February 11, 2026

Category: Geo Politics

India’s Electronics Ecosystem Ready for Homegrown Mobile Brands: Vaishnaw at WEF

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said India’s rapidly expanding electronics manufacturing ecosystem has created favourable conditions for the emergence of Indian-owned mobile phone brands. Speaking at the World Economic Forum, Vaishnaw highlighted the impact of Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes in strengthening domestic manufacturing and supply chains. The minister noted that…

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PCB Offers to Host Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup Matches Amid Security Concerns

Sarmistha Kabi03 mins

Bhubaneswar: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has offered to host all of Bangladesh’s matches in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup after the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) raised security concerns about playing in India. According to a PCB source quoted by PTI, the Pakistan board conveyed through an email that Bangladesh’s concerns were justified and…

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India Launches First Indigenous Runway Cleaning Vehicles, Boosting ‘Make in India’ Aviation Push

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: India has taken a significant step towards aviation self-reliance with the launch of its first indigenously developed runway cleaning vehicles, reinforcing the Centre’s Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives. The advanced machines have been developed by Bengaluru-based Anlon Technology Solutions in collaboration with Switzerland’s Bucher Municipal, combining global expertise with domestic manufacturing. The…

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India Ranks Third Globally in AI Vibrancy: Vaishnaw Highlights Progress, Sparks Debate

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has highlighted India’s rise to third place globally in Stanford University’s 2025 AI Index for AI vibrancy, talent, and penetration—behind only the United States and China. The ranking underscores India’s growing footprint in artificial intelligence, driven by a large talent base and rapid adoption across sectors. Addressing the developments, Vaishnaw…

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India’s Voice Resonates Strongly at Davos 2026: Ashwini Vaishnaw, Devendra Fadnavis

Sarmistha Kabi03 mins

Bhubaneswar, India: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Tuesday said India’s presence at the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting 2026 in Davos is being strongly felt across all major platforms, with discussions on the country’s development trajectory and economic growth taking centre stage. Speaking from Davos, Vaishnaw said the Indian delegation is actively participating in…

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India–US Trade Talks May Face Hurdles Over Pulse Import Duties

Sarmistha Kabi03 mins

Bhubaneswar: Trade negotiations between India and the United States could face fresh challenges amid differences over import duties on pulses, even as two American lawmakers have urged President Donald Trump to push for the withdrawal of India’s 30 per cent import tariff on lentils and peas. According to reports, the lawmakers have written to President…

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Republic Day Parade 2026 to Showcase Military Might After Operation Sindoor

Sarmistha Kabi03 mins

Bhubaneswar: The first Republic Day Parade to be held after Operation Sindoor last year is set to present a powerful display of India’s military strength, indigenisation drive, and cultural heritage, officials said on Saturday. The event assumes added significance following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s strong endorsement of “Make in India” defence platforms and drones that…

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Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Celebrates Global Indian Diaspora’s Economic and Cultural Contributions

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Bhubaneswar: Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is being observed to recognise the immense contributions of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) to India’s economic growth, global standing and cultural influence, even in the absence of a major convention this year. India’s diaspora continues to play a critical role in strengthening the country’s economy, with…

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Raksha Mantri Commissions ICGS Samudra Pratap, India’s First Indigenously Designed Pollution Control Vessel

Sarmistha Kabi02 mins

Bhubaneswar, India: Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh commissioned Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Samudra Pratap, the first of two Pollution Control Vessels built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), in Goa on January 05, 2026. The commissioning marks a significant milestone in India’s pursuit of Aatmanirbharta in defence manufacturing and maritime capability development. With over 60…

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Minority Under Siege: What the Killings of Hindus Reveal About Bangladesh’s Institutional Drift

Sarmistha Kabi05 mins

Bhubaneswar: The killing of Mani Chakraborty, a Hindu grocery trader in Narsingdi, is not merely another entry in Bangladesh’s crime statistics. It is the sixth fatal attack on Hindu men in less than three weeks, and together these killings form a troubling pattern that speaks less about individual acts of violence and more about a…

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