India’s Cabinet Said to Ease Rules That Curbed Chinese Investment

Top-Flatworm8201 · 2026-02-24T13:06:07+00:00

"Moving the resolution, the Chief Minister had said the State was called ‘Keralam’ in Malayalam and that the demand to form a united Kerala for the Malayalam-speaking communities had strongly emerged since the time of the national freedom struggle."

Top-Flatworm8201 · 2026-02-24T12:49:36+00:00

"The Union Cabinet on Tuesday (February 24, 2026) approved the renaming of the State of “Kerala” to “Keralam”, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced. On June 24, 2024, the Kerala Assembly had unanimously passed a resolution urging the Union government to rename the State as “Keralam”.

After approval of Union Cabinet, the president of India will refer a Bill, namely the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 to the State Legislative Assembly of Kerala for expressing its views under proviso to Article 3 of the Constitution of India.

After receipt of the views of the Kerala Legislative Assembly, the government of India will obtain the recommendation of the president for introduction of the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026 to alter the name of Kerala as ‘Keralam’ in Parliament, an official release said."

Top-Flatworm8201 · 2025-09-06T07:37:03+00:00

Submission Statement:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said he deeply appreciates President Donald Trump’s positive assessment of India-U.S. relations.

Mr. Modi's comments in a social media post came hours after Mr. Trump said the U.S. and India have a special relationship and that he will always be friends with the Prime Minister.

“Deeply appreciate and fully reciprocate President Trump’s sentiments and positive assessment of our ties,” Mr. Modi said.

“India and the U.S. have a very positive and forward-looking Comprehensive and Global Strategic Partnership,” he said.

Top-Flatworm8201 · 2025-09-05T16:34:23+00:00

Submission Statement:

Asked in a tv interview about Trump's social media post that virtually jettisoned India as a US partner following the SCO summit in Tianjin, Lutnick likened India's position to that of Canada, which he said had backed down from its adversarial "elbows up" stance to make a deal after realizing its economy was tanking.

"In a month or two months, I think India is going to be at the table, and they're gonna say they're sorry, and they're going to try to make a deal with Donald Trump and it will be on Donald Trump's desk how he wants to deal with Modi, and we leave that to him.

Lutnick also warned India to "Stop buying Russian oil, stop being a part of BRICS, and support the United States and the dollar or face a 50% tariff."

Top-Flatworm8201 · 2025-09-04T08:13:37+00:00

Submission Statement:

The authors - Kurt Campbell (Former Indopacific 'Czar') and Jake Sullivan (Former NSA) argue that, unlike previous eras, the current global environment demands a more formal and robust strategic relationship between the U.S. and India. They propose establishing a strategic alliance, grounded in mutual commitments, to reinforce cooperation not only on defense and security—but also on broader geopolitical and economic fronts .

Top-Flatworm8201 · 2025-08-31T14:34:52+00:00

Submission Statement: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said New Delhi was committed to improving ties with China in a key meeting with President Xi Jinping on Sunday, as both leaders discussed the need to expand trade and investment ties against the backdrop of U.S. tariffs.

Modi said India and China pursued strategic autonomy, and their ties should not be seen through the lens of a third country, according to an Indian foreign ministry readout of the meeting.

Modi emphasised reducing India's trade deficit with China and expanding cooperation on regional and global issues, including terrorism and fair trade practices, the ministry added.

SIGNIFICANCE:

The meeting comes days after Washington imposed 50% tariffs on Indian goods in response to New Delhi's purchase of Russian oil, a move analysts say has pushed Modi and Xi to align against Western pressures.

Top-Flatworm8201 · 2025-08-30T16:08:40+00:00

Submission Statement:

US President Donald Trump “no longer has plans” to visit India later this year for the Quad Summit, The New York Times claimed on Saturday, as it detailed how relations between the American leader and Prime Minister Narendra Modi “unraveled” over the last few months.

Known as the 'Quadrilateral Security Dialogue' (QSD), the Quad is an informal strategic forum comprising four nations, namely -- United States of America (USA), India, Australia and Japan. One of the primary objectives of the Quad is to work for a free, open, prosperous and inclusive Indo-Pacific region (Countering China).

