For years, slogans like “Boycott China” have dominated public discourse amid political tensions and border disputes between India and China. Television debates and political narratives often create the impression that India is economically distancing itself from China. However, actual trade data presents a very different reality. Despite diplomatic tensions, trade between the two countries has continued to grow. In 2024, India imported nearly $126.96 billion worth of goods from China, while exports to China remained only around $14–18 billion. As a result, India’s trade deficit with China crossed $100 billion, highlighting the deep dependence of the Indian economy on Chinese manufacturing and supply chains. This dependence is visible across key sectors. India imports electrical machinery, electronics, industrial equipment, organic chemicals, plastics, and steel products from China. Mobile phone parts, laptops, solar panels, EV batteries, telecom equipment, pharmaceutical AP...
By Hayat Ashraf India’s freedom struggle stands among the greatest movements against colonialism in world history. It was not a battle fought by one religion, one language, or one region alone. It was a collective movement shaped by millions of Indians who dreamed of dignity, justice, equality, and national freedom. The sacrifices made during the struggle for independence reflected the spirit of a united India where people from different communities stood together against British rule. Among the countless contributors to this historic movement, Muslim freedom fighters played a vital and unforgettable role in shaping the destiny of the nation. From revolutionary movements and political mobilization to journalism, education, armed resistance, and social reform, Muslim leaders and activists contributed at every stage of the Indian Independence Movement. Their courage, intellectual leadership, and commitment to national unity became an inseparable part of India’s de...