India’s State Bank of India (SBI), already the country’s largest public-sector bank, has set its sights on joining the ranks of the world’s top 10 banks. This ambitious goal reflects not only the bank’s robust growth trajectory but also India’s expanding economic footprint in the global financial sector.
In a move that underscores its strategic autonomy and energy security priorities, India has reiterated its commitment to continue importing oil from Russia, despite mounting diplomatic pressure from the European Union and other Western nations. This comes at a time when tensions between the West and Moscow remain elevated over the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and subsequent sanctions.
In a proud moment for India's maritime defense, the Indian Navy launched its final Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) named ‘Ajay’ on July 22, 2025, from the Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Ltd (GRSE) shipyard in Kolkata
In a dramatic political turn on July 22, 2025, India’s Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar shocked the nation by resigning from office, citing health reasons. Just two years into his five-year term, the move sparked nationwide speculation and political debate
The Syrian province of Sweida has become a new epicenter of violence in the Middle East, with over 1,000 people killed, including civilians, local militia members, and government soldiers, in a sudden explosion of sectarian warfare.