Link To Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly9jx0gve0o This article talks about how India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), cut interest rates for the first time in five years, which lowered the repo rate from 6.5% to 6.25% to combat slowing economic growth. The move comes as India’s GDP growth is projected to fall to a four-year low of 6.7%. RBI… Read more »
Link To Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cj91z842wlmo This article discusses a conversation between US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as they focus on illegal immigration, trade, as well as security. Trumped showed major confidence that India would “do what’s right” referring to the deportation of undocumented Indian Migrants, who number around 725,000 in the US. India states they will… Read more »
Link To Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm27k2m91p7o The article talks about the recent deportation of 104 Indian nationals from the US, who were accused of entering the country illegally. A military plane from the US transported the nationals to Amritsar, India, and reports emerged of deportees being shackled throughout the 40-hour flight. Foreign Minister of India, S. Jaishankar stated that US immigration officials… Read more »
Link To Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c20n3x62rgjo This article covers the H-1B visa program which is designed to bring skilled foreign workers to the U.S.. It shows how the program has sparked debate as Donald Trump prepares for his second term as president. While Trump now supports the program, critics argue it undercuts American jobs, though proponents like Elon Musk say it ensures… Read more »
Link To Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpdnwdz2dx8o This article covers the 8th of January 2025, where a coal mine in Assam, India, suffered a catastrophic flooding incident, trapping nine miners. Ravi Rai, a survivor from Nepal, recounted his narrow escape after being stranded in 50-60 feet of water for nearly an hour, clinging to a rope before being rescued. Illegal rat-hole mining, where… Read more »
Link To Article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp8ke9e27dxo This article discusses India’s recent diplomatic meeting with the Taliban and how it marks a significant shift in India’s regional strategy. After losing its influence in Afghanistan when the Taliban took power in 2021, India is now re-engaging with the regime to rebuild connections. Discussions between India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Taliban Foreign Minister Amir… Read more »