June 27, 2026

Kautilya

Defense

Rajnath Singh Invites German Defence Industry to Co-Develop Niche Technologies with India

He said India offers a combination of a growing market, a young and skilled workforce, a fast-evolving industrial base, policy stability and a commitment to the rule of law, making it an attractive destination for strategic investment. Stressing that India’s defence industrial transformation is designed for long-term collaboration, Singh told German industry captains that the opportunity before them was “not a short-term proposition” but a durable strategic opening.

By Kautilya / April 24, 2026
Diplomacy

Ajit Doval, UK NSA Jonathan Powell Hold Annual Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi

According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the two sides discussed ways to advance the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with particular focus on strengthening defence and security cooperation. The dialogue also covered a broader exchange of views on regional and global security challenges, underlining the expanding strategic coordination between New Delhi and London.

By Kautilya / April 23, 2026
Diplomacy

France Ends Airside Transit Visa Requirement for Indian Nationals

According to MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, the new arrangement took effect on April 10, 2026. He said Indian passport holders passing through mainland French airports solely for air transit will now be exempt from the transit visa requirement, easing travel for passengers using France as a connecting point to other international destinations.

By Kautilya / April 23, 2026
Vidya

Nmc Tells Medical Colleges To Stop Charging MBBS Fees Beyond 4.5 Years

According to the NMC, the MBBS programme consists of 54 months of academic study, followed by a one-year Compulsory Rotating Medical Internship (CRMI). The commission said the internship is a mandatory training phase, but it does not form part of the formal academic teaching period, and therefore fees should be restricted to the academic component alone.

By Kautilya / April 23, 2026
Economy

UN ESCAP Pegs India’s Growth At 6.4% In 2026, 6.6% In 2027 Amid Global Headwinds

The report said economies in South and South-West Asia grew 5.4% in 2025, up from 5.2% in 2024, and noted that the improvement was driven largely by India’s strong performance. It added that India’s growth had accelerated to 7.4% in 2025, supported by robust consumption, especially in the rural economy, along with GST rate cuts and export front-loading ahead of U.S. tariff actions.

By Kautilya / April 23, 2026