Norway Seizes Russian Vessel To Compensate Ukrainian Energy Firm, Pg14
Norway seizes Russian cruise ship 'Professor Molchanov' in Arctic Svalbard to enforce $4.22 billion compensation for Ukraine's Naftogaz over Crimea annexation.
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Norway seizes Russian cruise ship 'Professor Molchanov' in Arctic Svalbard to enforce $4.22 billion compensation for Ukraine's Naftogaz over Crimea annexation.
India witnesses substantial capital inflows, pushing forex reserves to a record $729 billion, yet faces liquidity management issues and persistent current account deficit.
India's 7.8% Q1 GDP growth is real, but structural reforms are crucial for achieving Viksit Bharat 2047 ambition.
India's exports drive 7.8% GDP growth despite West Asia crisis; high-margin goods thrive, but labour-intensive sectors face sharp declines.
EAM Jaishankar in Kyiv defends India's Russian oil purchases, emphasizing dialogue to end the Russia-Ukraine war, while discussing bilateral cooperation.
Iran retaliates against US strikes, attacking military bases in Kuwait, UAE, and other West Asian nations, escalating regional tensions.
India and Belgium signed three defence agreements, boosting bilateral cooperation, aiming to double trade, and discussing global conflicts and terrorism.
PM Modi attended the SCO summit in Bishkek, addressing terrorism, geopolitical shifts, and economic challenges amidst the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict.
India and Belgium deepen strategic partnership, signing agreements on trade, defence, green energy, and UN reforms, strengthening bilateral ties and EU cooperation.
US bombs Iran's southern coast; Tehran retaliates with strikes on American bases across Gulf, escalating regional conflict and raising war fears.
Chinese President Xi Jinping urges West Asian nations to forge a new security framework, opposing external interference amidst shifting regional dynamics and China's growing influence.
China's manufacturing overcapacity, driven by state subsidies, creates global trade imbalances, impacts developing economies, and poses strategic vulnerabilities for India's self-reliance.
Nepal PM thanks India for rapid flood aid, while Foreign Minister demands 'climate compensation' from major emitters like India, sparking diplomatic debate.
Ukrainian attacks force Russia to import refined petroleum from India, marking a significant shift in global oil trade dynamics and benefiting Indian refiners.
US tariffs up to 110% on India for Russian oil imports threaten $47 billion welfare loss; export diversification and EU FTA critical.
SCO leaders adopt Bishkek Declaration, condemning 'double standards' in combating terrorism and cross-border movement, while expressing concern over Middle East conflicts.
US launches new air strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions as Iran threatens to block oil exports amidst new US sanctions.
India's Russian oil imports declined 26% in August due to tighter supply and Chinese competition, prompting diversification with surging Venezuelan oil imports.
India navigates complex geopolitics at SCO summit, using the 'Nalanda Approach' to foster strategic ties and connectivity with Central Asia.
India lags significantly in R&D and innovation, risking subaltern status as US and China race to integrate science with industry for global dominance.
India lags significantly in R&D and innovation, risking subaltern status as US and China race to integrate science with industry for global dominance.
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