Global media also traces Air India's 'corporate turnaround story in sync with India’s triumphalist narrative'. But it isn't in the clear yet; losses & scepticism may be holding it back.
International media questions Modi's 'populist facade', saying Indian democracy will face its most important test in small towns & villages where the bulk of the population still live.
Global media also reported on once-a-decade exposition of St. Francis Xavier's 472-yr-old corpse in Goa, reflecting on how Christian community's being increasingly targeted in the country.
Global media reports on how row over H-1B programme in US is causing anxiety among Indians keen on achieving the American dream. The visa offers a pathway to permanent residency.
Global media also reflects on India’s economic forecast amid disappointing indicators, a slowdown in earnings & doubts over Modi’s ambitious targets, forcing investors to rethink.
Global media also reports that militant groups in Manipur are using Musk’s Starlink to circumvent internet curbs. While unlicensed in India, it is legal across the border in Myanmar.
International media also reports on the mysterious death of freelance journalist from Chhattisgarh Mukesh Chandrakar & the dangers of reporting in India.
Apart from reporting on water stress in India, global media also predicts a digital payments boom in the country, with WhatsApp given free run by National Payments Corporation of India.
A Bloomberg opinion article also criticises India's quality control orders, saying that they have become an instrument to restrict imports and minimise competition.
Global media also discusses how China’s new mega dam might impact its ties with India & how a food programme launched in US universities created 'knowledge gaps' in South Asia.
Pakistan lacks capacity to deliver aircraft at pace suggested by its claimed contracts as it depends on China for avionics, electronic warfare, weapons, and on Russia for engines.
UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.
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