USA’s reciprocal tariffs create uncertainties; trade deal may help boost ties: Experts

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump’s announcement on imposing reciprocal tariffs has created an uncertain trade environment between India and America, though the plan for a major trade deal could help promote two-way commerce, experts say. They said that India should take steps cautiously to protect domestic industries and expand exports to the US. After…

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Is the INDI Alliance Falling Apart?

MS Shanker Fissures within the Congress-led Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) have become impossible to ignore. Whether it is the rift between AAP and Congress in the Delhi Assembly elections or Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena faction deciding to contest the BMC elections solo, the alliance is visibly crumbling. The most telling sign is that…

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Modi’s France Visit: A Masterclass in Diplomacy and AI Leadership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to France was more than just another diplomatic engagement—it was a bold statement of India’s rising influence in global affairs. From artificial intelligence to economic reforms, the visit cemented India’s growing role as a technological powerhouse and a reliable economic partner. Modi’s strategic approach and charismatic diplomacy once again…

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