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Big moments from Modi’s high-stakes Israel visit!

India (Commonwealth Union)_ Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tel Aviv for a two-day state visit that further strengthened...

PM Modi Launches $477.43$ Million Infrastructure Projects in Madurai to Boost Tamil Nadu Connectivity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for various developmental projects in Madurai, Tamil...
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How Tamil Nadu’s unstoppable rise is rewriting India’s economic story!

India (Commonwealth Union)_ It is now widely acknowledged that Tamil Nadu has emerged as one of India’s most dynamic...

PM Modi Opens Entire Delhi–Meerut Namo Bharat Corridor

The inauguration of the Namo Bharat Rapid Rail and the Meerut Metro by Prime Minister Narendra Modi marks a...

Why the tech world is keenly watching this 8-year-old Indian kid?

India (Commonwealth Union)_ When most children of his age are busy with schoolwork and playtime, eight-year-old Ranvir Singh Sachdeva...

Here’s why Sri Lanka is the world’s most affordable retirement paradise for foreigners!

Sri Lanka (Commonwealth Union)_ Travel & Leisure, a leading international travel publication, has honored Sri Lanka as the world's...

Before Oxford, there was Nalanda: All about the lost Indian university that ruled global learning 800 years ago!

India (Commonwealth Union)_ Long before Europe built its great centers of learning, India’s Nalanda University was already shaping minds...

A child’s final gift: Why was this ten-month-old Indian baby given state honours in her funeral?

India (Commonwealth Union)_ Ten-month-old Aalin Sherin Abraham, who became Kerala’s youngest organ donor, was laid to rest with full...

Global AI spotlight shifts to India: Mega AI Impact Summit 2026 launches with 20 nations onboard!

India (Commonwealth Union)_ India is making global headlines this week as it hosts the fourth edition of the AI...

Did Tamils walk Egypt’s sacred halls? Egypt’s royal tombs expose ancient Tamil ties!

  India (Commonwealth Union)_ Fresh discoveries in Egypt are shedding new light on the global reach of the Tamil language...

Singapore’s Record Billion Budget: A High-Stakes Bet on AI and Family Support

The Singaporean government has announced its record-breaking budget at $104.02 billion for the 2024 fiscal year, reflecting its strategic...

Nepal and Maldives Unite to Strengthen Regional Agricultural Cooperation

A major diplomatic conference organized by Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chauhan, at his...

Inside Modi’s high-profile Malaysia visit: Here’s why it’s big?

  India (Commonwealth Union)_ Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Malaysia for an official visit that marked a new...

Shia Mosque Massacre in Islamabad Escalates Pakistan–India Diplomatic Rift

On the morning of February 6, 2026, a tragedy struck the Imambargah Khadijah-tul-Kubra, a mosque for Shiite Muslim worshippers...

Power, protest and polls: Bangladesh’s power struggle moves to the ballot box!

Bangladesh (Commonwealth Union)_ Bangladesh will go to the polls on February 12 in what is widely seen as one...

Indian High Commission Refutes Assault Allegations on Sri Lankan Fishermen

(Commonwealth_India) The Indian High Commission in Colombo has sought to calm growing concern after media reports claimed Sri Lankan...

President Droupadi Murmu Honours Graduates at Fakir Mohan University’s Convocation Ceremony

President Droupadi Murmu attended the convocation ceremony of Fakir Mohan University in Balasore, Odisha, on February 3, 2026. She...

Spanish Foreign Minister Calls on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan

President Droupadi Murmu welcomed H.E. Mr. Jose Manuel Albares, Spain's Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union, and Cooperation, at...

Can Irish Whiskey Win Big in India? EU–India Deal Slashes Tariffs and Opens the Market

(Commonwealth_India) For decades, India has loomed large in the imagination of European spirits makers, a country with hundreds of...

A New Chapter in India–EU Relations: President Hosts European Council and Commission Chiefs

On the 27th of January 2026, President Droupadi Murmu hosted a historic reception and banquet at Rashtrapati Bhavan for...

Indian exporters seek new global markets after Trump’s trade blitz

New Delhi intends to seal deals with the EU that will help manufacturers offset the impact of punitive US...

