Rising oil prices, market volatility and risks to the Gulf-based diaspora underline how the Iran conflict could ripple across India’s economy and strategic interests. Our BureauTehran / Doha / New Delhi The escalating war involving Iran, the United States and...
Perhaps the most immediate concern driving India’s caution is the large Indian diaspora in the Gulf region. Millions of Indian citizens live and work across West Asia, contributing significantly to both local economies and to India through remittances Ashish K...
India’s government has signaled a cautious reassessment of its trade strategy and diplomatic approach, emphasizing legal review before tactical responses H S Panaser On February 20, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that former President Trump’s broad unilateral tariff regime...
As Bangladesh’s new Prime Minister unveils a 180-day domestic agenda, early signals from Dhaka and New Delhi point to cautious recalibration in bilateral relations. Our BureauDhaka (Bangladesh) Bangladesh’s newly sworn-in Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has outlined an ambitious 180-day priority...
From Rafale co-production to missile manufacturing, New Delhi and Paris deepen a defence partnership built on technology transfer and strategic autonomy. Our BureauMumbai France and India have significantly expanded their defence partnership, with French President Emmanuel Macron hailing the relationship...
After the success of ‘Mardaani 3’, the makers signal openness to a fourth chapter—if the script lives up to the legacy. Our BureauMumbai Director Abhiraj Minawala has opened up about his journey with Mardaani 3 and the possibility of taking...
H S Panaser “AI must serve humanity, strengthen democracy, and create opportunities for every nation, not just a privileged few.” - Narendra Modi From February 16–20, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi became the epicenter of the global artificial intelligence...
As Washington reassures, Beijing courts, and Delhi recalibrates, the world stumbles into a messy multipolar transition Indian Interest by SHOBHAN SAXENAThe old world order is not collapsing in one dramatic moment. It is fraying in full public view. In Mumbai...
As the interim India–US trade agreement moves towards fine print, a fierce political battle has erupted over tariffs, cotton imports and the future of India’s textile backbone Our BureauNew Delhi/Washington The India–US interim trade agreement, unveiled after a February 2...
Public assertions of unity mask growing tensions over seat-sharing and power-sharing ahead of the 2026 Assembly polls Our BureauChennai / New Delhi As Tamil Nadu moves towards the 2026 Assembly elections, the Congress–DMK alliance — a key pillar of the...
