Author: Shradhanjali Mukherjee

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasized the importance of collaboration between the government and the automobile industry to strengthen India’s path to self-reliance. Addressing the 65th Annual Convention of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) on September 11, 2025, the Prime Minister underscored the sector’s pivotal role in realizing the vision of “Viksit Bharat.” In his written message, Mr. Modi highlighted that India presents immense opportunities for investment and innovation, particularly as the nation transitions to smart and sustainable mobility solutions. He described the auto industry as a “torchbearer of the Make in India initiative,” praising its contribution to…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Mauritian counterpart Navinchandra Ramgoolam on September 11 in Varanasi, marking the first-ever formal bilateral meeting with a visiting head of state in the city. While Varanasi has previously hosted foreign dignitaries such as French President Emmanuel Macron in 2018 and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2022, those visits did not involve official bilateral talks. Explaining the decision to hold the meeting in Kashi, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said that the prime minister has long stressed the importance of taking diplomacy beyond Delhi, highlighting that foreign policy represents the entire nation rather than one…

India and the United States appear to be entering a new phase of dialogue as signs of easing tensions emerge in their strained trade relationship. Chief trade negotiator Rajesh Agarwal is preparing to travel to Washington next week for fresh discussions with American officials, even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump are expected to hold a phone conversation soon. The renewed talks come after months of friction sparked by Washington’s decision to impose 25% tariffs on Indian goods in retaliation for India’s ongoing imports of Russian oil. These duties were later raised to 50%, further intensifying…

India’s Chief Economic Advisor, V Anantha Nageswaran, has expressed confidence that the country will continue navigating global economic pressures with resilience. Speaking at an AIMA event on September 10, he emphasized that despite rising tariffs and geopolitical uncertainties, India is more likely to witness sustained growth rather than downturns. Nageswaran dismissed speculation about India considering alternatives to the US dollar, noting that such initiatives are not on the government’s agenda. Instead, he highlighted the country’s recent economic performance. India’s real GDP climbed by 7.8% in the first quarter of FY26, a surge powered by strong domestic activity instead of just…

The Vice Presidential election concluded on Tuesday with National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidate CP Radhakrishnan elected as India’s 15th Vice President. The Maharashtra Governor and BJP veteran secured 452 votes, defeating Opposition nominee and former Supreme Court Justice B. Sudershan Reddy. The day began with Prime Minister Narendra Modi casting the first vote soon after polling opened at 10 AM in Parliament House. He was followed by Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, BJP President JP Nadda, and several senior Union Ministers. Opposition leaders including Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also exercised their…

Harsh Varshney, an Indian American machine learning software engineer at Google, recently shared his perspective on how artificial intelligence (AI) is redefining the role of software engineers. Writing in a blog for Business Insider, he described the rapid evolution of the tech sector as one of the most transformative and exciting shifts in history. Varshney explained that AI has revolutionized workflows, turning tasks that once spanned several days into jobs completed within hours. This shift has heightened expectations—software engineers today must design not only functional systems but also intelligent ones that reflect the growing complexity of the real world. “The…

Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) V AnantSet featured imageha Nageswaran has cautioned that the United States’ recent decision to impose a 50% tariff on Indian goods could dampen the country’s growth prospects. Speaking to Bloomberg TV, he said the higher duty could reduce India’s gross domestic product by between 0.5% and 0.6% in the current financial year. He stressed that the longer the tariff remains in place, the greater the economic strain, calling the move a “significant risk” if carried forward into the next fiscal year. Despite this headwind, the government has projected overall growth in the range of 6.3% to…

After a gap of four years, Tiger Shroff is back in his signature action avatar with Baaghi 4. The fourth installment of the franchise aims to push the limits of Bollywood action, delivering a mix of bloodshed, martial arts, and heightened drama. This time, the cast expands with Sanjay Dutt, Sonam Bajwa, and former Miss Universe Harnaaz Sandhu, who makes her film debut. Director A Harsha marks his Hindi cinema entry with this project, steering the franchise into darker, more intense territory. The film revolves around Ronnie (Tiger Shroff), who once again finds himself on a path of vengeance. Alongside…

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday underlined his government’s intent to expand cooperation with Russia, as he held talks with President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. During their meeting, Sharif acknowledged Moscow’s close relations with New Delhi but stressed that Islamabad values its independent partnership with Russia. “We respect your ties with India, but we also want to build a robust relationship with Russia that will serve as complementary and beneficial for regional prosperity,” Sharif said, describing Putin as a “dynamic leader” guiding their cooperation in the right direction. The Pakistani leader…

India is emerging as the future powerhouse of the global steel industry, with demand projected to surge nearly threefold by 2050, according to research firm Wood Mackenzie. As China’s dominance in steel consumption fades, India is expected to become the central driver of global growth, fueled by robust domestic infrastructure and industrial expansion. In 2024, China accounted for almost half of the world’s steel demand at 49%. However, the country is forecast to see annual declines of five to seven million tonnes over the next decade. By 2050, its global share will shrink dramatically to 31%. Meanwhile, India, which represented…