International Relations
Bilateral ties, multilateral forums, treaties and India's foreign policy
Tax Dept to resume Tiger Global reassessment, says GAAR relief won’t alter SC ruling
The Income Tax department has decided to resume reassessment proceedings against Tiger Global Management's India investments following the Supreme Court's la...
Ceasefire talks fail to restore vessel movement in Strait of Hormuz, fate of 599 ships remain inconclusive
Ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran failed to restore shipping movement through the Strait of Hormuz, leaving approximately 599 ships (includi...
Israel's Ben-Gvir visits flashpoint Al-Aqsa Mosque compound
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound (known to Jews as Temple Mount) in Jerusalem on April 12, 2026, declar...
'West Asia war a good opportunity for energy reforms, lower costs for industry'
Economists and industry analysts are arguing that the West Asia conflict, which has exposed India's energy sector vulnerabilities, presents a strategic oppor...
Trump says U.S. to start blockading the Strait of Hormuz immediately
U.S. President Donald Trump announced via Truth Social that the U.S. Navy would immediately begin blockading ships entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz, ...
Vance leaves Pakistan after Iran talks fail to reach a deal
U.S. Vice President JD Vance departed Pakistan on April 12, 2026 after marathon 21-hour negotiations with Iran's delegation in Islamabad ended without reachi...
'Baseless narratives cannot alter reality': India rejects China's renaming of places in Arunachal Pradesh
On April 12, 2026, India formally rejected China's attempt to rename 23 locations in Arunachal Pradesh, with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) calling t...
India-UK free trade pact may come into force from second week of May: Official
Official sources indicate that the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is likely to come into force from the second week of May 2026. The agreement was signe...
‘Violation of Rule of Specialty’: Home Secretary flags procedural lapses in extradition cases
India's Home Secretary raised concerns about procedural lapses in extradition cases, specifically flagging violations of the "Rule of Specialty" The Rule of ...
U.S. warships transit Strait of Hormuz in mine clearance operation
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that two guided-missile destroyers — USS Frank E. Peterson and USS Michael Murphy — transited the Strait of Hormuz...
Campaign against Iran not over, existential threats removed: Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the campaign against Iran is "not over" even as a ceasefire was in place, asserting that existential th...
U.S., Iran talks extend into second day as strait showdown deepens
US and Iranian officials sat in the same room for direct face-to-face negotiations in Islamabad on April 11, 2026 — the second day of the talks — marking a h...
Australia Turns to Asia for Fuel, Security as US Distracted
Australia accelerated efforts to secure fuel supplies and deepen defence ties with Asian neighbours as the US became increasingly preoccupied with the Iran w...
How was the U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal reached?
The United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire on April 8, 2026, mediated by Pakistan, following six weeks of a military conflict that began on Fe...
Indian LPG tanker crosses Hormuz, first after ceasefire
The Indian-flagged LPG tanker Jag Vikram became the first Indian vessel to traverse the Strait of Hormuz since a 14-day US-Iran ceasefire was implemented, cr...
Hezbollah | Ayatollah’s allies in Lebanon
Hezbollah, described as the "Party of God" and a key ally of the Iranian regime, has continued to fire hundreds of rockets and drones into Israel even after ...
IAF chief meets top US def officials to discuss shared strategic priorities, MQ-9B drones
Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Air Chief Marshal A P Singh visited the United States and met with US Air Force leadership including General Ken Wilsbach The di...
Govt mulls sending surplus rice as aid to conflict-hit Iran
The Indian government was considering permitting wheat exports to Egypt, Indonesia, and Myanmar to utilise surplus grain stocks Rice shipments to conflict-af...
Vance-led team lands in Pak’s Nur Khan base, same air hub targeted by India during Op Sindoor
US Vice President JD Vance and an Iranian delegation landed at Pakistan's Nur Khan airbase in Rawalpindi for peace talks aimed at ending the 2026 Iran-US con...
India, US deepen energy ties; Nuclear, LPG in focus amid Iran-linked supply concerns
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri concluded a visit to the United States and held talks with US Energy Secretary Chris Wright on deepening bilateral energy ties...