President Murmu Warns Against Drug Abuse, Calls on Universities to Guide Youth at Amritsar Convocation

While delivering a speech during a convocation meeting at Guru Nanak Dev University in Amritsar on January 15, 2026,...

Gandhian Values in Focus as Vice President Radhakrishnan Opens Mahadev Desai Library Extension

The Vice President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, recently visited the historic Gandhi Ashram in the capital city...

Post-Hasina, a new power rule in Bangladesh: Yunus signals the end to long rule!

Bangladesh (Commonwealth Union)_ Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus has called on citizens to support a sweeping reform plan in...

Inside German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s high-stakes India visit: What was really at play?

Warm welcome for the German Chancellor India (Commonwealth Union)_ German Chancellor Friedrich Merz paid his first official visit to India,...

Sri Lanka Imposes Tough New Penalties on Illegal Fishing as Tensions Over Indian Vessel Incursions Persist

(Commonwealth of India)—As frustration continues over repeated incursions by Indian fishing vessels into Sri Lankan waters, authorities have moved...

VP Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan Urges JNU Graduates to Blend Modern Science with Traditional Values for a ‘Viksit Bharat’

The 9th Convocation of the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) saw the Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, address...

Inside Somnath Swabhiman Parv celebrations: PM Modi honors 1,000 years of Somnath!

  India (Commonwealth Union)_ Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Somnath temple in Gujarat, where he offered prayers and took...

Visa curbs deepen India–Bangladesh chill

(Commonwealth_India) India–Bangladesh relations have entered another uneasy phase, with ordinary travelers once again bearing the brunt of diplomatic strain....

President Murmu Champions AI Education as #SkilltheNation Goes Live Nationwide

President Smt Droupadi Murmu kicked off the SkilltheNation Challenge on January 1, 2026. The activity took place at the...

Asian Commonwealth Pushes Diplomacy as Venezuela Crisis Sparks Global Tensions

The rare unity of political forces in Sri Lanka was demonstrated when they expressed their concerns about the external...

US raid in Venezuela: India sounds alarm after US raid in Venezuela!

  India (Commonwealth Union)_ India said on Sunday that the fast-moving developments in Venezuela were a matter of deep concern...

PM Modi to Unveil Sacred Piprahwa Relics in New Delhi

The Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, will open an international exhibition of great importance named “The Light...

Bangladesh loses a dominant political force: Khaleda Zia passes away!

  Bangladesh (Commonwealth Union)_ Bangladesh’s first female prime minister, Khaleda Zia, has died at the age of 80 after a...

How Malaysia quietly took over the global Halal tourism market?

Malaysia (Commonwealth Union)_ Malaysia has emerged as a clear frontrunner in the rapidly expanding halal tourism market, drawing Muslim...

PM Modi and President Murmu welcome the New Year 2026 with a powerful message!

India (Commonwealth Union)_ India welcomed the New Year with enthusiasm and color, as people throughout the country stepped out...

Game-changing trade pact: New FTA with India promises big wins for New Zealand!

India (Commonwealth Union)_ New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has welcomed the newly signed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with...

Maldives 2.0: Maldives prepares for Smart ID rollout in 2026

Maldives (Commonwealth Union)_ The Maldives intends to launch a new generation of national identity cards in 2026, marking an...

Protesters Advocate Temporary Pause on Bilateral Health Agreement Pending Review

(Commonwealth_India) Representatives from several professional bodies and civil society groups gathered yesterday outside the Ministry of Health, many of...

Jaishankar’s Colombo visit ends with $450m relief aid to Sri Lanka!

Sri Lanka (Commonwealth Union)_ India on Tuesday announced a major relief and reconstruction package for Sri Lanka as External...

Bangladesh pulls plug on India visas: What’s behind the troubling move?

Bangladesh (Commonwealth Union)_ Tensions between India and Bangladesh worsened after Dhaka suspended all visa and consular services at its...

Modi in Oman: A quiet visit that redefined India–Oman ties!

A historic visit and a grand welcome India (Commonwealth Union)_ Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Muscat for a two-day...

President Murmu Presides Over the National Meeting of Public Service Commission Heads in Hyderabad

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the National Conference for Chairpersons of the Public Service Commissions in Hyderabad on December 19,...

