India First Post

India says Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan remains in abeyance until Islamabad ends support for terrorism. At UN, envoy P. Harish calls Pakistan a global terror hub; India had suspended the 1960 treaty after the Pahalgam attack. India also flags Pakistan’s refusal to update the treaty, while reaffirming commitment to water security under Jal Jeevan Mission.

Nestlé India invests ₹225 crore to expand its Sanand, Gujarat factory, adding a new Munch production line. Capacity to rise by ~8,300 tonnes/year, funded via internal accruals.

MEA says it is procuring LPG from all possible sources, including Russia if available, to ensure domestic fuel needs are met. Engaging with multiple countries to diversify LPG supply.

US suffers aircraft losses in Iran war: Bloomberg reports at least 16 US aircraft lost, including 10 Reaper drones, 3 F-15 jets and a KC-135 tanker.

India Envoy Vikram Doraiswami at UN Maritime body, IMO calls attacks on commercial shipping in West Asia “unacceptable.” India expresses deep concern over safety of seafarers; confirms 3 Indians dead, 4 injured, 1 missing, and stresses protection of global maritime routes like the Strait of Hormuz.

Breaking: Canada’s national police chief says there is no evidence at this time linking the Indian government to foreign interference in Canada.

Sources have suggested Indian Army played a role in some social media handles getting withheld in India. This is why: In defence and defence enthusiast circles, it is known that Pakistan's psy ops have tried to seed the idea that Indian soldiers are racially and physically weaker. This is a demoralisation tactic meant to create doubt in Indian troops. When the exact same claims were made by certain social media handles in coordination. Indian Army felt a red line was being crossed. These psy ops were akin to a 2.5 front war and normalising such ideas seen as a threat. That assessment was communicated to the government in clear words. Government swung into action and acknowledged this red line. India first! Politics second.

Reports of an impact at Israel’s Haifa oil refinery complex after an Iranian ballistic missile launch. Smoke visible at the site. Situation developing rapidly.

Video 🎥 Israeli rocket lands dangerously close to Russia Today journalist in Lebanon

Ukraine reacts to NIA arrests in India. Ukraine Embassy says the case involving six Ukrainian nationals is “possibly orchestrated & politically motivated,” rejecting any terror links. Background: NIA arrested 6 Ukrainians & 1 American over alleged terror training, drone supply & illegal entry linked to Myanmar.

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh launches DISC-14 & ADITI challenges at Defence Industries Conclave 2026 🇮🇳 107 problem statements + 101 DPSU-led innovation challenges unveiled to boost startups, MSMEs & defence innovation ecosystem.

Russian tip-off led to NIA crackdown. US national Matthew VanDyke and six Ukrainians arrested for allegedly training armed groups in Myanmar. Inputs from Russia helped track their movements via Mizoram since 2024, including drone supply & training activities. Probe now focuses on local facilitators.

Vikram K. Doraiswami appointed as India’s next Ambassador to China. Currently India’s High Commissioner to the UK, he previously served as envoy to Bangladesh. A key diplomatic posting amid evolving India–China ties. 🇮🇳

Exposed contradiction: Children of Iran’s regime elites are studying in top US universities from New York to Los Angeles even as the regime calls America the “Great Satan.” Reports say families of powerful Iranian figures are linked to institutions like UMass, Union College & GWU, raising concerns over influence, hypocrisy and security risks. (NYP)

“Such an influential power as India is certainly capable of playing a role to find a solution to the severe crisis caused by the US and Israel,” Russia says. (Source: RT India)

India achieves major defence milestone Solar Group successfully conducted the maiden proof trial of Pinaka Extended Range rockets at Pokhran. A total of 24 rockets were tested, showing high accuracy, consistency & lethality a strong boost to India’s indigenous artillery capabilities.

"The first shipment of medical aid from the esteemed people of India has been delivered to the Iranian Red Crescent Society. We sincerely thank the kind people of India." - Embassy of Islamic Republic of Iran in India

Watch 🎥 Out on a jog, Canadian PM Mark Carney enquires about growth in Finnish President Stubb's Instagram account. 🇨🇦 PM Carney: "How was your Insta thing in India?" 🇫🇮 President Stubb: "It was huge after I said I watched Dhurandhar"

Major setback for President Donald Trump as NCTC Director Joseph Kent resigns over the Iran war. “I cannot support this war. Iran posed no imminent threat…,” Kent says, alleging pressure behind the conflict.

Indian student Gurkirat Singh Manocha killed in Canada. The Ujjain youth was assaulted by 10-12 men and later run over, dying in hospital. Family now faces a ₹50 lakh burden to bring his body back. MP CM Mohan Yadav met them, assuring support as India engages with Canadian authorities.