India

A brutal gang rape in India revives painful memories of 2012 Delhi assault

The News Flicker·June 23, 2026

Pentagon seeks $80 billion from Congress for Iran war

The Pentagon has told lawmakers it needs roughly $80 billion, mostly to cover the cost of the war in Iran. The proposal would add to what is already a sizable defense spending boost being sought by President Donald Trump. Senate Majority Leader John Thune sai…

The News Flicker·June 23, 2026

Monsoon shows signs of revival along west coast, Central India after fortnight-long lull

Poised for meaningful advance since onset, offering relief to parched regions and reviving hopes for a more balanced rainfall distribution across the heart of the country

The News Flicker·June 22, 2026

'TMC almost destroyed Bengal through looting': Giriraj Singh backs PM Modi, claims 'second independence' under BJP

Union Minister Giriraj Singh echoed Prime Minister Modi's views on West Bengal's history, accusing Congress of appeasement politics post-Partition, which he claims prolonged the "wounds of 1946." Singh highlighted Syama Prasad Mukherjee's role in "saving Beng…

The News Flicker·June 22, 2026

Critical minerals, strategic stakes: Inside India's bid to break China's supply chain stranglehold

India and the US have inked a pact to secure critical mineral supplies, bolstering a broader Quad initiative aiming to invest $20 billion in mining and processing. This move aims to counter China's dominance in rare earths, crucial for clean energy and defens…

The News Flicker·June 22, 2026

India looks to build global brands around yoga

Many Indians see yoga as a way of life rather than a consumer activity, posing a challenge for companies seeking to build brands around the wellness phenomenon.

The News Flicker·June 22, 2026

インドの「Telegram禁止措置」で主要VPNアプリのダウンロード数が増加、インドはTelegramユーザーの最も多い国

メッセージングアプリ「Telegram」へのアクセスをインド政府がブロックしたことを受け、インド国内で通信経路を偽装するVPNアプリのダウンロード数がにわかに増加したことが観測されました。Telegram ban in India sparks a rush to VPNs, rival apps | TechCrunchhttps://techcrunch.com/2026/06/18/telegram-ban-in-india-sparks-a-rush-to-vpns-rival-apps/Telegram…

The News Flicker·June 22, 2026

PM Modi commissions three indigenous naval platforms in Kolkata

Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned three indigenously built naval platforms — stealth frigate INS Dunagiri, survey vessel INS Sanshodhak and anti-submarine craft INS Agray — strengthening India’s maritime defence.

The News Flicker·June 21, 2026

India aims to be defence manufacturer, not just buyer: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted India's growing defense manufacturing prowess, now at Rs 40,000 crore, emphasizing self-reliance over being a mere buyer. Commissioning three indigenously built naval ships – INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak, and INS Agray…

The News Flicker·June 21, 2026

Amid global uncertainties, parliamentary panel to study evolving economic conditions in India

The committee is likely to seek inputs from the finance ministry, RBI economists, and other stakeholders, before finalising its report containing its observation and recommendations

The News Flicker·June 21, 2026

Critical Stage: India's concert boom has a venue problem

India's booming live entertainment scene, evidenced by massive ticket sales for global and local artists, faces a critical hurdle: a severe lack of purpose-built concert venues. Promoters are forced to build temporary arenas, inflating costs and limiting prof…

The News Flicker·June 21, 2026

Congress picks up the pieces after the Iran war

The question hangs in the halls at the Capitol: Was the war with Iran worth it? Congress never authorized the war, yet never fully objected to it. Now lawmakers must grapple with the consequences of President Donald Trump’s war. That includes the lives lost, …

The News Flicker·June 20, 2026