Category: World

Strategic Partnerships, Economic Gains, and Global Influence Shape India’s Rising International Profile New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ongoing official visit to Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand from July 6 to July 11 has once again brought India’s proactive foreign policy into focus. While opposition parties continue to question the frequency and cost of overseas visits, supporters and strategic analysts argue that these diplomatic engagements have played a significant role in strengthening India’s economic, strategic, and geopolitical standing over the past decade. The visit aims to deepen strategic partnerships, expand…

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Tokyo: Celebrity chef Harpal Singh Sokhi recently went to Japan. He shares his experience on the country and the culture. ”My experience of Japan was overwhelming. I think it is one country from where we should learn ethics, discipline, manners, cleanliness. The way they are preserving nature, it’s amazing. Green Japan, is something to watch out for. I did not see any place that was not green. It was completely filled plants. The country go through multiple disasters every year, yet they sprint back and get up so fast that…

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Mumbai: Nidhi Vasandani, an ex-journalist and popular news anchor, runs The Nidhi Vasandani Show on YouTube, where she breaks down geopolitics, national security, and the stories behind the headlines for a wide Indian audience. In a recent episode, she unpacked why Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Seychelles matters far more than it appears on the surface. She opened with a question most people wouldn’t think to ask. She said, “A country whose total population is around 1 lakh. Exactly the same as a small town or a big political…

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Grant Stainless Steel a Separate National Policy Status; India Can Become a Global Hub India Can Emerge as a Global Stainless Steel Hub, But It First Needs a National Stainless Steel Policy Mumbai: To address the annual economic loss of nearly ₹12 lakh crore caused by corrosion, the stainless steel industry has urged the Government of India to introduce a National Stainless Steel Policy and launch a National Anti-Corrosion Mission. The demand was raised during the strategic partnership announcement between the Indian Stainless Steel Development Association (ISSDA) and the Global…

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Global Endorsement for India’s Housing Market as Fidelity Invests Big in Lodha  Mumbai (Anil Bedag): Global investor confidence in India’s residential real estate market continues to strengthen. Fidelity Investments, one of the world’s leading investment firms, has acquired nearly a 2% stake in Lodha Developers through an investment of approximately ₹1,864 crore (US$200 million). At a time when foreign institutional investors (FIIs) have largely been net sellers in the Indian equity market, this investment is being viewed as a strong endorsement of the long-term growth potential of India’s housing sector…

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The Biggest Test Yet for India’s Private Space Race Mumbai (Anil Bedag): Skyroot Aerospace today announced that the launch window for the maiden test flight of its Vikram-1 launch vehicle has officially opened. Vikram-1 is India’s first privately developed orbital-class rocket. The Test Flight-1 is targeted no earlier than July 12, subject to the completion of vehicle assembly and testing, as well as favorable weather, safety, and range clearance conditions at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC-SHAR), Sriharikota. The launch window will remain open until August 4. All stages of…

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By Dr. Priyanka Saurabh/ Translated from Ravivardelhi.com New Delhi: More than eight decades after the establishment of the United Nations, calls for reforming the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) are growing louder across the world. As global power dynamics shift and emerging economies play increasingly influential roles in international affairs, many policymakers and experts argue that the Security Council’s structure no longer reflects contemporary realities. The UNSC was created in 1945 in the aftermath of World War II, when the geopolitical landscape was vastly different from what it is today.…

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New Delhi: A recent exchange of sharp public remarks between U.S. President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has sparked international debate about national sovereignty, strategic autonomy, and the limits of personal diplomacy. While the developments have drawn attention across global political circles, they also offer a broader discussion on how nations balance partnerships with the protection of their independent foreign policy interests. The episode has highlighted a key principle of international relations: strong bilateral ties are often tested when national interests diverge. Political observers note that the…

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By Special Correspondent Iran’s role in regional and global affairs has attracted significant attention in recent years, particularly amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Supporters of the country’s policies often point to its resilience under decades of economic sanctions, its growing technological capabilities, and its ability to maintain influence across the region despite sustained international pressure. Analysts note that Iran’s emergence as a major regional power is rooted in a combination of strategic planning, domestic investment, national resilience, and a strong emphasis on self-reliance. Resilience Under Sanctions For…

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Washington: The Quad nations—comprising India, the United States, Japan, and Australia—are preparing for another crucial round of high-level diplomatic engagement, with their foreign ministers scheduled to meet in the Philippines within the next two weeks. United States Ambassador to India Sergio Gor announced the upcoming session during the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum Leadership Summit. Highlighting the group’s steadfast commitment to bolstering peace, security, and prosperity across the Indo-Pacific, the ambassador noted that these discussions will follow the momentum established during the recent Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi. This…

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