India-China relations: Modi’s hope for a thaw amid uncertain geopolitics

Michael Kugelman Foreign policy analyst In a recent interview, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke positively about India’s relationship with long-time rival China. He said normalcy had returned to the disputed India-China border and called for stronger ties. These are striking comments, because tensions have been high since a nasty border clash in the northern Ladakh […]

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US sanctions four Indian companies

The United States has imposed sanctions on four Indian entities. The sanctions have been imposed for their alleged involvement in the sale and transportation of petroleum products to Iran. This information was given by the US government. News Indian Express. According to information provided by the US government’s Office of Foreign Assets Control and the […]

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India GDP growth likely rebounded in Oct-Dec on government spending push: Reuters Poll

India’s economy likely rebounded last quarter, expanding 6.3%, driven by increased government spending that helped offset weak household demand, according to a Reuters poll of economists who forecast relatively modest growth ahead. A national election in April-June last year forced the government to curb infrastructure spending, a key driver of economic expansion in recent years […]

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Bangladesh must decide what kind of relationship they want: Jaishankar

Terming the ‘anti-India’ statements of the advisors of the Bangladesh interim government as ‘ridiculous’, Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar said that Bangladesh needs to decide what kind of relationship it wants with India. He said, ‘We have given a very clear message – you are our neighbour, we want the situation to be calm, we […]

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Trump criticises USAID funding for India, sparks diplomatic tensions

US President Donald Trump has criticised the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for allegedly allocating funds to interfere in India’s electoral process, questioning why American taxpayers’ money was being sent to the country. Speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washington on Sunday, President Trump alleged that India already benefits from […]

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ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India seeks LNG over 5-year period, say sources

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India is seeking deliveries of liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargoes over a five-year period beginning 2026, two industry sources said on Thursday. The joint venture between ArcelorMittal (MT.LU), opens new tab and Nippon Steel (5401.T), opens new tab is seeking six cargoes for delivery each year to either the Dahej or Hazira […]

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