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India’s Neem Patent Battle Rekindles Debate Over Traditional Knowledge Protection
NEW DELHI — A landmark legal dispute over the patenting of neem-based products, resolved nearly two decades ago, has resurfaced as a critical flashpoint…
India’s Strategic Ascendancy Redefines Indo-Pacific Power Balance, But Challenges Loom
NEW DELHI — A tectonic shift is underway in the Indo-Pacific, one that positions India not merely as a rising power but as the…
India vs England 1st ODI: MS Dhoni and Kriti Sanon’s Surprise Appearance Sparks Diplomacy and Celebrity Speculation
LONDON — The first One Day International (ODI) between India and England on Tuesday was upstaged by an unexpected off-field spectacle, as former Indian…
Pakistan’s Military at a Crossroads: Economic Collapse and Political Chaos Fuel Fears of Adventurism Against India
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s military, long the dominant force in the country’s politics and economy, is confronting an unprecedented crisis of legitimacy as economic collapse,…
India Enacts Ban on Imports Linked to Forced Labor as U.S. Scrutiny Intensifies
NEW DELHI — India has formally announced a ban on the import of goods produced using forced labor, a decisive shift in trade policy…
India and Uzbekistan Forge Landmark Renewable Energy Alliance to Reshape Central Asia’s Energy Future
NEW DELHI — In a move that could redefine energy geopolitics in Central Asia, India and Uzbekistan have cemented a strategic partnership to accelerate…
India Escalates Diplomatic Pressure on Pakistan Over PoK Protests, Citing "Decades-Long Systemic Exploitation
NEW DELHI — India has intensified its diplomatic offensive against Pakistan, urging the international community to hold Islamabad "fully accountable" for what it describes…
India Asserts Itself as a Stabilizing Force in the Middle East Amid Great Power Rivalries
NEW DELHI — India is rapidly expanding its diplomatic and economic footprint in the Middle East, positioning itself as a neutral mediator in a…
Indus Waters Treaty Strangles North India’s Growth, Think Tank Report Reveals
NEW DELHI — Northern India’s economic potential is being systematically stifled by the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), a 1960 agreement that has locked the…
India’s Telegram Ban Exposes Legal Loophole as Government Bypasses Judicial Review
NEW DELHI — India’s sudden ban on the encrypted messaging platform Telegram in August 2026 has revealed a critical gap in the country’s digital…
India’s Deep-Tech and AI Ambitions Face Critical Test as Policy Meets Reality
NEW DELHI — India stands at a crossroads where its aspirations to become a global leader in deep-technology and artificial intelligence (AI) are colliding…
Sonam Wangchuk’s Hunger Strike Puts Ladakh’s Demands in Spotlight as Modi Government Faces Regional Test
LEH, Ladakh — Sonam Wangchuk, the renowned education reformer and environmental activist, has entered the third week of an indefinite hunger strike, escalating a…
India Reinforces Stance on Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising West Asia Tensions
NEW DELHI — India has reaffirmed its commitment to the security of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint for global energy supplies,…
India-UK Trade Pact CETA Set to Reshape Economic Ties as Both Nations Eye Strategic Gains
NEW DELHI — The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between India and the United Kingdom is poised to usher in a transformative phase…
IKEA’s Ambitious India Expansion: Doubling Workforce and Sourcing by 2030 Amid Supply Chain Shifts
BENGALURU — Swedish furniture giant IKEA has unveiled a sweeping expansion plan for India, committing to double its workforce and local sourcing by 2030…
India and Australia Forge Deeper Strategic Alliance Amid Indo-Pacific Tensions
NEW DELHI — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s three-day state visit to Australia this week has cemented a burgeoning strategic partnership between two of…
Hero MotoCorp Deepens Bet on Ather Energy with $104 Million Investment as India’s EV Race Intensifies
India’s largest two-wheeler manufacturer, Hero MotoCorp, has announced a $104 million (₹8.75 billion) investment in electric vehicle (EV) startup Ather Energy, marking its strongest…
SpaceX Valuation Exceeds Half of India’s GDP, Fueling Debate Over Private Market Exuberance
Elon Musk’s SpaceX has achieved a valuation surpassing $3.5 trillion, a figure that now exceeds half of India’s gross domestic product (GDP) for the…
India’s Food Politics: How Seven Books Expose the Hidden Battles Behind Every Meal
NEW DELHI — In India, a plate of food is never just a meal. It is a statement of identity, a tool of oppression,…
India’s West Bengal Deportations Ignite National Debate Over Border Security and Human Rights
KOLKATA — A series of deportation drives in India’s West Bengal state has triggered a fierce debate over national security, constitutional rights, and the…
Bihar’s Democratic Legacy Reaffirmed: Vice President Radhakrishnan Hails State as ‘Margdarshak’ of India’s Political Evolution
NEW DELHI — In a speech that underscored Bihar’s enduring influence on India’s democratic trajectory, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar’s deputy, S. Radhakrishnan, designated the…
Modi’s Sydney Rally Exposes Tensions Between Diaspora Diplomacy and Electoral Politics
SYDNEY — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent address to a capacity crowd of over 20,000 at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena has thrust the…
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi Ends 40-Year Diplomatic Drought with Landmark New Zealand Visit
NEW DELHI — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a two-day official visit to New Zealand this week, ending a four-decade absence of high-level…
India’s Opposition INDIA Alliance Teeters on Collapse as Seat-Sharing Disputes and Leadership Crisis Deepen
NEW DELHI — India’s largest opposition coalition, the INDIA alliance, is on the brink of fragmentation just months before the 2026 general elections, as…