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Modi’s comments on podcast draw reactions from neighbours—praise from China, flak from Pakistan

Global media also reports on the close relationship between Modi & billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates, as well as the expanding wealth management business amid an 'IPO boom'.

Jaishankar’s ‘icy tongue’ on a changing world order & his take on US foreign policy

Global media takes note of Indian Foreign Minister's visit to UK, where he sat down to 'Lunch with the FT', with their conversation touching on India’s reputation on global stage.

Why Trump ‘aligns’ with Modi, Putin, Xi, Erdogan & why Champions Trophy ‘felt a hollow triumph’

Foreign media also reports on the difficult road ahead for pharma industries in India & US if Trump imposes tariffs. It could mean billions of dollars in losses and a shortage of drugs.

From tariff tension & Vance’s upcoming visit to Starlink’s entry, India-US ties make global waves

In India, the Hindi versus Tamil language battle is intensifying, with the BBC reporting on tensions over the National Education Policy and its contentious implementation.

As India’s Champions Trophy ‘home advantage’ hits a nerve, global media asks if cricket on path to apathy

Global media reports questions ICC’s integrity & warns of risks as small investors drive volatile financial revolution.

World media has 2 warnings for India—climate-induced stress & ‘tax terrorism’ despite Modi’s reforms

Global media also reports on Indian govt’s plan for delimitation, which it calls as ‘deepening a dangerous north-south divide’.

Modi govt’s bill ‘targeting Allah’s lands’ & why India’s new RBI Governor must be cautious

International media also took note of the security breach during S Jaishankar’s visit to London, when a Sikh separatist broke through a police cordon

India’s power play at ICC tournament in Pakistan & Indian taxpayers’ strained ties with authorities

International media also reports on the financial revolution brewing among the middle class & the north-south divide over the 2026 delimitation proposal.

India’s tough choice between US and Russian stealth fighter jets & an obesity problem in the making

International media also reports on the first casualty of USAID cuts in India—closure of clinics for transgender people in Hyderabad, Thane & Pune.

EU-India ties in focus as Europe makes efforts to keep New Delhi ‘onside’ amid tensions with US, China

Global media reports on how Adani Group has revived US investment plans, eyeing nuclear power, utilities, and an East Coast port. It also warns of a 'lost decade' for rural women.

On Camera

Trump’s tariff move undermines mutually beneficial India-US relationship, says Suresh Prabhu

Trump and Modi's respective campaigns—MAGA and Make in India—are complementary. Working together is the best way for both countries to uphold democratic values worldwide.

Govt’s earlier FDI limit of 74% in insurance sector has remained underutilised, Parliament told

In the latest budget, the FDI limit was increased to 100 percent, but most foreign companies are not buying such large stakes in the Indian insurance sector.

India to get last of Spain-built C-295 next month, focus now on 1st India-made aircraft

New Delhi: The last of the C-295 transport aircraft that is replacing the ageing Avro fleet of the Indian Air Force (IAF) will be...

Modi’s Bharat vs Indira’s India: 11-yr report card of politics, diplomacy, economy, nationalism

As Narendra Modi becomes India’s second-longest consecutively serving Prime Minister, we look at how he compares with Indira Gandhi across four key dimensions.