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Kerala sounds alarm over GST reforms

Kerala warns of deep fiscal strain from proposed GST cuts, fearing welfare and salaries may suffer, even as global agencies project India’s economy will stay resilient….reports Asian Lite News Kerala Finance Minister

August 28, 2025

Economy·India News·Kerala

India nears $1b GE jet engine deal

India closes in on a $1 billion deal with GE for 113 fighter engines, securing continuity for HAL’s LCA Mark 1A programme and future-proofing IAF capability. India is set to take another

August 28, 2025

-Top News·Defence·India News

‘Unpredictable US Policy Stalls India Trade Talks’

Heflin remained “cautiously optimistic” about the recent announcement of Sergio Gor as the next US ambassador to India….reports Asian Lite News Former US Chargé d’Affaires to India, Donald Heflin, cautioned that Washington’s

August 28, 2025

-Top News·India News·USA

Critical minerals, defence deals dominate Indo-US talks

India and US strengthen partnership with critical minerals at the core, paving way for a new defence framework and deeper Indo-Pacific cooperation.…reports Asian Lite News The India–US 2+2 Intersessional Dialogue, held virtually

August 28, 2025

-Top News·India News·USA

India’s warship double boost to Navy

India strengthens maritime security with the commissioning of two indigenous stealth frigates, while Project-75(I) promises submarines with unmatched underwater endurance, redefining naval deterrence in the Indian Ocean. The Indian Navy took a

August 28, 2025

-Top News·Defence·India News

India–Japan Trade Ties Hit $13B with 170 Pacts

Japan’s investments across steel, autos, renewables, semiconductors, real estate, and aerospace underscore its faith in India’s long-term growth….reports Asian Lite News Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Japan comes as both

August 28, 2025

-Top News·Asia News·India News

US Tariffs: Blackmail or Wake-Up Call for India?

For now, the world is watching a high-stakes drama unfold. Will India bow, break, or bounce back? Economists warn that while the extreme US tariffs amount to “economic blackmail,” they could also

August 27, 2025

-Top News·India News·USA

India, Kuwait Hold Talks on Strategic Ties

The two sides agreed to hold the next round of Foreign Office Consultations in Kuwait at a mutually convenient date…reports Asian Lite News India and Kuwait on Tuesday held the seventh round

August 27, 2025

-Top News·Arab News·India News

‘Gor as Envoy to India a ‘Direct Line’ to White House’

Gor, the current Director of the White House Presidential Personnel office, was nominated as the next Ambassador to New Delhi…reports Asian Lite News Days after US President Donald Trump nominated close aide

August 27, 2025

-Top News·India News·USA

Trump Stands Firm on Tariffs, Calls Modi ‘Terrific’

With 25% sanctions on Indian oil imports set to kick in Wednesday, Trump said he could wield tariffs to end the Ukraine war—just not against Russia, the aggressor itself….reports Asian Lite News

August 27, 2025

-Top News·India News·USA

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