheld the provision, saying it protects honest officers from frivolous complaints and prevents policy paralysis, though he suggested an independent body should grant such sanction. 6 days ago
India launches website, theme and logo for BRICS Presidency 2026

India launches website, theme and logo with lotus for BRICS Presidency 2026

The theme of India's chairship is "Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability," reflecting a people-centric, humanity-first approach. The four priorities—Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, and Sustainability—will guide actions across BRICS' three pillars: political & security cooperation, economic & financial partnership, and people-to-people exchanges. 6 days ago