International Relations
Bilateral ties, multilateral forums, treaties and India's foreign policy
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
'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...
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 ...
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...
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....
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...
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...
Vikram Misri meets Sergio Gor as India says joint statement is bedrock of US trade deal
India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor in New Delhi to advance implementation of the India-US Interim Trade Deal framew...
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 ...
Bangladesh poll results 2026 LIVE UPDATES: Results announced for 297 seats, BNP sweeps election
Bangladesh held its 13th general parliamentary election on February 12, 2026 — the first since the August 2024 student-led uprising that ousted Sheikh Hasina...