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Thursday, August 21, 2025
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Topic: US

More than 7,000 people from India filed for US asylum in 2017: UN report

Developed countries were the most affected by people forced to displace due to wars, violence & persecution, said the report.

In cotton market, India wins as US-China dispute escalates

The weak rupee is seen making India’s exports more appealing and freight costs to China can be relatively cheap.

With US sanctions, India has perfect window of opportunity for defence deals with Vietnam

Nirmala Sitharaman’s visit could not have been better timed, with US bringing in CAATSA and complicating defence ties between Russia and Vietnam.

Democracy is good for the economy

Data shows democratisation even in low-income and low-education countries appears to lead to faster growth.

Indians with advanced degree may have to wait 151 years for green card: Report

Report says 6,32,219 Indians in line for green cards. Blames the prolonged wait on per-country-limit, pegged at 7% for Indians.

Are other countries more to blame for Donald Trump’s policy directions?

Trump’s unilateral actions raise the risk of trade war, but he’s right in saying that key economic issues have to be addressed.

Trump’s objection to tariffs on US goods: India, US agree to talk & sort out trade issues

The two countries have agreed to hold official-level comprehensive talks to address trade and economic issues. India and the US have agreed to hold official-level...

Trump’s G7 crackup boosts China’s sway in Asia

While the G7 summit was falling apart, at SCO, Chinese President Xi was clinking glasses with partners such as Putin and acting chummy with potential rivals such as PM Modi.

Donald Trump threatens to cut trade ties with countries like India over tariff charges

Making a reference to India, Donald Trump indicates that his grievances on tariffs are not restricted to the developed economies alone.

New study says obese dogs have similar traits to obese humans

Obesity is now considered the biggest threat to the well-being of our pets. But the emotional and cognitive behaviour of obese dogs has received little attention.

On Camera

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

First-of-its kind tri-services conference Ran Samvad to take place in Army War College next week

Billed as the military’s own version of Raisina Dialogue, the event will spotlight on tech-driven warfighting, lessons from Operation Sindoor and release of three new doctrines.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?