Οn a sweltering July afternoon in 2022, as India prepared to take over the G20 presidency, its newly appointed Sherpa, Amitabh Kant, stood at the center of New Delhi’s diplomatic storm. For the seasoned bureaucrat, it was less an initiation than a continuation of another milestone in a career defined by ambitious programs, high-stakes negotiations,…
India has eased restrictions on Chinese power and coal equipment imports to address critical shortages and infrastructure delays, while maintaining national security safeguards. The move reflects a balance between energy expansion goals, self-reliance (Atmanirbhar Bharat), and strategic autonomy amid evolving ties with China. India has moved to relax key restrictions on Chinese equipment imports for…
Photo Credit: Antara Mrinal Clear Cut Livelihood DeskNew Delhi, UPDATED: Oct 08, 2025 02:45 ISTWritten By: Antara Mrinal As the Indian Air Force (IAF) celebrates its 93rd birthday on 8 October 2025, it is at an important moment: the line between tradition and rapid technological change seems to have been crossed. The events at Hindon Air Force…
Photo Credit: Batx Energies Clear Cut Livelihood DeskNew Delhi, UPDATED: Sep 09, 2025 04:20 ISTWritten By: Antara Mrinal When the Geological Survey of India made an announcement in February 2023 that there is an inferred resource of 5.9 million tonnes of lithium ore in Reasi, Jammu & Kashmir, it felt as a small tremor in…
