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How Modi ‘changed’ the idea of India and the ramifications of a TikTok ban

Global media analyses the fallout of the sexual assault allegations against JD(S) leader Prajwal Revanna and weighs in on the Modi govt’s ‘divisive’ politics.

Why ‘disillusioned young voters’ are still in Modi’s corner & how space sector is ‘immune to politics’

Global media also takes note of several books analysing India under PM Modi & the scrutiny being faced by Indian spices after Hong Kong & Singapore find carcinogens in popular brands.

World’s hottest election, ‘divisive rhetoric’ by Modi & India’s digital payments revolution

As voter enthusiasm wanes, BJP faces challenges in balancing Modi’s rhetoric with diverse concerns, while digital payments reshape India’s economic landscape, reports global media.

How BJP is ‘winning over’ women with ‘seva’ & trend of IITians joining political consultancies

Global media also analyses rising tensions and nuclear proliferation, particularly in Asia, with a 'multi-headed rocket arms race' between India and Pakistan.

India at crossroads, faces choice between economic growth and divisive politics, says global media

International op-eds & reports also comment on declining importance of corruption as an electoral issue & rising household debt in India.

PM’s speeches at election rallies dominate headlines; a column takes a hard look at judiciary

Global media also highlights role of Gulf expatriates in Indian elections & how the rise of AI deepfakes is transforming democracy

‘Modi’s path to 400 seats runs through south & east’ — what global media says about LS polls

The goal is difficult, if not impossible, 'Bloomberg' report says. Meanwhile, global spotlight on Maldivian elections and what it could mean for India. 

Make in India performance, 2047 target for economy — global press looks at what’s at stake for India

Prime Minister Modi's 'Mann ki Baat' success, India's growing ties with Pakistan & Canada, and Elon Musk postponing his India trip also draw attention.

It’s Modi’s pro-business stance vs Rahul’s unity message in foreign press on India’s elections

As elections begin, PM Modi’s popularity among businesses, Rahul-led Opposition’s challenges and India’s deepfake dilemmas make the cut.

Mann Ki Baat of ‘friendly uncle’ Modi & AI-powered ‘hyperpersonalised’ election campaign

Global media looks at ‘Mann Ki Baat’ & trend of Indian women voting independently of their husbands, besides a ‘hyperpersonalised’ method of campaigning that relies on AI.

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.