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Time to ‘Make in India’? Modi puzzles 137mn followers by saying he may ‘GIVE UP’ Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube

Posted on March 3, 2020March 3, 2020By Editor

India’s internet-savvy PM Narendra Modi said he may soon abandon his highly-trafficked social media pages, prompting an outpouring of posts from supporters begging him to stay, and threats of an exodus to locally-made platforms. … Read More >Time to ‘Make in India’? Modi puzzles 137mn followers by saying he may ‘GIVE UP’ Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & YouTube

WhatsApp, Twitter, TikTok in Trouble in India For Allegedly Spreading ‘Anti-National’ Propaganda

Posted on February 28, 2020February 28, 2020By Editor

With the widespread use of smartphones and internet, the Indian population is pretty active on social media. Apps like Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Twitter, and TikTok are used extensively, in some cases to push fake or unverified information. … Read More >WhatsApp, Twitter, TikTok in Trouble in India For Allegedly Spreading ‘Anti-National’ Propaganda

Back on track: India could see economic growth recover in 2020

Posted on February 27, 2020February 27, 2020By Editor

Asia’s third-largest economy, India, could rebound this year on signs of a sharp pickup in business activity in January. Consumer demand in the country still remains subdued. … Read More >Back on track: India could see economic growth recover in 2020

‘Best weapons on the planet’: Trump confirms $3bn weapons deal with New Delhi during massive rally in India

Posted on February 24, 2020February 24, 2020By Editor

Donald Trump has confirmed that a long-anticipated $3 billion deal with New Delhi to acquire US-made military helicopters will be finalized during his trip to India. The US leader also listed other areas of cooperation. … Read More >‘Best weapons on the planet’: Trump confirms $3bn weapons deal with New Delhi during massive rally in India

Police clash with violent pro- and anti-CAA protesters in Delhi hours before Trump set to visit Indian capital

Posted on February 24, 2020February 24, 2020By Editor

Delhi police have used tear gas to disperse hundreds of demonstrators for and against a new citizenship law. Protesters threw stones and set fires, hours before Donald Trump is scheduled to arrive in the capital. … Read More >Police clash with violent pro- and anti-CAA protesters in Delhi hours before Trump set to visit Indian capital

Trump to confront Modi on ‘religious freedoms’, Kashmir, tariffs & other US ‘concerns’ during India visit

Posted on February 22, 2020February 22, 2020By Editor

On his first visit to India next week, US President Donald Trump is expected to wade into several domestic controversies, challenging his Indian counterpart on the state of religious freedom in the country, as well as Kashmir. … Read More >Trump to confront Modi on ‘religious freedoms’, Kashmir, tariffs & other US ‘concerns’ during India visit

It’s official! India overtakes UK & France to become world’s 5th LARGEST economy

Posted on February 18, 2020February 18, 2020By Editor

India is developing into an open-market economy from its previous autarchic policies, US-based think tank World Population Review concludes in a report. … Read More >It’s official! India overtakes UK & France to become world’s 5th LARGEST economy

Colonial rule ended in 1947!’ Indians lay into British MP & Kashmir policy critic who demanded instant visa for ‘private visit’

Posted on February 18, 2020By Editor

A British MP outraged that she was denied entry to India over a revoked visa has received a harsh backlash online, with some reminding the lawmaker – a critic of Delhi’s policies in Kashmir – that India is no longer a UK subject. … Read More >Colonial rule ended in 1947!’ Indians lay into British MP & Kashmir policy critic who demanded instant visa for ‘private visit’

Hiding slums ahead of Trump visit portrays him as EMPEROR & shows Indians’ ‘SLAVE MENTALITY’ – newspaper

Posted on February 17, 2020February 17, 2020By Editor

An Indian Hindu party has lashed out at government plans to hide slums behind a wall along the route Donald Trump’s motorcade will take during his visit, likening preparations to those for British royals during colonial times. … Read More >Hiding slums ahead of Trump visit portrays him as EMPEROR & shows Indians’ ‘SLAVE MENTALITY’ – newspaper

Russia and Saudi Arabia fight for share of India’s huge oil market

Posted on February 14, 2020February 14, 2020By Editor

Russia has put India on top of its priority list as it looks to ramp up crude exports and expand its downstream presence. … Read More >Russia and Saudi Arabia fight for share of India’s huge oil market