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From green shipping to blue economy: Modi hails India-Norway partnership
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre met in Oslo, upgrading bilateral ties to a 'Green Strategic Partnership'. The discussions focused on geopolitical conflicts, the recently signed Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) with the [European Free Trade Association] (EFTA), and expanding cooperation in green technology, blue economy, and development assistance for the Global South.
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Must ReadPoliticial decision must on cut-off for mid-term polls under the simultaneous election system: Joint Parliamentary Committee chairman
The Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on 'One Nation, One Election', P.P. Choudhary, stated that defining the 'remainder of the term' for mid-term polls under a simultaneous election system requires a political consensus.
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Must ReadPresident Putin to attend BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 12-13: Kremlin aide
Russian President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to attend the [BRICS] summit in New Delhi in September 2026. This summit is significant as it represents the expanded [BRICS] grouping, which now includes 11 major emerging economies, holding substantial global economic and demographic weight.
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ImportantU.S. Justice Department drops all charges against Gautam Adani; case closed permanently
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has permanently dropped all criminal charges, including securities and wire fraud, against Indian businessman Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar Adani. This follows earlier settlements with the [U.S.
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Must ReadC Raja Mohan writes: Great-power competition demands a first-principles foreign policy
The shifting dynamics between the US, China, and Russia, particularly the prospect of a US-China détente and deepening Russia-China ties, necessitate a reassessment of India's foreign policy. India must shift from its traditional reliance on 'strategic autonomy' (often interpreted as distance from the West) towards prioritizing its economic and technological modernization through stronger partnerships with the US and Europe to counter the primary challenge posed by an assertive China.
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Must ReadExperts Explain | How empowering India’s local governments can kickstart innovation and growth
Despite the constitutional mandate provided by the [73rd and 74th Amendments], India's local governments, particularly urban local bodies (ULBs), remain chronically underfunded and dependent on state governments. The article highlights how this 'stepchild' status stifles urban innovation and growth, contrasting India's failure to monetize urban land values with China's success, and argues that debates on federalism must move beyond Centre-state relations to include the empowerment of the third tier.
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Must ReadXi Jinping hosts Vladimir Putin in Beijing days after Trump: what to know
Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting China to meet President Xi Jinping, marking his 25th trip and highlighting the 'ironclad' strategic partnership between the two nations. This meeting, occurring shortly after a visit by US President Donald Trump, underscores a complex trilateral dynamic involving energy trade, the ongoing Ukraine conflict, and shifting global power structures.
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ImportantFor WTO to matter, it needs to recognise politics behind trade
This editorial argues that the [World Trade Organization] (WTO) must move beyond its traditional focus on economics and law to acknowledge the deep political realities driving global trade. The author highlights the failure of the recent Ministerial Conference (MC14) to address pressing issues like the [Doha Development Agenda], Chinese manufacturing overcapacity, the weaponization of economic interdependence, and the need for ecologically sustainable trade models.
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