The nation is electrifying faster and using less fossil fuel per capita than China did when it was at similar levels of economic development, according to a report from the think tank Ember. It’s a sign that clean electricity could be the most direct way to boost growth for other developing economies too.

India and China have emerged as the two largest vehicle suppliers to South Africa, accounting for 53 per cent and 22 per cent of total vehicle imports in 2024, respectively.

Chinese President Xi Jinping extends Republic Day greetings to India, calling the two countries good neighbours, friends and partners as bilateral ties show signs of gradual normalisation after years of strain.

The US-China Economic and Security Review Commission has issued a notice for its annual hearing on the evolving situation in the Indo-Pacific. The hearing will take place on February 17.

BYD is reportedly exploring local assembly options in India as demand for its electric vehicles rises sharply. The Chinese automaker's sales in India increased by about 88 per cent last year, reaching nearly 5,500 cars. This growth is, however, limited by rules that restrict imports of fully built models to 2,500 units annually.

Elon Musk highlighted IMF projections showing China and India as the top contributors to global GDP growth in 2026, saying “The balance of power is changing” amid shifting economic dynamics.

US President Donald Trump’s tariffs, diplomatic threats and unilateral actions have unsettled allies, forcing countries across Europe and beyond to recalibrate ties. From the India-EU trade deal to fresh Western engagement with China,

JUST BECAUSE the understanding between Indian and Chinese political leaders and their policies for each other are often a bit ‘tense’- it does not mean that the scene at every part of the international border is also the same!

Governments across Europe, Asia and the Americas are reassessing economic dependencies and seeking broader partnerships to reduce exposure to shocks.

With their security and defence partnership, India and the European Union (EU) are seeking a win‑win arrangement to build a self‑sustaining strategic powerhouse at a time when the United States and China are locked in an arms race — and Europe is rearming amid threats unseen since World War II.

By Ishaan Arora and Rajendra Jadhav Jan 30 (Reuters) - Gold premiums in India rose to a more than decade-high on strong investment demand ahead of a likely duty hike, while premiums in China jumped due to a pickup in investment and jewellery demand despite global rates touching a record near $5,