International Relations
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Jaishankar on Russia ties: Firmly wedded to strategic autonomy
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, speaking at the 62nd Munich Security Conference (February 14, 2026), stated that India is "very much wedded to strat...
Science & Technology
International Relations
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India aims to reset AI debate with 1st Global South summit
India is hosting the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi from February 16-20, marking the first global AI summit to be held in the Global South. The summit wi...
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Internal Security
4 min
US, Russia among 72 nations to take part in fleet review
India is hosting three concurrent major maritime events -- the International Fleet Review (IFR) 2026, Exercise MILAN, and the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (I...
International Relations
Economics
4 min
‘I only see losses’: Omar warns of threat to Kashmir’s fruit growers from new Indo-US trade deal
Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah warned that the India-US trade deal would cause severe losses for Kashmir's fruit growers, stating "I only see l...
International Relations
Economics
4 min
As US reportedly weighs scaling back steel and aluminium tariffs, a look at who really foots the bill
The US administration is reportedly weighing selective adjustments to its Section 232 steel and aluminium tariffs, currently set at 50% on imports from nearl...
International Relations
4 min
After the landslide: Can India reset ties with a BNP-led Bangladesh?
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) won a landslide victory in the country's first general election since the 2024 student-led uprising that ousted former...
International Relations
4 min
Trump, Netanyahu agreed U.S. should press Iran to cut oil sales to China: Reports
President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during a White House meeting, agreed that the US would work to reduce Iran's oil export...
International Relations
Internal Security
4 min
U.S. Military preparing for potentially weeks-long Iran operations
The US military is preparing for sustained, weeks-long operations against Iran if President Donald Trump orders an attack, according to US officials cited by...
International Relations
4 min
At least 6,000 killed over three days during RSF attack on Sudan's el-Fasher, UN says
The UN Human Rights Office released a 29-page report documenting that at least 6,000 people were killed over three days (October 25-27, 2025) during the Rapi...
International Relations
3 min
PM Modi receives invite to attend Tarique Rahman’s swearing-in ceremony in Bangladesh on February 17
Bangladesh invited Prime Minister Modi and leaders of 13 countries to attend the swearing-in ceremony of BNP chief Tarique Rahman as Prime Minister on Februa...
International Relations
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‘National interest’ will guide BNP on Ganga Water Treaty renewal: BNP chair’s foreign affairs adviser
BNP Chairperson's foreign affairs adviser stated that "national interest" will guide the party's approach to the renewal of the Ganga Water Treaty, which is ...
International Relations
Polity & Governance
4 min
Jaishankar denies India has lost ‘strategic autonomy’
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, speaking at the 62nd Munich Security Conference (February 13-15, 2026), stated India remains "very much wedded to st...
International Relations
Science & Technology
3 min
India ‘very successful’ emerging economy; right place to host AI summit: UN Chief Guterres
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called India a "very successful emerging economy" and the "right place" to host the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, schedu...
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Economics
5 min
How is U.S.-India trade deal being tweaked? | Explained
The White House revised the India-US trade deal factsheet, removing "pulses" from the list of products on which India would reduce tariffs, and changing the ...
Economics
International Relations
5 min
What’s in store for garment exporters to the U.S.? | Explained
The United States and Bangladesh signed a reciprocal trade agreement under which Bangladeshi textile and apparel goods manufactured using US-produced cotton ...
Internal Security
International Relations
5 min
72 countries, 60 warships, including of US & Russia, to participate in international fleet review, MILAN exercise
India is hosting three concurrent major maritime events at Visakhapatnam from 15 to 25 February 2026: the International Fleet Review (IFR), the 13th edition ...
International Relations
Internal Security
4 min
India, Japan, Indonesia conduct trilateral naval exercise in Andaman Sea
The Indian Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF), and Indonesian Navy (TNI-AL) conducted a trilateral naval exercise in the Andaman Sea on February...
Science & Technology
International Relations
4 min
AI Impact Summit to yield minimum 15 deliverables, says IT Ministry official
An IT Ministry official confirmed that the India AI Impact Summit 2026 is expected to yield a minimum of 15 tangible deliverables. Delegates from more than 1...
International Relations
Internal Security
5 min
Indian man admits plot to kill US-based Sikh separatist leader
Nikhil Gupta, a 54-year-old Indian national, pleaded guilty on February 13, 2026, in a Manhattan federal court to charges of murder-for-hire, conspiracy to c...
