Harris vs. Trump: Asia counts the cost of climate in US Presidential polls
Trump has repeatedly said he will withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement, a legally binding international treaty on climate change.
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India’s approval of simultaneous state and federal polls sparks fears over democracy’s future
Last week, the federal cabinet endorsed a comprehensive report from a panel led by former President Ram Nath Kovind recommending synchronised polls to reduce costs and enhance governance efficiency.
US-India chips deal opens up new front in tech war vs China
“This deal can be compared with India’s civil nuclear agreement with the US, which in the geopolitical context brought India out of its outlier status,” said C. Uday Bhaskar, director of the Society for Policy Studies in Delhi.
Death of employee in India sparks debate on ‘mind-numbing’ overtime culture
The death of a young female executive in India, reportedly due to exhaustion, has ignited an outcry over the country’s “toxic work culture” and cast a spotlight on the highly competitive pressures faced by millions in the workplace.
What’s the beef? Political row erupts in India over claims of animal fat in temple sweets
The row erupted after the state’s chief minister, Chandrababu Naidu, accused his predecessor, YS Jagan Mohan Reddy, of sacrilege for negligently allowing animal fat to be mixed into the “laddus” – a confectionery considered a blessed offering, or prasadam – at the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple in Tirupati.
Kamala Harris’ Indian roots echo Obama’s global appeal in race against Trump
The US presidential candidate’s Indian roots run deep, with her mother, Shyamala Gopalan, hailing from this very village: Thulasendrapuram. Harris has spoken fondly of her mother’s influence, immersing her in Indian culture and instilling values of social justice from a young age.
Ford’s manufacturing-restart plans in India underscore market’s potential
The company said in a statement last week that it intends to repurpose its plant in Tamil Nadu’s capital, Chennai, to primarily export to global markets. Ford previously built cars and engines at the factory for domestic and global markets.
‘A better bet’: Asia backs Kamala Harris over more Trump turmoil in US presidential race
A second Trump presidency would almost guarantee the latter, given his well-documented volatility and habit of proclaiming often unworkable tariffs on imports. Experts warn the ex-president’s unpredictability poses significant risks for Asia and the global economy during a precarious period.