India’s UNSC Aspirations Gain Momentum as Chile Backs Permanent Seat

Chile has formally backed India’s aspiration for permanent membership of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), describing New Delhi as a country capable of playing a stabilising and constructive role in global affairs. The endorsement adds momentum to India’s long-standing demand for reform of the UN system to better reflect present-day geopolitical realities rather than post–Second World War power structures.

India Opposes CPEC Through Shaksgam Valley, Calls 1963 China–Pakistan Pact Illegal

India has once again firmly asserted that the Shaksgam Valley is an integral part of its territory, rejecting any infrastructure projects, agreements, or understandings that involve what it considers illegally occupied land. The statement underscores New Delhi’s long-standing opposition to both the China–Pakistan understanding over the region and the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which India views as violations of its sovereignty.

CM Bhupendra Patel Inaugurates Asha Van to Boost Preventive Cancer Care in Gujarat

Gujarat has taken an important step toward strengthening preventive healthcare with the launch of ‘Asha Van’, a mobile cancer screening unit aimed at early detection and diagnosis of cancer. The initiative was inaugurated in Gandhinagar by Bhupendra Patel and is expected to significantly improve access to specialised diagnostic services, particularly in rural and underserved regions of the state.

India Reaffirms Linguistic Diversity at Third International Conference on Indian Languages

India reaffirmed its deep civilisational commitment to linguistic diversity with the inauguration of the Third International Conference on Indian Languages in New Delhi. The event was inaugurated by C. P. Radhakrishnan, who emphasised that Indian languages are not merely tools of communication but living carriers of history, democracy, and collective wisdom. Scholars, linguists, policymakers, and international delegates gathered to reflect on preservation, research, and global cooperation related to India’s vast linguistic heritage.

India is expected to maintain strong economic momentum in 2025–26, with growth projected at 7.2 per cent, even as higher tariffs imposed by the United States create external headwinds. According to a new United Nations assessment, robust domestic consumption and sustained public investment are likely to cushion the impact of trade-related pressures and keep the economy on a stable growth path.