International Relations
Economics
5 min
India tested, from U.S. sanctions to one-sided trade deal
India and the United States announced a framework for an Interim Trade Agreement on February 6, 2026, following negotiations launched during the Modi-Trump s...
International Relations
3 min
Bangladesh elections: Tarique Rahman dedicates win to those who ‘sacrified for democracy’
BNP leader Tarique Rahman dedicated his party's landslide election victory to those who "sacrificed for democracy," referencing the mass protests that topple...
International Relations
3 min
Can Bangladesh's new leader bring change after election landslide?
Tarique Rahman is set to be Bangladesh's next Prime Minister, 18 months after mass protests ousted the country's longest-serving leader, Sheikh Hasina. The B...
International Relations
5 min
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says U.N. playing ‘no role’ in resolving conflicts
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, at the 62nd Munich Security Conference, stated that the United Nations has played "virtually no role" in resolving the wor...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
The road ahead for Indian dairy in global trade
The India-EU Free Trade Agreement represents a significant shift in how India engages with global dairy trade, though India has kept its dairy sector fully p...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
India relaxes wheat export restrictions to appease farmers
The Government of India approved the export of 25 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of wheat, along with an additional 5 LMT of wheat products, in a significant relax...
International Relations
4 min
Gen Ziaur, Khaleda Zia & now Tarique Rahman: tracing India-Bangladesh ties during BNP years
With the BNP's return to power, analysis of India-Bangladesh relations during previous BNP tenures has become central to understanding future bilateral dynam...
International Relations
4 min
Bangladesh election results 2026 updates: Tarique Rahman poised to be PM as Jamaat-e-Islami concedes
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) won a decisive mandate in the 13th National Parliamentary Election, securing approximately 209 out of 299 seats; the B...
International Relations
4 min
Trump theatre diplomacy, T20 & mother of all trade deals—Sergio Gor’s 1st month as US envoy
Sergio Gor, described as the youngest ever American ambassador to India, completed his first month as US envoy amid a period of significant bilateral activit...
Science & Technology
International Relations
5 min
India's AI Moment: Global South needs to set rules, not just host summit
As India prepares to host the AI Impact Summit 2026 (16-20 February, New Delhi), analysis highlights that the Global South must move beyond hosting summits t...
International Relations
5 min
Reza Pahlavi calls on Trump to ‘help’ Iranian people
Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's last Shah (Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, deposed in 1979), called on US President Trump to "help" the Iranian people at ...
International Relations
4 min
Watch: Bangladesh elections: a decisive mandate | The Hindu Editorial
The BNP has secured a landslide verdict in the 2026 Bangladesh elections, with Tarique Rahman becoming the country's next Prime Minister. This marks the firs...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
Why does India need more energy suppliers? Union Minister Piyush Goyal explains
India's growing energy needs and the importance of diversifying energy suppliers were highlighted in the context of the India-US interim trade deal. India is...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
Saudi Arabia India’s top oil supplier in Feb as Russian flows recede after US trade deal
Saudi Arabia has emerged as India's top crude oil supplier in February 2026, supplying approximately 1.13 million barrels per day (bpd) in the first 10 days ...
International Relations
Economics
Geography
4 min
Global trade tensions raise strategic value of African minerals, report says
The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) released a report highlighting Africa's mineral wealth of approximately $29.5 trillion in mine-site value, of which $8.6...
International Relations
3 min
'Shared commitment to peace, stability': Bangladesh's BNP thanks PM Modi for wishes after victory in elections
PM Modi congratulated BNP leader Tarique Rahman on the party's decisive election victory, which secured a two-thirds majority in Bangladesh's parliament. The...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
Trade deals a game changer for India's progress, says Piyush Goyal on India's 9 FTAs
India has secured preferential access to nearly 70% of global trade markets through nine Free Trade Agreements with 38 developed nations. These pacts aim to ...
Science & Technology
International Relations
4 min
AI Impact Summit: SC says advocates can appear through video conferencing from Feb 16-20
The Supreme Court has permitted lawyers to appear through video conferencing from 16 to 20 February 2026 if they face difficulty appearing in person due to a...
International Relations
5 min
In Dhaka, a new dawn and a gathering storm
The BNP is set to form the government in Dhaka after a landslide victory in the 13th National Parliamentary Election, winning approximately 209 of 299 seats....
Economics
International Relations
4 min
US, European Union deals open door to nearly $55-60 trillion market, says Piyush Goyal
Commerce and Industry Minister announced that India's recent trade deals with the US and EU open doors to a combined market worth nearly $55-60 trillion. Ind...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
India-US ITA to cover energy needs, ensure competitive crude prices: Goyal
The interim trade agreement between India and the US will include India's energy requirements, covering crude oil, LNG, and LPG imports. India and the US hav...
