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Indian Army Online Common Entrance Examination for Agnipath Scheme to Begin from 1 June

The recruitment process is structured in phases. The online examination acts as the initial filter, followed by physical recruitment rallies and medical examination for shortlisted candidates. This system gives the Army a wider digital reach while reducing crowding at early-stage rallies and ensuring that candidates first clear a common written assessment before entering the field-based stages.

Piyush Goyal’s Canada Visit Pushes India-Canada Economic Ties Toward a New Reset

The visit carried strong business weight. Goyal led the largest-ever Indian business delegation to Canada, comprising industry leaders from more than 100 Indian companies. The delegation represented sectors such as metals and mining, energy, automotive and capital goods, aerospace, tourism, leather, textiles, agriculture, telecom and pharmaceuticals. This broad sectoral mix showed that India’s engagement with Canada is moving beyond narrow trade discussions and entering a larger industrial, investment and technology framework.

India-South Korea CEPA Upgrade Talks Signal a New Phase in Economic Diplomacy

The negotiations were held after the Joint Declaration signed on 20 April 2026 by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and South Korean Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo during the state visit of the President of the Republic of Korea to India. That declaration had committed both sides to accelerating the upgrade of the India-Korea CEPA, which has been in force since 2010.

Hampi Unearths Vyala Sculpture and Stone Canal, Revealing New Layers of Vijayanagara Art and Engineering

The Vyala is one of the most powerful figures in South Indian temple architecture. Usually imagined as a composite mythical creature with leonine strength and other animal features, it appears across temple pillars, gateways and sculptural panels as a symbol of protection, royal authority and sacred energy. At Hazara Rama Temple, the new discovery is important because it suggests that such figures were not merely part of wall reliefs or mural-like sculptural programmes, but may also have been carved and installed near major architectural points such as the temple entrance.

India’s Pharmaceutical Aid to Africa CDC Strengthens Ebola Response in DR Congo

The Indian assistance includes essential diagnostics, therapeutics, infection-prevention and control materials, and case-management support. These supplies are intended for deployment in affected communities in eastern DR Congo, where health workers are dealing with a difficult mix of disease transmission, movement challenges, local insecurity and the urgent need for protective equipment.

India and Australia Build a Stronger Defence Partnership for a Stable Indo-Pacific

A major pillar of the partnership is interoperability. Modern defence cooperation depends on the ability of two armed forces to communicate, coordinate, deploy and operate together. India and Australia are now working to deepen this across all domains — sea, land, air, cyber and emerging technology. This matters because future crises in the Indo-Pacific may demand quick coordination between navies, air forces, surveillance networks, logistics chains and command structures.

Suryakiran Aerobatic Team Marks 30 Years of Precision, Passion and IAF Excellence

The highlight of the display was the “Hollow Diamond” formation, flown in remembrance of team members who lost their lives during Suryakiran’s journey. The formation carried deep symbolic value, reflecting courage, sacrifice, brotherhood and the demanding nature of military aerobatics. In such teams, every manoeuvre depends on trust, timing and absolute control, and the tribute honoured the air warriors who helped shape the team’s proud history.