Ahead of Xi Jinping’s likely September visit for the BRICS summit in Delhi, China’s embassy is pressing India’s Ministry of External Affairs to restrict media accreditation for outlets linked to Falun Gong and Tibetan refugee groups, such as The Epoch Times, Radio Free Asia, and Voice of Tibet, all blocked in China. Source: THE PRINT…
Trump had said on Friday he planned fresh strikes on Iran, describing a plan for what he called the biggest attack since World War II. Source: THE INDIAN EXPRESS Read More…
Geopolitical Blueprint: Transforming Great Nicobar Island into India’s Strategic Sentinel By Leena Research Associate, Swadeshi Shodh Sansthan. Introduction The Andaman and Nicobar archipelago, once viewed primarily as an isolated maritime outpost, is currently the site of independent India’s most ambitious geostrategic endeavour. Driven by NITI Aayog and executed by the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Integrated…
Sustainability Imperative: Why Sustainability Now Underpins Every Enterprise Process Underlines Every Enterprise Process Vaidyanathan Chandramouli[1] The Old Frame No Longer Fits For decades, sustainability occupied the margins of enterprise strategy — a reporting obligation, a communications exercise, a concession to regulation. Corporate social responsibility reports were published, carbon offsets were purchased, and the real business…
Chinese scientists are exploring bamboo, the world’s fastest-growing plant, as a new tool to fight desertification along China’s Great Green Wall. As part of a five-year conservation plan released in July 2026, researchers hope bamboo can overcome limitations of existing sand-fixing methods like straw grids, offering a more durable, sustainable barrier against expanding deserts in…
On the eve of Kargil Vijay Diwas 2026, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh affirmed that the Indian Armed Forces remain fully prepared to tackle evolving security threats, including proxy wars and infiltration. He highlighted continued defence modernisation, self-reliance and technological advancement while paying tribute to the brave soldiers of the Kargil War. Read More..
Several New Delhi e-rickshaws mysteriously halted mid-ride this month, sparking viral videos and a national debate. Suspicion fell on Chinese battery management apps allegedly capable of remotely disabling the vehicles via Bluetooth. India’s IT ministry ordered their removal and launched a probe, straining the fragile India-China diplomatic thaw following years of post-2020 border tensions …
India navigates a delicate balancing act as a proposed US trade deal draws farmer protests in Punjab, with concerns over agricultural imports like soybean oil and dairy. The government continues strengthening ties with Washington amid the broader US-China trade rivalry, weighing economic opportunities against domestic agricultural interests as negotiations progress. Read More..
China’s Q2 2026 GDP grew just 4.3%, missing forecasts and falling short of Beijing’s 4.5–5% growth target ; its lowest since the 1990s. A 17.6% export surge, driven by AI chips and EVs, masked deep weakness in domestic spending and investment, highlighting a widening split between China’s booming tech-export sector and its struggling consumer economy.…