International Relations
4 min
WHO needs a financial model less vulnerable to political volatility
An editorial argues that the World Health Organization (WHO) urgently needs to reform its financial model to reduce vulnerability to the political decisions ...
International Relations
Internal Security
4 min
After Pakistan protests, US Trade Representative quietly removes map showing J&K as part of India
The US Trade Representative (USTR) removed a map of India from its official social media account that showed the entire Jammu & Kashmir (including PoK and Ak...
Internal Security
International Relations
4 min
UNSC panel notes Pak-based terror group JeM’s reported link to Red Fort attack
The 37th Report of the UN Security Council's Analytical Support and Sanctions Monitoring Team (published February 4, 2026) has noted that Pakistan-based terr...
International Relations
Science & Technology
4 min
UN approves 40-member scientific panel on impact of artificial intelligence
The UN General Assembly voted 117-2 to approve the creation of a 40-member Independent International Scientific Panel on Artificial Intelligence, with only t...
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Polity & Governance
4 min
Netanyahu seeks to strip Palestinian citizens convicted of violent crimes of Israeli nationality
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu filed court documents seeking to revoke the Israeli citizenship of two Palestinian men convicted of terrorism offen...
International Relations
4 min
BNP: Back in power after 20 years
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) won a landslide victory in the February 12, 2026 general election, securing 209 out of 300 seats in the Jatiya Sangsad...
International Relations
4 min
EU leaders ready countermeasures to pressure from Russia, China and Trump
European Union leaders broadly agreed on a plan to restructure the 27-nation bloc's economy for greater global competitiveness, in response to antagonism fro...
Environment & Ecology
International Relations
4 min
Trump revokes basis of U.S. climate regulation, ends vehicle emission standards
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) revoked the 2009 Endangerment Finding, which classified six greenhouse gases (CO2, methane, nitrous oxide, HFCs,...
International Relations
Internal Security
4 min
Second U.S. aircraft carrier reportedly heading to West Asia as Iran tensions run high
The USS Gerald R. Ford, the US Navy's most advanced aircraft carrier, has been ordered to the Middle East from the Caribbean, joining the USS Abraham Lincoln...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
Trump administration to make U-turn on steel, aluminium tariffs, claims report — Here's what could change
The US administration is reportedly planning to scale back tariffs on steel and aluminium products that were raised to as high as 50% last year Officials at ...
International Relations
4 min
As multilateralism erodes, India must reframe its foreign policy
A major policy analysis argues that multilateral structures are withering as power politics reshape the world order, requiring India to reframe its foreign p...
International Relations
Economics
4 min
US, Taiwan finalize deal to cut tariffs, boost purchases of American goods
The US and Taiwan signed a reciprocal trade agreement reducing US tariffs on Taiwanese goods from 20% to 15%, placing Taiwan on equal footing with South Kore...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
Rahul meets leaders of farm unions, launching of movement against India-US trade deal discussed
Farm union leaders met with political leaders to discuss launching a movement against the India-US interim trade deal announced in early February 2026 Unions...
International Relations
Modern History
4 min
Why Nehru recognised Tibet as a part of China — CDS Anil Chauhan explains
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan, speaking at the Bharat Himalayan Strategy Forum in Dehradun, explained why Prime Minister Nehru recognised...
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Economics
5 min
U.S. House votes to slap back Trump’s tariffs on Canada
The US House of Representatives voted 219-211 to pass a resolution seeking to terminate the national emergency that President Trump invoked to impose tariffs...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
India poised for surge in agricultural exports to US after trade deal: APEDA Chairman
The APEDA Chairman stated that India is poised for a significant uptake in agricultural exports to the United States following the India-US interim trade dea...
International Relations
5 min
Trump ‘insists’ on continued Iran talks in meeting with Israeli PM Netanyahu
US President Donald Trump met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for nearly three hours at the White House on February 11, 2026 — their seventh meetin...
International Relations
6 min
Bangladesh polls LIVE: Voting begins in country's crucial parliamentary elections
Bangladesh held its first general election on February 12, 2026, since the ouster of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the July 2024 mass uprising, with...
International Relations
Economics
6 min
Trump calls India-US trade deal ‘historic’ as tariff cuts and coal exports take centre stage
The United States and India announced a framework for an Interim Trade Agreement on 2 February 2026, with the US reducing its reciprocal tariff on Indian goo...
