India’s Strategy Crisis: Slip-ups and the Growing Mess
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India’s strategy crisis unfolds like a tangled web, where bold ambitions collide with glaring missteps on the global stage.
Seven Arrested for Vandalizing Bangladesh Consulate in Hindu Protest
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Seven Hindu group members arrested for vandalizing Bangladesh consulate and desecrating flag during protest in Tripura.
Nepal’s Prime Minister Seeks Closer Ties with China
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Nepal’s Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli, pivots from India to China, seeking economic development and infrastructure projects through new ties.
Bangladesh Summons Indian Envoy After Consular Building Attack
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Bangladesh summons India’s envoy after consular building attack amid rising tensions over Hasina’s ouster and Hindu minority protests.
The Indian Ocean Power Play
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From India’s naval rise to the US-China rivalry and Pakistan’s upcoming AMAN, the Indian Ocean is becoming a new battleground for global influence.
Technip Energies plans strategic expansion in India
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Technip Energies to expand in India with new R&D lab, Ahmedabad office, and Green H2 hub, boosting its energy footprint.
UK to Relaunch Trade Deal Talks With India
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UK to resume free trade deal talks with India in 2025, focusing on strategic partnership and economic growth.
Tata Seals Deal with Pegatron for iPhone Plant in India
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Tata acquires a majority stake in IPhone plant owned by Pegatron in India, boosting its position as an Apple supplier.
India Readies to Test New Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile ‘Pralay’
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India to test anti-ship ballistic missile, adding long-range capability to target moving warships over 1,000 km.
The Indian Ocean: The Great Game Moves to the Seas
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As tensions rise before Aman 2025, the Indian Ocean becomes a key battleground for influence, with India and Pakistan’s naval posturing at its core.