Talks on a deal have been ongoing since 2022 but appear to have stalled amid a succession of UK prime ministers and the ruling Conservative Party’s electoral malaise.
Weavers in Varanasi say the rise in anti-Muslim rhetoric has so far caused no bad blood since the sari business thrives on interdependency.
India’s PM denies his ruling Hindu-nationalist party wants a two-thirds parliamentary majority to strip the word ‘secular’ from the constitution. The opposition aren’t so sure.
With global warming becoming a major issue, India must tackle climate change in a more comprehensive and methodical way.
Observers say India could strike a middle ground between Russia and the US, as Washington is also seen to be ‘gradual’ in its handling of allegations.
Analysts say with momentum already with the BJP, any alleged Pakistani interference and support for Rahul Gandhi is unlikely to swing voter support.
Narendra Modi’s government has launched numerous initiatives to speed up the country’s development, but many areas continue to lag behind – with employment scarce.
PM Narendra Modi has attacked Gandhi’s decision, saying he is ‘scared to fight’ in Amethi against BJP’s Smriti Irani again.
Prajwal Revanna is accused of sexually assaulting hundreds of women after the release of videos showing his alleged crimes.
India summoned the Canadian deputy high commissioner after ‘Modi Wanted’ banners were reportedly hoisted at a Toronto event addressed by Justin Trudeau.
Phase two of voting saw a 65 per cent turnout, with heat and complacency of BJP supporters among possible reasons for the lower figure.
The electric vehicle maker is expected to build a base in India given the country’s importance as a sales market, analysts say.
A thumping victory for his party in this month’s parliamentary elections has lent Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu a free hand. But observers say his country is simply ‘too small’ to be taking sides.
The Indian prime minister’s ruling BJP has vowed to attain developed economy status within 25 years. But a host of legacy issues still need tackling.
Only Indian citizens can vote in India’s elections. But Prime Minister Narendra Modi has still worked hard to woo the diaspora – and their endorsement has an impact.
Asian firms worry that Iran-Israel tensions could spill over to the Strait of Hormuz – a vital oil corridor for Asia – and provide more fuel to oil prices.
Reforms and incentives are attracting international investors looking to diversify away from China amid its intensifying rivalry with the US. But India still has a way to go to catch up to its neighbour to the north.
Online scam syndicates are growing exponentially as more investors fall for get-rich-quick traps amid surging prices of cryptocurrencies.
India is holding a seven-phase vote, during which PM Modi will have time to pace himself at events and stretch the opposition’s limited resources.
Despite higher cost, manufacturers are turning to regenerative farming practices that aim to leave the land in a better condition than the previous cycle.
India should take steps to counter China’s ‘timely opportunism’ to draw closer to the Maldives, analysts say.
One study shows distributed energy resources such as small solar panels could one day account for half of the region’s renewable energy output.
Some farming methods used to fight the menace such as growing herbicide-tolerant rice varieties have failed to curb the weedy rice invasion.
Funding woes, work-life balance and prejudice remain hurdles for women entrepreneurs, who say having supportive business partners and spouses can be half the battle won.
The levy comes as Singapore mandates a proportionate increase of sustainable aviation fuel used by airlines over the next few years.
The Bank of Japan is set to end its policy of holding down interest rates as inflation surpasses expectations, analysts say.
The Gemini tool was responding to the question ‘Is Modi a fascist?’ and its answers have been slammed as ‘biased’.
EVs currently account for around 5 per cent of India’s automobile market, but that figure is projected to grow to 40 per cent by 2030.
EU’s potential sanctions on individual Chinese and Indian firms’ export of electronics to Russia will only reinforce perceptions of inequality.
Freight rates were just stabilising but the missile attack against a Belize-flagged ship could further disrupt global trade and hurt consumers.