International Relations
5 min
Vikram Misri meets China’s vice-minister; talks focus on border peace, trade
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met China's Executive Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu in New Delhi on February 10, 2026, for the India-China Strategic Dialogu...
International Relations
6 min
Hope US deal won’t mean Delhi-Moscow ties suffer: Russia
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov stated that he hopes the India-US trade deal "would not mean that we suffer or experience difficulties and tro...
Economics
International Relations
6 min
Will India-US trade deal hurt J&K’s dry fruit industry? What Omar said in Assembly
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah raised concerns in the J&K Legislative Assembly during the Budget 2026-27 debate that the India-US interim tra...
International Relations
Economics
5 min
In RS, Oppn slams Centre on India-US trade deal; wilfully ignorant, says NDA
Opposition members in the Rajya Sabha raised concerns over the India-US interim trade framework, with the INDIA bloc demanding a full debate on the deal's te...
Art & Culture
International Relations
6 min
Amid growing calls for restitution, why the Smithsonian will return three bronzes to India
The Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art (Washington DC) announced the return of three bronze sculptures to the Government of India, following comprehe...
International Relations
Internal Security
6 min
India and Pakistan war could have been nuclear, 10 planes were shot down: Trump
US President Trump claimed the India-Pakistan conflict in May 2025 "could have been nuclear" and that "10 planes were shot down," escalating his previous cla...
International Relations
Science & Technology
6 min
French President Macron to visit India next week
French President Emmanuel Macron will visit India from 17 to 19 February 2026, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Macron will attend the Indi...
Environment & Ecology
International Relations
6 min
U.S. to scrap legal cornerstone of climate regulations this week
The Trump administration will formally rescind the 2009 EPA Endangerment Finding this week, with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin joining the President for the a...
Economics
International Relations
5 min
India to keep importing crude from cheapest, high-quality sources: govt
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs, chaired by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, met with officials from the Ministries of External Affairs a...
International Relations
6 min
BNP campaign is ‘Bangladesh First’, says Tarique Rehman’s adviser, outlines plans to engage with India
Dr Ziauddin Hyder, adviser to BNP chairman Tarique Rahman, outlined the party's approach to India and its foreign policy stance of "Bangladesh First" ahead o...
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Economics
5 min
US drops pulses, digital services tax from fact sheet on India trade deal
The US revised its interim trade deal factsheet with India, making two significant changes: removing pulses from the list of agricultural products eligible f...
International Relations
Economics
5 min
White House drops reference to 'certain pulses' in revised fact sheet on trade deal with India
The White House dropped the reference to "certain pulses" from its revised factsheet on the India-US interim trade framework, after the original version list...
International Relations
5 min
Trade concerns, LAC stability top focus in India-China Strategic Dialogue
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and China's Executive Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu held the India-China Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi on February 10, 202...
International Relations
Geography
6 min
India likely to maintain Chabahar presence even as US sanctions loom
India is likely to maintain its operational presence at the Chabahar port in Iran despite looming US sanctions pressure, given the port's critical strategic ...
Economics
International Relations
5 min
Bangladesh–US zero-duty fears overstated; Indian cotton farmers safe: AEPC
The Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) has stated that fears about the Bangladesh-US zero-duty trade deal harming Indian cotton farmers are overstated, ...
International Relations
4 min
India, Hungary review bilateral ties in 11th round of Foreign Office Consultations
India and Hungary held the 11th round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) on 11 February 2026, reviewing the entire spectrum of bilateral engagement. The c...
International Relations
Economics
5 min
The revisions in India-US trade deal factsheet by White House
The White House revised its factsheet on the India-US interim trade framework twice within hours of the original publication on February 9, 2026, after New D...
International Relations
Economics
6 min
‘No deal but US steal’: Cong’s dig at govt over Indo-US trade agreement
The Congress party criticised the India-US interim trade agreement in Parliament, calling it an "abject failure" of economic diplomacy and alleging the deal ...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
US releases fact sheet on trade deal, mentions ‘certain pulses’ among agricultural products to see tariffs cut
The White House released a fact sheet on February 9, 2026, detailing the India-US interim trade agreement, explicitly mentioning "certain pulses" among agric...
International Relations
Geography
Polity & Governance
6 min
Two crucial water projects in Jammu and Kashmir to move forward after Indus treaty suspension
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah told the Legislative Assembly that work on two long-pending water projects will begin soon following the suspe...
Internal Security
International Relations
4 min
Move to procure six more P-8I submarine hunters before DAC this week
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) is set to consider the procurement of six additional Boeing P-8I Poseidon maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare ai...
