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India may retain the tag of fastest-growing economy

Sushma Ramachandran The global economy continues to face severe disruptions due to the US–Israel conflict with Iran, with crude oil prices once again crossing the $100-per-barrel mark. Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has constrained the flow of oil and natural gas from West Asia. India, like the rest of the world, is feeling the impact, though it is widely regarded as more resilient than many other economies. Both the I...

India may retain the tag of fastest-growing economy

Sushma Ramachandran The global economy continues to face severe disruptions due to the US–Israel conflict with Iran, with crude oil prices once again crossing the $100-per-barrel mark. Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has constrained the flow of oil and natural gas from West Asia. India, like the rest of the world, is feeling the impact, though it is widely regarded as more resilient than many other economies. Both the I...

How long can India manage oil and gas crisis caused by West Asia conflict

Sushma Ramachandran India and the world are facing an unprecedented crisis that could disrupt economic growth and development for many years. This is a direct outcome of the war on Iran launched by the U.S. and Israel. It has had global ramifications like energy prices rising in many countries, while shortages of critical goods like fertilisers are also in the offing. The situation is likely to worsen as movement of merchant cargoes throug...

How long will India manage oil and gas crisis caused by West Asis conflict

Sushma Ramachandran India and the world are facing an unprecedented crisis that could disrupt economic growth and development for many years. This is a direct outcome of the war on Iran launched by the U.S. and Israel. It has had global ramifications like energy prices rising in many countries, while shortages of critical goods like fertilisers are also in the offing. The situation is likely to worsen as movement of merchant cargoes throug...

AI Summit raised voice of Global South, but what next?

Sushma Ramachandran The fourth-ever summit on Artificial Intelligence in Delhi broke new ground as it achieved a rare global consensus on balancing advances in this futuristic area with a commitment to a more equitable approach and ethical values. It also brought the voice of the Global South into the deliberations in an area that was dominated by a few players. The declaration issued at the end of the Summit was signed by 89 countrie...

Polygamy is a declining trend among Muslims in Assam

Daulat Rahman/Guwahati Is polygamy prevalent among the Muslim community in Assam only? Or this is propaganda, a reflection of our prejudices? These questions have become more relevant in view of the Assam Government's recent move to enforce a new legislation banning polygamy, proposing penalties of up to seven years in prison for those who violate the law. The government also announced the creation of a compensation fund for...

India on high growth path despite external headwinds

Sushma Ramachandran The gloomy scenario being painted for the Indian economy following the U.S. levying 50 per cent tariffs on Indian exports has undergone a significant shift. The government's first advance estimates for the 2025-26 financial year indicate that the economy is projected to grow by a robust 7.4 per cent. This is considerably higher than the 6.5 per cent recorded in the previous year. It is also a step up from the govern...

NASA honours Assam's Aryan Zishan for discovering 2 asteroids

New Delhi Aryan Zishan Ahmed, an engineering student from Assam, has been honoured by NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) of the USA for discovering two asteroids orbiting between Mars and Jupiter. Aryan is a first-semester B.Tech student in Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Science and Technology (USTM) in Meghalaya. He is from Rangia, a big town in the Kamrup district of Assam...

Indigo fiasco should be a wakeup call for Indian aviation regulators

Sushma Ramachandran The end of 2025 has been marked by chaos in air travel. Mass cancellations of flights by leading air carrier Indigo in early December led to overcrowded airports with people desperate to reach their destinations. Passengers faced intense misery while waiting for hours for flights that were ultimately cancelled. Those able to fly with other carriers had to face skyrocketing fares. The situation has now eased signific...

Ending Hindu-Muslim mistrust will take time: RSS Chief Bhagwat

New Delhi Mohan Bhagwat, Sarsanghchalak of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), stated that the 1000-year baggage of war and history, along with the British policy of dividing Indians along religious lines for their vested interests, has resulted in a strong mistrust between Hindus and Muslims, which must be resolved in a time-bound manner. He said that reconciliation and brotherhood between India’s two major religious groups w...

Have India-US ties gone under a deep freeze for a long time?

