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As Xi Jinping heads to India, China calls for ‘strategic’ and ‘long-term’ view of ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to visit India for the [BRICS] Summit in New Delhi, marking his first trip to the country in seven years. Ahead of the visit, China emphasized handling bilateral ties from a 'strategic height and long-term perspective,' indicating a desire to normalize relations.
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Must ReadBRICS Summit 2026 LIVE updates: Iran President Pezeshkian arrives in India, set to meet PM Modi
India is hosting the [BRICS] Summit in 2026, marking a significant diplomatic event with the arrival of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Russian President Vladimir Putin in New Delhi. The summit's agenda focuses heavily on economic cooperation, particularly the development of independent cross-border payment systems and trade in local currencies, against the backdrop of ongoing conflicts in West Asia and Ukraine disrupting global supply chains.
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Must ReadFifty districts drive a third of India's informal economy, women lead the way in 25
The [Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation] has released, for the first time, district-level estimates regarding India's unincorporated (informal) sector. The data reveals highly concentrated economic activity, with just 50 districts driving a third of the informal economy, and highlights a significant female workforce presence, particularly in Northeastern and Southern states like Telangana, Manipur, and Meghalaya.
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Must ReadIndia-Azerbaijan ties could accelerate key INSTC missing link: Expert
The working relationship between India and Azerbaijan is crucial for expediting the completion of a missing link in the [International North-South Transport Corridor] (INSTC). The INSTC, a multimodal transportation network connecting Mumbai to St.
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Must ReadIndia has shown ‘quite a lot of resilience’ to oil price shock, says IMF as it welcomes stronger statistical framework
The [International Monetary Fund] (IMF) has noted India's economic resilience against global energy price shocks, highlighting a 7.8% real GDP growth in the April-June quarter. The IMF also commended India's recent statistical reforms, specifically the integration of new [Index of Industrial Production] (IIP) and [Producer Price Index] (PPI) series, which aim to improve macroeconomic data quality amidst domestic scrutiny over GDP calculation methodologies.
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Must ReadBRICS flags unilateral tariffs, trade barriers as global risks
The [BRICS] grouping, in a joint statement, raised concerns over the global economic outlook, highlighting geopolitical tensions, unilateral tariffs, and growing protectionism as key risks. It reiterated its demand for reforms in global economic governance, particularly in the [World Trade Organization (WTO)] and Bretton Woods Institutions like the [International Monetary Fund (IMF)] and [World Bank], to ensure better representation for the Global South.
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Must ReadDFCs: The backbone of India’s logistics push
The Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (WDFC) has become operational, joining the Eastern DFC (EDFC) in forming a 2,843-km dedicated rail backbone for freight. This completion is a significant milestone for the [PM GatiShakti] initiative, aiming to create a multimodal logistics grid that enhances freight productivity, reduces logistics costs, and integrates with port-led development projects like [Sagarmala].
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ImportantA unilateral America in a post-unipolar world
The article analyzes the trajectory of United States foreign policy since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. It argues that the U.S.
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ImportantRude lessons: On the U.S.-Canada trade dispute, lessons for India
The editorial analyses the escalating trade dispute between the United States and Canada, long-standing economic partners historically bound by deep integration through [NAFTA] and the [USMCA]. It highlights the imposition of reciprocal tariffs and bans on specific goods, warning India to approach trade negotiations with the U.S.
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Must ReadWest Asia conflict LIVE: Houthis take over key Red Sea island to control Bab al-Mandeb strait
Yemen's Houthi rebels have seized control of Mayyun Island (also known as Perim), located in the strategic Bab al-Mandeb strait in the Red Sea. This takeover follows the withdrawal of Yemeni government forces and significantly enhances the Houthis' ability to control or disrupt shipping through this critical global maritime chokepoint.
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