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'We're lucky to have a leader like him': Akash Ambani on PM Modi's 25 years in public life

Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the 9th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC 2025) here, Akash Ambani said the Prime Minister's 25 years in public life -- marked by dedication, service and transformative governance -- have been an absolutely revolutionary move for the country.

Oct 8, 2025

Fintech as New Engine of National Power: India's Strategic Ascent from Global Fintech Fest 2025

India's UPI corridors to Singapore, France, UAE, and Sri Lanka, and the planned linkages with Africa and Latin America, are quietly rewriting the geography of financial influence. "When nations adopt another nation's payment rails, they adopt part of its economic rhythm," noted a senior economist at the fest a profound reminder that digital interdependence is the new form of financial alignment.

Oct 8, 2025

Tomahawks and the Tipping Point: US Choices, Russian Countermoves, and Strategic Imperatives for India

The debate over long-range cruise missile transfers particularly the U.S. Tomahawk to Ukraine has now become a defining fault line in the evolving geostrategic architecture of 2025. It is not merely a question of military hardware; it is a confluence of industrial capacity, escalation management, alliance dynamics, regional balance, and strategic identity.

Oct 8, 2025

Global climate imperative: Escalating risks and urgent call for net-zero action

In 2025, the global community confronts a climate crisis of unparalleled scale and speed. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) warns that limiting warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels requires greenhouse gas emissions to peak before 2025 and decline by 43% by 2030. Failure risks crossing "tipping points" with catastrophic consequences.

Oct 8, 2025

Uncertainty Clouds Next Round of Talks Between Ladakhi Groups, MHA Panel After Sept 24 Violence

Talks between the agitating Ladakhi groups and the Ministry of Home Affairs' High-Powered Committee have hit a roadblock, as the meeting scheduled for October 6 could not be held due to the stand taken by the Leh Apex Body (LAB) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA).

Oct 8, 2025

Reviving India's Economic Soul: Empowering Small Businesses to Triumph Over Conglomerates

Platforms like Zomato, Swiggy, and Ola, compounded by systemic barriers like corruption, complex taxation, and judicial inefficiencies. This onslaught has driven small business owners into poverty, despair, and even suicide, while gig work traps millions in undignified, precarious jobs. By prioritizing systemic reform, small business protection, human dignity, and gig economy regulation, this calls for presenting a compelling, data-driven vision to empower the unorganized sector, enhance mass earnings, and fuel inclusive GDP growth by curbing conglomerate dominance.

Oct 8, 2025

'Will not shield guilty', CM Vijayan breaks silence on Sabarimala gold row, slams Oppn

"A respected Opposition member even appeared ready to leap over the bench as if to disrupt proceedings. Watch and Ward staff are human beings; why protest against them who are silently performing their duties? Some protests were directed even at women MLAs. Such behaviour is entirely unacceptable," he remarked.

Oct 8, 2025

India's Made-in-India 4G stack ready for export, showcasing global tech leadership: PM Modi

Speaking at the inaugural session of India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025, PM Modi said the development reflects the strength of the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision' and India's progress in the telecom sector over the past decade.

Oct 8, 2025

Zubeen Garg death case: Assam Police officer and late singer's cousin arrested

According to official sources, the arrest took place shortly after Sandipan Garg appeared before the SIT at the CID headquarters in Guwahati for questioning. He is expected to be produced before the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) Court later in the day.

Oct 8, 2025

Indian-American community hails California's recognition of Diwali as state holiday

Meanwhile, advocacy group Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) thanked California Governor Gavin Newsom for recognising the important festival and ushering in a new era of inclusion for Hindus in California.

Oct 8, 2025

Rain-triggered landslide hits bus in Himachal; 15 killed, three rescued

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu expressed grief over the incident and extended his condolences to the bereaved. He said that he is in constant touch with the district administration and has issued directives to expedite relief and rescue operations.

Oct 8, 2025

93rd Air Force Day: Special tributes to Operation Sindoor, power display at Hindon Airbase

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, and Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi arrived at the Hindon Airbase to mark the occasion.

Oct 8, 2025

Former PM Deve Gowda admitted to hospital in Bengaluru

The health statement by the Manipal Hospital said, "Prime Minister Deve Gowda was hospitalised with an infection. He is currently undergoing medical management for the same and his progress being monitored by a team of medical experts."

Oct 7, 2025

PM Modi dials Putin, congratulates Russian President on his 73rd birthday

PM Modi conveyed that he is looking forward to welcoming President Putin to India in December for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit. India and Russia marked the 25th anniversary of the Declaration of Strategic Partnership between both countries on October 3.

Oct 7, 2025

Time ripe to have 1st Indian defence unicorn soon: Rajnath Singh

Speaking at the 'Raksha Navachar Samvaad: Interaction with iDEX Startups' event here, Rajnath Singh highlighted that under the government's Public Procurement Policy, at least 25 per cent of annual procurement is reserved for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs), and over 350 items have been earmarked exclusively for them.

Oct 7, 2025