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Original illustration pairing goods flows with the unfinished text of a trade agreement.

India’s exports climb as the US trade pact moves into legal drafting

September goods exports rose 23%, while trade with the US expanded over the first half. A larger monthly deficit and an unfinished agreement keep the details important.

Makhana Mornings15 October 20263 min read

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Bangladesh’s garment workers push for a wage reset

Fresh road protests in Dhaka have brought higher pay and overdue-wage demands into focus. A proposed wage board is the next development to watch in a major apparel-export economy.

Makhana Mornings15 October 20263 min read

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Illustration showing growing internal divisions within BRICS during discussions around the Iran conflict

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BRICS is growing bigger but finding it harder to stay aligned

Learn how the Iran conflict exposed the growing complexity inside the expanding BRICS alliance

Makhana Mornings!16 May 20264 min read

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Prada Made in India x Inspired by Kolhapuri Chappals

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Prada returns to Kolhapuri after backlash with a new partnership

Learn how a controversy turned into collaboration for Indian artisans and a global luxury brand

Makhana Mornings!27 April 20263 min read

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Infographic showing the top 20 richest countries in 2026 based on the HelloSafe Prosperity Index, ranking nations like Norway, Ireland, and Luxembourg using income, inequality, and quality of life indicators

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The richest countries list just changed and GDP is not enough

Learn how a new prosperity index is redefining wealth beyond economic output

Makhana Mornings!24 April 20264 min read

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When Pokémon Meets Lego, Toys Stop Being for Kids

Lego’s new Pokémon sets reveal how the toy market now favors wealthy adult collectors.

Makhana Mornings!26 January 20263 min read

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Could a BRICS revival reopen India’s door to Chinese tech?

With improving Indo-China ties and a stronger BRICS alliance, the question resurfaces: is India ready to let Chinese products and apps back in?

Makhana Mornings!13 November 20254 min read

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India pushes ‘country of origin’ rules as US tariffs and trade talks intensify

New Delhi’s move to mandate e-commerce filters for locally made products comes amid tariff tensions and renewed trade negotiations with Washington.

Makhana Mornings!12 November 20253 min read

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Illustration of a bridge connecting India and Latin America, representing emerging trade and investment partnerships between the two regions.

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India and Latin America: The Untapped Axis of Emerging Growth

Shared ambitions, complementary strengths, and changing geopolitics are bringing India and Latin America closer than ever before.

Makhana Mornings!30 October 20254 min read

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Illustration of Donald Trump, Narendra Modi, and Vladimir Putin in a diplomatic setting discussing global oil trade, with national flags and oil barrels in the background.

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Trump Says Modi Will Halt Russian Oil Imports, Calls It a Big Step Toward Ending Ukraine War

The US President claims India’s move to stop buying Russian oil could shift global pressure on Moscow, even as trade frictions grow between Washington and New Delhi.

Makhana Mornings!16 October 20253 min read

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Image showing Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu in a high-level diplomatic meeting reviewing documents, symbolizing Gaza peace discussions and US-led diplomacy

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Trump’s Gaza Breakthrough: Victory or Volatility in the Middle East

The US brokered Gaza peace deal marks a major diplomatic win for Trump, but its sustainability remains uncertain.

Makhana Mornings!14 October 20253 min read

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US Capitol dome with a red 'Sorry We're Closed' sign symbolizing government shutdown, alongside a prominent portrait of President Donald Trump placed on the right against a solid blue background.

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US shutdown costs $400 million daily as healthcare row stalls funding

Republicans and Democrats clash over Affordable Care Act subsidies, leaving 750,000 workers furloughed.

Makhana Mornings!2 October 20252 min read

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India-EFTA trade deal roundtable event with flags, ministers, and officials discussing new investment opportunities and partnership

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India–EFTA Trade Deal Comes Into Force, Called a Timely Booster

Swiss State Secretary hails pact as perfectly timed to boost trade and investment flows.

Makhana Mornings!1 October 20252 min read

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Swiss and Indian national flags side by side against a blue sky, symbolizing Switzerland-India investment partnership

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Switzerland Eyes Stronger Investment Ties with India as Roche Pledges $1.5 Billion

Swiss minister pushes for bilateral treaty while Roche bets big on India’s healthcare future.

Makhana Mornings!1 October 20253 min read

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Artist’s impression of baby planet WISPIT 2b forming inside a glowing protoplanetary disk, surrounded by stars and cosmic dust

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Astronomers Capture First Image of a Baby Planet Forming

WISPIT 2b, five times Jupiter’s mass, offers a real-time glimpse into planetary birth.

Makhana Mornings!1 October 20253 min read

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Indian Rupee symbol prominently displayed with softly blurred Indian national flag in the background, symbolizing India's currency and financial identity.

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BRICS Bank to Launch First Rupee Bond by March

New Development Bank eyes debut local currency issue in India.

Makhana Mornings!26 September 20253 min read

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands in London, symbolizing strengthened India–UK ties and the Free Trade Agreement.

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UK PM Keir Starmer Honoured for Role in India–UK FTA

Starmer receives ‘Living Bridge’ award for strengthening bilateral ties.

Makhana Mornings!23 September 20252 min read

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Jaishankar meets US Secretary of State Rubio at UNGA in New York

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India–US Relations in Spotlight as Jaishankar Meets Rubio at UNGA

Trade talks, tariffs, and strategic ties define a high-stakes week in New York.

Makhana Mornings!23 September 20252 min read

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H1B visa concept illustration with Statue of Liberty and American flag design.

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China Silent on US H-1B Fee Hike, UK Eyes Visa Cuts to Woo Global Talent

US imposes $100,000 H-1B fee, India feels heat, China opens doors, UK considers scrapping fees.

