International
At the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly, BRICS nations voiced “serious concerns” about a rise in unilateral tariffs and non-tariff barriers. They warned that such protectionist policies risk marginalising the Global South and fracturing global trade. Trade Measures Seen as Coercive In a joint communiqué, the group said indiscriminate tariff increases and coercive
International
At the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov publicly endorsed India’s bid for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council (UNSC). He argued that the current council structure is outdated and fails to reflect today’s global balance of power. Call for UNSC Reform Lavrov emphasized that reforms should include greater […]
National
At the 80th United Nations General Assembly, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar asserted that a “nation openly declares terror as state policy,” in a clear rebuke of Pakistan. He called such actions unacceptable and insisted that terrorism must be confronted firmly. Alleged Role of Pakistan While not naming Pakistan directly, Jaishankar accused a neighbouring
Op-Eds Opinion
India has long depended on imported liquefied natural gas (LNG) to meet part of its electricity demand, even though gas-based power contributes only a small share of the overall mix. This dependence comes at a steep cost, both financially and strategically. In 2024, India imported nearly 37 billion cubic meters (bcm) of LNG, worth around […]