International Relations
Bilateral ties, multilateral forums, treaties and India's foreign policy
In the works, first international declaration on big cats – in New Delhi
A landmark international agreement called the "New Delhi Declaration" is being finalised ahead of a Global Big Cats Summit scheduled for June 1, 2026, in New...
The price isn’t right: Why often-quoted benchmark oil prices can be deceptive during supply crises
Crude oil prices reported in the news — typically Brent Crude or West Texas Intermediate (WTI) — are benchmark prices that do not directly represent what mos...
Expert Explains: Evolution of India-GCC strategic ties, from energy to defence opportunities
India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are deepening strategic ties across multiple dimensions — energy security, defence cooperation, investment, and ...
Expert Explains: Why Indonesia’s new biofuel push could make cooking oil expensive in India
Indonesia implemented its B40 biodiesel mandate in early 2025, requiring all diesel fuel to contain a 40% blend of palm oil-based biofuel and 60% petroleum d...
The Ganga is under stress — The treaty needs more than renewal
The 1996 Ganga Waters Treaty between India and Bangladesh is set to expire in December 2026, prompting formal renewal discussions between the two countries. ...
Iran proposes to reopen Strait of Hormuz without nuclear agreement
Iran's Foreign Minister, in Saint Petersburg for talks with Russian leadership, proposed a diplomatic framework to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to internation...
Basmati rice exporters urge govt action on shipping charges amid West Asia crisis
The All India Rice Exporters Association and allied forums have urged the government to intervene against sharp increases in war-risk surcharges and freight ...
Govt. says Chabahar issue being discussed with Iran, U.S.
The government confirmed that the Chabahar port issue is under active diplomatic discussion with both Iran and the United States, as the US sanctions waiver ...
India-New Zealand sign FTA, slash tariffs on 95% of goods
The India-New Zealand FTA, signed April 27, 2026, reduces tariffs on approximately 95% of goods traded between the two countries — with New Zealand offering ...
17th Petersberg Climate Dialogue attempts to reaffirm multilateral climate action amid geopolitical tensions
The 17th Petersberg Climate Dialogue (PCD) was held on 21–22 April 2026 in Berlin, Germany, convening ministers and officials from over 40 countries alongsid...
India, New Zealand sign FTA for ‘predictable, rule-based trade’ amid volatility
India and New Zealand formally signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on April 27, 2026, in New Delhi, with commerce ministers of both countries executing the a...
Watch: Big trade boost: India, New Zealand ink historic deal
India and New Zealand inked a historic trade agreement in New Delhi on 27 April 2026, unlocking 100% duty-free access for all Indian exports to New Zealand f...
Iran Foreign Minister arrives in Russia as U.S. talks remain stalled
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited Moscow on 27 April 2026, meeting with President Vladimir Putin, amid a period of escalated tensions and stall...
India, New Zealand ink “historic” free trade agreement, to be implemented later this year
India and New Zealand signed a Free Trade Agreement on April 27, 2026, described as one of the fastest FTAs concluded by India — negotiations were announced ...
Oil jumps over 1% as US-Iran talks stall, Hormuz blockade deepens crisis
Brent crude oil prices rose above USD 107–108 per barrel in late April 2026, after US-Iran peace negotiations broke down and the Strait of Hormuz remained la...
U.S. State Department orders global warning about alleged AI thefts by DeepSeek, other Chinese firms
The United States State Department issued a diplomatic cable on 24 April 2026 directing all diplomatic and consular posts worldwide to alert foreign counterp...
India’s fertiliser subsidy bill may jump 20% amid West Asia crisis
India's fertiliser subsidy bill for FY27 is expected to rise by at least 20% above the Union Budget estimate of ₹1.71 lakh crore, following a sharp surge in ...
The cost of bringing down inflation in India, U.S. and U.K. | Data
A comparative data analysis reveals sharply divergent economic costs of inflation control across three major economies following the 2021-22 global inflation...
India to start issuing permits for high sea fishing by companies, vessels
India is set to launch a Letter of Authorisation (LoA) scheme that will, for the first time, permit Indian companies and fishing vessels to operate in intern...
India-NZ FTA seen boosting textile exports, aiding $350 billion sector target: CITI
India and New Zealand signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on April 27, 2026, concluded in approximately nine months of negotiations, granting Indian exporter...