Zelenskyy of Ukraine has charted a new path toward peace by suggesting a demilitarized zone in Donetsk, advocating for the withdrawal of Russian troops from a designated area to foster stability. This proposal is encapsulated in a detailed 20-point plan shared with Moscow, which intriguingly includes joint administration of a significant nuclear power station. …
A US Department of War report indicates China seeks to ease border tensions with India. This move aims to stabilize bilateral ties and prevent closer US-India relations. India, however, reportedly harbors skepticism about China’s intentions. Recent months have seen steps towards normalizing relations, including resumed tourist visas and direct flights. Both nations are working on…
India’s economy is projected to grow at 7.5% and 7% in the next two fiscal years, outperforming global peers despite headwinds. This growth will be driven by rising demand and investment, supported by factors like benign inflation, lower interest rates, and a potential US-India trade deal. Read More…
Reliance Industries has restarted buying discounted Russian crude oil. The company is sourcing barrels from suppliers not under sanctions. These shipments are heading to its refinery in Gujarat. This move is expected to limit a drop in India’s overall Russian oil imports this month. Reliance had paused purchases after US sanctions were imposed on Russian…
China is seeking to leverage reduced tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with India to stabilise bilateral relations and prevent a deeper strategic alignment between New Delhi and Washington, said the US Department of Defense’s latest annual report to Congress on China’s military and security developments. The report, which outlines Beijing’s long-term strategic…
The External Affairs Ministry on Wednesday condemned the demolition of a statue of Lord Vishnu at the Thailand–Cambodia border, saying such actions hurt religious sentiments and called on both sides to return to dialogue amid renewed tensions in the disputed region. Reacting to reports and viral videos of the incident, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he would be willing to withdraw troops from the country’s eastern industrial heartland as part of a plan to end Russia’s war, if Moscow also pulls back and the area becomes a demilitarized zone monitored by international forces. The proposal offered another potential compromise on control of the Donbas region,…