The day arrived, but not many were nursing any illusion that President Donald Trump was going to throw in any extensions. Official India seemed ready for August 27, knowing full …
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Virginia Lawmakers Oppose Golden to Mars Power Line Route, Cite Harm to Loudoun Residents
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readVirginia lawmakers, representing Loudoun County, are raising strong objections to the proposed Golden to Mars (GTM) high-voltage transmission lines in the County, warning that the project would impose a “disproportionate …
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From Sanctions to Solutions: Use Russia’s Frozen Billions for Peace
by Gopal Khanna & Rasita Vishnuram 4 minutes read“Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.” — John F. Kennedy It is heartening to see the United States and its NATO allies …
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Nuclear, Private Capital Cast as Anchors in India’s Energy Transition
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readIndia’s economic future will hinge on how decisively it navigates the energy transition, with nuclear power and private investment set to take center stage, a parliamentary committee has warned. The …
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JSW, POSCO Eye $7.2 Billion India steel JV as ‘Green Steel’ Demand Surges
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readIndia’s JSW Steel and South Korea’s POSCO Group have signed a non-binding agreement to explore a 50:50 joint venture for a 6 million tons per annum (MTPA) integrated steel plant, …
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Kamchatka 8.8 Earthquake Signals Earth Entering High-Risk Geodynamic Phase
by John Ahnby John Ahn 8 minutes readThe magnitude 8.8 earthquake that occurred off the Kamchatka Peninsula on July 30, 2025, represents a critical data point that demands the immediate and focused attention of the global scientific …
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Double Standards and Tariffs: U.S. Slaps India, Spares China
by R. Suryamurthy 7 minutes readThe Trump administration’s announcement of sweeping new tariffs on Indian goods has sent tremors through India’s trade and diplomatic circles, raising urgent questions about the durability of the India-U.S. strategic …
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Biggest Indian American GOP Donor Urges PM Modi to Call President Trump to Resolve U.S.-India Tariff Dispute
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readAsha Jadeja, the first and biggest Indian American donor to the Republican Party, and a prominent Trump administration insider, has called on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to personally reach …
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India Slams ‘Unfair’ U.S. Tariff Hike, Keeps Retaliation Option Open
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readIndia signaled on August 6, 2025, it would take “all actions necessary” to protect its national interests after Washington moved to double tariffs on Indian goods to 50 percent in …
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PM Modi Embarks on Official Visit to UK and Maldives
by Pooja Bhardwaj 5 minutes readIndia’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi today departed for an official visit to the United Kingdom and the Republic of Maldives from July 23-26, 2025. In his departure statement, released by …