Bilateral ties ease as Modi and Xi confront tariff uncertainty

Experts say Washington's move could rein in Delhi's ambitions in Central Asia, aid China
Two months of rain and flood disasters have killed livestock, left harvests to rot
Incident occurred during 2026 state elections campaign in Tamil Nadu

Pakistani prime minister visits White House for first time in 6 years

Advanced indigenous aircraft to replace iconic jet that served for over 60 years
Some hope tougher US policy will reverse brain drain from India, but lure of overseas remains strong

China may be the real winner of the conflict as its equipment outperformed India's pricey imports

Hundreds of demonstrators demand federal statehood for remote region

Analysts see timeline as 'ambitious' but view Europe as 'cushion' to absorb tariff shocks
$100,000 fee for new applicants would cancel out expected earnings, analysts say

Drive for 'self-reliance' is growing, Confederation of Indian Industry rep tells Nikkei event

Fans of hugely popular serials use tech to skirt ban amid geopolitical tensions
If the partnership does end, it would rack up yet another win for China
Analysts say move brings hope to people in strife-torn state, boosts BJP image
Modi, Trump speak by phone in first known direct discussions in 3 months
Full impact of Washington's tariffs expected in September

The largest dam ever conceived symbolizes China's bid, from oil to water, for 21st-century dominance
Modi's bid for 'strategic autonomy' looks fragile under Trump's erratic second term
He rips 'tariff blackmail' in meeting with bloc leaders including Modi, Xi

New Delhi ramps up lobbying but Trump likely to skip Quad
EU suffers collateral damage from US-India trade spat, but analysts cite opportunities
US conservatives build networks to unite nationalists against liberal democracy
Move to two-tier system could partially offset hit from US tariffs

Summit on UN sidelines seen as key to fixing frayed India-US relationship
Without coordinated action, Beijing's grip on rare metals will turn allies into dependents
Final decision on tax rates to be taken by country's GST Council on Sept. 3-4
Modi attends China summit with Xi and Putin
Tense neighbors reengage amid shared concerns over Trump tariffs

Analysts call collaboration in the critical sector a win-win for India and Japan