Japan agrees to negotiate new trade deal with the United States.

The White House has confirmed that Vice President JD Vance, First Lady Usha, and their children Ewan, Vivek, and Mirabel will be visiting India. Interestingly, the announcement from the U.S. has placed a spotlight on the bilateral talks between PM Modi and JD Vance, which are highlighted in blue.

Malaysia says it 'stands with China' and agrees to strengthen trade ties amid ongoing trade war with the US.

DRDO to Develop Airborne Megawatt -Graded Directed Energy Weapon for Missile Defence

President Trump says "big progress" is being made on a trade deal with Japan after meeting with Japanese officials.

🚨 India is set to roll out a GPS-based toll system on May 1, allowing drivers to bypass stops without needing a FASTag.

California has become the first US state to file a lawsuit against the Donald Trump administration's imposition of tariffs.

President Trump says "big progress" is being made on a trade deal with Japan after meeting with Japanese officials.

India recorded a trade deficit of $99.2 billion with China in the 2024/25 fiscal year that ended in March, trade data showed, driven by a surge in imports of electronics goods and consumer durables.

Counter-piracy operations: EU naval force proposes joint exercise with India

US airstrikes target Yemeni oil port; Houthis claim 20 people killed

Around 20 people were killed and over 50 injured in the United States airstrikes that hit an oil port, called Ras Isa, which is held by Yemen's Houthi rebels, reported Associated Press, citing the group. The US Central
Command confirmed the strike, however, they
did not share the exact death toll.

DRDO and L&T's 651 kW Water-Jet Propulsion System Successfully Finishes Initial Sea Trials.

The U.S. State Department confirms that the Chinese Chang Guang Satellite Technology company, with close links to the Chinese military, have been helping the Houthis in Yemen with targeting during their rocket attacks on U.S. Navy vessels

The Supreme Court took strong exception to the Telangana government clearing over 100 acres of forest land in Hyderabad's Kancha Gachibowli area, stating that it had only two choices either restore the lost green cover or be prepared for senior-most officials to face jail for violating court orders.

Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar has strongly objected to the Supreme Court setting a three-month deadline for the President to decide on state bills under Article 201. Addressing the sixth batch of Rajya Sabha interns, Dhankhar said, "There cannot be a situation where courts direct the President."

Hindi will be a compulsory third language for students in Classes 1 to 5 studying in Marathi and English medium schools in Maharashtra.

Trump says he’s “not a big fan” of Zelensky.

He also repeated that Russia is a “much larger military force”

Talking about Zelensky, he stated: “if you're smart, you don't get involved in wars. I wouldn't say he's done the greatest job. I’m not a big fan”

India Achieves World Record by Constructing a 3D Printed Military Bunker at 11,000 Feet in Ladakh.

France bans all its citizens from traveling to Iran.

UPI remains tax-free — Modi govt confirms UPI payments above ₹2,000 won’t be taxed.

— Claims of GST are baseless & intended to create unnecessary panic.