slips in COP30 agenda

India at COP30: Climate justice meets slow delivery

India helped shape COP30 debates, yet Belém deferred finance to the 2030s, exposing the gap between ambition and delivery. Read more »
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Arunachal passport row returns to haunt India–China ties

China’s refusal to accept the Indian passport of a woman from Arunachal Pradesh shows how documents and maps have become tools in the India–China power contest. Read more »
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Rare-earth magnets: Can the new policy deliver?

The new rare-earth magnets manufacturing scheme looks to close one of the biggest gaps in its EV and clean energy supply chain. #rareearth Read more »
India at $4 trillion GDP

India at $4 trillion GDP: Growth gains, human capital gaps remain

India crosses $4 trillion GDP mark, but weak human capital, jobs crisis and state capacity gaps threaten long-term growth. #$4trillion #economy Read more »
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India-Afghanistan ties: New power shifts reshape regional security

India-Afghanistan ties are reshaping regional power as Pakistan confronts Taliban hostility and diplomatic isolation. Read more »
Neuromorphic chips can reduce energy use

Neuromorphic chips can cut AI energy use and boost speed

Neuromorphic chips could solve AI’s energy crisis by fusing memory and computation, creating ultra-efficient, brain-like chips. Read more »
Indian pharmaceutical industry

Pharmaceutical industry risks rise amid US tariff threat

The Indian pharmaceutical industry is diversifying rapidly as geopolitics disrupt long-standing trade flows. #pharma Read more »
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India Afghanistan trade talks test Delhi’s regional strategy

Delhi’s response to Kabul’s demand for renewed India Afghanistan trade will shape regional economic integration India hopes to build through Chabahar connectivity and Central Asia partnerships. #Kabul #Afghanistan #trade Read more »
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Why AI deepfakes regulation in India will fall short

India’s new AI deepfakes regulation seeks to curb synthetic media, but technical gaps, legal risks and human biases undermine their effectiveness. Read more »
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A sustainable biofuel policy needed for India’s energy transition

India needs a biofuel policy that prioritises lower carbon emissions and higher rural gains. #biofuel Read more »