During a recent interview, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed optimism regarding India’s relationship with its long-time rival, China. He stated that normalcy has been restored along the contentious India-China border and emphasised the need for enhanced relations. The remarks are particularly noteworthy, given the heightened tensions that have persisted since a violent border clash in…
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has joined a select group of global leaders by signing up for Truth Social, the social media platform established by US President Donald Trump. On Monday, Modi made his inaugural post, featuring a photograph with Trump captured in Houston, Texas, during his 2019 visit to the United States. He expressed…
A recent survey reveals that Indian Americans are growing more optimistic about the future of India. However, they express significant apprehensions regarding US-India relations should Donald Trump secure a second term in office. In October, the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, in collaboration with YouGov, conducted the 2024 Indian-American Survey, which explored the political attitudes…
India and the United Kingdom are set to resume free trade discussions on Monday, nearly a year after the negotiations were halted in anticipation of general elections in both nations. Jonathan Reynolds, the UK’s business and trade secretary, has arrived in Delhi for a two-day meeting with his Indian counterpart, Piyush Goyal, to initiate discussions…
Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s recent visit to France, India’s foreign ministry announced plans for collaboration on the development of small modular nuclear reactors between the two nations. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron highlighted nuclear energy’s critical role in enhancing energy security and facilitating a shift towards a low-carbon economy….
The coalition government led by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has presented its inaugural full-year budget following the loss of an outright majority in parliament last year. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has unveiled a series of measures to address the challenges of slowing growth, escalating prices, and declining consumption within the middle class of Asia’s…
In a recent statement, US President Donald Trump expressed confidence that India “will do what’s right” regarding the deportation of illegal migrants, following a conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. On Monday, the leaders engaged in their inaugural conversation following Trump’s inauguration the previous week. The conversation covered immigration, security concerns, and trade, which the…
Legal experts indicate that the U.S. fraud case involving Indian billionaire Gautam Adani is supported by substantial documentation, which could bolster prosecutors’ efforts. However, the likelihood of the tycoon being extradited to face trial shortly remains low. Last month, federal prosecutors in Brooklyn unveiled an indictment that alleges Adani engaged in bribery of Indian officials…
In a significant move, the northeastern Indian state of Assam has banned beef consumption in public spaces, encompassing restaurants and various events. On Wednesday, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced an expansion to a previous regulation that limited the sale of beef in proximity to specific religious sites, including temples. Despite restrictions, the meat remains…
Gautam Adani, the Indian billionaire, faces serious allegations of fraud in the United States. Authorities have accused him of orchestrating a bribery scheme amounting to $250 million (£198 million) and of concealing this operation to secure funding in the US. On Wednesday, criminal charges were filed in New York against 62-year-old Mr. Adani, a prominent…