National Security as a Shared Duty: The Path to Viksit Bharat

On 23rd Dec 2025, President Smt. Droupadi Murmu addressed the IB Centenary Endowment Lecture, and she reiterated that people-centered...

Rising Tensions: India Shuts Additional Visa Centres in Bangladesh Over Security Concerns

(Commonwealth_India) India has shut down two more visa application centres in Bangladesh, in Rajshahi and Khulna, citing growing security...

Modi’s Ethiopia trip: A quiet visit with bigger implications!

India (Commonwealth Union)_ Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Addis Ababa on a two-day state visit at the invitation...

VP Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan Addresses Civil Services Trainees at Vice-President’s Enclave

Recently, Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan hosted an interaction with officer trainees of the Indian Police Service and Indian...

Modi’s Jordan stop: A quiet power move!

Historic visit and a warm welcome   India (Commonwealth Union)_ Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Amman on Monday for a...

UN mission hit: Deadly drone strike kills six Bangladeshi UN peacekeepers in Sudan!

Bangladesh (Commonwealth Union)_ Six Bangladeshi peacekeepers serving under the United Nations were killed when a drone attack struck a...

Hope after destruction: UN steps in with $35M humanitarian aid for cyclone-hit Sri Lanka!

Sri Lanka (Commonwealth Union)_ The United Nations has established a new humanitarian strategy to assist individuals affected by Cyclone...

NHRC Celebrates Human Rights Day: President Murmu Delivers Key Address

On December 10, 2025, the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, addressed a function organised by the National Human...

Pakistan tries to redraw South Asia without India: But experts warn of collapse!

Pakistan (Commonwealth Union)_ Pakistan is trying to redraw South Asia’s political map by promoting a new regional grouping that...

Google, Meta, OpenAI, Microsoft, and now Amazon: Why are big techs suddenly racing into India’s AI goldmine?

India (Commonwealth Union)_ A wave of massive tech investments is reshaping India’s digital future. Over the past year, some...

Cyclone Ditwha’s aftermath: How the world stands with Sri Lanka in its darkest hour!

Cyclone Ditwah hits Sri Lanka Sri Lanka (Commonwealth Union)_ Cyclone Ditwah hit Sri Lanka's eastern coast on November 28, leaving...

Delhi e-waste hub sees work decline

(Commonwealth_India) In a small, dimly lit room tucked away in one of northeast Delhi’s busiest alleys, 32-year-old Shahjahan sits...

Are Maldives migrants in trouble? UN and Bangladesh race to address the migrant worker crisis in the Maldives!

Maldives (Commonwealth Union)_ Bangladesh and the United Nations have agreed to deepen their cooperation with the Maldives to better...

The Integrated Approach to Climate-Resilient Farming in India

The National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) project of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has assumed...

Singapore’s bold 2026 move: Schools to ban smart devices entirely. Here’s why!

Singapore (Commonwealth Union)_ Singapore’s Ministry of Education (MOE) has unveiled a major update to its rules on digital device...

PM Modi Sets Tone for Parliament’s Winter Session 2025

While addressing the media before the start of the 2025 Winter Session of Parliament, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi...

Maharani launches: Malaysia enters freeport territory with the first duty-free energy freeport!

Malaysia (Commonwealth Union)_ Malaysia marked a major step forward in its ambition to become a regional energy and logistics...

Surprise spike: India’s Q2 GDP hits 8.2%! What’s behind the surge?

India (Commonwealth Union)_ India’s economy delivered a stronger-than-expected performance in the July–September quarter, expanding 8.2 percent year-on-year. The latest...

The Merciless Cyclone Ditwah: Inside the deadly storm that killed over 1000 across Asia! And the most hit region is……………!

The devastating Cyclone Ditwah   Sri Lanka (Commonwealth Union)_ Cyclone Ditwah and days of persistent monsoon rains have wreaked havoc throughout...

Is Smart Public Funding the Missing Link in Scaling India’s Green Steel Dream?

(Commonwealth_India) India is standing at a critical moment in its steel story. The country wants to massively increase how...

New Japan-funded airport terminal: Sri Lanka prepares for takeoff!

Sri Lanka (Commonwealth Union)_ Sri Lanka plans to start building a new terminal at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), financed...

