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Northern India continues to reel under intense cold and dense fog, while southern states are likely to experience heavy rainfall due to a deep low-pressure system over the southwest Bay of Bengal. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), relief from the cold wave and fog in northern India is unlikely in the coming days. North India: Cold Wave and Dense Fog PersistOn January 10, northern and central India are witnessing severe cold, dense fog, and cold wave conditions. The IMD predicts dense fog during early mornings over northwest India and Bihar for the next 5–7 days. Meanwhile, central India, northeastern states, and parts of sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim are expected to experience fog over the next 2–3 days. Several regions including Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryan...

As severe cold wave conditions continue to disrupt daily life across large parts of India, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a fresh weather alert for Saturday, January 10, 2026. According to the forecast, four states are likely to witness heavy rainfall, while 29 cities across northern and eastern India will remain under the grip of dangerous cold wave conditions. Dense fog and falling temperatures are expected to further worsen conditions in hilly regions. Heavy Rainfall Alert in Four States The IMD has warned of heavy rainfall over the next 24 hours in Arunachal Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka. Fishermen have been advised not to venture into the sea due to rough conditions. The rainfall is expected to bring down temperatures in southern states by 3 to...

The debate between India’s Tejas and Pakistan’s JF-17 Thunder has resurfaced following Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif’s recent statement that Islamabad plans to sell the Chinese-made JF-17 to repay IMF loans. Both aircraft boast unique features, and in a conflict scenario, they could face off in the skies. Tejas: India’s Indigenous PowerhouseDeveloped by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the Tejas is a light, agile, 4+ generation fighter designed entirely by Indian engineers. Powered by the American GE F404-GE-IN20 engine, it can achieve a top speed of Mach 1.8 (approx. 2,220 km/h) and has a range of 3,000 km with aerial refueling. The aircraft can reach altitudes of up to 50,000 feet and carries a 30mm cannon along with air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles, bombs, and oth...

New Delhi / Paris: Ahead of his official visit to India next month, French President Emmanuel Macron made a clear statement signaling support for India’s strategic autonomy. During a meeting with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in Paris, Macron emphasized that India will not become a vassal of any nation, underlining the country’s sovereign decision-making in international affairs. A Message Amid Shifting Geopolitics Macron’s remarks come at a time when U.S. foreign policy under Donald Trump has been perceived as increasingly unilateral. The French president’s acknowledgment of India’s independent stance reflects a broader geopolitical shift, highlighting India’s growing role as a strategic and economic power in the global arena. India’s Global Leadership Rising ...

New Delhi: The Indian government is preparing to restore trade ties with China after border tensions have eased, by potentially removing restrictions that required Chinese companies to obtain special security clearance to participate in government projects. These rules, imposed in 2020 following violent clashes in Ladakh, had prevented Chinese firms from bidding on Indian contracts without prior political and security approval. Step Back or Strategic Move? According to Reuters sources, the Finance Ministry is working to scrap the registration process entirely, though the final decision rests with the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO). Geopolitical analyst Dr. Brahma Chellaney described the move as India taking a step back, noting that New Delhi has quietly abandoned its earlier demand to...