As summer sets in, India braces for yet another season of extreme heat. Forecasts indicate that this year will bring more intense heat waves, with several states expected to experience a significant rise in the number of scorching days.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to attend the 6th Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) Summit in Thailand on Friday, marking a significant step in strengthening regional ties and advancing economic cooperation.
India faces a 26% reciprocal tariff—half of the 52% duty it levies on American imports. China, meanwhile, will see a 54% tariff in response to its 67% duty on US goods.
India and Thailand on Thursday decided to elevate bilateral ties to a strategic partnership as Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted that India believes in the policy of development and not expansionism.
Declaring April 2 as "Liberation Day", US President Donald Trump announced the tariffs but has exempted certain sectors. India’s pharmaceutical sector has made a big win, temporarily avoiding the new levies.
The Ministry of Mines, in partnership with the Goa government, jointly launched India's inaugural Exploration Licence (EL) auction -- a transformative step aimed at unlocking critical and deep-seated mineral reserves across the country.
Addressing the RISE//DEL Conference 2025, Minister Goyal identified four aspects for the creative industry to contribute to India’s RISE in the Amrit Kaal: responsible content, innovative Storytelling, Skill Development, and exporting Indian Creativity.
The situation escalated into a full-blown confrontation, with students staging protests and demanding answers from the administration.
The early onset of summer across India this year is more than just a shift in seasons ~ it is a signal of a deeper, systemic problem that threatens livelihoods, economic stability, and the foundations of India’s agrarian society.
“Making the dragon and elephant dance is the only right choice,” says China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi as he extends a friendly hand to India to bolster the democratisation of global relations while stren - gthening the Global South.
