In a powerful address from Ekta Nagar on Rashtriya Ekta Divas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tackled critical issues of internal security, illegal infiltration, and what he termed the Congress party's divisive legacy.

At the Statue of Unity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi invoked both history and strength. Remembering Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s legacy, he declared that modern India no longer waits to be attacked, it strikes first when provoked.

Rahul Gandhi's remark comes after US President Donald Trump again claimed that he intervened to stop a potential war between India and Pakistan following India's Operation Sindoor.

The India-US accord will boost intelligence and tech collaboration, according to US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, with India's Rajnath Singh saying it signaled "growing strategic convergence" between the two sides.

But India’s purchases of Russian oil soared amid the war in Ukraine, registering at some 40 percent of its total crude imports for the last two years. New Delhi has justified this dramatic spike by citing low costs; the Trump administration has denounced it as war profiteering and slapped an additional 25 percent tariff penalty on India.

The capacity of India's major ports has doubled, and turnaround times have been significantly reduced, Modi said.

Slamming Congress, PM Modi said that while Patel built the base for a strong and united India, later governments made serious mistakes, especially in Kashmir, the Northeast, and in dealing with Naxalism and Maoist violence,

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate virtually in the ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur, ruling out a possible meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump and indicating New Delhi and Washington may not be close to sealing a trade deal.

PM Modi highlighted India's maritime sector transformation. He emphasised India's growing seafarer base, green port initiatives, and upcoming mega-projects like Vadhvan Port.

The relations between India and China are gradually improving. The Chinese Defence Ministry mentions having a discussion on the western border area's control and management with the Indian army.

The minister noted that the new emerging technologies have empowered several governance tools for the government such as payments system UPI and e-marketplace