Must ReadIndia-US trade pact may be weeks away: US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor
The US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, has indicated that an interim trade pact between India and the US may be finalized soon, reflecting the growing strategic and economic trust between the two nations. The partnership is increasingly defined by collaboration in critical technologies, supply chains, and significant bilateral investments, underscored by initiatives like the US-India TRUST framework.
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ImportantConcrete fever: On India and heat management
With temperatures reaching 48°C in parts of India, this editorial analyzes the factors exacerbating heatwaves beyond global emissions. It highlights the 'urban heat island' effect caused by concretization and the increased vulnerability of informal sector workers, calling for urgent structural and policy interventions in urban design and labor enforcement.
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Must ReadDifferent directions: On the Quad, Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
The recent [Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting] held in New Delhi aimed to reaffirm the grouping's relevance amidst changing geopolitical realities. The member countries (India, Australia, Japan, and the U.S.) agreed on several initiatives focusing on maritime security, critical minerals, energy, and infrastructure in the Indo-Pacific.
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ImportantInternational law, ‘optional’ for powerful states
The article critiques the current state of public international law, arguing that a rules-based global order is rapidly deteriorating. It highlights a widespread pattern of powerful states acting with impunity across various domains—from the use of force and maritime law to human rights and arms control—thereby eroding the credibility of international norms and institutions.
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