The Meghalaya government’s push for the Hili-Mahendraganj transnational economic corridor is more than just a regional infrastructure project—it is a step toward a more integrated and prosperous eastern South Asia. By linking West Bengal and Meghalaya through Bangladesh, this initiative has the potential to transform economic opportunities for millions, reducing travel costs and time while […]
President Donald Trump on Tuesday criticized India’s high tariffs on U.S. auto imports, labeling them as “very unfair,” and announced plans to implement reciprocal tariffs starting April 2.
India and Bangladesh share a relationship built on history, economics, and people-to-people connections that go far beyond the fluctuations of political change or momentary tensions. Recent statements from Bangladesh’s chief adviser Muhammad Yunus affirm what has been evident for decades: while propaganda and challenges may arise, the ties between the two nations remain strong and […]
The Indian government’s plan to build a fence along the 1,643-kilometer (1,021-mile) border with Myanmar is a national security decision, but it cannot come at the cost of human dignity and Indigenous rights. In places like Longwa, a village literally split between India and Myanmar, the fence threatens to sever families, disrupt livelihoods, and erase […]
India’s economic success story is often framed in terms of its rapid growth, booming tech industry, and a rising urban middle class. But beneath the surface, a stark and growing inequality threatens to derail the country’s long-term economic trajectory. A recent report from Blume Ventures highlights a troubling reality: while India is home to 1.4 […]
Since 2000, India has been undertaking one of the most ambitious rural infrastructure projects in the world, connecting thousands of villages with all-weather roads. The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) was launched to reduce rural isolation, making it easier for millions of people to access schools, hospitals, and markets. Over the past two decades, […]
Apple is strategically expanding its manufacturing footprint in India to reduce dependence on China, driven by geopolitical tensions and supply chain vulnerabilities. This initiative began in 2017 when Karnataka’s IT minister, Priyank Kharge, engaged Apple to establish iPhone production in the state. Today, Apple’s suppliers, including Foxconn and Tata Electronics, are producing iPhones in Karnataka […]
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) regained control of Delhi’s capital district for the first time in 27 years, winning 48 of 70 seats. The victory is a boost for Modi after a disappointing national election last year. The opposition Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), led by Arvind Kejriwal, secured 22 seats, according […]
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has long enjoyed warm ties with U.S. President Donald Trump, famously hugging him during past meetings and maintaining a close diplomatic rapport. Yet, despite their relationship, Modi has been unable to prevent the U.S. from deporting Indian migrants in record numbers.
Bangladesh faces a critical decision that could define its future prosperity, food security, and ecological stability. China’s plan to construct a colossal hydropower dam on the Yarlung Zangbo River—a river that becomes the Brahmaputra as it flows into India and Bangladesh—threatens to upend the water systems relied upon by millions. This project, poised to become […]
