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26 May 2026

Pakistan declines Trump’s push to join Abraham Accords

It is the first among the countries approached by Trump to publicly oppose joining the Israel normalisation pact.

Pakistan declines Trump’s push to join Abraham Accords

18 May 2026

Drone attack on UAE nuclear plant raises alarm across West Asia

UAE intercepted two drones. One reached nuclear site’s outer area; officials warn the attack marks a serious escalation in regional tensions.

Drone attack on UAE nuclear plant raises alarm across West Asia

14 May 2026

All 14 crew rescued after Indian vessel hit off Oman Coast

An Indian cargo ship, Haji Ali, sank off the coast of Oman after being hit by a suspected drone or missile while sailing from Somalia to Sharjah with livestock.

All 14 crew rescued after Indian vessel hit off Oman Coast

11 May 2026

Prada collabs with Indian leather industry after Kolhapuri controversy

The controversy began in June 2025 when Prada showcased footwear matching Kolhapuri sandals on a Milan runway without credit to the original designers.

Prada collabs with Indian leather industry after Kolhapuri controversy

8 May 2026

Skyroot becomes India’s 1st space tech unicorn

It raised $60 million in the latest funding round, pushing its valuation to $1.1 billion.

Skyroot becomes India’s 1st space tech unicorn

6 May 2026

Sun Pharma rises to global top 25 firms with Organon deal

Sun Pharma’s USD 11.75 billion acquisition of Organon marks its biggest deal and elevates it into the top 25 global pharma companies.

Sun Pharma rises to global top 25 firms with Organon deal

17 Apr 2026

India's PNG pipe dream

Despite two decades of effort, only 16.2 million Indian homes, about 5% of all households, are connected to PNG, while over 330 million still rely on LPG.

India's PNG pipe dream

16 Apr 2026

India rejects US investigations into trade practices, policies

In March, the US began investigating trade practices of 16 economies, including India, China, Japan, the EU, and forced labour related reviews across 60 economies.

India rejects US investigations into trade practices, policies

9 Apr 2026

India's self-sustaining Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor reaches criticality

Only Russia currently operates a commercial fast breeder reactor. US and France abandoned similar efforts after decades of technical and economic challenges.

India's self-sustaining Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor reaches criticality

8 Apr 2026

Foreign Secretary Misri visits the US to continue trade talks

At the same time, the US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, met with the President, the Vice President, and the FBI Director.

Foreign Secretary Misri visits the US to continue trade talks

6 Mar 2026

Karnataka revises excise policy for liquor eff April

Liquor will be taxed based on the actual alcohol content in each beverage.

Karnataka revises excise policy for liquor eff April

5 Mar 2026

US-Ecuador coordinated military strike launched on Mar 3

A coordinated US–Ecuador military campaign began on March 3, 2026, targeting groups the Trump administration labelled “designated terrorist organisations.”

US-Ecuador coordinated military strike launched on Mar 3

2 Mar 2026

Indians can now cancel, modify air tickets within 48-hour

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) revised norms after rising complaints about delayed refunds and disruptions in late 2025.

Indians can now cancel, modify air tickets within 48-hour

27 Feb 2026

India launches its first anti-terror policy, PRAHAAR

The Ministry of Home Affairs released the policy on February 23rd.

India launches its first anti-terror policy, PRAHAAR

26 Feb 2026

Claude’s new plugins automate HR, Banking, Engineering

Anthropic introduced Claude in March 2023. It was the first public release of its large language model.

Claude’s new plugins automate HR, Banking, Engineering

18 Feb 2026

Restaurant Service Charges made illegal in India

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) termed it an unfair trade practice as per the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.

Restaurant Service Charges made illegal in India

6 Feb 2026

Powerful solar flares put India on high alert

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued alerts for high-altitude areas in the US and Canada as well.

Powerful solar flares put India on high alert

3 Feb 2026

India-US trade deal – 25% tariffs reduced to 18%

The 25% tariff will be dropped, given India’s agreement to stop buying Russian oil and switch to US and Venezuelan oil instead.

India-US trade deal – 25% tariffs reduced to 18%

3 Feb 2026

Indian budget 2026-27 highlights

Sitharaman focused the budget on the Three Kartavyas – Accelerate growth, build capacity, and equitable development.

Indian budget 2026-27 highlights

31 Jan 2026

Dhaka cancels Indian SEZ deal, transfers it to China

China will establish a drone manufacturing and defence industrial facility.

Dhaka cancels Indian SEZ deal, transfers it to China
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