“Planning a move to India? The new Baggage Rules 2026 make it easier”

Indian Consulate General in New York, NY update on X/twitter.

“The Battle for Sanskrit book is now available in Sanskrit”

Update posted by the author, Rajiv Malhotra, on X/twitter:

“I’m glad to present The Battle for Sanskrit, now available in Sanskrit — Sanskrit Samaraḥ— empowering Sanskrit scholars, students, and enthusiasts to engage directly, rather than relying on secondhand interpretations. “

“INSV Kaundinya completes maiden voyage and returns home”

DD News live report on X/twitter.

INSV Kaundinya, the now famous stitched ship, sailed back to Mumbai Harbor after its maiden voyage to Oman, successfully marking the end of this remarkable feat in seafaring.

“The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) wins the parliamentary elections”

Update from Doordarshan on X/twitter. Another one with a longer video can be found here.
“Bangladesh’s BNP, led by Tarique Rahman, marks a historic return after 17 years in exile. The new government aims to prioritize economic recovery, youth employment, and a strategic foreign policy reset.” – Doordarshan.

“India-USA agree on a framework for an Interim Trade Agreement”

Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi shares an update on X/twitter.

Indian department of commerce emphasizes: “Under the India–US Trade Deal, Indian farmers remain fully protected, with no market access concessions on spices.”

PIB press release.

“Indian Government notifies Baggage Rules, 2026”

“Government notifies Baggage Rules, 2026. New Customs Baggage (Declaration and Processing) Regulations, 2026 and also issues a Master Circular

New Rules will simplify procedures, enhance transparency, enable electronic and advance declarations and ensure smooth clearance

New changes will allow enhanced general free allowance; transfer of residence benefits; special allowances for jewelry; new provisions for temporary import/re-import; duty-free import of one laptop (for passengers above 18 years) and pets; and enhanced passenger Facilitation”

For full details, click the press release here.

“12 personalities from Tamil Nadu get Padma Shri”

New Indian Express Report.

“Dr. R. Nagaswamy’s masterpiece Oviyappaavai is now available”

Uma Nagaswamy reports on X/twitter. Dr. R. Nagaswamy’s masterpiece Oviyappaavai is available for purchase on Amazon. This work is a classic on Tamil sculpture, painting & ancient Bharatiya art.