PM Vishwakarma is built around the three pillars of Samman, Samarthya and Samriddhi. Through OSOP, the government is focusing on the Samriddhi pillar by helping artisans sell their products in busy railway locations. These outlets increase visibility, create better sales opportunities and support sustainable livelihoods for artisans who often struggle to reach larger markets.
The new system creates a direct connection between UPI in India and NPI in Nepal, allowing citizens of both countries to send money instantly through mobile banking apps and digital wallets. This makes cross-border transfers faster, simpler and more secure for ordinary users. It also reduces dependence on cash, slow banking channels and informal transfer methods.
MT Olympic Life is a Marshall Islands-flagged crude oil tanker that was sailing from Fujairah in the UAE to Kochi. The tanker reported an explosion in its hull while it was off the coast of Oman on 26 May 2026. The vessel later reported the presence of unexploded ordnance as it continued its movement towards Kochi. The ship did not have any Indian nationals onboard, but the Indian Navy responded because the situation carried serious maritime safety risks.
The event drew senior Saudi government officials, diplomats, members of the Indian community and music lovers from across the city. Their presence showed the growing appreciation for Indian culture in Saudi Arabia. It also reflected the changing nature of India-Saudi relations, where cooperation is expanding beyond energy and trade into culture, tourism, education, technology and community engagement.
The latest review comes after India and Finland elevated their relationship earlier this year to a Strategic Partnership in Digitalisation and Sustainability during Finnish President Alexander Stubb’s state visit to India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said that the partnership would open new opportunities in advanced technology, clean energy, innovation and sustainable development.
The strength of Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra lies in its simplicity. Farmers do not need to install a new app, visit an office, or wait for field-level support. They can save the number +91 4024598180 on WhatsApp and ask questions in any Indian language. The chatbot provides free, instant and research-based answers on crops such as groundnut, mustard, sesame, sunflower, soybean, niger and other oilseeds. Its advisory covers variety selection, crop management, pest and disease control, irrigation practices, post-harvest handling and seed availability.
A battlefield commander acts as the nervous centre of a formation. He reads the ground, directs movement, commits reserves, controls retreat and inspires soldiers during pressure. When that figure disappears, the unit loses its voice. Orders become unclear. Local officers hesitate. Soldiers begin to think about survival instead of victory. The Ramayana captures this reality through Prahasta’s fall. His death turns an organised advance into disorder, because the army loses the man who holds its immediate purpose together.
VivaTech 2026 will be held from June 17 to 20 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. The event brings together startups, investors, governments, innovators, technology companies and global industry leaders. India’s presence at the event will be led by the India Trade Promotion Organisation, with participation from key government departments, startups, unicorns, investors and digital enterprises. The message is clear: India is moving from being a major technology market to becoming a technology shaper.
The K-15 is also known as Sagarika, B-05 or PJ-08. It belongs to India’s K-series family of underwater-launched missiles. It was developed by DRDO as part of the long effort to complete India’s nuclear triad: land-based missiles, air-delivered weapons and sea-based missiles. The land and air legs give India visible deterrence. The sea leg gives India hidden deterrence. A submarine carrying ballistic missiles can remain concealed beneath the ocean, making it harder for an enemy to destroy India’s retaliatory capability in a first strike.
Kerala Varma V was educated and proficient in English, which was significant in the political climate of nineteenth-century Kochi. A ruler under British influence needed more than traditional legitimacy. He needed the ability to understand colonial correspondence, communicate with officials, follow institutional procedure and work through a growing administrative machinery. English education gave Kerala Varma V a practical advantage in dealing with the British authorities and the modern departments of the state.
