Category : Diplomacy


Indian Students in Iran: Safety vs. Exams Dilemma

Hundreds of Indian medical students in Iran face a critical choice between leaving for safety and missing mandatory exams that could delay their degrees by six months. The Indian government's advisory has created an academic crisis.

Satellite Comms Called 'Dual Use Oxygen' at DefSat 2026

Viasat President Ben Palmer emphasized that societies cannot function without reliable space access, describing satellite communications as essential for everything from weather forecasting to national security at the DefSat 2026 conference in New Delhi.

UK Immigration Goes Fully Digital with eVisas

The UK immigration system transitions to a fully digital format, replacing physical visa stickers with electronic visas. Applicants retain passports during processing, enhancing travel flexibility.

PM SHRI Scheme Triggers Federalism Row in West Bengal

Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar insists state schools must accept PM SHRI tag for central funds, while State Minister Bratya Basu questions naming schemes after PM when states co-fund them, highlighting federalism concerns.

India-Israel Condemn Terrorism, Strengthen Counter-Terror Ties

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel, both nations issued a joint statement condemning terrorism in all forms, including cross-border attacks. They expressed zero tolerance and discussed emerging threats like AI and UAVs in terrorism.

India-US Vajra Prahar Exercise Starts in Himachal

The India-US joint special forces exercise Vajra Prahar 2024 is scheduled from February 24 to March 16 in Himachal Pradesh, enhancing bilateral military cooperation and counter-terrorism capabilities.

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