Economics
International Relations
Social Issues
4 min
Why farmer unions have called for a strike against US-India trade deal framework
Multiple farmer unions and trade unions have announced a nationwide strike (Bharat Bandh) on February 12, 2026, protesting the India-US interim trade deal fr...
International Relations
Internal Security
4 min
New beginnings: On the end of START as opportunity
The New START (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty) between the United States and Russia expired on 5 February 2026, leaving no binding limits on the two largest...
Economics
International Relations
5 min
India may allow US pulses like ‘masur’ at zero duty
Reports indicated that India may allow zero-duty import of US-origin masur (lentils) as part of the India-US trade deal framework, though similar treatment i...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
US–Bangladesh trade pact dents India’s tariff edge in American market
The US-Bangladesh reciprocal trade agreement signed in February 2026 sets a 19% tariff on Bangladeshi goods, with a zero-duty quota for textiles and clothing...
Economics
International Relations
Geography
5 min
India likely to pursue critical minerals deals with Brazil, Canada, Europe
India is actively negotiating agreements with Brazil, Canada, France, and the Netherlands for joint exploration, extraction, processing, and recycling of cri...
Science & Technology
International Relations
3 min
Indian space programme rooted in international cooperation rather than competition: ISRO chief
ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan stated that India's space programme is rooted in international cooperation rather than competition Speaking at the US-India Space ...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
India-US trade deal to boost exports, but energy, metals remain concerns: SBICaps
An analysis by SBI Capital Markets (SBICaps) noted that the India-US interim trade deal will boost Indian exports through the reduced 18% reciprocal tariff, ...
Economics
International Relations
5 min
U.S.-Bangladesh trade agreement a cause of concern for Indian apparel exporters
The United States and Bangladesh signed a trade agreement reducing the US reciprocal tariff on Bangladeshi goods to 19% (down from a proposed 37%), with a sp...
Economics
International Relations
5 min
US claims India will remove digital services tax: Here's what it means
The US claimed India will remove its digital services taxes as part of the India-US trade deal framework announced in February 2026. India had already abolis...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
US, India to work towards interim agreement, aim to conclude BTA: White House fact sheet
Leaders of India and the US reaffirmed their commitment to a mutually beneficial, balanced trade relationship ensuring benefits for exporters and workers in ...
Economics
International Relations
Science & Technology
4 min
US pushes India on digital taxes, e-trade rules
A White House fact sheet on the India-US trade deal listed digital services taxes and e-commerce trade rules as key negotiation items, alongside IPR, labour ...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
US-India trade deal: White House fact sheet says Interim Agreement will cut India tariffs and set stage for BTA
The White House announced that the US and India will finalize an Interim Agreement in the coming weeks, cutting tariffs on US goods and paving the way for a ...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
'Historic' trade deal will open Indian markets to US goods: White House
The White House released a fact sheet outlining key terms of a framework for an Interim Agreement between the US and India, describing it as a "historic" tra...
International Relations
4 min
In ‘step toward normalisation of ties’, India & China hold first ‘strategic dialogue’ in Delhi
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held the India-China Strategic Dialogue with China's Executive Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu in New Delhi on February 10, 20...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
India, EU truly mother of all deals; brings together nearly one-fourth of global economy: Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal described the India-EU free trade agreement as "truly the mother of all deals," noting it brings together nearly one-fourth...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
India to end digital services tax, cut agri & industrial tariffs: US
India and the United States announced a framework for an Interim Agreement on reciprocal trade, with the US reducing its reciprocal tariff on Indian goods fr...
International Relations
4 min
Anti-India sentiment serves as both shield and sword in Bangladesh polls
As Bangladesh heads to a landmark election on February 12, 2026, anti-India sentiment has become a dominant political theme, used as both "shield and sword" ...
Economics
International Relations
5 min
India-US trade deal to make sure only Indian and American products get the benefits, White House says
The White House released a fact sheet detailing the India-US interim trade framework, emphasising that rules of origin will ensure benefits accrue predominan...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
India-EU trade agreement: Organic exporters showcase products at Germany’s Biofach amid new market opportunities
Exhibitors from over 20 Indian states are showcasing organic food products at Biofach Germany, the world's leading organic trade fair, starting February 10, ...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
India-US BTA: Zero-duty access to $46 billion US market to boost farmer incomes
The proposed India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) framework offers Indian agricultural exporters zero-duty access to a US agricultural import market wort...
