PM Modi’s call to embrace swadeshi — buying indigenous goods with pride — has revived echoes of India’s freedom struggle. But behind the symbolism lies a harder question: can India’s MSMEs deliver the scale, quality, and resilience needed to turn rhetoric into reality?
After the US imposed a $100K annual fee on H-1B visas, Congress slammed PM Modi as a “weak” leader. Leaders Gaurav Gogoi and Pawan Khera criticized his “strategic silence” and said India’s skilled workforce is at risk.
Two Assam Rifles jawans were killed and five were injured in a Manipur ambush in Nambol. Locals staged protests condemning the attack, while police continue search operations for the assailants and their vehicle.
The Noida International Airport in Jewar, UP, will be inaugurated soon, becoming NCR’s 2nd international airport after Delhi. Built under PPP with Zurich Airport, its 1st phase will connect 10 cities, boosting both passenger travel and cargo operations.
Rahul Gandhi accused CEC Gyanesh Kumar of shielding "vote chors" and claimed systematic deletion of opposition votes. Citing Karnataka and Maharashtra cases, he warned of a "hydrogen bomb" of revelations soon, alleging democracy is being rigged.
The Great Nicobar Island Development Project—spanning a trans-shipment port, airport, township, and power plant—aims to strengthen India’s maritime presence and create new opportunities. Its location near the Malacca Strait makes it strategically significant. But the island’s biodiversity, seismic vulnerability, and indigenous communities highlight the risks. The project is more than infrastructure; it is a test of India’s ability to pursue growth with responsibility.
Floods across Northern India have killed over 500, displaced lakhs, and destroyed farmland, exposing the brutal reality of climate change. Scientists warn extreme rainfall is the “new normal.” The world must act now: scale up adaptation funding, operationalise the Loss and Damage fund, and cut emissions urgently.
India and the US have kicked off crucial trade talks after Washington imposed steep tariffs of up to 50% on key Indian exports. The negotiations aim to ease tensions, protect farmers and MSMEs, and find common ground on market access and fair trade practices.
Heavy overnight rains in Uttarakhand damaged roads, houses & shops, washed away a bridge, and triggered landslides. Several people are missing, 300–400 rescued. CM Dhami is monitoring relief efforts & assured PM Modi and HM Shah’s support.
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