However, all is not lost. International media reports that India is breaking records in commercial and residential markets, driven by its thriving service sector.
Editorials & news reports also focus on how 'rich and poor countries can fight climate change together', and whether India is seen more as a staunch US ally or as independent powerhouse.
Global media also writes on the relationship between India & Bangladesh following Sheikh Hasina's ouster, and US Vice-President Kamala Harris's changing stance on fracking & immigration.
In reports and editorials through the week, global media also put spotlight on Indian-born video games and analysed US' scrutiny of India's solar exports.
Global media also reported on the protests being held in Kolkata over rape-murder of a trainee doctor, as well as the floods in Bangladesh and how the country is blaming India for it.
Impending strike at 12 government-run ports & heartwarming story of India’s armless archery prodigy Sheetal Devi also find place in foreign media reports.
Global media also talks about the announcement of the Unified Pension Scheme and the Hema Committee report on conditions faced by women in Malayalam film industry.
International media also highlights how Indian women are often 'left to bear the burden of their own safety' and the thousands of deaths caused by lightning strikes in rural India.
Reports also discuss how cycling is transforming lives in Bihar, concerns about women's safety after the Kolkata rape-murder & intentions behind now-withdrawn broadcast bill.
While global corporations setting up GCCs in India continue to express confidence in availability of skilled AI engineers, the panel argued that India’s real challenge lies elsewhere.
This agreement is not with regard to any specific project like the planned co-development of fighter engines, but an overarching agreement that will enable a host of joint development and research.
Without a Congress revival, there can be no challenge to the BJP pan-nationally. Modi’s party is growing, and almost entirely at the cost of the Congress.
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