Donald Trump and Xi Jinping in Busan

Trump–Xi Summit in Busan: What It Means for India and the World

The historic meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Busan, South Korea, on October 30, 2025, has marked a significant pivot in international relations that extends far beyond bilateral trade calculations. Trump’s deliberate framing of this summit as a “G-2” gathering represents far more than diplomatic semantics. It signals a…

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Who Holds the Key to the Muslim Vote in Bihar’s 2025 Elections?

Who Holds the Key to the Muslim Vote in Bihar’s 2025 Elections?

Discover who is emerging as the key figure for Muslim voters in the Bihar elections. We examine political strategies, leaders, and the potential impact on the state’s electoral outcome. Bihar’s upcoming assembly elections on November 6 and 11, 2025, pit two formidable coalitions against each other: the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), led by Chief…

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India’s Anti-Conversion Laws: A Threat to Religious Freedom

India’s Anti-Conversion Laws: A Threat to Religious Freedom

India’s constitutional promise of freedom of faith is under threat from Conversion Laws enacted by both Congress and the BJP that restrict the right to change religion, serving electoral interests over the public good and undermining Article 25’s spirit of pluralism. Introduction When India adopted its Constitution in 1950, it embraced the radical idea that…

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Saudi Pakistan

Saudi Pakistan Defence Pact: A Comprehensive Analysis of Regional Security Dynamics

On September 17, 2025, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA) that represents the most significant upgrade to their security relationship in decades. The agreement, signed by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Riyadh, formalizes a defence partnership that has quietly existed for over…

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Donald Trump’s TikTok Deal and Surprise China Visit: Political, Economic, and Diplomatic Implications

Donald Trump’s TikTok Deal and Surprise China Visit: Political, Economic, and Diplomatic Implications

President Donald Trump’s announcement that China approved a TikTok deal and his plan to visit China early next year mark a pivotal moment in U.S.-China relations. This development signals reduced bilateral tensions, reshapes global tech regulation dynamics, and could bolster investor sentiment by easing the prospect of a prolonged TikTok ban in the United States….

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If Cricket Is Allowed, Why Not Pilgrimage? Sikhs and Leaders Challenge Pakistan Ban

If Cricket Is Allowed, Why Not Pilgrimage? Sikhs and Leaders Challenge Pakistan Ban

The Indian government’s recent decision to ban Sikh pilgrims from visiting Pakistan for Guru Nanak Dev’s birth anniversary has sparked widespread condemnation across Punjab, with political leaders, religious organizations, and the Sikh community questioning what they perceive as glaring double standards in India’s Pakistan policy. On September 12, 2025, the Ministry of Home Affairs issued…

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