International Relations
Bilateral ties, multilateral forums, treaties and India's foreign policy
Israel took Iran's Araghchi, Qalibaf off hit list on Pakistan request: report
Israel removed Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf from its targeted assassination list after Pakistan req...
Iran’s Parliament working on bill to impose fees on ships in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's parliament is working on a draft bill that would impose transit fees on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, according to statements by lawmake...
KPCC delegation fails to placate rebel candidate Sadiq Pahilwan
In Davangere, Karnataka, last-minute efforts by KPCC Working President Saleem Ahmed and MLA Rizwan Arshad to persuade rebel Congress candidate Sadiq Pahilwan...
India’s strategic oil reserves tell a tale of structural constraints & stalled expansion. Here’s why
India's combined petroleum reserves cover approximately 74–75 days of consumption — far below the 90-day benchmark required of International Energy Agency (I...
Rupee, inflation, GDP growth under pressure as Iran escalation fuels oil, inflation risks
Iran's rejection of a 15-point US ceasefire plan and continued military escalation have intensified concerns about prolonged disruption to global energy supp...
Nipah virus could turn into something “far more severe”, scientists warn
Scientists have issued fresh warnings that the Nipah virus — already among the world's most lethal zoonotic pathogens — could mutate into a form that is "far...
SpaceX IPO leaves some private share buyers unsure what they own
With SpaceX preparing for a public stock market debut at a valuation approaching $1.75 trillion, investors who purchased SpaceX shares through private second...
India’s Resilient Production Systems in Agriculture
The Government of India has highlighted India's resilient agricultural production systems, citing a record foodgrain output of 357.73 million metric tonnes (...
Iran, U.S. harden their positions as Tehran keeps its grip on Strait of Hormuz
Iran has moved to formalise its sovereign control over the Strait of Hormuz, with its parliament working on legislation to institutionalise oversight of the ...
North Korea, Belarus sign ‘friendship’ treaty during Lukashenko visit
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko signed a "friendship and cooperation" treaty on March 26, 2026, during Lukashen...
Fertiliser production to dip 10-15% if Middle East issues persist: Crisil Ratings
Crisil Ratings released a report warning that if Middle East supply disruptions persist, India's domestic fertiliser production could fall 10–15%, with both ...
Updates on Key Sectors in View of Developments in West Asia
The Indian government issued a comprehensive update on key sectors — energy, trade, and the welfare of the Indian diaspora — in light of the escalating West ...
West Asia war may hit fertilizer output by 10-15%, raise subsidy burden, says Crisil report
Escalating conflict in West Asia — centred on Iran — has disrupted global fertilizer supply chains, with analysts warning of a 10–15% decline in output from ...
Consensus key to include plurilaterals, careful reconsideration of ecomm moratorium: India at WTO MC14
At WTO's 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Yaoundé, Cameroon, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal articulated India's position on two critical and contested a...
India holds bilateral meetings with EU, Russia, NZ, others on MC14 sidelines
On the sidelines of the WTO's 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Yaoundé, Cameroon, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal conducted a series of bilateral meet...
PM Modi to attend G7 summit in France from June 15-17, focus on global economy and Hormuz security
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has confirmed his participation in the 52nd G7 Summit, to be held at Évian-les-Bains, France, from June 15–17, 2026. French Pres...
West Asia turmoil to swell fertiliser subsidy by up to Rs 25,000 Crore, hit output: Crisil Ratings
A Crisil Ratings report warned that sustained disruptions from the ongoing West Asia conflict could push India's fertiliser subsidy bill up by Rs 20,000–25,0...
WTO’s dysfunctional dispute settlement system deprives countries of effective redressal: Goyal
The 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) of the World Trade Organization opened on March 26, 2026 in Yaoundé, Cameroon, bringing together trade ministers from ...
After Galwan clashes, ITBP strengthens presence with 29 new outposts along China border
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has established 29 new border outposts along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China, part of a broader "forwardisa...
War in West Asia: Why Pakistan’s peacemaker role is filled with landmines
Pakistan has positioned itself as a potential mediator between the United States and Iran in the ongoing West Asia conflict, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Shar...