A Royal Meeting Marks Historic UK-India Trade Agreement

28 Jul, 2025

In a moment of diplomatic pageantry steeped in symbolism and strategy, King Charles welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to his private Sandringham estate this week, following the signing of a landmark free trade agreement between the United Kingdom and India. The meeting, held in the serene surrounds of Norfolk, underscored a pivotal shift in Britain’s global economic posture and reaffirmed the long-standing historical and cultural ties between the two Commonwealth nations. The deal,

“It was a test of India’s indigenous systems vs Chinese systems” Warfare expert Spencer on Pakistan’s escalation during Op Sindoor

27 Jul, 2025

Noting that Indian strikes during Operation Sindoor were a message about its capability not just to Pakistan, but to the world, a leading international security expert has said that New Delhi demonstrated not just capability but showed the will to strike with precision and restraint. India and Pakistan agreed to a cessation of hostilities following a call made by Pakistan’s DGMO to his Indian counterpart. Spencer said Pakistan is a Chinese-equipped military, so “this is absolutely a test of Ch

India to boost rare earth magnet production to counter China’s supply curbs: G Kishan Reddy

26 Jul, 2025

Union Minister for Coal and Mines G Kishan Reddy on Saturday said that the Central Government has decided to begin the production of rare earth magnets in Hyderabad, as part of its broader push for self-reliance in critical technologies Speaking to ANI, the minister said, “The Central Government has decided to produce rare earth magnets in Hyderabad. Our Mining Ministry’s NFTSM institute is working diligently, along with various industries, to manufacture the necessary machinery. Within the n

MoS Margherita reaffirms ‘enduring bonds of friendship’ between India and Cambodia

25 Jul, 2025

Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita reaffirmed the “strong and enduring bonds of friendship” between India and Cambodia during his two-day official visit to Cambodia from July 7- 8. According to a release by the Ministry of External Affairs, during his visit to the Southeast Asian nation, Margherita had engagements with Cambodian leaders, including King Norodom Sihamoni, Senate President Hun Sen, and Prime Minister Hun Manet. He highlighted the deep civilizational,

JP Nadda meets Saudi-India Business Council Chief, highlights investment opportunities in India

24 Jul, 2025

Union Health Minister and BJP National President JP Nadda engaged with the Chairman of the Saudi-India Business Council, Abdulaziz Al Qahtani, along with the business community in Dammam in the country’s Eastern Province, with discussions on the expansion of the economic partnership between India and Saudi Arabia. JP Nadda meets Saudi-India Business Council Chief, highlights investment opportunities in India. In a post on X, Nadda stated that he had a “fruitful meeting” with Al Qahtani and held

Bond, Faith: Amarnath Yatra and Kashmiriyat

23 Jul, 2025

Every year, as the sacred Amarnath Yatra begins, the air in Kashmir fills with an indescribable spiritual energy. Pilgrims from every corner of India embark on this divine journey, driven by unwavering devotion to Lord Shiva. Yet, what leaves the most enduring mark on their hearts is not just the pilgrimage itself, but the warmth, love, and hospitality they receive from the people of Kashmir. In 2025, this bond between the yatris and Kashmiris stands stronger than ever, reaffirming the timele

India’s Strategic Challenge

23 Jul, 2025

* China’s Yarlung Zangbo Mega-Dam and the Race to Secure the Brahmaputra On 19 July 2025, China broke ground on one of the most ambitious infrastructure endeavours in modern history, a massive hydropower project on the Yarlung Zangbo River in Tibet. Chinese Premier Li Qiang presided over the launch in Nyingchi, marking the start of a ¥1.2 trillion (around USD 170 billion) mega-dam cascade that is projected to generate over 300 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually. The project, pois

India Widens Global Funds’ Access to $639 Billion Credit Market

22 Jul, 2025

India has expanded the usage of a derivative product popular with foreign investors, according to people familiar with the matter, giving them wider access to the nation’s $639 billion credit market. The financial regulator for the special economic zone known as GIFT City has allowed global banks including HSBC Holdings Plc and Standard Chartered Plc to offer total return swaps for corporate bonds, the people said, asking not to be identified discussing a private matter. The expansion of these

From Promise to Potential: How India Can Lead in the Evolving FDI Landscape

22 Jul, 2025

The global environment for foreign direct investment (FDI) is experiencing a profound transformation, marked by slower growth, economic fragmentation and rising geopolitical tensions. Emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs), once considered the powerhouses of global investment, now face a stark reality, FDI inflows to these nations fell to just $435 billion in 2023, their lowest in nearly two decades. This decline has brought FDI’s share of GDP in these economies down from around fiv