February 2, 2026 12:51 PM

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Union Budget 2026-27 lays strong foundation for achieving Viksit Bharat by 2047

The Union Budget 2026-27 lays a strong foundation for achieving Viksit Bharat by 2047, with a focused push on agriculture, tourism, data centres, electronics, advanced manufacturing and green energy. Dr Vijay Kalantri, Chairperson, World Trade Centre Mumbai and President, All India Association of In...

February 2, 2026 12:48 PM

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EAM Dr S. Jaishankar to embark on 3-day visit to United States

External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar will embark on a 3-day visit to the United States starting today, with a key focus on participation in the Critical Minerals Ministerial meeting convened by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The Ministry of External Affairs, in a statement, said that the Mini...

February 2, 2026 12:41 PM

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CDS General Anil Chauhan arrives in Armenia for four-day official visit

Defence delegation led by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan arrived in Armenia for a four-day official visit. The visit is aimed at strengthening defence and security cooperation between the two countries. It marks an important step in taking forward shared strategic interests and enhancin...

February 2, 2026 12:25 PM

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Third edition of tri-services Future Warfare Course commences in New Delhi today

The third edition of the tri-services Future Warfare Course commenced in New Delhi today. This three-week programme aims to prepare officers for the complex challenges of modern warfare. It features an enhanced curriculum covering specialised subjects and domain-specific developments in military ope...

February 2, 2026 11:41 AM

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Israeli Defence Minister reviews military readiness amid rising Iran tensions

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has reviewed the military’s operational readiness amid rising tensions with Iran. He held talks with Army Chief Eyal Zamir following Zamir’s recent visit to Washington, where he met US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine and senior Pentagon officials....

February 2, 2026 11:52 AM

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Jamaat-e-Islami senior leaders justify gender restrictions in leadership

Senior leaders of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami’s women’s wing on Sunday defended the party’s ban on women holding top leadership posts, using religious arguments to justify a system where only men can lead. The remarks have drawn strong criticism, with many saying they reflect a deep-rooted patriarcha...