China’s Belt and Road Initiative runs into headwinds

IANS | November 2, 2025 6:09 PM

New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) which has grown into a multi-trillion-dollar geopolitical campaign to spread the footprint of the Asian giant has started to run into headwinds due to Beijing’s internal economic struggles and shifting global dynamics, according to a report in Australia’s Daily Mirror.

India poised to play key role at G20 Summit in Johannesburg

IANS | November 2, 2025 5:07 PM

New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) India, as the world's fastest-growing major economy, is poised to play a key role in steering the forthcoming G20 Summit in Johannesburg in November 2025 toward realistic and inclusive solutions amid the global slowdown and trade tensions, according to an article published by Kenya's Capital News.

'India has potential to emerge as world’s green hydrogen hub'

IANS | November 2, 2025 3:29 PM

New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) Green hydrogen has emerged as a key fuel to cut emissions in difficult sectors such as steel, fertilisers, shipping, aviation, and road transport as the world fights the war against climate change, according to an article by former G20 Sherpa and NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant.

Car sales hit record high in Oct, driven by GST rate cut: FM Sitharaman

IANS | November 2, 2025 1:34 PM

New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) India’s passenger vehicle (PV) industry achieved its highest-ever monthly sales in October 2025, boosted by the recent GST rate rationalisation and strong festive season demand, according to industry data shared by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday.