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How Reliance Jio IPO could be a blockbuster listing & Elon Musk Starlink eyeing Indian market

Global media also reports on Shein relaunching in India 5 years after it was banned by Delhi. The relaunch is taking place under a deal with Reliance Retail.

Global media on India’s budget, ‘anti-red-tape revolution’ & Maha Kumbh being a ‘marketing opportunity’

International media reports on main takeaways from Union Budget and how Maha Kumbh is a ‘cultural and developmental showcase’ rather than just a religious event. 

Global media on India’s ‘talent economy’ & the persistent comparisons to China

International media prescribes policy changes in India to boost efficiency & streamline govt functioning. It also noted the Quad's shift toward a tougher stance on China.

India’s ‘preemptive, proactive’ approach to Trump & US shooting itself in the foot with Adani indictment

Global media also reports on India and the US exploring a deeper defence partnership, with Trump pushing Modi to buy more American-made weapons.

Indian political parties’ focus on women, cows & freebies, and Mukesh Ambani’s data centre ambitions

Global media also took note of the railway accident in Maharashtra, writing about safety of train travel in India, as well as the reality of the economic downturn in the country.

India’s bid to ‘appease’ Trump amid immigration clampdown & why China wants to ‘cooperate’ with India

Global media also looks at MF Husain’s controversial history in light of a court-ordered seizure of 2 of his paintings & ‘rising tide of illiberalism against artistic expression in India’.

The ‘undeniable’ slowdown of India’s economic engine & how land feuds are blocking the green energy push

Global media also reports how Bangladesh is cosying up to China, while its historically strong ties with India take a backseat.

India’s income tax ‘balancing act’ & plans to pivot the infra push from road to rail

Global media also looks at India’s decision to allow 1 million tons of sugar exports this year & why it has come as a surprise to some traders.

Trajectory of US-India relations under Trump 2.0 & Dalit sanitation workers’ ‘losing battle’ at Kumbh

Global media also covers Jaishankar's characterisation of India-China relations as based on 'mutual respect, sensitivity, and interests', alongside Oyo's new moralistic policy.

Rupee’s slide ‘taking shine off of’ Indian economy & what Sri Lanka-China friendship means for India

Global media also highlights India’s growing military presence in the Indian Ocean, with recent naval manoeuvres and ongoing tensions with China shaping its strategic stance.

On Camera

Rahul’s ‘vote chori’ attack on EC is a political dead-end. He still has a point

The ECI needs to respond to Rahul Gandhi’s accusations professionally and transparently. Else, it will end up giving him the ammunition he is desperately seeking.

How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

‘Next war may come sooner than expected, will require whole-of-nation approach’—Army chief

Gen Dwivedi framed Op Sindoor not just as retaliation to Pahalgam, but as demonstration of India’s capability to fight multi-domain conflicts with integration between services & agencies.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.