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The US National Security Strategy 2025 urges stronger commercial ties with India to secure New Delhi’s role in Indo-Pacific defense and deeper cooperation with Australia and Japan. It warns against a dominant competitor and calls for allied alignment. Despite trade tariffs and visa restrictions, the US hopes India will back US geopolitical goals.
The US Supreme Court agreed to hear Trump’s appeal contesting controversial birthright-citizenship limits for children born in the US to undocumented or temporary-status parents. Lower courts struck down the order as inconsistent with the 14th Amendment. The justices will hear arguments in spring and issue a final nationwide decision likely by early summer.
AP IT Minister Nara Lokesh will embark on a five-day tour of the United States and Canada starting December 6 to attract foreign investments. He will meet top company representatives in San Francisco on December 8-9 and conclude the visit in Toronto on December 10, engaging with industrialists to promote investment opportunities in Andhra Pradesh.
Australia and England are locked in a gripping contest in the second Ashes day-night Test, producing rapid scoring on Day 2. The teams combined for 387 runs, the highest ever in a single day of a pink-ball Test. Australia alone smashed 378 runs, setting a new record for the most runs scored by a team […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived at Rashtrapati Bhavan during his India visit, where a grand banquet was hosted in his honour. President Droupadi Murmu welcomed him warmly at the ceremony. This marks Putin’s first visit to India since the Ukraine war began in February 2022; his previous visit was in December 2021 for the annual […]
IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers issued a public apology after over 1,000 flights were cancelled today. He said the crisis may continue tomorrow but expects fewer cancellations. Elbers assured that all tickets for travel between December 5-15 that are cancelled or rescheduled will receive full refunds. The airline urged affected passengers to remain patient.
Congress MP Sonia Gandhi has extended her wishes to the Telangana Rising Global Summit scheduled for December 8 and 9. In her message, she congratulated CM Revanth Reddy for hosting the event, expressing confidence that the summit will help drive TG toward becoming a trillion-dollar economy by 2034. She also wished success for Revanth’s efforts.
The central govt has launched an inquiry into the disruption of IndiGo services and set up a 24-hour control room to assist affected passengers. Complaints can be made on 011-24610843, 011-24693963, and 096503-91859. Authorities said measures are underway to address passenger issues promptly. The Centre has also suspended the DGCA’s FDTL orders.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has invited PM Modi to visit Russia in 2026 following the conclusion of his successful two-day official tour of India. During the visit, both leaders discussed strengthening bilateral ties, economic cooperation, and strategic partnerships, highlighting the growing importance of India-Russia relations on the global stage.
Ahead of the grand state dinner at Rashtrapati Bhavan in honor of Russian President Putin, Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge were notably absent from the guest list. Interestingly, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor received an invitation. All preparations are underway for the high-profile dinner, which aims to strengthen India-Russia ties.
PM Modi and Russian President Putin held a joint press conference, where Modi described Russia as a long-standing friend of India. He emphasized that the friendship between the two nations is eternal, rooted in historical ties, and pledged that their bilateral relations will continue to serve as a milestone in international diplomacy and cooperation.
iBomma kingpin Ravi’s police custody has been extended by three more days, as ordered by Hyderabad’s Nampally court for the third time. Immadi Ravi, accused of running the notorious piracy website challenging the film industry, was interrogated by police. Authorities continue to investigate the scope of his illegal operations.
The central govt has ordered a high-level probe into the IndiGo crisis, warning that those responsible will face strict action. The pilot roster system has been suspended, and authorities assured that passenger safety a top priority. The Centre has committed to resolving the issue within three days, signaling swift intervention in the airline disruption.
AP IT Minister Lokesh announced that the agreement with ReNewCorp to establish India’s first solar ingot wafer manufacturing unit has materialized. The 6 GW capacity plant, to be set up in Anakapalle with an investment of Rs 3,990 crore, reinforces the state’s position as a hub for innovation and technology, boosting renewable energy manufacturing.
PM Modi announced during his meeting with Russian President Putin that Russian citizens will soon receive free tourist visas, allowing 30-day visits to India. Highlighting India’s diverse tourist destinations, he encouraged Russians to explore the country. Modi expressed hope that it would strengthen tourism and cultural exchanges between India and Russia.