Spanish aerospace firm Aernnova Aerospace, SAU and India’s Mahindra Aerostructures Pvt. Ltd (MASPL) have signed a multi-year contract valued at approximately $300 million, the companies announced on June 17, 2025. …
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President Trump Hosts Pakistan Army Chief Amid South Asia Tensions; PM Modi Rejects Mediation, Clarifies India’s Position
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readIn an unprecedented development, U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of the Army Staff of Pakistan, for a closed door luncheon at the White House …
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Gold Glitters Globally, But India’s Jewelry Demand Dims
by R. Suryamurthy 6 minutes readIndia’s gold market is experiencing a complex period of contrasting trends, with international gold prices hitting new highs in June while domestic jewelry sales remain subdued. Despite this, physical gold …
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G7 Summit 2025 Ends with Renewed Alliances, Sharp Divides, and a Surprise Exit by President Trump
by Prabhjot Singh 7 minutes readThe United States President Donald Trump made headlines once again by walking out midway through the 2025 G7 Summit – this time citing the escalating Israel-Iran conflict as justification. Held …
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IADA India Day Celebrations in Virginia Highlight US-India Partnership and Diaspora Contributions
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readVijay 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 …
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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 …