India

The Dhamrai Rath Yatra, a 500-year-old tradition in Bangladesh, once drew subcontinental pilgrims with a colossal 60-foot chariot. Despite its brutal destruction by the Pakistani Army in 1971, the festival endures today as a testament to deep-seated cultural resilience.

India had faced continuous criticism and accusations from the Trudeau government of Canada regarding the killing of Nijjar.

After refusing to sell uranium to India for nearly two decades over its non-signatory status to the NPT, Australia has reversed course under PM Modi, signalling a new era of strategic trust and Indo-Pacific cooperation.

Australia’s huge superannuation pool has grown faster than its domestic market. Funds are moving overseas for liquidity and diversity as India offers infrastructure, equities and private markets at scale for stronger long-term returns.

Sabang’s future lies in differentiation. It can become Indonesia’s western maritime-services hub as Great Nicobar anchors container movement, creating economic spillover across the Andaman Sea without forcing Jakarta into a security-heavy frame or rivalry narrative.