Author: Shradhanjali Mukherjee

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…

Russian President Vladimir Putin made a striking declaration on Wednesday in defense of India, shortly after participating in China’s grand military parade in Beijing. Speaking to reporters, Putin pushed back against the growing economic pressure directed at both India and China, asserting that the two nations are global economic powers that deserve respect. “You cannot talk to India or China like that,” Putin remarked firmly, sending an unmistakable signal about shifting global dynamics. His words underscored how Moscow views New Delhi and Beijing as key players in a multipolar world order where power is more evenly distributed. Elaborating further, Putin…

Russian President Vladimir Putin has, for the first time, shared details of his candid conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their drive in Tianjin after the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. Putin revealed that part of their one-on-one dialogue centered around his recent Alaska Summit with U.S. President Donald Trump. After attending the SCO proceedings, Modi and Putin traveled together in the Russian leader’s limousine to the location of their bilateral talks. The journey itself was just 15 minutes, but instead of stepping out upon arrival, the two leaders remained inside the vehicle for nearly an hour, continuing…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the second day of the fourth edition of SEMICON India 2025 at Yashobhoomi, the India International Convention and Expo Centre, on Wednesday. The event is part of India’s drive to transform itself into a global semiconductor hub. Opening the summit on Tuesday, PM Modi had described semiconductors as the “digital diamonds” of the modern age, comparing their importance today to oil in the last century. While oil wells dictated the global economy in the 20th century, he noted, the power of the 21st century lies in the tiny microchips that drive technological progress worldwide. The…

Param Sundari, featuring Sidharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor, had a sharper-than-expected dip on its first Monday but still managed to deliver steady numbers. Thanks to decent overseas earnings along with its Indian run, the film has already crossed the $6 million milestone at the global box office, making it Malhotra’s top-grossing film in the post-COVID era. Four-day worldwide performance The romantic comedy, backed by Maddock Films, is benefiting from positive word-of-mouth and brand credibility. In India, the movie collected around $3.8 million net in its first four days. After adding taxes, the domestic gross stands at about $4.5 million. Overseas,…

Chinese President Xi Jinping extended a warm welcome to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday during their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin. Xi described friendship between India and China as the “right choice” and recalled their previous meeting in Russia’s Kazan during the BRICS Summit in October 2024. Addressing Modi, Xi said, “It is a great pleasure to meet you again, Mr Prime Minister. We are two ancient civilisations, the world’s most populous nations, and important members of the Global South. Together, we shoulder the responsibility of improving the lives of…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his official visit to Japan, emphasized a renewed phase in India-Japan cooperation while meeting Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. Addressing the media after their discussions, Modi announced that both countries would collaborate on the upcoming LUPEX (Lunar Polar Exploration) mission, part of the Chandrayaan program. This mission aims to study the permanently shadowed regions of the moon’s south pole, a scientific leap that promises to deepen humanity’s understanding of lunar resources and space exploration. Highlighting the broader vision, Modi stressed that cooperation between India and Japan is not limited to space but extends to global…