Amid escalating US tariffs on Indian goods, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has urged Russian companies to strengthen their engagement with India and explore new trade and investment opportunities. Speaking in Moscow, Mr Jaishankar highlighted India’s rapidly growing economy, ‘Make in India’ initiatives, and modernisation efforts as major drivers for collaboration. “India, with a GDP...
As India celebrates its 79th Independence Day in 2025, it marks a powerful moment of reflection on the nation’s journey since gaining freedom in 1947. From colonial shackles to becoming a major global force, India has undergone an extraordinary transformation over the last 78 years—economically, politically, socially, and technologically—while preserving its deep-rooted cultural values. 1947–1960:...