India is weighing Russia’s offer to make the Su-57 stealth fighter in India, reviving an old debate. Beyond hardware, the choice is about sovereignty, budgets, and credibility—should New Delhi import fifth-generation power or invest fully in its own AMCA?
Read MoreIndia’s recent clash with Pakistan was more than a military episode—it became a showcase for indigenous defence power. Once the world’s top arms importer, India is now stepping into the role of exporter, reshaping both its economy and geopolitics.
Read MoreIndia’s firm stance on buying Russian oil, despite U.S. tariff threats and Trump’s bluster, signals a deeper shift. Guided by Nirmala Sitharaman and S. Jaishankar, New Delhi projects autonomy, counters coercion, and asserts multipolar leadership beyond Washington’s theatrics.
Read MoreIndia’s GST Council has slashed rates across essentials and growth sectors, aiming to boost consumption at a time of global slowdown. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman calls it a rationalisation, not a giveaway—betting that demand-led growth will outweigh revenue risks.
Read MorePresident Trump’s sudden warmth toward Prime Minister Modi may soothe headlines, but as Shashi Tharoor argues, true healing in India–US ties demands far more than social media gestures. Trust, consistency, and policy deliverables—not tweets—will determine the future of this partnership.
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