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Global media concerned about Indian economy. ‘GDP growth slump, tepid public spending’

International media also covered the impact of India’s longest-ever heatwave this summer on brick kiln workers—among the most vulnerable to human-caused global warming.

Global Times says Congress making ‘noise’ on India-China & Centre ‘pins blame’ for slowdown on RBI

Global media also says that despite the bribery charges against Adani, India’s clean energy goals will most likely be insulated.

Brand Trump’s strides in Indian real estate sector & Great Nicobar Project as a ‘death sentence’

Global media also discusses ICC chairman Jay Shah, juxtaposing his rapid climb up the ranks of world cricket with the speed of a fast yorker.

From a post-Sheikh Hasina Bangladesh to Trump’s US, India needs to navigate choppy diplomatic seas

Global media highlights India's growth slump, noting some slowdown was expected due to govt's fiscal consolidation & RBI’s inflation control measures, but warns of 'tough times ahead'.

How Bangladesh hopes to renegotiate Adani power deal & ‘unending nightmare’ of Bhopal gas tragedy

Dawn dives into Jay Shah's appointment as ICC's youngest-ever chairman and deadlock over ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan.

The Economist sees ‘maverick’ Gadkari as Modi’s successor, and India’s top-down approach to education

International media also examines how India can achieve its industrialisation dreams, only if it would just get out of its own way.

AI’s role in shaping India’s future & how spate of exam paper leaks is a sign of deeper problems

Global media on how limited job opportunities drive aspirants to prepare for govt jobs for yrs & sometimes resort to shortcuts. It also reports on Delhiites' efforts to escape the smog.

Why India needs to take its ties with China ‘sincerely’ & the inconvenience of US indictment of Adani

Global media, however, acknowledges that India does indeed face a Chinese threat. It also notes that controversy surrounding Adani Group creates problems for India’s own domestic growth.

Is having an India connection an advantage or a liability? Global leaders are divided

International media also examines Indian economy. In an interview, RBI chief Shaktikanta Das defends country's resilience, saying it can handle any spillover shocks as Trump takes office.

How Adani could steal Modi’s thunder in parliament & what’s fuelling Delhi’s smog crisis

Global media highlights the serious implications of US charges against Adani for India's business reputation. It also notes the distinct phenomenon of 'resort politics' in the country.

On Camera

Trump tariffs, import dependence are holding back America’s manufacturing renaissance

Better tax, regulatory, and monetary policy should indeed provide a tailwind for manufacturing, but the sector will probably continue to struggle.

Designed to oversee corn & crude futures, Wall Street regulator grapples with crypto, sports gambling

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is on the precipice of gaining new crypto oversight as lawmakers continue to negotiate major legislation.

The curious case of Pakistan’s JF-17 ‘orders’

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. 

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

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.