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India defies West Asia war concerns as Q4 GDP growth hits 7.8%; risks remain ahead
India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew at a higher-than-expected 7.8% in the fourth quarter (Q4), driven primarily by strong consumption and investment, defying concerns about the economic impact of the ongoing conflict in West Asia. However, economists warn of potential future risks from rising energy prices and supply chain disruptions.
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Must ReadSanctions threat to India would ‘boomerang’ under PM Modi's leadership: Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized India's strategic autonomy under PM Modi, stating that threats of sanctions against India for acquiring Russian defence equipment like the Su-57 aircraft would 'boomerang'. He highlighted the resilience of India-Russia ties, particularly in joint defence research and development (e.g., BrahMos missile), despite the geopolitical pressures and supply chain disruptions caused by the Ukraine war.
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Central bank turns piper to draw in foreign capital; leaves repo rate at 5.25, keeps stance neutral
The [Reserve Bank of India] (RBI) kept the benchmark repo rate unchanged at 5.25% and maintained a 'neutral' stance, while simultaneously announcing a slew of measures to attract foreign capital. The central bank raised its inflation forecast to 5.1% and lowered its FY27 growth projection to 6.6%, citing extended supply chain disruptions and elevated energy prices stemming from the West Asia crisis.
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Must ReadIndia-US trade deal "75 years overdue"; proposed 12.5% tariff part of talks: USIBC's Atul Keshap
The President of the US-India Business Council (USIBC) has expressed optimism regarding the swift conclusion of a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) between India and the US, a deal he described as '75 years overdue.' The ongoing negotiations include discussions surrounding a proposed 12.5% US tariff on Indian goods driven by forced labor concerns, highlighting the complexities and 'hardball tactics' involved in reaching an agreement aiming to boost bilateral trade to $500 billion.
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ImportantIndia counters Pakistan at UN, rejects bid to ‘internationalise’ Kashmir issue with ‘biased and false narratives’
India strongly rebutted Pakistan at the [UN General Assembly], rejecting Islamabad's attempt to 'internationalise' the [Jammu and Kashmir] issue. India's Permanent Representative to the UN, [Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish], reiterated that [Jammu and Kashmir] is an integral part of India and condemned Pakistan's use of UN platforms to propagate biased narratives.
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Must ReadIndia needs innovative strategies to eliminate TB
The article emphasizes the urgent need for a layered, pragmatic approach to eliminate Tuberculosis (TB) in India, moving beyond the search for a perfect single-dose vaccine. It highlights promising findings from the [Indian Council of Medical Research] (ICMR) PreVenTB trial on two moderately effective vaccines, VPM1002 and Immuvac, and advocates for their intelligent integration into the national TB control framework alongside better diagnostics and nutritional support.
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ImportantIncomplete truce: On the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire
The editorial analyzes the recent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, brokered by the US. It highlights the fragility of the truce, noting that the primary combatant, Hezbollah, was excluded from negotiations, and that Israel maintains its military presence in southern Lebanon, making the agreement an incomplete stop-gap measure tied to broader US negotiations with Iran.
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