From May 3–6, I had the opportunity to attend SelectUSA – the premier foreign direct investment summit in USA. My overall takeaway from the summit: the United States remains deeply …
Economy
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US to Move UNSC Resolution on Hormuz, Warns Iran of Controlling Global Waterway
by UNIby UNI 3 minutes readThe United States is set to move a resolution at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) against Iran’s attempts to control the Strait of Hormuz, with US Secretary of State …
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South Asian Exporters Brace for Fallout After US Court Strikes Trump Tariffs
by R. Suryamurthy 7 minutes readThe United States’ tariff strategy suffered another major judicial blow on May 7 after the U.S. Court of International Trade struck down President Donald Trump’s 10 per cent global import …
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Reflections From the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit: A Global Marketplace for Opportunity
by Arti M. Patel 4 minutes readI arrived in Washington, D.C. on May 3, 2026, for the SelectUSA Investment Summit, and from the moment I stepped into the conference hotel, it was clear that this was …
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India–EU Launch €15.2 Million Initiative to Boost EV Battery Recycling and Secure Critical Minerals
by Amit Deshmukh 3 minutes readA joint programme under the India–EU Trade and Technology Council aims to strengthen circular economy, develop advanced recycling technologies, and support pilot projects in India. India and the European Union …
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India’s small businesses and export-focused manufacturers took center stage on May 7 as Walmart hosted the second edition of its Growth Summit in the India’s national capital, underscoring the retailer’s …
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Indian Companies Announce $1.1B Investments at SelectUSA Summit 2026
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 8 minutes readTwelve Indian companies announced more than $1.1 billion in new greenfield and expansion projects across multiple U.S. states on May 5 at the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit, at the Gaylord …
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India Reception at SelectUSA Summit Highlights Growing US-India Trade Ties
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readThe Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), in partnership with the Embassy of India in Washington DC and SelectUSA, hosted an India Reception during the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit on May …
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New FDI Rules Promise Faster Clearances, Deeper Scrutiny
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readIndia has unveiled a revamped, fully digital system to process foreign direct investment (FDI) proposals, aiming to compress approval timelines while simultaneously deepening regulatory and security oversight—an approach that reflects …
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Maryland Governor Wes Moore, joined by First Lady Dawn Moore, Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller, Second Gentleman David Miller, Comptroller Brooke Lierman, Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy, and Maryland Democratic …