Tag: Global
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Rising FDI in the Global South Amidst Ongoing Financial Constraints
At the report launch, UNCTAD Secretary General Rebeca Grynspan (pictured) noted the importance of borrowing countries having their own forums to discuss best practices, presenting UNCTAD’s Borrowing Forum as an example. Credits: Fabrice Coffrinie/AFP via Getty Images. Following the barrage of tariff announcements by US President Donald Trump in April, headlines warned of a harsh…
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The Future of the Global Economy: The Impact of AI and Automation
Elon Musk, the world’s leading tech business magnate, has sparked a new debate. In a recent interview, he claimed that in the next 10 to 20 years, AI and robotics will advance to such a level that it will no longer be necessary for humans to work. This suggests that people may no longer need…
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Top 10 Global Dishes: Featuring Amritsari Kulcha and Murg Makhani
Indian cuisine, with its vibrant mix of spices and soulful warmth, spells comfort with every bite. Whether it is the creamy bowl of dal that tastes like home or the fragrant plate of biryani that tantalises the senses, every dish feels like a small celebration of flavour. So, when popular food and travel guide TasteAtlas unveiled…
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NITI Aayog’s Decadal Strategy for Capturing Global Market Opportunities
The next century is going to make a lot of money for the disruptors of quantum technologies. It may sound like an overstatement. But once you get a clear, nuance-rich view of the potential this technological vertical carries, it’s going to blow your mind! So much so that NITI Aayog has charted a roadmap for…
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Kapil Mohan: The Teetotaler Behind a Global Liquor Empire
Old Monk is more than a drink for many Indians. It is nostalgia, comfort, and a familiar taste passed down through generations. But behind this iconic dark rum stands a man who never touched alcohol himself Brigadier Kapil Mohan. His vision, discipline, and belief in quality helped Old Monk grow into one of the best-known…
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AI Tokens and the UAE’s Vision to Become the Global Hub for Artificial Intelligence
The UAE recently announced that it will produce 60 trillion artificial intelligence tokens to become the “world’s factory of intelligence.” The country is planning to create these through the Stargate AI campus in Abu Dhabi—a massive hyperscale data centre project. What are AI tokens? AI tokens are small units of data created by breaking down…
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Putin’s India Today Interview: A Shift in Global Media Dynamics
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s decision to grant India Today an exclusive interview inside the Kremlin’s Ekaterina Hall has exposed a seismic shift in global media dynamics. For nearly two decades, Putin had avoided foreign news networks, yet 24 hours before his Delhi visit, he chose an Indian broadcaster over legacy Western outlets, sending an unmistakable…
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India’s Robust Fundamentals Propel 7% Growth Amid Global Challenges, Says Finance Minister
India’s economic growth will accelerate to at least 7% this year as fundamentals remain robust despite global uncertainties, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday. “Fundamentals of the economy are strong,” Sitharaman said at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit in New Delhi, adding that consumer spending was expected to stay resilient, supported by low inflation…
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India’s Resilient Merchandise Exports: Strength and Diversification Amid Global Volatility
Despite global economic uncertainties, geopolitical disruptions, and softened demand in some markets, India’s merchandise exports continue to demonstrate resilience, the government said on Friday. “There is, as of yet, no conclusive evidence that the export trends are attributable specifically to any tariff-related action. India’s export sectors continue to demonstrate strength and diversification,” MoS for commerce…
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India Launches Inaugural Global South Seminar on Public Financial Management in New Delhi
The Office of the Controller General of Accounts of India (CGA), Ministry of Finance, in collaboration with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), convened a high-level Seminar on sharing India’s Public Financial Management (PFM) Experience for countries of the Global South in New Delhi, today. The event brought together heads of Missions, senior diplomats, and…