The Indian Army carried out a successful test-firing of the BrahMos missile over the Bay of Bengal on Monday, with the mission executed by a unit of the Southern Command in coordination with the Andaman and Nicobar Command. The missile hit its designated target with accuracy, confirming correct performance across guidance, control and propulsion phases of the launch sequence.
India Russia State Visit Prioritises Defence And Trade
Indigo faces widespread delays and cancellations across major hubs as revised Flight Duty Time Limitations and winter travel strain crews and technology, drawing public scrutiny and calls for regulator action.
South Korean carmaker Kia has released the first teaser of the upcoming EV2, confirming that the compact electric SUV will make its world debut on 9 January 2026 at the Brussels Motor Show. The EV2 Kia will be the brand's smallest EV and will sit below the EV3 in the global line-up.
The Delhi MCD by-election results show a shift toward Aam Aadmi Party as it wins three seats, while BJP loses ground, highlighting voters' preference for work-based governance.
India names a settled T20I squad against South Africa with Suryakumar Yadav as captain, Shubman Gill as deputy subject to fitness clearance, and Hardik Pandya making a comeback.
The United States paused several immigration steps for 19 travel-ban nations, freezing green cards and naturalisation; Indian applicants remain active, though delays loom due to backlogs.
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Royal Enfield Makes Big Decision Regarding GST 2.0 Tax
Under the new GST 2.0 tax structure, motorcycles exceeding the 350cc category will be taxed at a rate of 40% GST. As one of India's leading premium bike manufacturers, Royal Enfield is directly impacted. However, the Chennai-based manufacturer has confirmed it will not downsize its engines, but instead continue developing higher-capacity models for domestic and global markets.
Sunny Deol confronts paparazzi over privacy during Dharmendra's ashes ceremony, underscoring calls for media restraint at private family rituals and mourning moments.
The Android 16 update introduces enhanced parental controls, AI powered notification summaries and a new organiser, plus personalised icons and a broader dark theme to reduce eye strain.
US Temporarily Halts Immigration Applications for 19 Countries Except India
The US government suspends green card and citizenship processes for 19 designated countries, while India remains exempt. Coverage includes interview cancellations and stalled naturalisation ceremonies.
Japanese automaker Kawasaki has received certification for the retro-styled W175 from the US Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board. While the brand has yet to confirm, the model is expected to debut in the US market in 2026. This bike is already listed on the Kawasaki Mexico website, and we expect it to be launched in the US very soon.