News behind The News – 02 October, 2023

POLITY

• Cover Story: BJP Still Looking for the ‘Big Issue’ before 2024

• Boycott of Journalists by Opposition: Analyses 

• Expert Analyses: Punjab: Trouble in The Border State

• Jammu and Kashmir: Mirwaiz Released; Time for Elections

• Moody’s Raises Issues on Aadhaar: Strong Counter by Government

• India Ageing: UNFPA Report

DEFENCE

• Complexities, Untapped Potential of INDO-Pacific Region Demand Concerted Efforts: Rajnath Singh

• Navy’s 3rd Aircraft Carrier, Project 75i Submarines Need ‘Big Push’ To Counter China’s Bulging Navy

• Strenthening Navy’s Underwater Assets

• India’s Quest to Export LCA Tejas Hits ‘Roadblock’; Hal Must First Meet Indian Air Force’s Needs

NEIGHBOURS

• India - China:  Geopolitical Considerations Taking Precedence Over Sporting Event

• Expert Analyses: Nepal, China, India Triangle

• China ‘Ridicules’ Nepal Ahead of Beijing Meet; Derides ‘Nepal’s Pride’ That It Exports to India

• India - Sri Lanka: Chinese Vessel Enters Indian Ocean, Sri Lanka Sends Mixed Signals

INTERNATIONAL

• Expert Analyses: India - Canada Standoff: India Talks Tough  

• India - US: Jaishankar, Blinken discuss IMEC, iCET etc

• Expert Analyses: India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor: Interplay of Israel and Saudi Arabia  

ECONOMY

STATE OF THE ECONOMY

• India in JPMorgan’s top 3 fastest-growing Asia markets

• Industrial growth may grow around 6%

MONEY AND BANKING

• RBI assures depositors

MARKETS

• Nomura upgrades India to overweight zone

ENERGY

• Evaluating food and LPG subsidy schemes

AUTOMOBILES

• Strong car sales

WEALTH MANAGEMENT

• India’s P2P lending model: to learn from