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For now, it would be desirable for Delhi to remain committed to the bilateral track with Washington as regards security and technology cooperation and strengthen the structural and institutional elements of what could still be the most consequential relationship of this century, even as negotiators try to hammer out a modus vivendi
Cold War politics and commercial interests in the backdrop of a menacing China will help both countries get over this phase. Don’t expect an immediate rapprochement but never underestimate the binding power of mutual self-interest
A robust blocking statute must bar Indian persons and companies from complying with any extraterritorial sanctions that conflict with national law or policy unless they obtain an explicit waiver from a designated Indian authority
Speaking to reporters in Delhi, Shivakumar said, JD(S) leaders and their alliance partner BJP are competent to comment on the Prajwal Revanna issue, and questioned as to why they are not speaking.
For India and the UK, while the signing of the FTA has been a historic moment, fact remains that for both, there will be mobilisation in their democratic civil societies to thwart the positives of the FTA. Misinformation and disinformation will emerge in bigger ways. The best way to counter it is to pre-empt and ensure easily understandable information is made available on the FTA
US tariffs on Indian exports are set to rise, influenced by geopolitical issues like India’s ties with Russia and BRICS. Negotiations for a trade deal remain complex, requiring careful diplomacy from India
The Indian Vice-President occupies a high office structurally, but his influence is largely circumscribed by the limited and situational nature of his executive authority. A close examination of the powers and functions of the Vice-President reveals that they are almost entirely rooted in his role as the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha
The July Uprising removed an entrenched regime, the aftermath has revealed deeper, structural problems. The interim government, instead of unifying the country and ensuring peace, has largely contributed to the national discontent. With no end to protests and no election date in sight, Bangladesh stands at a dangerous political crossroads
India’s historic deal with UK will require significant reforms on gender representation, labour competitiveness to capitalize on the FTA opportunity
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has launched a fierce counter-offensive against what she terms "linguistic terrorism," accusing the BJP of systematically targeting Bengali speakers in detention camps across multiple states
There are serious concerns about the risks from dam construction by China in the upper reaches of the Brahmaputra. But the risks may have been exaggerated, because this is mostly a hydropower project. Besides, any flooding would first hit China’s Tibet region. India should focus on getting river flow data from Beijing
“Bereft of ideological politics, Swiggy politics has come. (It is about) who can deliver fast, who are online. This is a threat to democracy,” Revanth Reddy has been quoted as saying.
What did India gain from the India-UK FTA? Why the FTA could nudge the next phase of reforms for India. Watch Shweta Punj in conversation with Ajay Shrivastava, Founder, GTRI ( think tank on trade)
A trade deal is never just about tariffs; it is about the story a country tells about itself. With the India-UK CETA, this narrative is changing. India is no longer a hesitant participant in global trade. It is now a negotiator with ambition, willing to make tactical retreats in the service of strategic goals
Bombay High Court’s judgement shows investigation agencies in poor light. Not only does it leave everyone with an unhealed wound, it also undermines India’s international campaign to highlight Pakistan’s use of terror as a strategic tool. It can no longer be business as usual
“Please fight your political battle outside this court,” a division bench of Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran said.
It had reached out even before the regime change in 2021 as Taliban is seen as the most capable force countering the dreaded ISIS-KP. Also, it’s promised not to allow anyone to use its soil to target a third country. Along with Russia, others such as India are looking for ways to build bridges with the Taliban
Rajasthan's government plans to cut thousands of trees in Jaipur and Baran for commercial and industrial projects, despite public protests and ecological concerns, contradicting its environmental commitments and ongoing tree-planting campaigns
The US alone accounts for over 50 percent of the pledged funding to the Green Climate Fund, which is the world’s largest climate fund. Other stakeholders now face a pivotal moment. They have to find a way to offset the exit of the most influential country in the funding mechanism
The last special intensive revision of electoral rolls happened in 2003, the method used then was very different than what is being used now. A special intensive revision needs more time - Ashok Lavasa on the special intensive revision of electoral rolls ahead of Bihar elections. The perils and challenges of it.
U.S. President Trump has gone beyond using tariffs to raise additional revenue. He has set out to use tariffs as a political tool to intervene in Brazil’s politics and force BRICS to give up its de-dollarisation agenda. There are concerns that such a tool can be used on other countries.
The Bihar assembly elections have evolved into a defining moment for Indian politics, where the BJP's quest to maintain its winning streak meets the opposition's determination to exploit anti-incumbency sentiment and leadership vulnerabilities
Shivakumar’s supporters through public statements are seeking to create conditions for a change in CM. All signs point to the current CM Siddaramaiah digging in and the Congress central leadership all at sea. The deadlock could be broken by adverse court rulings on ‘corruption scandals’ the CM confronts
A trilateral meeting last month between China, Pakistan and Bangladesh triggered fears of an anti-India grouping. Regional mechanisms excluding India cannot be prevented from blooming. The only goal should be to develop as much leverage as is necessary to have India represented on more tables than not
What's at stake for India and the US in the fiercely negotiated India-US trade deal. Catch Shweta Punj in conversation with Harsh Gupta Madhusudan, Author and Investor, Ionic Asset by Angel One and Ajit Ranade, Economist and Senior fellow , Pune International Centre.
