The release of NITI Aayog’s eleven study reports on Scenarios towards Viksit Bharat and Net Zero marks the first time the Government of India has attempted a fully integrated, economy-wide …
Economy
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U.S. Seals Reciprocal Trade Agreement with Bangladesh, Slashes Tariffs to 19 Percent
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readThe United States and the People’s Republic of Bangladesh on February 9, 2026, signed an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade aimed at strengthening bilateral economic ties and expanding access to each …
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India–Canada Security Dialogue Advances with Ajit Doval’s Two-Day Canada Visit
by Prabhjot Singh 2 minutes readIndia’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval undertook a two-day visit to Canada this weekend, during which he met Nathalie Drouin, the outgoing Deputy Clerk and National Security and Intelligence Advisor …
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USISPF Appoints Former Indian Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh as Chair of Global Value Chains Committee
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readThe U.S.–India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) has announced the appointment of Rohit Kumar Singh, former Secretary to the Government of India, as Chair of the USISPF Global Value Chains Committee …
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Western Australia Multicultural Act Consultations Underway, Eyes on Next Step
by Pooja Bhardwaj 6 minutes readWestern Australia (WA) has taken a significant step toward formally recognizing cultural, linguistic, and religious diversity, with final consultations for the proposed WA Multicultural Act closing on February 15, 2026. …
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Is the Grass Greener in the United Arab Emirates?
by Farzana Baduel 7 minutes readThe Middle Eastern oasis has been attracting my fellow Brits in droves. I went to see what the fuss is all about. I have been coming to the UAE for …
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Turkey’s Growing Engagement in Bangladesh Adds a New Layer to South Asia’s Strategic Balancing
by Shahidul Alam Swapan 4 minutes readTurkey’s quiet but accelerating outreach to Bangladesh is no longer a bilateral curiosity. It is emerging as a new variable in South Asia’s already crowded strategic equation. As Dhaka explores …
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DRDO Hosts 24th Indo-US Joint Technical Group Plenary Meeting in New Delhi
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readThe Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) hosted the 24th Indo-US Joint Technical Group Plenary Meeting on February 3 and 4, 2026, in New Delhi. The meeting was co-chaired by …
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India Featured on UN Honor Roll 2026 for Timely Payment of Regular Budget Contributions
by SAH Special Correspondent 1 minutes readIndia continues to be recognized by the United Nations on its Honor Roll as a Member State that has paid its regular budget contributions in full and on time. The …