Sushma Ramachandran The India-U.S. trade deal is still a blip on the horizon. Even as officials on both sides repeatedly say it is nearly a done deal, it has yet to become a reality. The prolonged delay reflects the fissures in relations between the two countries, which appeared to be strategic allies not so long ago. Recently, U.S. President Donald Trump has begun renewing a message of friendship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, b...

IMF calling India global engine is good, but more needs to be done

Sushma Ramachandran The International Monetary Fund has raised India’s growth forecast from 6.4 to 6.6 per cent for the 2025-26 fiscal year while commending its role as a key global growth engine. This is in the backdrop of continuing geopolitical tensions and the advent of protectionism in advanced economies. The IMF Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, has even highlighted India’s bold economic and structural reforms,...

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Mohsin Ali Suhail’s journalism has brought about positive change

Mandakini Mishra/Raipur Among the changing landscape of journalism, Haji Dr. Mohsin Ali Suhailhas upholds profession’s dignity, honesty, and responsibility. He is one of the most respected journalistsof Chhattisgarh known for his fearless, people-centric journalism with an unwavering commitment to truth. He hopes the younger generation of reporters will uphold honesty and depth. “Don’t chase only breaking news,&rd...

India-EU upgrade of strategic and economic ties on the anvil

Sushma Ramachandran India’s ties with the European Union are coming into greater prominence as the deepening economic partnership has been extended into the strategic arena. The two sides have unveiled the “New Strategic EU-India Agenda,” which identifies five areas of shared interest, including security and defence, connectivity and global issues, prosperity, sustainability, technology, and innovation. Along with the pro...

Simplified, overhauled GST to make some goods cheaper

Sushma Ramachandran Reform of the eight-year-old Goods and Services Tax (GST) is finally on the cards. The Group of Ministers on Rate Rationalisation set up by the GST Council has decided to accept the proposals for reviewing the tax structure. It is now for the GST Council itself, which has representation of all states, to take a view on the reforms. It may be difficult for the council to oppose the proposals, which will lead to ...

Rio Summit ends on a positive note for India; can BRICS be another pole

Sushma Ramachandran The BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro may have begun on an innocuous note, but U.S. President Donald Trump ensured that it ended up being quite high profile. Though the agenda of the summit was on relatively non-controversial issues like climate change, he warned that higher tariffs would be imposed on any members who displayed “anti-American” tendencies. Despite such fears, the Rio Declaration kept its foc...

Rio Summit ends on a positive note for India, but can BRICS be another pole

Sushma Ramachandran The BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro may have begun on an innocuous note, but U.S. President Donald Trump ensured that it ended up being quite high profile. Though the agenda of the summit was on relatively non-controversial issues like climate change, he warned that higher tariffs would be imposed on any members who displayed “anti-American” tendencies. Despite such fears, the Rio Declaration kept its foc...

Israel- Iran War: A fragile ceasefire: impact on global and Indian Economy

Sushma Ramachandran A ceasefire may have been declared in the conflict between Israel and Iran, but it remains a fragile peace. Tensions remain high in the region, and it cannot be said with certainty that the war is over. Undoubtedly, there is a sense of relief that a global political and economic crisis has been averted for the time being. Prices of crude oil have subsided after the initial spike during the hostilities. This is a wel...

India deserves to be at the global high table of G7

Sushma Ramachandran India may be attending the Group of Seven (G7) summit meeting in Canada, but the delayed invitation has raised questions over whether this emerging economy deserves a place at the global high table. The fact that Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney called Prime Minister Narendra Modi to participate in the conference slightly later than expected has also sparked speculation that there was pressure from other member...

India becomes 4th largest economy, but reforms must continue

Sushma Ramachandran India is slowly but surely climbing up the ladder to rub shoulders with global economic superpowers. It has become the world’s fourth-largest economy, surpassing Japan, and is now behind only the U.S., China and Germany. The country’s new status was confirmed by Niti Aayog CEO BVR Subrahmanyam on the basis of data compiled by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The only caveat is that per capita GDP s...

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