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Geopolitical tensions expose India's fertiliser supply vulnerabilities; reforms needed for import diversification, subsidy rationalization, and balanced nutrient use.
US eases Russian oil sanctions amid energy crisis, signaling potential shift in geopolitics and US-Russia relations, impacting global markets.
India evacuates first batch of citizens stranded in Iran amidst escalating regional conflict, ensuring safe passage through Armenia and Azerbaijan.
U.S. bombs Iran's Kharg Island amidst escalating tensions; Tehran threatens retaliation targeting U.S.-linked oil facilities and UAE cities.
Experts clash over the suitability of HALEU-Thorium fuel for Indian nuclear reactors, citing design modifications and import dependence concerns.
West Asia conflict severely impacts Indian airlines with flight cancellations, rising fuel costs, and longer routes, crippling aircraft utilization.
Government restricts LPG access for PNG users amid West Asia tensions, prioritizing domestic supply and urging commercial users to switch.
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.
India and Seychelles conduct joint military exercise 'LAMITIYE-2024' focusing on interoperability and UN peacekeeping operations, strengthening bilateral defence cooperation.
Indian LPG carrier 'Shivalik' crosses Strait of Hormuz amidst West Asia conflict, raising concerns over maritime security and trade routes.
Escalating conflict between Iran, Israel, and U.S. jeopardizes millions of Indian expatriates in Gulf, straining diplomatic relations and raising security concerns.
India and Canada reset relations focusing on trade, energy, and technology, signing CEPA and critical minerals agreements after PM Carney's visit.
Washington Consensus's failure led to global financial crises, inequality, and protectionism, necessitating context-sensitive policies amid geopolitical shifts and economic nationalism.
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.
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