International
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Tianjin, China, to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit scheduled for August 31 to September 1, 2025. The visit is significant as it will be his first official trip to China in more than seven years. Bilateral Meetings with Xi and Putin On the sidelines of the […]
International
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro sparked a diplomatic storm on August 27 by calling the Ukraine conflict “Modi’s war.” In a television interview, Navarro alleged that India’s continued purchase of discounted Russian crude oil was indirectly funding Moscow’s military campaign. He argued that the revenue Russia earns from these energy sales is being used […]
International
Chinese President Xi Jinping will host over 20 world leaders, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin, at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin on August 31–September 1. The event is being projected as a major show of Global South solidarity amid intensifying global power rivalries. Modi’s Return to […]
National
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on citizens and traders to prioritize buying and selling only Indian-made goods. He urged shopkeepers to put up signs declaring their businesses as “Swadeshi only,” linking the campaign to national pride and self-reliance. Protecting Domestic Interests Modi framed the appeal as part of India’s economic patriotism. He said global
Business Industry
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India will soon export electric vehicles (EVs) to 100 countries, describing it as a landmark for the automobile industry. A formal launch event for the initiative is scheduled for August 26. Growth in Auto Exports Modi noted that in 2014 India’s annual automobile exports were around ₹50,000 crore. Today, […]
International
Ukraine’s Ambassador to India, Oleksandr Polishchuk, confirmed that President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is likely to visit India soon. The visit comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended a formal invitation during his trip to Kyiv last year. Officials from both countries are now working to finalise the dates. Strengthening Diplomatic Ties The envoy noted that India […]