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A bitter pill for Indian Pharma
Trumps most favoured nation drug policy would negatively impact many Indian pharma companies On Monday, US President Donald Trump signed a new executive order reviving the controversial ‘Most Favored Nation’ (MFN) policy aimed at slashing the prices of certain prescription drugs in the United States. Under this order, the US government will...
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There is limit to India’s patience
14 May 2025 | Pioneer -
US and China move toward trade reset
13 May 2025 | Pioneer -
The ceasefire and aftermath
12 May 2025 | Pioneer -
A humble shepherd with a global vision
10 May 2025 | Pioneer -
WAVES: India’s soft power moment
09 May 2025 | Pioneer -
Operation Sindoor
08 May 2025 | Pioneer -
Raging flames in the hills
07 May 2025 | Pioneer
Australia rejects Trump-style politics
The US allies are rejecting Trump-style politics as evident in Australia, Canada and Singapore The recent re-election of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his centre-left Labor Party in Australia marks more than just a domestic political victory — it is a strong statement against the rising tide of Trump-style populist politics...
Drenched dreams, uprooted promises
A short spell of rain exposes Delhi’s vulnerability to monsoon, while authorities remain clueless Delhi’s annual monsoon melodrama began on Friday. It poured in Delhi on Friday, and in keeping with the traditions, the city promptly slipped into chaos. Trees uprooted, roads vanished under murky pools, and Delhiites looked for boats...
India and US: Poised for a trade deal
India and US inch closer to a trade deal which could mitigate the negative impact of tariffs As trade negotiations between India and the United States accelerate, an imminent signing of a bilateral trade agreement looks on anvil. The deal that could reshape economic relations between the world’s two largest democracies...
Caste census set to become reality
The Centre’s decision on Caste Census is a welcome step towards inclusivity and social justice in a significant policy move, the Union Government announced on Wednesday that the upcoming census will include caste enumeration, promising the process will be conducted in a “transparent†manner. A caste census collects detailed data on...
Deepening rifts and rising trade tensions
BRICS foreign ministers meet ends without joint statement as internal rifts surface As the BRICS grouping of emerging powers convenes its foreign ministers in Rio de Janeiro ahead of its highly anticipated July summit, cracks within the expanded coalition are becoming increasingly visible. Despite shared concerns over global trade and geopolitical...
Canada elects: In the shadow of Trump
Canada’s elections have unfolded at a time when its close ally has drifted away Mark Carney will retain the office of Prime Minister of Canada as the Canadians have put a seal of approval on his candidature. He was declared the winner in Canada’s federal election, promising to fight against US...
Sweltering heat grips northern India
IMD issues advisories as vast swathes of the country brace for even hotter days ahead As April nears its end, large parts of northern and central India are already in the grip of a blistering heatwave, with temperatures soaring well beyond seasonal norms. Delhi, the national capital, has touched 42°C —...
