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‘A Frenemy Named Donald Trump’: Trump estimates that the Indian elites lack self-respect and grit to stand up to his bullying. Also: ‘Globalisation Sans Justice: India’s Abdication of Voice’: On Trump’s call to stop hiring in India; and: ‘Modi Govt “Surrendering” to US on FTAs, Will Open Agri, Dairy Sector, Fears SKM’.
From beautiful bride, to victim of marital rape, this is the story of Shanti, a 19-year-old Pakistani woman whose husband has been charged under the Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Act of 2013 (Pakistan).
From July 6 to 7, BRICS held its 17th annual summit in Rio de Janeiro. Against the backdrop of growing global polarization and open threats from the United States, the summit signalled that BRICS is no longer just a talking shop; it is becoming a force Washington can’t ignore.
‘US Snubs India’s War on Terror’; ‘Who Is India’s All-Weather Friend in This World?’; ‘Nehru’s Vision of Foreign Policy Assumes Greater Relevance in Wake of the Modi Regime’s Abject Failures’.
‘People’s Commission Expresses Deep Concern Over India’s Emerging Nuclear Strategy’: The organisation cited potential safety risks and impact on country’s self-reliance in nuclear power. It called for setting up a nuclear regulatory authority. Also: Letter to PM Modi on this issue by E.A.S. Sarma, former Secretary to GOI.
“View from Bangladesh: India Has Lost its Moral Edge as an Example of Handling Pluralism”: Systemic repression of its own minorities, especially Muslims, will not bring the country closer to security or stability. Also: “In Assam, ‘Indigenous’ Means Many Things—Until it Means Muslim”.
The paucity of demand in the Indian economy is not a temporary phenomenon, occasioned by demonetisation, lockdowns, or the like. It is an underlying condition of the Indian economy as a whole.
In a surprise turn, India (which had been receiving consistent FDI inflows even in years when foreign portfolio inflows were volatile) experienced a close to 100 per cent decline in net FDI investment in the country to $354 million in 2024-25.
A budget of Rs. 86,000 crore in FY26 is grossly insufficient and clearly shows that livelihood security for rural poor is not a priority for the Modi government.
“The Cost of ‘Ease’: Labour Protections Under Attack in Andhra and Karnataka”: State governments are, paradoxically, simultaneously relaxing labour protections while lacking the capacity to enforce even existing regulations. Also: “‘Lazy’ Workforce or ‘Arrogant’ Government? Row Over Andhra Ordinance Allowing Ten-Hour Workdays”.
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