AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoIndia Politics & Protest: A young satirist behind the “Cockroach Janta Party” says he’s returning to New Delhi to seek police permission for a protest targeting the education minister, after the parody movement went viral. India Economy: India’s GDP growth data keeps surprising on the upside, with FY26 growth put at about 7.7% and Q4 at 7.8%, even as analysts watch for spillovers from the Middle East conflict. India-US Trade: India’s trade minister says the first phase of a new India-US deal is on track for mid-July, with preferential access for Indian exports. India Energy Transition: India launched E85 flex-fuel at select pumps and plans rapid rollout, aiming to lift ethanol blending toward 26% by 2030-31. China-Myanmar: Wang Yi says China is ready to work with Myanmar’s new government on high-level exchanges and practical cooperation, including cross-border crime crackdowns. South China Sea: Taiwan reports a renewed coast-guard standoff with China near the Pratas Islands. Japan Cost Relief: Japan passed a $19bn extra budget to cushion households from Middle East-driven energy price pressure. ASEAN Digital: Thailand says ASEAN DEFA talks are concluded, clearing the way for signing later this year and a push to make the region a digital economy hub. Cyber & Elections: A report warns AI-driven cyber threats are rising across the 2026 election ecosystem, even if voting systems aren’t yet the main target.
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