Asia is likely to remain the main driver of global growth. However, we project that last year’s 5% economic growth will moderate to 4.4% this year, as our latest blog details: imf.org/en/blogs/articles/20…
Our Nari Shakti continues to checkmate the glass ceiling! ♟️🇮🇳
With exceptional grit and composure, R. Vaishali has etched her name in history as the first Indian to win the FIDE Women’s Candidates Tournament. A moment of immense pride for the nation. 👏
The GE–HAL F414 deal is a test case for India’s defence ambitions.
The engine will power the next generation Tejas Mk2 fighter jet making it central to India’s air combat future.
But the real story lies in:
• Depth of technology transfer
• Local manufacturing capability
• Long-term independence
Because without engine control
true defence independence remains incomplete.
Read full analysis:
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In a slowing world, one economy is still accelerating — India.
The International Monetary Fund projects India to remain the fastest growing major economy even as global risks rise.
Growth near 6.5% while others slow down is not coincidence it is structural strength.
The real question:
Is India becoming the center of global economic gravity?
Full analysis:
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The District Magistrate of Gautam Buddha Nagar warned outsourcing agencies, the third-party staff providers for many industrial units in Noida, of strict action if workers hired through them indulge in “unruly behaviour”, Mayank Kumar reports.
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The Hormuz crisis is no longer just a war story. It is becoming a cost-of-living shock.
The Strait of Hormuz is not just about geopolitics. It is one of the world’s most critical economic lifelines, moving a major share of global energy and trade.
As tensions escalate, the impact is already spreading beyond oil. It is pushing up shipping costs, disrupting supply chains and feeding into inflation across economies.
If this continues, the consequences will not stay in the Gulf. It could hit fuel prices, food costs and everyday expenses for millions around the world.
This is no longer only about Iran or the U.S.
It is about how a geopolitical crisis is turning into a direct economic burden on households globally.
Full analysis here:
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Why China’s message on the Strait of Hormuz matters more than it seems.
The Strait of Hormuz is not just about Iran or the Gulf. It is one of the world’s most critical energy lifelines.
China’s response is not about taking sides. It is about protecting its economic survival and warning against the weaponization of global trade routes.
If tensions escalate, the impact will not stay regional. It could disrupt energy flows, shake global markets and expose how fragile the world’s supply chains really are.
This is no longer only about Iran or the U.S.
It is about a deeper power shift — where control over trade routes becomes the new battleground.
Full analysis here:
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BREAKING: Diplomatic efforts to revive U.S.-Iran talks are still alive, and Pakistan is reportedly pushing to host the next round in Islamabad after the last high-stakes talks ended without a deal. Both sides have left the door open to further dialogue.
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Trump claims Tehran wants to “work a deal”. At the same time, the U.S. blockade of Hormuz is now active.
Peace talk above the surface.
Pressure underneath it.
This crisis is entering a more dangerous phase because the message is mixed, but the escalation is real.
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