INDIA CHINA Connect

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his Diwali message, reflected on Lord Ram's teachings of righteousness and courage to fight injustice, drawing parallels with Operation Sindoor, where India upheld justice.

President Donald Trump hosted a Diwali celebration at the White House, welcoming Indian American CEOs, officials, and diaspora members.

India’s AI investments have exceeded $20 billion in 2025, driven by private and government funding. Major contributions include Google’s $15 billion AI hub in Visakhapatnam, AWS’s $12.7 billion cloud infrastructure plan, and Microsoft’s $3 billion pledge.

As Western nations retreat from climate leadership, emerging economies like China, India, and Brazil are set to take charge at Cop30 in Belem, Brazil, from November 10–21.

The Baijitan National Nature Reserve in Ningxia, China, has transformed a once-barren landscape into a thriving ecosystem, shielding Yinchuan and its residents from the encroaching Mu Us Desert.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang criticized U.S. export restrictions that have eliminated the company’s presence in China, erasing a 95% market share.

India's outward remittances under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) fell 17.7% YoY in August 2025, reaching $2.6 billion, mainly due to reduced spending on international travel and education amid US visa restrictions.

The implementation of GST 2.0 has significantly boosted India's automotive industry, doubling car sales to over 500,000 units within a month. Festive season sales reached 650,000–700,000 units, with top automakers like Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, and Hyundai recording exceptional growth.

Diwali 2025 marked a record-breaking ₹6.05 trillion in sales, with significant growth driven by the "Vocal for Local" campaign, reduced GST rates, and high consumer confidence.

India is adopting a stronger, strategic approach to free trade agreements (FTAs), prioritizing national interests and avoiding imbalanced deals, said Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal.