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The 23rd India–Russia Annual Summit marks another significant milestone in the long-standing diplomatic and strategic partnership between the two nations. With Prime Minister Narendra Modi leading the Indian delegation and President Vladimir Putin representing Russia, the summit placed strong emphasis on a multi-dimensional cooperation agenda, spanning defence, energy, nuclear collaboration, space technology, and economic expansion. The meeting comes at a time when global geopolitical shifts continue to reshape strategic alignments, making India–Russia engagement crucial for regional and global stability. Bilateral Trade Reaches $68.7 Billion, Target Set at $100 Billion by 2030 One of the central highlights of the summit was the robust performance of bilateral trade. Last year, India–Russia trade volumes touched $68.7 billion, driven primarily by energy imports—particularly crude oil, where Russia has emerged as India’s leading supplier. The leaders reiterated their shared amb...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to attend a series of culturally and spiritually significant programs across Karnataka and Goa today, marking an important day that celebrates India’s heritage, devotion, and centuries-old temple traditions. The visit, which includes participation in a massive Bhagavad Gita recitation and the inauguration of landmark religious infrastructure projects, reflects the government’s ongoing emphasis on preserving and promoting Indic knowledge, spirituality, and cultural identity. Laksha Kantha Gita Parayana in Udupi: A Historic Devotional Gathering The Prime Minister began his day in Udupi, Karnataka, where he joined the Laksha Kantha Gita Parayana , a historic devotional event bringing together almost one lakh participants for the collective recitation of the Srimad Bhagavad Gita. The program, held at the revered Sri Krishna Matha, includes students, monks, scholars, community leaders, and devotees from across India. The mass chanting event symbol...

India is set to witness a historic cultural event as Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares to unveil a monumental 77-feet bronze statue of Lord Ram at the Shree Samsthan Gokarn Jeevottam Mutt in South Goa. Scheduled for Thursday, the inauguration marks India’s strong cultural resurgence and growing emphasis on heritage-based development and spiritual tourism. The statue, sculpted by world-renowned artist Ram Sutar creator of the Statue of Unity will be the tallest statue of Lord Ram in the world. It stands as a modern representation of India’s devotion, identity, and collective spirit. The initiative is expected to draw national and global attention as one of the country’s most significant faith and heritage projects. Historic Venue and Public Significance The event coincides with the 550th year celebration of the mutt tradition, one of Goa’s most revered spiritual centers. Located in the scenic village of Partagal, Canacona, the Samsthan holds a 370-year-old legacy of culture, scho...

The Dharma Dhwajarohan Utsav held in Ayodhya on Monday marked a significant milestone in the Ram Temple’s journey, symbolising its formal completion after decades of legal battles, social mobilisation and national attention. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accompanied by RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, led the ceremonial flag hoisting atop the temple complex before a gathering of devotees from across the country. The saffron flag, measuring 10 by 20 feet, bears deep civilizational symbolism: the sun emblem representing Lord Ram’s valor, the sacred ‘Om’ denoting universal consciousness, and the Kovidara tree reflecting devotion. The ceremony was held amid heightened security and spiritual recitations, with chants of ‘Jai Shri Ram’ resonating across the temple premises. Historical Significance and Symbolic Completion The ceremony marks the concluding stage of the temple’s construction, following the Supreme Court’s landmark 2019 judgment that clear...

  Prashant Kishor, the 48-year-old election guru who engineered victories for figures like PM Narendra Modi, Nitish Kumar, and Mamata Banerjee, faced a stark reality check in his electoral debut as Jan Suraaj armed with a two-year foot march across Bihar, a polished setup, and nominees in 238 out of 243 assembly segments ended up with not a single victory and only a fractional vote percentage while the BJP-headed NDA stormed to a commanding win. In Bihar, a state burdened by poverty and ranking third in population, the electorate dismissed the reformist's call to end decades of inertia, opting instead for familiar caste-driven and clientelist structures without any palpable unrest or tipping point. Intense Campaign Trail: Marches, Spotlight, Yet No Ignition Kishor poured resources into the effort: extensive village-level treks, analytics-backed framework, engaging pitches on employment, out-migration, schooling—resonant concerns for Bihar's 130 million residents, predominantl...