International Relations
Economics
4 min
Social security pact inked with UK to boost workforce mobility
India and the United Kingdom signed a Social Security Agreement on February 10, 2026, to prevent double social security contributions for employees of both c...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
King dollar risks losing its crown to an Asian mutiny
Asian nations are actively building financial infrastructure to reduce dependence on the US dollar for cross-border payments China's digital yuan (e-CNY) has...
International Relations
Economics
Science & Technology
4 min
An FTA no one is talking about can give India a strategic edge
India is in advanced negotiations with Chile for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) that would grant long-term access to critical minerals...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
India-EU trade deal brings together one-fourth of world economy: Comm Secy
India and the European Union concluded negotiations on a landmark Free Trade Agreement on January 27, 2026, in New Delhi — the largest FTA ever concluded by ...
International Relations
Internal Security
4 min
After START, need for new stabilising mechanisms
The New START treaty — the last remaining US-Russia nuclear arms control agreement — expired on February 5, 2026 The expiration removes binding limits on US ...
International Relations
4 min
Expert Explains | US-Iran talks: Why both sides are negotiating amid military buildup
The United States and Iran engaged in nuclear talks in Oman in early February 2026, with a second round planned in Geneva Negotiations proceed alongside a ma...
International Relations
4 min
Back on track: On Malaysia-India ties
PM Modi undertook an official visit to Malaysia on 7-8 February 2026, at the invitation of PM Anwar Ibrahim This was Modi's third visit to Malaysia and the f...
International Relations
Economics
4 min
Oil, tariffs and farming: What we still don't know about US-India trade deal
Opposition leaders, farmers, and trade experts have raised concerns about the interim India-US trade agreement Key unanswered questions centre on three areas...
International Relations
4 min
Are Bangladesh's youth turning against India?
Anti-India sentiment is rising among Bangladesh's youth, pushing bilateral ties to a new low The deterioration followed the ouster of Sheikh Hasina in August...
International Relations
Polity & Governance
4 min
A chance for India to polish the Kimberley Process
India assumed the chairmanship of the Kimberley Process (KP) for 2026, positioning it at the forefront of global diamond governance This is the third time In...
International Relations
Economics
4 min
Capital goods dominate India–US import plan, limiting impact on jobs-heavy sectors
The India-US interim trade deal's $500 billion purchase commitment is expected to be dominated by capital goods rather than consumer goods or agricultural pr...
International Relations
Economics
4 min
Modi government’s trade deal with US resembles an IMF bailout
Analysts have compared the India-US trade deal to an IMF bailout due to its conditionality structure President Trump announced a monitoring committee led by ...
International Relations
Economics
4 min
Three areas where the India-US trade deal hangs more in the realm of possibilities than reality
Analysts have identified three areas where the India-US trade deal may face sustainability challenges India's $500 billion purchase target over five years is...
International Relations
Internal Security
4 min
Maritime security & $175 mn for Seychelles as India takes on China challenge in Indian Ocean Region
Seychelles President Patrick Herminie undertook his first state visit to India after assuming the presidency — signalling New Delhi's priority for the relati...
International Relations
Economics
4 min
Will India stop buying Russian oil as Trump claims? FS Misri says ‘approach is to maintain multiple sources of supply’
Foreign Secretary Misri stated that India's approach is to "maintain multiple sources of supply" for energy procurement He highlighted India's commitment to ...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
US tariff cuts set to revive summer bookings, exports to double in 4-5 years
Following the India-US interim trade deal, labour-intensive export sectors expect US tariff cuts to revive summer booking cycles and potentially double India...
International Relations
Economics
4 min
India's Russian oil imports likely to halve after White House trade order
The White House stated in an executive order that "India has committed to stop directly or indirectly importing Russian Federation oil" Import tariffs on all...
International Relations
Economics
4 min
Foreign Secretary Misri doesn’t refute Trump’s claims, says ‘national interests’ guide oil imports
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated that oil imports are decided by "adequate availability, fair pricing, and reliability of supply" He did not directly re...
Economics
International Relations
Environment & Ecology
3 min
India will support steel exports hit by Europe's carbon tax, federal secretary says
India's federal commerce secretary confirmed the government will provide support to steel exporters adversely affected by the European Union's Carbon Border ...
Economics
International Relations
3 min
India-US trade deal: Tiruppur expects garment exports to double to ₹30,000 crore—why Tamil Nadu textile hub is upbeat
Tiruppur garment exporters expect US-bound shipments to double to Rs 30,000 crore within three years following the India-US interim trade deal. The deal coul...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
Goldman Sachs raises India’s 2026 growth forecast to 6.9% on lower US tariffs
Goldman Sachs Research upgraded India's calendar year 2026 GDP growth forecast to 6.9% (from its earlier estimate), citing the positive impact of reduced US ...
