International Relations
5 min
Jaishankar, Iran’s Araghchi hold third call as war rages
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi spoke for the third time since the outbreak of the Iran-Israel-U.S. ...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
India could gain GCC investments if West Asia expansion slows amid tensions
Analysts and industry bodies project that India stands to gain additional Global Capability Centre (GCC) investments if ongoing West Asia tensions cause mult...
Economics
International Relations
Polity & Governance
4 min
Govt eases investment curbs from land bordering countries, including China, sets 60-day deadline for clearance of proposals
The Union Cabinet approved a revision to Press Note 3 (2020) easing foreign direct investment restrictions for entities from countries sharing land borders w...
International Relations
Geography
5 min
U.S. military destroys at least 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels ‘near Strait of Hormuz’
US Central Command announced on March 10, 2026, that it had destroyed at least 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, acting on orders fro...
Science & Technology
Internal Security
International Relations
5 min
AI and the national security calculus
The controversy over AI integration in US military systems — highlighted by the "Signalgate" episode (March 2025), where senior US officials accidentally inc...
International Relations
5 min
West Asia conflict: Jaishankar holds ‘detailed’ conversation with Iranian counterpart Araghchi
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a detailed diplomatic conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to discuss the evolving West Asi...
International Relations
Economics
Geography
5 min
Oil prices plunge to $87.8 per barrel as IEA eyes emergency release with Strait of Hormuz in focus
Oil prices — which had surged to above $119 per barrel on March 9, 2026, the highest since 2022 — pulled back toward $87.8 per barrel on March 10 after the I...
International Relations
Internal Security
4 min
Iraqi airspace must not be used against neighbours: Iraq PM tells U.S.’ Rubio
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani called US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on March 10, 2026, asserting that Iraqi airspace, territory, and waters...
International Relations
5 min
India slams Pakistan’s airstrikes on Afghanistan during Ramzan
At a UN Security Council meeting on the situation in Afghanistan, India's Permanent Representative Harish Parvathaneni strongly condemned Pakistan's airstrik...
Economics
International Relations
4 min
India eases FDI rules from bordering nations, unlocks path for Chinese investment
The Union Cabinet approved amendments to Press Note 3 (2020), relaxing foreign direct investment restrictions for countries sharing land borders with India —...
Economics
International Relations
5 min
Centre mulls insurance support for exporters dealing with ongoing West Asia crisis: Piyush Goyal
Union Minister Piyush Goyal (Commerce and Industry) stated that the government is exploring insurance support for Indian exporters facing losses due to the W...
International Relations
5 min
EAM Jaishankar speaks to Iranian counterpart Araghchi
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a detailed phone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, marking the third such call si...
Economics
International Relations
5 min
India remains engaged with US government: Jitin Prasada
Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada confirmed that India is closely monitoring US tariff changes and maintaining active dialogue ...
International Relations
Economics
4 min
Diesel supply to Bangladesh part of trade, says India amid fuel shortage concerns
India has commenced supply of 5,000 tonnes of high-speed diesel to Bangladesh through the India-Bangladesh Friendship Pipeline, responding to a severe fuel s...