India’s Transition to an Industrial Economy in the “China+1” Era: Structural Bottlenecks, Localisation & MSME Integration

India’s Transition to an Industrial Economy in the “China+1” Era: Structural Bottlenecks, Localisation & MSME Integration   By- Kartik Shyam Mogha, Research Associate & Manya Bhati, Research Intern Swadeshi Shodh Sansthan   Throughout history, the locus of global production has continually shifted, fundamentally altering the balance of power and civilizational progress. For decades, the world…

The Strategic Importance of Bangladesh’s Mongla Port and China’s Expanding Role: Implications for India

Introduction In Asian geopolitics, the growing Chinese presence in South Asian infrastructure is a defining feature of contemporary era. Dhaka’s government decision to give the modernization project of Mongla Port to Chinese firm illustrates strategic competition in the Bay of Bengal. Even though, under the Bangladesh’s national development agenda, this project is primarily presented as…

BRICS Delhi Summit: Bharat’s Civilisational Vision for Inclusive Global Growth

The 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13, 2026, marks an important moment in the evolution of the emerging global order. Under Bharat’s presidency, the summit adopted the BRICS New Delhi Declaration, centred on “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability”. The declaration comes at a time when the international system is facing…

Women Entrepreneurship – “Towards a Self-Reliant India”

Women Entrepreneurship – “Towards a Self-Reliant India” Date: September 9, 2026 Location: Shyama Prasad Mukherji College for Women, University of Delhi. Topic: Mentorship Programme on Women Entrepreneurship – “Towards a Self-Reliant India”. Organised by: UDGAM Incubation Center and Shyama Prasad Mukherji Study Circle (SPMC) in collaboration with Swadeshi Shodh Sansthan,delhi chapter. Keynote Speaker: Shri Satish…

“Everything happening in Europe is a result of systemic mistakes by the West”: Putin on rise of ‘Alternative for Germany’

Russian President Vladimir Putin blamed Western systemic mistakes for current European challenges. The far-right Alternative for Germany party surged to first place in Saxony-Anhalt elections. This historic win marks the first time a far-right party topped a state election since World War II. Former Chancellor Angela Merkel acknowledged that some past decisions fueled support for…

Xi Modi meeting may reset India-China ties, business still cautious

Xi Jinping’s expected visit to Delhi for the BRICS summit could advance the India-China diplomatic thaw, though business ties lag behind. Despite eased investment rules, stalled Chinese ventures, visa delays, equipment holdups at customs, and mutual scrutiny persist. Analysts say a Modi-Xi meeting could ease friction, but deep trust deficits remain. Source:Deccan Chronicle Read More…