Largest in American history : Trump announces India-based Essar Group’s new steel plant in Iowa

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

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…

International Trade and Energy

India is a pivotal player in global energy markets, often relying on strategic trade partnerships to fuel its growing economy. As the world’s third-largest importer, India imported US$ 170 billion worth of crude petroleum in 2022, with 15 percent and 6.34 percent of these imports originating from Russia and the United States (US), respectively. However, amidst the…

Report on the Commemorative Lecture on Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya’s Birth Anniversary: “Bharat’s Contribution to the World: Past, Present and Future”

Report on the Commemorative Lecture on Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya’s Birth Anniversary: “Bharat’s Contribution to the World: Past, Present and Future” On 24 September 2026, Swadeshi Shodh Sansthan, New Delhi, organised a commemorative lecture to mark the 110th birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya. Themed “Bharat’s Contribution to the World: Past, Present and Future”, the event…