RESEARCH BY KARNATAKA CHAPTER : 1. Swadeshi Mela as a Local Economic Engine: From Cultural Consumption to MSME-led Self-Reliance Organiser, February 2026 Ashutosh Kashyap The article argues that Swadeshi Melas are powerful local economic engines that connect MSMEs, artisans, and consumers while promoting indigenous products. It highlights their role in generating livelihoods, supporting women’s entrepreneurship,…
USTR Jamieson Greer says negotiations are in the final phase but India and the US have identified a “universe of items” that remain unresolved. Source: The Indian Express Read More…
First National Webinar “India–US FTA Framework and the Mother of All Deals” Organised by: Swadeshi Shodh Sansthan, Karnataka Chapter | Date: 14 March 2026 | Mode: Online This webinar deliberated on the evolving dynamics of India’s trade engagements with major global partners, analysing the economic and strategic implications of free trade agreements. It drew active…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Captain Smit Machchhar for his courage and presence of mind during the Flydubai incident, citing Israel’s assessment. He said that the Indian pilot prevented “9/11-style tragedy”, and the whole nation was proud of him. Source: indianexpress Read More…
1893 Chicago was the first voice to the world by a monk in saffron about what actually lies in the heart of Bharat. After this many addresses happened in this concern. But, RSS Sarsangchalak visit again rekindled the idea of Chicago and gave rise to the aroma of Bharatiya values for an Inclusive, and Sustainable…
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s three-day state visit to Washington is over, but China watchers in Congress and the US-China policy community are still parsing a wide range of outcomes, with two more leadership summits expected before the end of the year. The talks between Xi and US President Donald Trump produced a series of joint…
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Monday announced that India-based Essar Group will build a USD 15 billion steel plant in Iowa, describing it as the “largest steel plant” in American history. Trump made the announcement at the Oval Office alongside Essar Group co-founder Ravi Ruia and his son Rewant Ruia, chairman of the group’s…
President Xi Jinping’s Visit to the United States: Concerns for Bharat by Dr. Reeta Introduction In this uncertain global order, Chinese President Xi Jinping’s three-day state visit (23-25th September 2026) is highly relevant and challenges several hypotheses advanced by numerous experts regarding relations between Beijing and Washington. The visit was particularly significant because it was…
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has justified the pending US arms sale to Taiwan to Chinese President Xi Jinping by downplaying it as just one of many sales Washington makes around the world, even asking Xi if he’d be in the market for US arms, Trump’s ambassador to China said on Sunday. David Perdue said Trump…