In Mumbai, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer declared that India–UK ties have reached “new heights.” Behind the smiles lies a defining moment — where trade, defence, and diplomacy converge to reshape a post-Brexit partnership built on confidence, not nostalgia.
Read MoreAs Shashi Tharoor slams diaspora silence on U.S. frictions, Donald Trump’s Oval Office tilt to Pakistan raises bigger doubts. For India, every trade concession now risks being undermined by Washington’s old reflexes and new missteps.
Read MoreShashi Tharoor’s critique of the Indian diaspora highlights a worrying gap: while globally visible and influential, the community has largely remained silent on India–US diplomatic setbacks. This raises urgent questions about responsibility, advocacy, and the power of transnational voices.
Read MoreThe US move to slap a staggering $100,000 H-1B fee isn’t mere protectionism — it reveals a deeper fear of Indian talent. As Washington retreats, India has a chance to flip brain drain into a powerful brain gain.
Read MoreAs Washington threatens tariffs to curb India’s Russian oil buys, Moscow has struck back. Sergei Lavrov warned that “ancient civilisations” like India won’t bow to coercion — a sharp reminder as New Delhi juggles energy security with U.S. and EU trade talks.
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