A Relationship Tested, Yet Resilient India and the United States share a partnership defined by both cooperation and friction. Trade disputes—particularly on tariffs—have periodically clouded the relationship. Yet, the personal rapport between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump has often acted as a stabilizing force. Recent friendly exchanges on social media have reignited…
A Sector Deeply Tied to the US India’s information technology industry has been one of the country’s most visible global success stories. For over three decades, firms like Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Infosys, Wipro, and HCLTech have provided critical software and outsourcing services to some of the biggest names in corporate America. From Apple and American Express…
Controversy Around a Cleaner Fuel India’s push for ethanol-blended petrol has ignited a fierce debate. At the center of it is Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, who has consistently defended the government’s E20 initiative—fuel made of 80% petrol and 20% ethanol. While the government touts it as a game-changer in reducing carbon emissions…
From Legacy to Legal Troubles Anil Ambani, once hailed as a symbol of India’s new-age entrepreneurship, is today a shadow of his former self. The younger son of industrialist Dhirubhai Ambani, he inherited a substantial share of the Reliance empire after the family’s 2005 split. His ventures in telecom, infrastructure, power, and finance promised to…
Kathmandu in Flames, Leadership in Disarray In just 24 hours, Nepal’s simmering discontent boiled over into violent street clashes, airport shutdowns, and political upheaval. Kathmandu, once a magnet for tourists and traders, turned into a city of barricades and burning tyres. At the center of this crisis lies a political class that has failed its citizens repeatedly…
From Tariff Shock to Dialogue India–US trade relations have often swung between cooperation and confrontation, with tariffs under President Donald Trump creating a particularly sharp divide. Trump’s decision to double duties on Indian goods — reaching as high as 50 percent, including extra levies linked to India’s Russian crude oil imports — was seen in…
Vice Presidential Elections 2025 in Context India’s Vice-Presidential elections have historically been more than a procedural formality; they often serve as a reflection of the country’s political alignments and parliamentary equations. The 2025 election was particularly significant, as it followed the unexpected resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar in July, citing health concerns but also sparking speculation…
Strategic Partners at a Crossroads India and the European Union are racing to conclude a free trade agreement (FTA) before the end of this year. After years of stalled negotiations, talks were relaunched in 2022 and have since gathered momentum, driven by shifting global trade realities. For India, the urgency stems from strengthening partnerships amid U.S….
India’s Semiconductor Mission – A Strategic Beginning India’s ambition to become a global semiconductor powerhouse has gained momentum since the launch of the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) in January 2022. The program was designed to not only establish chip fabrication plants but also create a complete ecosystem involving specialty gases, chemicals, advanced machinery, and a highly…
A Household Brand with Big Ambitions LG Electronics India, a trusted name in consumer electronics and home appliances for nearly three decades, is preparing for one of the most high-profile debuts on Dalal Street. Since its establishment in 1997, the company has grown into a market leader across refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners, and televisions, consistently…
