India

India's economy faces external pressure as the US imposes a 10% forced labor tariff, while domestic initiatives advance in green energy and space. The government is building strategic oil reserves and securing uranium supplies from Australia, while private sector moves include Ather Energy's planned $200 million share sale and Adani Group's airline consideration.

• 16US imposes 10% forced labor tariff on India
• 14India launches first hydrogen-powered train in Haryana
• 13Vikram-1: India's first private space rocket by Skyroot to carry diamond flower
• 10Australia agrees to sell uranium to India during Modi visit
• 9Kotak Reclaims India ECM Lead With Mega Deals on Horizon

PM Modi's government is on the defensive over exam paper leaks, announcing fast-track courts and an exam reform task force led by Nandan Nilekani. Opposition parties criticize the handling of student deaths, while diplomatic engagements continue with Japan, Indonesia, and New Zealand.

• 24'When is Punjab education minister resigning?': Actress Shweta Tiwari asks CJP after Dharmendra Pradhan's
• 23PM Modi announces fast-track courts for paper leak cases: 'Those harming youth won't be spared' | India News
• 17India and Japan strengthen ties as Modi hosts Takaichi in New Delhi
• 16Modi announces exam reform task force led by Nandan Nilekani
• 15No need for India to take a leaf out of Pakistan’s Iran mediation book, says envoy

Security concerns are elevated by US charges against gangsters Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar for the Nijjar killing, and a US list naming a Punjab Police officer among 37 wanted individuals. India signs defense deals with Indonesia for BrahMos and Astra missiles, while advising seafarers to avoid Hormuz voyages amid Middle East strikes.

• 17Punjab Police officer among 37 wanted by U.S. along with gangsters Lawrence Bishnoi, Bhagwanpuria
• 14India and Indonesia sign major defense deals for BrahMos and Astra missiles
• 11U.S. charges Lawrence Bishnoi, Goldy Brar for Nijjar’s killing in Canada in 2023
• 10Indian Muslim stabbed 15 times in Utah hate crime
• 6Indian police move fasting activist Sonam Wangchuk to hospital

The 'Cockroach' youth movement, sparked by medical exam leaks, has forced the education minister's resignation and continues with protests despite police bans. The movement represents the first broad-based protest against Modi, with Gen Z leaders vowing further action.

• 55India's education minister resigns after 'Cockroach' youth protests
• 22India protest leaders to hold talks as 'cockroach' demonstrations continue
• 21Thousands of 'Cockroach' movement supporters protest in New Delhi
• 16Boat capsizes off Vietnam killing 15 Indian tourists
• 15Massive protests erupt in India over medical exam leak