The milestone of issuing over 93 lakh Ayushman Vay Vandana cards to senior citizens aged 70 and above is a significant step forward in India’s pursuit of universal health coverage.
More, Merry
The recent phone conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump reflects both continuity and subtle recalibration in the India-US bilateral relationship at a complex geopolitical moment.
Contingency plan must
The IndiGo flight cancellation crisis of December 2025 exposed glaring vulnerabilities in India’s aviation sector, with over 4,500 flights scrapped in a week, stranding nearly six lakh passengers amid crew shortages, new Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) rules, technical glitches, and weather woes.
Bold & strong
India’s recent diplomatic choreography during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit has reaffirmed a simple yet powerful truth — New Delhi’s strategic autonomy is no slogan; it is a governing doctrine.
Fragile progress
Israel-Hamas Ceasefire: Fragile Progress Toward Lasting PeaceIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s announcement signals a pivotal shift, with the ceasefire poised to enter its second phase focused on Hamas disarmament and Gaza demilitarization—potentially by month’s end once police officer Ran Gvili’s remains are returned.
Structural failure
The recent mass cancellation of flights by IndiGo — over 1,000 flights cancelled in a single day — has exposed deep structural failures in airline planning and regulatory oversight.
Strengthening Defence Ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin have elevated their nations’ longstanding defence partnership during the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit, shifting focus toward joint research, development, and manufacturing of advanced military technologies.
Diplomatic solidarity
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s arrival in New Delhi marks a pivotal moment in India-Russia relations, timed amid escalating global tensions including US tariffs on Indian goods and sanctions on Russian energy exports.
Super show
The recognition by NITI Aayog of more than fifty “best standards” adopted by Tamil Nadu’s higher-education system is not just a badge of honour — it is a validation of decades of consistent effort to make university-level education accessible, inclusive, and quality-driven.
Data safety
The recent discussions in Parliament about the Sanchar Saathi app highlight the growing concerns over digital safety and privacy in India’s mobile phone ecosystem.