Supreme Court Hosts Constitution Day, Graced by the President of India

The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, addressed the Constitution Day celebrations organised by the Supreme Court of India...

Trump-linked world’s first tokenized hotel venture to rise in the Maldives!

World’s first tokenized hotel project   The Maldives (Commonwealth Union)_ A major step forward in the fusion of luxury hospitality and...

G20 Leaders’ Summit: Inside PM Modi’s high-stakes South Africa mission!

India (Commonwealth Union)_ The three-day G20 Leaders’ Summit in South Africa opened with a sense of history and anticipation....

How Should Trump’s India–Pakistan Mediation Claims Be Understood?

(Commonwealth_India) Donald Trump has once again claimed that he personally defused rising tensions between India and Pakistan earlier this...

Is India’s First Bullet Train Set to Transform Travel Between Mumbai and Ahmedabad?

Recently, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi visited the under-construction Bullet Train Station at Surat, Gujarat, to review the progress...

Singapore and Malaysia join 14 other nations to form a high-risk trade alliance. Can it rewrite global trade rules?

Singapore (Commonwealth Union)_ Malaysia and Paraguay have become the newest entrants to the Future of Investment and Trade (FIT)...

Will India’s Push for the Joint Crediting Mechanism Accelerate Low-Carbon Technologies?

Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav participated in the 11th Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) Partner Countries' Meeting at Belém, Brazil,...

India–Australia Nursing Roundtable: Focus on Reform and Global Workforce Alignment

The India–Australia Roundtable on Strengthening the Nursing Workforce concluded after two days in New Delhi, marking a key milestone...

Inside a quiet visit that could change Sri Lanka–New Zealand relations!

Sri Lanka (Commonwealth Union)_ A New Zealand delegation that undertook a weeklong visit to Sri Lanka described it as...

Death sentence for Sheikh Hasina ignites diplomatic tension: All eyes on India as Bangladesh demands Hasina’s extradition!

Bangladesh (Commonwealth Union)_ In a dramatic and unprecedented verdict, Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal has ruled a death sentence for...

A sacred trip ends in flames: Fiery road accident kills 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims in Saudi Arabia. What really happened?

India (Commonwealth Union)_ A terrible road accident in Saudi Arabia early Monday killed 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims, turning a...

Could India’s New Investments Make Bhutan a Regional Clean-Energy Powerhouse?

(Commonwealth_India), and Bhutan’s alliance has constantly been more than just a political pledge; it’s an association built on warmth,...

PM Modi in Bhutan: What Modi set in motion in Bhutan?

India (Commonwealth Union)_ Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a two-day state visit to Bhutan on November 11 and 12,...

Bangladesh students rise against the Yunus government over new policies: Is history repeating itself in Bangladesh?

Bangladesh (Commonwealth Union)_ Bangladesh’s campuses have come alive once more, echoing with protest songs and chants instead of lectures....

Vice-President Hails ‘Lakhpati Didi’ as a Paradigm for Women’s Success and Grassroots Development

Vice-President Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan addressed the 'Lakhpati Didi Sammelan' in Rajnandgaon, Chhattisgarh, praising the initiative as an exemplary model...

Sustainability meets spirituality: What makes this green pilgrimage between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka so special?

Sri Lanka (Commonwealth Union)_ Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have signed a new agreement to enhance cooperation in sustainable tourism...

A bold fight for menstrual justice: Meet the young woman who is legally challenging Pakistan’s unfair Period Tax!

Legal battle over period tax Pakistan (Commonwealth Union)_ A heated court battle has erupted in Pakistan over the 18% sales...

Can India and New Zealand Turn Shared Growth and Innovation into a Global Trade Success Story?

(Commonwealth_India) India and New Zealand are taking meaningful steps to deepen their economic relationship, as Commerce and Industry Minister...

How India’s Trade Talks with Peru and Chile Could Redefine Its Economic Role in Latin America

India is strengthening its economic ties with Latin America, having recently completed key rounds of trade discussions with Peru...

Sri Lankan opposition leader voices support for India’s UNSC ambition!

Sri Lanka (Commonwealth Union)_ Sri Lanka’s Opposition Leader, Sajith Premadasa, has expressed strong support for India’s long-standing campaign to...