Makhana Mornings!22 September 20253 min read

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US President and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi seated together in formal attire, shaking hands during a diplomatic meeting in an official setting.

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Trump Balances Warmth for Modi with Policy Sanctions on India

US President underscores rapport with Modi while signalling firmness on policy.

Makhana Mornings!19 September 20252 min read

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G7 symbol displayed in front of flags of member countries including the United States, France, United Kingdom, Canada, Italy, Japan, and Germany.

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China Pushes Back on US Tariff Call Over Russian Oil

Beijing says sanctions won’t solve Ukraine war, urges dialogue instead.

Makhana Mornings!15 September 20252 min read

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Illustration of ORF and OECD partnership showing a handshake in front of a world map with both organisation logos and the headline “ORF, OECD seal partnership to collaborate on global policy issues.”

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ORF and OECD Forge Global Policy Partnership

Five-year pact to align India’s perspectives with global policy debates

Makhana Mornings!12 September 20252 min read

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FMCG Giants Face Production Halt in Nepal

Dabur and Britannia suspend operations amid local unrest

Makhana Mornings!12 September 20252 min read

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Illustration of a handshake between two suited arms, one with the New Zealand flag and the other labeled BRICS, with flags of New Zealand and a BRICS member in the background, symbolizing potential partnership.

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New Zealand urged to consider joining BRICS as global order shifts

Academic voices say small states must hedge as power tilts to Asia.

Makhana Mornings!11 September 20252 min read

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Image of Sergio Gor in a suit at a public event.

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Sergio Gor nominated as US envoy to India, Kwatra says a sign of ties

Indian envoy calls Trump pick a signal of deepening India US ties.

Makhana Mornings!11 September 20252 min read

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Handshake with India and US flags symbolising growing trade relations.

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India–US Trade Dialogue Back on Positive Track

Trump and Modi exchange warm words, raising hopes of a breakthrough.

Makhana Mornings!10 September 20252 min read

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The stone archway of the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore with bold lettering, overlaid with a golden badge that reads “Top 30 Worldwide,” symbolizing IIMB’s global ranking in the Financial Times Masters in Management 2025 list.

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IIM Bangalore Cracks Global Top 30 in FT Rankings

India’s B-schools step up, with IIMB ranked 28th worldwide in Masters in Management.

Makhana Mornings!8 September 20252 min read

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Silhouetted figures shake hands in front of the Indian and European Union flags, symbolizing EU–India free trade agreement talks, with the text “EU–India FTA Talks Accelerate in Delhi” displayed at the bottom.

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EU–India FTA Talks Accelerate in Delhi

Trade negotiators push to fast-track a deal as tariff tensions mount.

Makhana Mornings!8 September 20252 min read

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U.S. HIRE Act Threatens India’s $250 Billion IT Industry

A proposed U.S. law could impose steep outsourcing taxes, shaking India’s IT giants.

Makhana Mornings!8 September 20252 min read

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Appeals Court Finds Trump Tariffs Illegal (for Now, They Still Stand)

Judges push back on Trump’s tariffs, global trade and India watch closely.

Makhana Mornings!4 September 20253 min read

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India's ASEAN engagements: Strategic dividends and future ...

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India–ASEAN FTA review fast-tracked: tariff reset ahead

Trade diplomacy usually moves at the pace of molasses. Not this time. India and ASEAN have agreed to fast-track the review of their free trade agreement, compressing what might have been…

Makhana Mornings!2 September 20253 min read

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India’s exports climb as the US trade pact moves into legal drafting

Bangladesh’s garment workers push for a wage reset

BRICS is growing bigger but finding it harder to stay aligned

Prada returns to Kolhapuri after backlash with a new partnership

The richest countries list just changed and GDP is not enough

When Pokémon Meets Lego, Toys Stop Being for Kids

Could a BRICS revival reopen India’s door to Chinese tech?

India pushes ‘country of origin’ rules as US tariffs and trade talks intensify

India and Latin America: The Untapped Axis of Emerging Growth

Trump Says Modi Will Halt Russian Oil Imports, Calls It a Big Step Toward Ending Ukraine War

Trump’s Gaza Breakthrough: Victory or Volatility in the Middle East

US shutdown costs $400 million daily as healthcare row stalls funding

India–EFTA Trade Deal Comes Into Force, Called a Timely Booster

Switzerland Eyes Stronger Investment Ties with India as Roche Pledges $1.5 Billion

Astronomers Capture First Image of a Baby Planet Forming

BRICS Bank to Launch First Rupee Bond by March

UK PM Keir Starmer Honoured for Role in India–UK FTA

India–US Relations in Spotlight as Jaishankar Meets Rubio at UNGA

China Silent on US H-1B Fee Hike, UK Eyes Visa Cuts to Woo Global Talent

Trump Balances Warmth for Modi with Policy Sanctions on India

China Pushes Back on US Tariff Call Over Russian Oil

ORF and OECD Forge Global Policy Partnership

FMCG Giants Face Production Halt in Nepal

New Zealand urged to consider joining BRICS as global order shifts

Sergio Gor nominated as US envoy to India, Kwatra says a sign of ties

India–US Trade Dialogue Back on Positive Track

IIM Bangalore Cracks Global Top 30 in FT Rankings

EU–India FTA Talks Accelerate in Delhi

U.S. HIRE Act Threatens India’s $250 Billion IT Industry

Appeals Court Finds Trump Tariffs Illegal (for Now, They Still Stand)

India–ASEAN FTA review fast-tracked: tariff reset ahead

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