International Relations
Economics
4 min
‘National interest’ guides oil buys, says Misri after Trump’s claims India to stop Russian oil purchase
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated that India's energy purchases will be dictated by "national interest," including "adequate availability" and prevailing...
International Relations
3 min
Modi announces $175 million economic package for Seychelles during President Herminie’s visit
India announced a special economic package of $175 million for Seychelles during the state visit of Seychelles President Patrick Herminie to New Delhi The pa...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
IOC, HPCL buy Venezuelan oil in second deal since imports resumed
State-owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) jointly purchased 2 million barrels of Venezuelan Merey crude oil fro...
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Internal Security
5 min
On terrorism, no double standards, no compromise: PM Modi in Malaysia
During his visit to Malaysia on February 8, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared India's position on terrorism as "no double standards, no compromise,...
International Relations
Internal Security
5 min
Security info channel opens with Canada post Ajit Doval visit
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval visited Canada and held talks with Nathalie Drouin, Deputy Clerk and National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the C...
International Relations
Economics
4 min
From business to tech, India inks key pacts with Malaysia
During PM Modi's visit to Putrajaya on February 8, 2026, India and Malaysia signed 11 MoUs and cooperation documents across semiconductors, digital payments,...
International Relations
5 min
China This Week | Trump’s ‘excellent’ call with Xi, and US claims of secret Chinese nuclear test
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a phone call on February 4, 2026, which Trump described as "excellent." The call covered trade, ...
International Relations
Internal Security
4 min
Expert Explains: As Pakistan again points fingers at Afghanistan over terror, a look at Kabul-Beijing ties
Pakistan accused Afghanistan of harbouring terror groups following the February 6, 2026 suicide attack on the Khadija Tul Kubra Mosque in Islamabad, which ki...
International Relations
Internal Security
4 min
Myanmar’s military-scripted polls, India’s strategic bind
Myanmar's military junta conducted elections in three phases between December 2025 and January 2026, with the military-aligned Union Solidarity and Developme...
Economics
International Relations
5 min
India-U.S. trade deal: Congress leader dares Piyush Goyal to cancel UPA-era pacts
Former Commerce Minister Anand Sharma challenged the current Commerce Minister's narrative on the India-US trade deal, citing historical data to argue that e...
Economics
International Relations
5 min
Indian refiners avoid Russian oil purchase in push for US trade deal
Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), and Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) have stopped accepting offers from traders for R...
Economics
International Relations
5 min
India-US trade deal will boost farmers' incomes, says Piyush Goyal amid criticism: ‘18% tariff to give competitive edge’
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal addressed concerns about the India-US interim trade deal's impact on agriculture, asserting that the agreement will increase f...
International Relations
Economics
4 min
India, Malaysia to promote bilateral trade and investment in local currencies
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim held official talks in Putrajaya on February 8, 2026, and agreed to promote the use o...
Economics
International Relations
5 min
India-U.S. trade deal is a blow to India’s strategic autonomy
The India-US interim trade agreement framework announced on February 7, 2026 has triggered a debate about India's strategic autonomy, with analysts arguing t...
Economics
International Relations
5 min
India-US trade deal: Will refiners cut back on Russian oil imports and pause new orders? Here's what we know
Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), and Reliance Industries have reportedly stopped accepting offers from traders for ...
International Relations
4 min
Netanyahu Hastens to Meet Trump Over Scope of Iran Diplomacy
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Washington on February 11, 2026 to discuss the scope of US-Iran nuclear diplomacy with President Donald Tru...
Economics
International Relations
5 min
India-US trade deal: Industry awaits clarity on agri products tariff cuts
India and the US announced an interim bilateral trade agreement framework on February 7, 2026, under which the US will reduce reciprocal tariffs on Indian go...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
India, US reach interim deal: Sensitive sectors safeguarded, Piyush Goyal on farm, dairy producers
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal informed the Lok Sabha that India's sensitive sectors including agriculture, dairy, poultry, and key manufacturin...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
“Soybean and cotton farmers interests are protected”- Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis on Indo-US trade deal
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis assured farmers that soybean and cotton interests are fully protected under the India-US interim trade deal anno...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
Tariff cuts on soybean oil, fruits, and wine: What interim agreement on India-US trade entails
Under the India-US interim bilateral trade framework announced on 7 February 2026, India agreed to reduce or eliminate import duties on several US agricultur...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
What India has really given on agriculture in India-US trade deal
India and the United States announced an interim bilateral trade agreement (BTA) framework on 7 February 2026, the most significant reset in bilateral trade ...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
India-US trade deal: 25 per cent penalty is off, monitoring of Russian oil imports in
The US removed the 25% additional tariff that had been imposed on India in August 2025 specifically as a penalty for India's continued purchase of Russian cr...
