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TopicGlobal south

Topic: Global south

Europe’s factories to African startups—how India can act as a bridge between economies

In a world where many retreat behind trade barriers and digital red lines, India’s opportunity lies in connecting.

With Modi’s MAHASAGAR pitch, India ramps up bid to be key security partner in ‘Global South’

The PM was on a 2-day visit to Mauritius. The two countries further elevated ties to an 'enhanced strategic partnership' and signed 8 agreements.

Why India is falling behind in its ‘own backyard’ & Indians are praying to ‘H-1B gods’

Global media also reports on India's preemptive move to avoid a trade war with the US by slashing tariffs on American-made Harley-Davidson bikes.

Emerging economies risk missing on clean energy boom–3 ways they can harness it

China has shown that scale is critical for the international competitiveness of the clean energy manufacturing industry.

Emerging economies, including India, criticise $300 bn COP29 climate finance deal as insufficient

The target, hailed by UN as 'insurance policy for humanity against global warming', aims to help 'poorer nations' cope with climate change.

‘Global South is bearing the burden’, finance goals must be rooted in climate justice—India at COP29

India’s national statement in Baku, Azerbaijan, also called on developed nations to take the lead in reducing emissions and allow adequate carbon space for developing countries.

US, China fighting for influence in the ‘Global South’. Divide-and-rule is the strategy

Even nations that are positioned as supply chain alternatives to China do not hold back from challenging the West’s interventionist policies.

Collaboration between Asia-Pacific countries drives sustainability. It’s based on respect

SSC allows countries to understand the results of successful experiences and effective technical know-how, and the mechanisms involved in their development and implementation.

Debt burden & climate change emerge as key concerns in India-hosted summit for ‘Global South’

Issue of sanctions also raised at Voice of Global South Summit in context of energy security & volatile markets, said Jaishankar. References to Gaza were much more frequent than Ukraine.

‘Global uncertainty’ to threat of terrorism, what Modi stressed on at Voice of Global South Summit

Mohammed Yunus, who now heads the interim govt in Bangladesh, among attendees. The Indian PM also spoke about the country's efforts to aid Gaza and Ukraine where conflicts rage.

On Camera

Why legal provisions are necessary to curb the power of trade unions: MH Mody

The collusion between the new class of bureaucrats, politicians, businessmen and trade union bosses perpetuates itself partly because of the short-run benefits and partly because they see no way out of the system, wrote author MH Mody in 1980.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Embraer moves full throttle in pursuit of IAF contract, ties up with Hindalco after Adani

IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.