A 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, …
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Usha Vance Reflects on “Trip of a Lifetime” to India, Highlights US-India Friendship at USISPF Event
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readSecond Lady of the United States, Usha Vance, described her family’s recent trip to India as the “trip of a lifetime,” offering a meaningful opportunity to experience the richness of …
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USISPF Honors Kumar Mangalam Birla, Arvind Krishna, and Toshiaki Higashihara with 2025 Global Leadership Awards
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readUnderscoring the importance of investing in people and communities, Aditya Birla Group Chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla emphasized that globalization should promote “shared prosperity,” rather than function as a “zero-sum game.” …
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Guest Column: Indo Pacific Is Our Priority Theatre… And We Are Here to Stay, Says Hegseth
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 5 minutes readIt had little to do with taxes, tariffs or visas. The U.S. Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth essentially laid out American security and strategic vision in the Indo Pacific and …