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JSW Steel invests in Mozambique's Minas de Revuboè coking coal mine to secure raw material supply for Indian steel production.
US bombs Iran's Kharg Island, escalating Middle East tensions; Iran threatens UAE ports, raising global oil price concerns.
While not a combatant in the West Asia conflict, Russia has emerged as its primary economic beneficiary. The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has transformed "languishing" Russian crude into a high-demand commodity, earning Moscow an estimated $150 million in extra daily revenue as global oil prices surge.
Escalating conflict between Iran, Israel, and U.S. jeopardizes millions of Indian expatriates in Gulf, straining diplomatic relations and raising security concerns.
Sanjaya Baru argues that true Atmanirbharta requires India to effectively manage external dependencies and big-power rivalries without succumbing to "bullying" or "weaponised" trade. He suggests that while the current leadership adopts the style of past leaders like Indira Gandhi, it must now demonstrate the same level of courage to maintain strategic autonomy against U.S. pressure.
The U.S. has launched a Section 301 investigation into India, China, and 14 other nations to address structural manufacturing overcapacity and trade surpluses. The probe aims to establish a new legal basis for tariffs by July 2026, following recent Supreme Court rulings against previous trade measures.
Government assures Parliament of stable fuel supply amidst global disruption; regulates commercial LPG to prevent hoarding and protect domestic consumers.
India's West Asia policy scrutinized amidst Israel-Iran conflict; Experts question alignment with U.S. amid rising energy, economic risks.
Iran escalates attacks on commercial ships and Gulf infrastructure amidst rising global energy concerns and heightened regional tensions post US-Israeli airstrikes.
West Asia conflict threatens India's LPG supply, exposing import dependence and triggering government intervention to stabilize domestic prices and supplies.
India eases FDI norms for investments from bordering countries, aiming to boost manufacturing and integrate with global supply chains.
India's Russian oil imports surge 50% amidst Strait of Hormuz disruption, reaching 1.5 million bpd in early March.
Xi Jinping's purges expose power struggles within China's CPC amid economic woes and global credibility dents, impacting international relations.
Anthropic urges national security threat designation for Chinese AI labs amid concerns over military applications and technology proliferation.
South Asia faces economic risks from West Asia conflict due to remittance and energy dependence, impacting stability and growth.
US Supreme Court ruling on tariffs forces countries, including India, to rethink trade deals amid legal uncertainty and shifting leverage.
Essential Commodities Act invoked amidst West Asia conflict; natural gas supply diverted to priority sectors like PNG, CNG, and LPG.
Jaishankar affirms continued dialogue with Iran amidst regional turmoil, prioritizing Indian citizens' safety and energy security concerns post-Khamenei assassination.
Article emphasizes India's urgent need for algorithmic sovereignty to counter Western biases in AI and ensure geopolitical autonomy.
Escalating conflict in Iran threatens regional stability, impacting India's interests, energy security, and diaspora in Gulf states.
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