International Relations
Bilateral ties, multilateral forums, treaties and India's foreign policy
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
India announces special economic package of $175 million for Seychelles
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a $175 million special economic package for Seychelles during a state visit by Seychelles President Dr. Patrick Hermin...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
‘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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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,...