How India’s Schools Became Models of Cleanliness and Innovation Under the Ministry’s Special Campaign 5.0

Special Campaign 5.0 was successfully completed by the Ministry of Education's Department of School Education & Literacy between October...

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s vision for peace wins one of the world’s highest peace honors!

A global salute to a spiritual visionary India (Commonwealth Union)_ The Boston Global Forum's annual meeting was filled with...

Singapore and Brunei strengthen ties at the 11th Young Leaders’ Programme!

Brunei (Commonwealth Union)_ Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Lawrence Wong visited Brunei Darussalam from November 3 to 4,...

Why this Indian state fines ₹50,000 for wearing more than 3 pieces of jewelry? The reason will make you think!

India (Commonwealth Union)_ Kanthar and Idroli, two villages in Uttarakhand's Jaunsar-Bawar district, have passed a new law that limits...

India erupts in pride as India’s daughters make history at the Women’s World Cup 2025!

India (Commonwealth Union)_ The Indian women's cricket team made history on Sunday night, winning their first ICC Women's ODI...

Paradise is always costly: Maldives breaks record as South Asia’s most expensive country!

Maldives (Commonwealth Union)_ The Maldives has been named the most expensive country to live in across South Asia, according...

A deadly alliance in Dhaka: How Bangladesh’s growing terror ties threaten India’s national security!

India (Commonwealth Union)_ Once a trusted partner in the region, Bangladesh appears to be drifting into unsettling territory, and...

The ASEAN Summit 2025: Game-changing moves at ASEAN 2025 in Malaysia!

Malaysia (Commonwealth Union)_ Malaysia took center stage, hosting the 47th session of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)...

As Sanctions Tighten, Are Indian Refiners Entering a Higher-Cost, Lower-Beta Phase?

(Commonwealth_India) Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), the country’s largest oil refiner, has said it will follow all international sanctions, though...

Is India Quietly Becoming the World’s New Growth Capital for Global Brands?

(Commonwealth_India) In a world where growth forecasts are dim and trade routes are being rewritten by tariffs, India has...

Historic first: India watches as Kerala becomes the first state to end extreme poverty!

India (Commonwealth Union)_ Ahead of Kerala Piravi Day, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced that Kerala is on the verge...

How India’s Ports, Shipbuilding, and Inland Waterways Are Driving the Nation’s Economic Rise

(Commonwealth_India) The sea strongly links India, a growing economic inspiration. For years, its ports have linked the nation to...

Commonwealth Inventions: India’s creative legacy that shaped the world

Asia   Commonwealth Inventions: India’s creative legacy that shaped the world   Ruwanthi Abeyakoon   The ancient culture, spiritual traditions and rich heritage is...

A 150-year legacy: PM Modi honors India’s timeless national song – Vande Mataram!

India (Commonwealth Union)_ Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged citizens to commemorate the 150th anniversary of India’s national...

Will India Really Slash Russian Oil Imports by Year-End — Or Is Trump Overstating Modi’s Promise?

(Commonwealth_India) US President Donald Trump has once again claimed that India will sharply scale back its imports of Russian...

A taste of paradise: Sri Lanka joins the world’s culinary elite!

Sri Lanka (Commonwealth Union)_ Sri Lanka's flavorful and savory food has once more won a worldwide audience. The island...

From crossfire to ceasefire: Inside the Pakistan and Afghanistan ceasefire agreement!

Pakistan (Commonwealth Union)_ Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire after several days of negotiations in Doha,...

Ayodhya enters Guinness Records: Inside Ayodhya’s 26 lakh diya miracle!

India (Commonwealth Union)_ Ayodhya lit up in a spectacular fashion on Sunday evening as the city set two new...

White House Diwali turns diplomatic: Trump hails Modi, signals major India moves at Diwali event!

India (Commonwealth Union)_ US President Donald Trump hosted Diwali celebrations at the White House on Tuesday, offering warm wishes...

White House Diwali turns diplomatic: Trump hails Modi, signals major India moves at Diwali event!

India (Commonwealth Union)_ US President Donald Trump hosted Diwali celebrations at the White House on Tuesday, offering warm wishes...