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Pakistan is trying to enter into a security pact with the US and shed its image as a camp follower of China. India has reasons to worry if the US agrees to sign an agreement and supply more military hardware to Pakistan. For the US, it is an opportunity to counter Chinese influence in Pakistan and Afghanistan

A thaw in the disturbed relationship between India and China may appear theoretical at this time. But Western strategists are already worrying about an improvement in their relationship because that would negate US plans to contain China

Several important milestones were crossed in the India-Sri Lanka relationship during the recent visit of the Sri Lankan President to New Delhi. Though India is generous in assisting the crisis-hit country, it must take careful steps to counter Chinese designs in Sri Lanka and the Indian Ocean region

The US is presenting itself as a ‘protector’ of Southeast Asian countries like Singapore and Vietnam from China’s aggressiveness. But it cannot replace Chinas economic heft 

In today’s edition of Moneycontrol Pro Panorama: RBI to note systemic weaknesses in banking sector, Indias chance to charge up solar capacity, India must push for rupee adoption, demand for jewellery to remain strong, and more

A sharp rise in US bond yields sent the markets into a tizzy this week

The markets are uncertain about an impending slowdown in the US, which is why investors are now rushing to emerging markets

The US might want India to play an even greater role as the Russian mutiny has thrown up the possibility of major changes in the Ukraine war

Prime Minister Modis US visit signals a new era in Indo-US ties

China’s claim of recovering from the economic slide seen during the COVID pandemic years has proven to be false. Official figures show a serious downturn in different economic segments. But what poses a serious political challenge is the record level of joblessness among the young population