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Welcome to News & Stories, the official source for insights, commentary, and developments from Shalabh “Shalli” Kumar.

This section features thought leadership, interviews, strategic perspectives, and updates across leadership, innovation, geopolitics, public policy, and global affairs. Here you will find ideas that connect current events to deeper forces shaping nations, markets, and the future.

From major initiatives and public dialogue to analysis and reflection, News & Stories provides a window into Shalli’s work, vision, and evolving impact. The goal is simple. To inform, to challenge conventional thinking, and to encourage thoughtful engagement with the ideas shaping our world.

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The Nation That Sets the Rules for AI Will Set the Rules for the Century

March 20, 2026

Artificial intelligence is the defining technology of the 21st century. As nations race to shape its future, the stakes are rising. The U.S.–India partnership offers a critical opportunity to lead in AI governance, combining innovation and talent to ensure democratic nations set the rules.

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The Nation That Sets the Rules for AI Will Set the Rules for the Century

March 20, 2026

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I Watched China Destroy American Manufacturing. The Fight to Rebuild Has Just Begun.

March 20, 2026

Electronics manufacturer Shalli Kumar argues that decades of Chinese industrial strategy weakened American manufacturing. Despite a Supreme Court setback on tariffs, he maintains that Sections 301 and 232 remain vital, calling for closing loopholes and focusing on finished goods to drive a durable reshoring effort.

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Iran’s Mullahs Declared War on Civilization Long Ago. President Trump Finally Answered.

March 20, 2026

Drawing on lessons from the 1962 Sino-Indian War, this article argues that diplomacy alone cannot restrain authoritarian ambition. It contends that recent U.S. actions have restored credibility, strengthened deterrence, and helped secure both civilizational values and critical economic and strategic interests.

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India-US Trade Deal Fine Print Explained | Shalabh Kumar

February 3, 2026

Shalli Kumar breaks down the key provisions of the India-U.S. trade deal, explaining their economic implications for both countries and what the agreement means for the future of the bilateral relationship under the Trump administration. He offers analysis on how the deal positions India as a preferred American trade and manufacturing partner.

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Arnab LIVE: Republican Hindu Coalition to Launch Massive Campaign Against Trump’s Anti-India Policy

August 8, 2025

Shalli Kumar joins Arnab Goswami to announce a major Republican Hindu Coalition campaign targeting Indian American voters in key battleground states. He outlines the RHC strategy to push back against policies seen as unfavorable to India, focusing on Hindu rights, U.S.-India trade, and defense cooperation, and discusses how the effort could shape upcoming elections.

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Golden Moment for India: U.S. President Donald Trump’s Close Aide Shalli Kumar on Reciprocal Tariffs

April 7, 2025

Shalli Kumar argues that Trump's reciprocal tariffs, including a 34 percent levy on China and 46 percent on Vietnam, represent a once-in-a-generation opportunity for India to emerge as a dominant global manufacturer. He calls it a golden moment for India to fill the supply chain gap left by goods from countries priced out of American markets.