International Relations
4 min
PM Modi embarks on 2-day visit to Malaysia, aims to deepen defence, economic ties
PM Modi embarked on a two-day official visit to Malaysia (7-8 February 2026) at the invitation of PM Anwar Ibrahim, aiming to deepen defence, economic, and t...
Internal Security
International Relations
4 min
Indian Railways makes ID verification mandatory on reserved trains in Bangladesh, Nepal border areas
The Railway Board issued a circular on February 4, 2026, making identity verification compulsory for all passengers travelling on reserved tickets in interna...
International Relations
4 min
India trusted partner for growth, says PM Modi on Day 1 of Malaysia visit
PM Modi and Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim held extensive bilateral talks in Kuala Lumpur on Day 1 of Modi's official visit (7 February 2026), covering the full ...
International Relations
4 min
Trust has become India’s strongest currency: PM Modi in Malaysia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Indian diaspora in Kuala Lumpur during his two-day official visit to Malaysia (7-8 February 2026), stating that "t...
Economics
Science & Technology
International Relations
6 min
How India-US trade pact can affect GPU access, data centre investment opportunities
The India-US interim trade framework includes a provision to "significantly increase trade in technology products, including GPUs and other goods used in dat...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
Trump order announces rollback of 25% additional tariffs: What it says India has ‘committed to’
President Trump signed an Executive Order on 6 February 2026 suspending Executive Order 14329, which had imposed an additional 25% tariff on all Indian impor...
Science & Technology
International Relations
4 min
AI Impact Summit 2026: India aims for a larger share of the AI pie
India is set to host the AI Impact Summit 2026 from February 16-20 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi — the fourth in a series of global AI governance summits and...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
Trump effect: Harley-Davidson could make a comeback in India after US deal
The India-US interim trade framework announced on 7 February 2026 grants zero-duty access for US motorcycles in the 800cc to 1,600cc segment and above, direc...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
Bharat Petroleum in talks with Azerbaijan’s SOCAR for LPG procurement, also looks at U.S.
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) is in talks with the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (SOCAR) for LPG procurement, confirmed by T.V. Pand...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
Trade deal opens the U.S. textile market of $118 billion to India
The India-US interim trade framework opens access to the $118 billion US textile and apparel import market for Indian exporters by reducing reciprocal tariff...
International Relations
Internal Security
5 min
Cycles of revolt: On Pakistan and the Baloch rebels
On 31 January 2026, the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) launched "Operation Herof 2.0" — coordinated attacks across at least nine districts of Balochistan ...
International Relations
Economics
4 min
The India-EU trade deal is also a strategic turning point
India and the European Union concluded negotiations on a historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on 27 January 2026, the largest trade deal ever negotiated by ei...
International Relations
4 min
Netanyahu to Meet Trump Next Week as Iran Talks Set to Continue
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced he would travel to Washington to meet President Donald Trump to discuss the ongoing US-Iran nuclear negot...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
India-U.S. deal does not include any item that would hurt Indian farmers, says Piyush Goyal
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal stated that all sensitive agricultural items have been kept out of the India-US interim trade deal, asserting that no item in ...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
India–US trade deal opens zero-duty window for exports worth $44 bn in first phase of pact
Indian exports worth approximately $44 billion will enter the US market with zero reciprocal tariffs under the first phase of the bilateral interim trade agr...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
India-US trade deal: List of US goods that will attract ‘zero tariffs’ in India after BTA deal with United States
Under the interim trade framework, India agreed to eliminate or reduce tariffs on a wide range of US industrial goods and selected agricultural and food prod...
International Relations
Economics
4 min
Energy security is supreme priority, says MEA as India seeks to diversify sources amid global shifts
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that ensuring energy security for 1.4 billion Indians remains the government's "supreme priority." The MEA emph...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
India-US trade deal: Positive for seafood, neutral for most farm produce, small concern over corn and soya
The India-US interim trade framework reduces reciprocal tariffs on Indian goods entering the US from 50% to 18%, significantly benefiting India's seafood sec...