India and New Zealand Move Closer to Free Trade Agreement

India and New Zealand Move Closer to Free Trade Agreement

India and New Zealand are edging closer to finalizing a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) aimed at deepening economic cooperation and boosting bilateral trade. New Zealand’s Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay confirmed that negotiations have made steady progress, with both nations committed to crafting an agreement that promotes mutual prosperity and creates new opportunities for […]

U.S. Sanctions Russian Oil Majors Over Ukraine, Prompting Jitters in India and China

U.S. Sanctions Russian Oil Majors Over Ukraine, Prompting Jitters in India and China

The United States has announced a new round of sanctions targeting several major Russian oil companies over Moscow’s ongoing war in Ukraine, raising concerns among key energy importers India and China, both of which rely heavily on discounted Russian crude. The U.S. Treasury Department said the measures are aimed at curbing Russia’s revenue streams that […]

US Urges G7 to Hit China and India With Tariffs Over Russian Oil Purchases

US Urges G7 to Hit China and India With Tariffs Over Russian Oil Purchases

The United States is pushing its G7 allies to impose sweeping new tariffs on China and India, accusing both countries of helping to sustain Russia’s war effort by continuing to import large volumes of discounted Russian crude oil. According to a U.S. policy document Washington is urging the G7 to introduce secondary tariffs ranging from 50 […]

India Raises Alarm Over Chinese Mega-Dam Plans in Tibet

India Raises Alarm Over Chinese Mega-Dam Plans in Tibet

India is expressing growing alarm over China’s planned construction of a massive hydroelectric dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo River in Tibet, fearing it could slash downstream water flows by as much as 85% during the dry season. According to a confidential government analysis and confirmed by four sources familiar with the matter, the Chinese project […]

Indian Spacecraft Makes a Historic Landing on the Moon

Indian Spacecraft Makes a Historic Landing on the Moon

India has become the first country to successfully land a spacecraft near the Moon’s south pole, marking a monumental achievement in its space exploration journey. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) confirmed the Chandrayaan-3 lander’s touchdown at 6:04 PM IST, sparking celebrations across the country. The successful landing comes after the partial failure of Chandrayaan-2 […]

India’s Army Chief Warns of “Next Conflict,” Urges Military Readiness

India’s Army Chief Warns of “Next Conflict,” Urges Military Readiness

India’s Army Chief, General Upendra Dwivedi, has issued a stark warning about the country’s security outlook, emphasizing the urgent need for military preparedness in anticipation of what he referred to as the nation’s “next conflict.” Speaking at a high-level military conference in New Delhi, General Dwivedi highlighted growing regional threats and the rapid evolution of […]

Hyundai Motor India Defies Headwinds with Strong Profits and Rare-Earth Resilience

Hyundai Motor India Defies Headwinds with Strong Profits and Rare-Earth Resilience

Hyundai Motor India has reported stronger-than-expected quarterly profits, a significant achievement driven largely by a robust surge in exports. This positive financial performance comes amidst a challenging global automotive landscape and growing concerns over critical supply chains. Adding to its resilience, the automaker has also played down fears surrounding China’s recent rare-earth magnet export ban, […]

Indian Firm Defends Explosives Shipment to Russia

Indian Firm Defends Explosives Shipment to Russia

Ideal Detonators Says $1.4M Export Was for Civilian Use Amid Sanctions Concerns An Indian company at the center of controversy over a shipment of explosive materials to Russia has defended its actions, saying it complied with all Indian regulations and that the cargo was intended for civilian use. Ideal Detonators Private Limited, based in India, […]

Sri Lanka Restructures $931 Million Credit Lines with India Amid Economic Recovery Push

Sri Lanka Restructures $931 Million Credit Lines with India Amid Economic Recovery Push

Sri Lanka has successfully restructured nearly $931 million in credit lines and buyers’ credit facility agreements with India, in a strategic move aimed at bolstering its fragile economy and strengthening bilateral ties with New Delhi. The announcement was made by Sri Lanka’s Finance Ministry following the conclusion of high-level talks during Indian Prime Minister Narendra […]

President Trump Announces Full Ceasefire Between India and Pakistan Following Missile Strikes

President Trump Announces Full Ceasefire Between India and Pakistan Following Missile Strikes

In a major diplomatic development, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that India and Pakistan have agreed to a “full and immediate ceasefire” following a dangerous escalation of hostilities between the two nuclear-armed nations. The announcement comes after a day of intense military exchanges. Earlier, India and Pakistan launched ballistic missiles at each other’s military […]

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