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Welcome to the new world order, where your tweets don’t matter, your tariffs don’t scare us, and your Monopoly board is missing a piece. That piece is India. And guess what? We’re not playing by your rules anymore.  

China has expressed rare public support for India amid rising U.S. trade pressure, signaling shifting global alliances. As Prime Minister Modi prepares for his first China visit since 2020, tensions with the U.S. over India's Russian oil imports escalate. President Trump criticized India’s trade policies, while India countered, accusing the West of hypocrisy. Beijing endorsed India’s sovereignty, aligning on resisting external interference. This diplomatic shift underscores I

India faces potential challenges as proposed US tariffs target key export sectors like textiles and pharmaceuticals. However, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative has fortified the economy, emphasizing self-reliance, manufacturing growth, and digital transformation. Trade diversification, infrastructure expansion, and energy independence further enhance resilience against global disruptions. While the tariffs may impact exporters, India’s robust domest

India and NASA have launched the $1.5 billion NISAR satellite, a groundbreaking collaboration to monitor climate change and natural disasters. Equipped with dual radar frequencies, NISAR can detect minute Earth surface changes and provides global benefits, aiding scientific research and disaster response. The satellite, launched from India’s Satish Dhawan Space Centre, symbolizes India’s expanding space ambitions, following Chandrayaan-3 and the Gaganyaan program. Freely acce

India has rebuked the US and EU for criticizing its Russian oil trade, highlighting Western hypocrisy in maintaining substantial trade ties with Moscow. Despite public condemnation of Russia, the EU imported €67.5 billion in goods, including record LNG, in 2024, while the US relied on Russian palladium and fertilisers. India justifies its imports as economic necessity amid global energy shifts post-Ukraine war. This stance mirrors broader Global South frustration with Western

India has responded strategically to U.S. President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs, citing resilience and diplomacy. Prime Minister Modi remains steadfast, refusing to compromise on critical sectors like agriculture, despite potential economic impacts. India's domestic consumption-driven economy provides a buffer, while services trade and H1-B visas remain unaffected. Leveraging diplomacy, India balances ties with major powers and exposes U.S. hypocrisy on Russian trade. By pursu

Industrialist Anand Mahindra envisions global trade disruptions as an opportunity for India to strengthen its economic position. He highlights two key strategies: improving ease of doing business through a single-window system to attract global investment and unlocking tourism's potential as a foreign exchange generator. Additionally, he advocates broader reforms, including MSME support, infrastructure investment, expanding PLI schemes, and rationalizing import duties. Mahind

A CREA report highlights Western hypocrisy in the Russian oil trade debate. The EU contributed 23% to Russia’s fossil fuel revenue, compared to India’s 13%, despite criticizing India. G7+ tankers transported over half of Russian oil exports in June, aligning with sanctions but contradicting public stances. India defends its oil imports, stabilizing global markets and preventing price spikes. Meanwhile, Russian fossil fuel revenues fell 18% in Q2 2025. The findings reveal the

India has recovered the Piprahwa gems, Buddhist relics dating back to the 3rd century BCE, over a century after their removal during British rule. Unearthed in 1898 near Buddha's birthplace, the artifacts resurfaced in a Sotheby’s auction in Hong Kong. Following legal action by India’s culture ministry and Godrej Industries, Sotheby’s facilitated their return. Prime Minister Modi hailed the event as a cultural milestone. Plans are underway to publicly display these treasures,

US President Donald Trump’s recent tariff hike to 50% on Indian goods has spared $30 billion worth of exports, including pharmaceuticals, electronics, and energy products, which remain exempt. These sectors contribute nearly 29% of India’s $86.51 billion exports to the US. However, risks loom, with potential tariffs of up to 250% on foreign-made drugs and possible policy shifts on smartphone exemptions. As bilateral trade negotiations progress, India’s export resilience faces

Holiday loans are transforming how Indians fund vacations, with 27% of personal loan borrowers in 2025 using them for travel, up from 21% in 2023. Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities fuel this growth, contributing 71% of borrowers. Gen Z participation surged to 29%, and smaller loans (₹1–3 lakh) gained traction. Private sector employees dominate the borrower pool, while Goa and Southeast Asia top destinations. This shift reflects growing aspirations, with credit becoming a tool for life