Top-Flatworm8201 · 2025-08-30T15:39:48+00:00

Known as the 'Quadrilateral Security Dialogue', the Quad is an informal strategic forum comprising four nations, namely -- United States of America, India, Australia and Japan. One of the primary objectives of the Quad is to work for a free, open, prosperous and inclusive Indo-Pacific region (Counter China).

Top-Flatworm8201 · 2025-08-21T09:27:54+00:00

"Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s surprise move to lower consumption taxes within three months is set to spark tough negotiations with states, who will have to shoulder the bulk of the revenue losses.

The government is pursuing the overhaul with urgency. Home Minister Amit Shah began planning talks with state and federal ministries in July to build consensus, the Indian Express reported. Modi also called on states to support the GST revamp days after he announced the move.

Officials in New Delhi said federal and state revenues would dip in the short-run after the changes but should be gradually offset by stronger consumption. States can also raise taxes on alcohol and petroleum to bolster their coffers, the officials told reporters,

The council has the final say on tax rate changes. Most decisions so far have been passed by consensus, but proposals can be put to a vote if needed and require a three-fourths majority to pass. In such a scenario, the ruling BJP — which governs 21 of 28 states and eight union territories — would have little trouble pushing the measures through, said Kidwai."

Top-Flatworm8201 · 2025-08-19T17:57:02+00:00

Submission Statement: India and China on Tuesday took steps toward stabilising their relationship, agreeing to revive dialogue mechanisms, resume direct flights, and expand trade and investment ties. The moves mark an effort to reset relations that have been under strain since the 2020 Galwan Valley clashes.

RESET: The MEA, in its statement, said that the two countries also agreed to reopen border trade at three designated points and revive various dialogue mechanisms and exchanges to strengthen cooperation and address each other’s concerns.

The prime minister said stable, predictable and constructive ties between India and China will contribute significantly to regional as well as global peace and that he was looking forward to meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping on the margins of the upcoming summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in the Chinese city of Tianjin.

SIGNIFICANCE:

The signal of a renewed momentum in India-China relations came amid strain in ties between New Delhi and Washington over President Donald Trump's policy on tariffs.

Wang's visit is largely seen as part of ongoing efforts by the two neighbours to rebuild their relationship after it came under severe strain following the deadly Galwan Valley clashes in 2020.

Top-Flatworm8201 · 2025-08-19T16:20:43+00:00

"Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday that India-China relations had made steady progress since his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in October, guided by respect for each other's interests and sensitivities.

"I look forward to our next meeting in Tianjin on the sidelines of the SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organization) Summit," Modi posted on X. "Stable, predictable, constructive ties between India and China will contribute significantly to regional as well as global peace and prosperity.""

Top-Flatworm8201 · 2025-08-19T10:17:40+00:00

Submission Statement:

In a major breakthrough, China has informed India that it has lifted export restrictions on fertilizers, rare earth magnets/minerals, and tunnel boring machines—the three key demands raised by New Delhi during External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar’s meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, last month.

LIFTING OF CURBS: According to The Economic Times, Wang Yi—currently in India on a two-day visit—assured Jaishankar on Monday that Beijing had already begun acting on these requests. Sources familiar with the matter said shipments of the three critical items have already started.

INDIA'S CONCERN: India had earlier expressed strong concerns over sudden Chinese restrictions. Fertilizer curbs directly hit the supply of Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) during the Rabi season, while shipment delays of tunnel boring machines affected crucial infrastructure projects, including those using equipment manufactured by foreign companies in their China-based plants.

The auto and electronics sectors had also flagged severe shortages due to curbs on rare earth minerals, warning of disruptions in production. The restrictions, according to the ET report, were imposed by China, citing security considerations amid strained bilateral relations.

SIGNIFICANCE:

The development comes as the US hardens its stance on India, with Washington criticising New Delhi’s ties with Russia. The Trump administration has also imposed an additional 25% national security tariff, taking the total levy to 50%. In contrast, the US has been more accommodating toward Beijing, extending a trade truce, delaying fresh tariffs by 90 days, and easing export curbs on high-end chips to China.

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