Modi-Trump Bonhomie Falls Short Amid Immigration Controversy
Now Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to meet US president Donald Trump in the US. What could come out of it?
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The Broader Budgetary Course Cannot Be Overshadowed by Targeted Appeasement
There were high hopes from the just-presented Union budget 2025-26, given the challenges facing the economy. There have been consistent signs of a slowdown in the economy, rising unemployment and persisting high inflation.
Budget 2025: Addressing the Job Crisis with Action, Not Rhetoric
The unemployment rate in the last five quarters, according to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), has been hovering around 6.5 per cent of the labour force. This broad fact of the economy is often highlighted by the government to demonstrate that there is no immediate crisis in employment generation.
Indo-Pacific Pledge: Forging Unwavering Partnerships
Under the new Trump administration, the Indo-Pacific is likely to regain prominence but with a sharper focus on hard power dynamics
India’s AI Ambitions: Grand Vision, Baby Steps, and a Long Road Ahead
India is going to make available cloud computing capacity to researchers and industry at ultra-low costs per compute (jargon for a single computational operation, like running a specific algorithm). The idea is sound, and needs to be implemented, and scaled up. But it will not prevent India still being a laggard in AI.
Quad Under Trump 2.0: A Renewed Focus on Indo-Pacific Security
The Quad foreign ministers met shortly after Donald Trump took office at the White House. This ministerial meeting was also the first engagement of the United States (US)’ new secretary of state, Marco Rubio. While speculations were rife about the future of Quad after Trump won the polls earlier last year, the prompt meeting of Quad foreign ministers suggests the grouping is likely to remain a key priority for Trump.
India’s Healthcare Budget 2025-26: Investment, Policy Gaps, and the Road Ahead
The 2025-26 Union Budget presents a crucial moment for India's healthcare trajectory.