By Dr. T. Selva It was just before dawn in Amritsar, India, when I stepped barefoot into the world’s sacred precinct that never sleeps, the Sri Harmandir Sahib, the Golden Temple. Early January, despite the cold winter air, my heart felt unexpectedly warm. As I bowed my turbaned head and entered through the arched gateway, […]
India has recorded the lowest inflation rate since the beginning of the CPI series, with April-December 2025 average headline inflation coming in at 1.7 per cent, along with a robust GDP growth of 8 per cent, according to the Economic Survey 2025-26 tabled in the Parliament on Thursday. The survey attributes the moderation in retail […]
India remained among the United States’ key trading partners in November as the US trade deficit widened sharply, due to higher imports and a decline in exports, according to official data released on Thursday. The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis said the U.S. goods and services trade deficit rose to […]
Washington, Jan 28 (IANS) Momentum in key India-US security frameworks, including the Quad and the two-plus-two dialogue, is slowing as bilateral strains weigh on confidence-building efforts in the Indo-Pacific, an influential American lawmaker warned. Mark Warner, chairman of the powerful Senate Intelligence Committee, said traditional diplomatic and security mechanisms require sustained political focus but have […]
In a tragic early-morning incident on 28 January 2026, a chartered aircraft carrying Ajit Pawar senior political leader and four other people crashed during an attempted landing in the Baramati area of Maharashtra, India, killing all on board. The flight, which had departed from Mumbai and was bound for Baramati where the leader was scheduled […]
In a landmark moment for global trade, India and the European Union have formally signed what leaders are calling the “Mother of All Free Trade Agreements”, marking one of the most ambitious and comprehensive trade pacts negotiated in recent decades. The agreement brings together two of the world’s largest economic blocs, representing a combined market […]
New Delhi, Jan 27 By boosting bilateral trade and economic ties, the India-EU trade deal supports job creation, MSME growth in tech, and overall confidence for investors in India’s services sector, IT industry’s apex body Nasscom said on Tuesday. The FTA includes dedicated SME chapters with contact points and digital platforms. Given the geopolitical challenges, […]
Australians are being reminded that some of the world’s most celebrated island beaches are found right here at home, following the release of a WA Today Traveller feature highlighting Australia’s top island shorelines. The article, “Better than overseas: Australia’s 15 greatest island beaches”, showcases the extraordinary quality and diversity of Australia’s island beaches — from […]
The Australian Football League (AFL) is continuing its efforts to expand internationally, with AFL Chief Executive Officer Andrew Dillon set to visit India as part of a broader strategy to engage with one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing sporting markets. Mr Dillon’s week-long visit will include meetings with sports administrators and business leaders, aimed […]
The NSW Opposition has announced a new group of Shadow Parliamentary Secretaries, outlining how responsibilities will be shared across policy areas ahead of the next state election. The appointments cover a wide range of portfolios, including health, education, housing affordability, cost of living, emergency services, infrastructure, regional development, multicultural affairs, and community wellbeing. Several roles […]