The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has delivered a significant monetary-policy signal on October 7, 2026, raising the policy repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%. The move marks the central bank’s first repo-rate…
A mysterious death at a plague research institute in Siberia has triggered international health concerns, with authorities investigating whether pneumonic plague played a role. The incident has also raised an obvious question for India: could…
India Takes a Major Step Towards Integrated Transport Planning India’s infrastructure story has changed dramatically over the past decade. Highways have expanded, railway infrastructure is being modernised, airports have multiplied, ports are being upgraded and…
Donald Trump made an important breakthrough with Indian-American voters in the 2024 presidential election. Although Indian Americans remained a strongly Democratic-leaning constituency, Trump’s support increased significantly compared with 2020, particularly among younger men. Now, as…
Harmanpreet Kaur has been one of the defining figures in the rise of Indian women’s cricket. From making her international debut in 2009 to becoming India’s World Cup-winning captain, she has spent more than 17…
The 2026 US midterm elections are primarily about issues Americans care about at home: the economy, prices, jobs, healthcare and the cost of living. But the outcome could also have consequences far beyond America’s borders.…
The story of Buddhism is often told through great teachers, philosophers and monks who carried the Buddha’s teachings across generations and geographical boundaries. Among the most intriguing traditions is the lineage of the 28 Indian…
India and the United States have spent months trying to negotiate a new trade agreement, but the negotiations now appear to have reached a difficult stage. India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on October 5…
India’s two-wheeler industry delivered a strong performance in September 2026, with several leading manufacturers reporting substantial year-on-year growth. Motorcycles and scooters continued to benefit from improving consumer demand, while electric two-wheelers emerged as one of…
India’s passenger vehicle market delivered a strong performance in September 2026, with domestic four-wheeler sales showing healthy year-on-year growth ahead of the crucial festive season. Major manufacturers reported strong volumes, while SUVs, premium models, electric…