India’s new ambassador to China, Vikram Doraiswami, called for deeper economic ties, greater market access for Indian goods, and increased Chinese investment in India. Speaking at Beijing’s World Peace Forum, he proposed new institutions like the AIIB to counter rising “security-first” economics, tariffs, export controls, and the weaponisation of finance globally. Source: China – India…
India is set to ramp up rice utilization for ethanol production this year, amid reduced planting of maize and sugarcane, raising concerns about feedstock availability. Fortunately, the government maintains a healthy stock of rice, offering a safety net. With sugar prices soaring to unprecedented levels due to crop output fears, this strategy aligns with India’s…
Why India’s education system needs to shape how learners use AI Instead of banning AI, institutions should clearly define where AI is permitted, when disclosure is required, and how students should verify and improve AI-generated work. Source: THE HINDU Read More…
India has amended foreign direct investment regulations to boost e-commerce trade. These changes will help small businesses, artisans, farmers, and fishermen access wider markets. BRICS ministers discussed enhancing trade, investment, and industrial cooperation among member nations. Discussions also focused on creating jobs through emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. India aims to leverage e-commerce for connecting…
At the 36th WMCC meeting in New Delhi, India urged China to share technical details on its upstream trans-border river projects and called for an early meeting of the Expert Level Mechanism. Talks also covered LAC stability, boundary delimitation, and border management, with both sides agreeing to continue diplomatic and military channels to resolve issues.…
PM Modi urged graduating students to remain curious, keep learning and adapt as technology rapidly transforms the world. Source: THE INDIAN EXPRESS Read More…
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…
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.…
Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 commenced at Southern Naval Command, Kochi, bringing together 254 participants from 26 countries, 74 facilitators, and four international organisations. Conducted under the Indian Navy-led Combined Task Force 154, the four-day engagement focuses on maritime security training, interoperability, capacity building, professional exchange, and strengthening collective security in the region. Source: PIB PRESS…