A viral video of women dancers performing before a minister in Tamil Nadu has left the ruling DMK red-faced. The women were hired to perform at a party to celebrate Udhayanidhi Stalin’s birthday in Sivaganga district.

India aims to finalize the initial phase of its Bilateral Trade Agreement with the US by year-end, with commerce secretary Rajesh Agarwal expressing optimism despite global trade shifts. Negotiations have advanced significantly, though last-minute hurdles remain a possibility. Discussions are also progressing on an immediate Framework Trade Deal to address US tariffs on Indian goods.

India’s power in Asia continues to grow steadily, and in 2025 passed the threshold defined by the Asia Power Index for major power status