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India’s enduring link with Venezuela, the falling population & why Ranveer Singh boycott call dropped

Global media has also written about the life and times of India's celebrated photographer Raghu Rai, and the way his lens shaped how a maturing nation came to view itself.

Delhi B&B blaze latest in series of fires that point to city’s unsafe housing conditions—global media

The country's dichotomy is in focus as world media reports the devastating Malviya Nagar blaze. On the other hand, Khavda Renewable Energy Park, Gujarat, grabs eyeballs as well.

A ‘new chapter’ in India-Myanmar ties & the ‘structural constraints’ to India’s sovereign AI push

FT reports on India's preparations to open up nuclear power to the private sector & how its push predates the energy crisis triggered by West Asia conflict.

Allegations of India flattering growth figures unfounded; and Gautam Adani, the escape artist

Global media reports from the ground on the heat in one of India's hottest towns, how outdoor workers have adapted their schedule to the rise and relative fall of temperatures. 

Hindu Right has a new hero, and a cockroach’s guide to identifying an ‘Indian uncle’

Global media also interviews a bereaved family still looking for answers on the Ahmedabad crash, and their bewilderment at waiting for nearly a year to find out what really happened.

Google’s data centre push meets water scarcity fears in Vizag & life-altering ‘cockroach moment’

Economist reports on threat to Indian restaurants in Japan, Deepinder Goyal tells FT Blinkit can outspend Amazon & BBC highlights fight for survival of Delhi's poor in scorching heat.

Global media spotlights ‘no China-bashing’ note for Indian filmmakers citing Salman’s Galwan movie

South China Morning Post reports the Indian government has directed filmmakers to follow a 'no China-bashing' rule in their movies

Manipur violence deadliest since May 2023 & what happened to Communists in India

Global media travels to Manipur and reports on the latest round of ethnic clashes and the tens of thousands displaced people living in camps.Also a report on the waning influence of communists in India.

Rubio’s visit has global media asking—why is India ‘committing’ to buy $500-bn worth US goods

On Sunday, Marco Rubio said India ‘has committed’ to purchasing $500bn worth of American goods over the next 5 years. 

As Rubio visits India, global media thinks he is ‘playing cleanup for Mr Trump’

Days after President Trump wrapped up China visit, Secretary of State Marco Rubio landed in India. He has met PM Modi & delivered an to visit White House.

On Camera

Pigeons are not the problem. Our bajra charity is

From passionate teenage activist to an adult dodging flying faeces, my toxic relationship with the city's most stubborn squatter is over.

Pakistan’s Economic Survey celebrates stability, its Budget for FY27 shows how fragile that stability is

Pakistan is seeing stabilisation without transformation, satisfied creditors without serving citizens & its most lauded fiscal achievement is deteriorating, even before it's fully realised.

Yet another AN-32 crash. Replacement of aging fleet planned since mid-2000s could see movement soon

The primary task of the over 100 AN-32s with the IAF is to deliver all that is needed for sustenance of soldiers across the country, from high altitude and mountainous terrain to the island chains.

Five challenges await Modi. First, he must shake off the past and Nehru

It’s a perfectly reasonable presumption that Modi will be around for a significant enough time for us to reflect on the challenges that lie ahead. I will list five.