Swayam Kane

PM Modi embarked on a three nation tour of Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand from July 6, 2026. This was a vital visit since all three nations are important trading partners of India and integral to the Act East policy. India ranks as New Zealand’s 11th largest export market while Indonesia and Australia are respectively India’s second largest ASEAN partner and fifth largest trade partner. The visit also carried heightened urgency due to the ‘China factor.’ Beijing conducted its first...

The most popular cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin and Ethereum, have fallen in value significantly recently. Bitcoin touched $59,000 on 6th June, a low that it hasn’t seen since October 2024. Though it has since slightly recovered, concerns about its stability still remain. Ethereum, the second largest crypto currency by market cap, also went below $1,600. A total of $250 Billion has been lost in the total crypto market, reflecting major selloffs and negative investor sentiment. Alternative Currency...

PM Narendra Modi kicked off the first leg of his 5 nation tour on May 15 with a visit to the UAE. This is his 8th visit to the Emirates since assuming office 12 years ago. It comes against the backdrop of the US-Iran War. Both nations have been impacted by the strikes that started on February 28. The UAE has borne the brunt of the drone attacks launched by Tehran, resulting in several fatalities and damaging key infrastructure. India, meanwhile, has been affected in a more indirect manner,...