International Relations
Bilateral ties, multilateral forums, treaties and India's foreign policy
U.S. judge blocks Pentagon's Anthropic blacklisting for now
A US federal judge (Judge Rita Lin) issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Pentagon's (Department of Defense) order blacklisting AI company Anthropic f...
U.S.-Israel-Iran war: List of countries allowed to cross the Strait of Hormuz
Following the outbreak of the US-Israel-Iran conflict on February 28, 2026, Iran virtually blocked the Strait of Hormuz — the narrow maritime passage between...
Balen Shah to take oath as Nepal PM today; releases 'Jay Mahakali' rap song ahead of swearing-in | Watch
Balendra Shah (known as Balen), a 35-year-old structural engineer and former rap artist, was sworn in as Nepal's Prime Minister at Sheetal Niwas (the Preside...
Rupee hits record low of 94.56 against US dollar
The Indian rupee hit an intraday record low of 94.56 per US dollar on March 27, 2026 — the first time it breached the 94.50 level. The depreciation was drive...
Rupee slides past 94 per dollar to record low as prospect of prolonged Iran war deepens energy risks
The Indian rupee slid past the 94-per-dollar mark to a record low, depreciating approximately 3.5% since the Iran-related West Asia conflict began on Februar...
Watch: Multiple drones strike U.S. embassy in Baghdad
Multiple drones struck the US embassy compound in Baghdad's Green Zone amid the escalating conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel. On March 18,...
In veiled dig at US, Beijing says India and China's growth built on hard work, not due to foreign generosity
China's Foreign Ministry issued a statement asserting that India and China's economic growth is "built on a different foundation" than the United States, in ...
Assam Rifles personnel injured in firing by militants during fencing work at India-Myanmar border
An Assam Rifles soldier (identified as Ravi Kumar) was injured in an exchange of fire with suspected militants during border fencing construction work along ...
India’s FY27 fiscal deficit target faces oil price risks amid Iran war: ICRA
Rating agency ICRA warned that India's fiscal deficit target for FY27 faces material downside risks due to elevated global energy prices driven by the ongoin...
Iran hands Hormuz pass to India, Pak, Russia, China, Iraq
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced on March 26, 2026 that ships owned by five nations — India, Pakistan, Russia, China, and Iraq — would be per...
We are working jointly for security of Strait of Hormuz: India, France
India and France jointly announced that they are working together on the security of the Strait of Hormuz, amid the 2026 West Asia crisis that has disrupted ...
S-400 deliveries accelerated as India enhances air defence capability
Russia has accelerated deliveries of S-400 Triumf air defence systems to India, with the fourth squadron expected by June 2026 and the fifth and final squadr...
China warns U.S. against building arms facility in Philippines
China's Foreign Ministry issued a warning to the United States against constructing a new arms and military facility in the Philippines, stating that Beijing...
Indian Navy launches ‘Operation Urja Suraksha’ to secure energy lifelines through Strait of Hormuz
The Indian Navy launched Operation Urja Suraksha ("Energy Protection") to provide protected transit for India-bound energy vessels — carrying LPG, LNG, and c...
‘Trade deal not far-off, but there are still gaps’: U.S. official
A senior US official stated that a bilateral trade deal between India and the United States is "not far off" but acknowledged that significant gaps remain, p...
India calls for Inclusive WTO reforms at MC14
At the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Yaoundé, Cameroon, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal called for WTO reforms that are transparent, inclusive, an...
Steel ministry seeks intervention for mills facing LPG shortages, source says
India's Steel Ministry formally sought intervention from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas to secure LPG supplies for steel mills facing acute shorta...
Willing to work with India for ‘common interests’ in Global South, BRICS: China
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with India's outgoing ambassador to China, Pradeep Kumar Rawat, in Beijing on 26 March 2026, and conveyed that China is ...
WTO's dispute settlement system should be fully functional, says Piyush Goyal
At the 14th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC14) in Yaoundé, Cameroon (26–29 March 2026), Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal urged WTO members to restore the disput...
Iran-India fuel trade begins after strait open sesame. Traffic of 'friendly' India can pass, says Araghchi; first LPG cargo due this week
Indian refiners have resumed purchasing Iranian crude oil and LPG following a temporary US sanctions waiver granted in March 2026 amid escalating tensions in...