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India’s Resilience in an Age of Crisis: Navigating Oil, Energy, and Economic Pressures
In an era defined by overlapping global crises—volatile oil prices, energy insecurity, and economic uncertainty—India stands at a critical juncture. As one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies and the third-largest energy consumer, the country faces a unique challenge: sustaining growth while shielding its population from external shocks. Yet, the response of the Indian government in recent years reflects a calibrated mix of pragmatism, innovation, and long-term vision—one that is increasingly policy-driven and reform-oriented. A Perfect Storm: Oil, Energy, and Economic Pressures The global energy landscape has been anything but stable. Supply disruptions triggered by geopolitical tensions, particularly the Russia-Ukraine conflict, have caused crude oil prices to fluctuate sharply. For India—importing nearly 85% of its crude oil—this volatility directly impacts inflation, fiscal stability, and current account balances.Simultaneously, the lingering effects…
India’s Inflation-Export Paradox: Can Domestic Demand Sustain Growth Amid Rising Food Prices and Weak Global Trade
India’s economic story in recent years has stood out as a rare bright spot in an otherwise fragile global landscape. While advanced economies grapple with stagnation and slowing trade, India continues to post robust growth numbers. Yet beneath this resilience lies a complex and emerging paradox—persistently high food inflation coexisting with weakening export demand. Together, these forces raise a critical question: Is India entering a phase where domestic demand must shoulder the burden of growth amid structural inflationary pressures and a soft external sector? The Changing Nature of Inflation in India Inflation in India has increasingly taken on a dual character—with food inflation remaining stubbornly high even as core inflation (excluding food and fuel) shows signs of moderation. This divergence is significant because it exposes the structural vulnerabilities of the…
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Faith Leaders Unite in Delhi: A Call for Peace Amid West Asia War
As conflict rages in West Asia following the joint US-Israeli military strikes on Iran that began on 28 February, prominent…
Delhi Reverberates with the Essence of Mitti: Music, Culture and Special Talents Shine at ‘Mitti Ke Dharohar’
The lawns of the Press Club of India were filled on Saturday with the evocative fragrance of 'mitti' and the…
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Is India Moving from an Assembly Hub to a Value-Added Manufacturing Economy – Can AI accelerate the shift
For decades, the narrative of Indian manufacturing followed a predictable, albeit limited, script. We were the "back office of the…
Economics of Demographic Change: Can India Turn Its Youth into Wealth
Where the world economies are struggling with declining birth rates, tight labour markets and an ageing population, India is standing…
Finality Vs Reversal: The Uncertainty In India’s Insolvency And Bankruptcy Regime
When Finality Falters, Confidence Follows The 2016 implementation of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) was a promise rather than…
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Indonesia launches gradual ban on social media access for children under 16
Indonesia began phased implementation on Saturday of a new government regulation that bars children under 16 from creating or maintaining accounts on major social media…
Hindu Seers Escalate Battle Against ‘Forced Conversions’ with Supreme Court Intervention, Igniting Clash Over Faith and Fundamental Rights
In a move that underscores deepening fault lines in India's fractious debate over religious freedom, the Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti, a powerful Hindu saints' body…
Modi Rejects Foreign Intervention in India’s Operation Sindoor pause, Rahul dares him to tell on record Trump is ‘lying’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday firmly denied any foreign intervention in India’s halting India's military response to the April 22 terror attack in Kashmir…
BSF to operate along India-Bangladesh border with Body‑cams, Biometric Scanners
In a major push to modernize its border security and bolster evidence gathering, India’s Home Ministry has approved the deployment of more than 5,000 night‑vision…
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From Srinagar’s Shadowy Walls to Delhi’s Fiery Heart: A Terror Web That Shook the Capital
In the misty dawn of October 19, 2025, a routine patrol in Srinagar's Bunpora Nowgam neighborhood unearthed more than graffiti on weathered walls. Handwritten posters,…
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India’s Resilience in an Age of Crisis: Navigating Oil, Energy, and Economic Pressures
In an era defined by overlapping global crises—volatile oil prices, energy insecurity, and economic uncertainty—India stands at a critical juncture. As one of the world’s…
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Is India Moving from an Assembly Hub to a Value-Added Manufacturing Economy – Can AI accelerate the shift
For decades, the narrative of Indian manufacturing followed a predictable, albeit limited, script. We were the "back office of the…
India Bolsters Defence Self-Reliance with Ambitious Drone Hub in Andhra Pradesh Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions
India Accelerates Drone Warfare Push with $140m Autonomous Combat Hub in Andhra Pradesh In a move underscoring New Delhi's fervent…
Finality Vs Reversal: The Uncertainty In India’s Insolvency And Bankruptcy Regime
When Finality Falters, Confidence Follows The 2016 implementation of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) was a promise rather than…
India Launches Rs 20,000 Cr Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters to Boost MSMEs, Target $1 Trillion Exports
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters (CGSE), offering…
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Diverse Rituals: The Sacred Story of Tika in Hindu Culture
Sacred Strokes: Ritual Power and Blessings Behind the Tilak Mark From the bustling courtyards of Vishnu temples in South India to the tranquil ashrams of…
