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US Dilemma: Why Washington’s Reliance on Pakistan Risks Undermining Global Stability The Paradox of Peace Diplomacy The notion of a country accused of harbouring terrorists becoming a venue for peace talks presents a profound contradiction. This irony is amplified by the observation that the...

Vijayawada, April 10 Volvo Group India President and Managing Director Kamal Bali said on Friday that the ongoing conflict between Israel, the US, and Iran has not yet directly affected the automotive industry in the country, but that if supply chain constraints arise, the automotive industry...

Mumbai, April 10 Global tech major Salesforce has not seen any impact of the West Asia crisis on its business in India, says the company's president and chief executive of South Asia, Arundhati Bhattacharya.The company, which focuses on sales, marketing, and customer engagement, believes that...

Mumbai, April 7 Air India CEO and Managing Director Campbell Wilson told staff on Tuesday that it was the right time to hand over control of the airline for its next phase of growth.Wilson, who has decided to resign, has been at the helm for four years since mid-2022 and will remain with the...

Thane, April 5 Ambassador of Nepal to India, Dr. Shankar Prasad Sharma, emphasized the need to further strengthen trade, investment, and economic ties between the two neighboring countries on Sunday.Speaking at the Indo-Nepal Trade Programme and Trade Promotion Initiative organized in Thane...

Hyderabad, April 3 Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced his ambitious goal to transform the state into the 'textile capital of South Asia' by 2047, on Friday.Speaking at the Asian Textiles Conference 2026 (ATEXCON) here, he said the government provides the best infrastructure...

Colombo/Washington, April 3 Sri Lanka and the World Bank Group have launched a new five-year partnership aimed at supporting the island nation's economic recovery and boosting private investment, according to a joint announcement.A new five-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF) has been...

South Asian Nations Face Energy Crisis Risks Amid Middle East Conflict New Delhi, March 30 – The ongoing Middle East crisis presents a heightened risk to Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka, among South Asian nations, according to a report by S&P Global Ratings. The report highlights the...

New Delhi, March 26 The West Asia conflict could reduce economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region by up to 1.3 percentage points over 2026-2027 and increase inflation by 3.2 percentage points if energy market disruptions last more than a year, according to a research by the Asian Development...

Pakistan Economy Remains Vulnerable Despite Petroleum Levy Hike New Delhi, March 25 – Experts have cautioned that Pakistan’s economy remains highly vulnerable to global shocks due to its heavy reliance on imported fuel, weak external finances, and limited fiscal space. The situation could worsen...

India’s Infrastructure Transformation Driven by Public Spending and Private Investment Government Investment Surge Fuels Growth New Delhi, March 25 – India’s infrastructure transformation is being driven by a significant increase in public capital expenditure and a maturing financial ecosystem...

India’s Energy Diversification Strategy Praised by Argentina Envoy, Highlights Lithium Collaboration India’s Long-Term Energy Strategy Gains Recognition New Delhi, March 24: Argentina’s Ambassador to India, Mariano Agustin Caucino, has described India’s ongoing efforts to diversify its energy...

India’s Rare Earth Potential Gains Strategic Focus Amid Global Supply Chain Shifts New Delhi, March 22: India is emerging as a potential counterweight in the global rare earth supply chain, leveraging its vast reserves and technological capabilities at a time when geopolitical tensions are...

Mumbai, February 24: Marriott International has delivered its strongest expansion year in South Asia in 2025, signing a record 102 hotel agreements and adding more than 12,000 rooms across the region. India accounted for 99 of these deals, underscoring its central role in the company’s regional...