Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to Thailand, which begins Thursday, is aimed at improving economic and investment ties between the two countries. India's rapidly developing market continues to draw Thai investors, and Indian investments in Thailand have steadily increased in recent years. Thailand has made investments in India's infrastructure, real estate, agro-processing, electronics, automotive, food processing, hospitality, and renewable energy sectors. One of the most significant investments occurred in 2021, when Global Renewable Synergy Co., Ltd invested $453.29 million
India and the United States are making substantial progress towards finalising a Bilateral Trade Agreement as the deadline for US reciprocal tariffs approaches on April 2. Following an intervention by the Prime Minister's Office, India has agreed to the Terms of Reference (ToR) for negotiations, paving the way for future discussions. The ToR establishes the foundation for the trade agreement and requires approval from the highest political authority before actual negotiations may commence. After four days of deliberations, US officials left India without finalising the Terms of Reference.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to officially launch the "NITI NCAER States Economic Forum" portal on April 1. The platform is intended to provide a comprehensive database of economic, social, and fiscal statistics for Indian states during the past three decades, up to the fiscal year 2022-23. The platform, created in collaboration between NITI Aayog and the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER), divides data into five core verticals: demography, economic structure, fiscal health, education, and healthcare. Its goal is to provide researchers, policymakers, and analysts
The US Department of Energy (DoE) has given Holtec International a regulatory license to design and build nuclear reactors in India. This is a huge step forward in the nearly two-decade-old nuclear pact between India and the United States. According to reports, the DoE approved Holtec on March 26, allowing nuclear cooperation between the two countries. The license authorises Holtec to exchange 'unclassified small modular reactor (SMR) technology' with three Indian firms—Holtec Asia, Larsen & Toubro Ltd, and Tata Consulting Engineers Ltd—under US rule '10CFR810'. The authorisation i
The United Arab Emirates participated in the Global Conference on AI, Security, and Ethics in Geneva, confirming its commitment to responsible technological development. Omran Sharaf, Assistant Foreign Minister for Advanced Science and Technology, met with foreign experts, including Robin Geiss, Director of the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR), to address AI's expanding role in global security and its ethical implications. During the conversations, Sharaf emphasised the importance of international collaboration in regulating artificial intelligence. He stated that
Vikram Misri, India's Foreign Secretary, and Christopher Landau, US Deputy Secretary of State, recently discussed ways to decrease trade obstacles, boost defence and technology collaboration, and combat illegal immigration to the US. The conversation aimed to promote a fair and balanced bilateral commercial partnership. According to a statement issued by the US Department of State, Landau expressed gratitude for India's help in combating illegal immigration. He emphasised the importance of sustained cooperation between the two countries. The discussions also addressed security and developm
Analysts describe the post-1945 world order as being stuck between the old and new power structures, undergoing a seismic change. Even though there have been conversations about this change for more than ten years, current occurrences highlight how real it is. This transformation is exemplified by the high-profile meeting between US Senator Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Saudi Arabia, as well as the heated exchange between US President Donald Trump and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office on March 5. This geopolitical reshuffling enables middle powers
His Excellency Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Chairman of Dubai Chambers, met with His Excellency Sunjay Sudhir, Ambassador of India to the UAE, to explore how Dubai and India can strengthen their trade and investment connections. The meeting was held at the Dubai Chambers offices and was attended by His Excellency Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers. Both sides emphasised the importance of developing bilateral trade and investment prospects, as well as Dubai and India's deep economic cooperation. His Excellency Al Mansoori remarked that Dubai is committed t
On March 20, White House cryptocurrency czar David Sacks met with Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Zayed Al Nahyan to explore the emerging landscape of artificial intelligence and digital currency. The meeting highlighted the growing intersection of emerging technology and global finance. Sacks, a significant authority in US technology policy, commented on the participation via the social media platform X. He regarded the conversation as smart and profound, emphasising the significance of international cooperation in these areas. "It was an honour to meet with Sheikh Tahnoon to discuss AI and cryptocurr
In a historic step to strengthen Singapore's ties with India, the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), Changi Airport Group (CAG), and Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) have launched their first tripartite collaboration. The year-long agreement, which runs from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026, aims to promote Singapore's brand presence, improve trade relations, and attract high-value Indian travellers. This initiative's primary goal is to highlight Singapore's enhanced tourism experiences while presenting it as a leading global aviation hub. The agreement also includes the Friends of Singap