Declining respect for international rules is leading to the emergence of new "choke points" in global affairs, according to India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. Speaking at an Asia Society event in New York, Jaishankar emphasized that the competitive international environment is prompting countries to leverage their strategic positions against adversaries more aggressively.
Jaishankar pointed to geographical choke points like the Strait of Hormuz, which...
Indian stock markets experienced a significant downturn on Monday, with the Nifty 50 and Sensex plummeting to their lowest levels in almost six months. This decline was triggered by escalating crude oil prices, which surpassed $100 a barrel, exacerbating fears of economic strain. The Nifty 50 closed 1.6% lower at 22,780.25, while the Sensex dropped 1.5%, reflecting a broader trend of risk aversion across...
