These sources highlight several significant developments in India, focusing on its geopolitical shifts and domestic challenges. India recently departed from its typical abstention in UN votes by supporting a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine, signaling a change in its foreign policy. Domestically, Prime Minister Modi visited Manipur to address ongoing ethnic violence and promote development, while the country is also pursuing a major defense deal for Rafale jets to bolster its military capabilities. Internationally, the United States is pressuring India with tariffs for purchasing Russian oil, and India has welcomed Nepal's new interim government. Finally, an AI-generated video sparked a political controversy, and a SpiceJet flight experienced a wheel detachment, raising aviation safety concerns.

Ask this episode

“What did the council decide on item 42?” — answered with the speaker and the moment.

Transcript

Related