A group of 19 US lawmakers has formally called on President Donald Trump to repair and reset US-India relations, expressing alarm over recent actions—especially new tariffs on Indian goods—that have …
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India is aggressively pursuing a strategy to double its trade with Qatar, aiming to boost bilateral trade from around $14 billion to $30 billion by the year 2030. This initiative …
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Fintech, Trade, and Trust: UK PM Starmer’s India Visit to Reignite Strategic Partnership
by Subir Sanyalby Subir SanyalUK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s upcoming visit to India on October 8–9, 2025, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, represents a pivotal moment for UK-India relations. This visit, …
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How India’s Digital and Industrial Policies Converged to Create a Global Powerhouse
by Arjun Mehtaby Arjun MehtaOn July 31, 1995, India’s first-ever mobile phone call was made between Delhi and Kolkata. What seemed like a modest technological milestone would ignite a communications revolution that reshaped how …
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Rewiring Rural Democracy: The Digital Revolution in Rural India
by Arjun Mehtaby Arjun MehtaIndian villages, home to nearly 65% of its population, have long faced challenges in governance—bureaucratic delays, lack of transparency, and limited citizen participation. For decades, Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), the …
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India @ UNGA: Diplomacy, Defiance, and Global Leadership
by Aparna Guptaby Aparna GuptaIndia’s presence at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in September 2025 was marked by powerful diplomacy, assertive rebuttals, strategic advocacy for global reforms, and strong projections of its …
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A New Tax Era: PM Modi Announces ‘GST Bachat Utsav’ in Address to the Nation
by IN Bureauby IN BureauPrime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Sunday evening, on the eve of the rollout of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) 2.0 reforms, describing the initiative as a …
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Donald Trump’s latest announcement on H-1B visa policy marks one of the most significant shifts in U.S. immigration and workforce strategy in decades. With the imposition of an unprecedented $100,000 …
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India’s economic trajectory has long been anchored in its services sector, which contributes over half of national GDP. However, to achieve balanced, sustainable, and job-intensive growth, the government has sought …
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Partners in Progress: How the EU and India are Shaping a New Global Order
by Subir Sanyalby Subir SanyalThe new EU-India Strategic Agenda, unveiled in September 2025, marks a profound step-change in relations between the European Union and India, setting the course for intensified and diversified cooperation across …
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The Indian Navy’s participation in the multinational exercise ‘Pacific Reach 2025’ in the South China Sea marks a significant development in both regional security cooperation and India’s global maritime posture. …
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India and Mauritius: Building a Shared Future, $680 Million Strong
by Arjun Mehtaby Arjun MehtaThe recent state visit of Mauritius Prime Minister Dr. Navinchandra Ramgoolam to India marked a significant milestone in the bilateral relationship, reinforcing deep-rooted partnerships and delivering a host of positive …
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India’s new Vice President is CP Radhakrishnan, a seasoned politician and administrator with deep roots in southern India and a legacy of social service. His election signals an effort to …
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The India-Israel Deal Powering the Next Wave of Trade and Technology
by Aparna Guptaby Aparna GuptaIndia and Israel have recently signed a new Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) in September 2025, marking a significant step in strengthening their economic, strategic, and technological ties. The agreement replaces their prior …
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India’s horticulture sector is a quiet success story reshaping the rural economy. Farmers like K. T. Francis from Kerala have transformed small landholdings into highly productive and profitable enterprises through …
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Announced by PM Modi during Independence Day 2025, India’s new GST rules will transform the tax system by reducing the number of slabs, simplifying compliance, and lowering the burden on …
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SEMICON and Building the Next Semiconductor Powerhouse
by Aparna Guptaby Aparna GuptaSemiconductors are the lifeblood of modern technology, enabling everything from smartphones and electric vehicles to defence systems and spacecraft. Their dual role as conductors and insulators allows them to control …
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UPI Unlocked: How India Crossed 20 Billion Monthly Transactions in August
by Subir Sanyalby Subir SanyalIndia’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has reached a historic milestone, with total transactions crossing the 20 billion mark in August 2025—a 34% year-on-year surge that cements UPI’s status as the backbone …
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The Solar Surge: The Indian Decade of Green Transformation
by Subir Sanyalby Subir SanyalIn a historic leap toward its clean energy ambitions, India has overtaken Japan to become the world’s third-largest producer of solar power. According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), …
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Indian Prime Minister Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are scheduled to meet today on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, China, marking PM Modi’s …
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Outtakes from Day 1 of PM Modi’s Japan Visit: Investments, Innovation, and Partnership
by IN Bureauby IN BureauIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Japan, commencing on August 29, 2025, has yielded several concrete outcomes, including significant investment pledges, a series of new agreements, and fresh data …