Vijay Chauthaiwale, Head of the Foreign Affairs Department of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), emphasized the United States’ immense potential for “innovation and entrepreneurship” and noted that India is complementing …
Trade
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FDI Inflows to Developing Economies Hit $435 Billion in 2023, Lowest Since 2005
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readForeign Direct Investment (FDI) into developing economies plunged to its lowest level since 2005 in 2023, highlighting growing vulnerabilities across emerging markets and intensifying concerns over financing sustainable development. According …
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South Asia Braces for Economic Shock as Israel-Iran Conflict Deepens
by R. Suryamurthy 7 minutes readThe escalation in the conflict between Israel and Iran, marked by Israeli strikes on Iranian military and nuclear facilities and the reported deaths of high-profile Iranian military figures, is sending …
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Food Security vs Free Trade? India’s U.S. Farm Deal Faces Expert Pushback
by R. Suryamurthy 3 minutes readA critical debate over India’s agricultural trade policy with the United States has escalated, following a government think tank’s proposal for significant tariff reductions on U.S. farm products. An independent …
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In a landmark moment for India’s infrastructure, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi on June 6, 2025, inaugurated the Chenab Rail Bridge, now officially the world’s tallest railway arch bridge. …
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South Asia’s Recovery Uneven as India Holds Firm, Pakistan and Sri Lanka Struggle
by R. Suryamurthy 6 minutes readSouth Asia is projected to remain the fastest growing emerging market and developing economy region, but its economic prospects are dimming amidst a broader global slowdown. Heightened trade tensions and …
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The World Bank Group (WBG) on June 11, 2025, officially reopened its Global Business Center in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, marking a significant milestone in the institution’s global operations. The …
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As Global Growth Slows, RBI Bets on Domestic Strength With Aggressive Cuts
by R. Suryamurthy 4 minutes readIndia’s central bank on June 6, 2025, delivered a larger-than-expected monetary easing, cutting its key repo rate by 50 basis points and reducing the cash reserve ratio (CRR) by 100 …
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India’s Fight Against Terrorism Gets Diaspora Endorsement at Embassy-Hosted DC Event
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readLeading the All-Party Parliamentary Delegation from India, Member of Parliament and former Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor underscored that the delegation’s multi-country visit was intended to share …
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India Receives Strong Support Across Americas for Operation Sindoor, Says Shashi Tharoor
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readLeader of the All-Party Parliamentary Delegation from India and former Minister of State for External Affairs, Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor, described the delegation’s meetings with Guyana, Panama, Colombia, Brazil, …