International Relations
Bilateral ties, multilateral forums, treaties and India's foreign policy
Iraq, U.S. sign 48 agreements during PM's visit
Iraq and the United States signed 48 agreements and partnerships during a visit by Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi to Washington, spanning energy, technolo...
U.S., Iran have blown past red lines as they lurch back toward all-out war
Hostilities between the United States and Iran, which had de-escalated after a preliminary deal (mid-June 2026) and a subsequent interim ceasefire (late June...
U.S. lawmaker urges Congress to review arms sales to India
A Capitol Hill briefing titled "India's Transnational Repression: Implications for US National Security" was held on July 14, organised by a coalition of adv...
'Zero tolerance against terrorism not just a statement': Rajnath Singh's message to Pakistan
The Ministry of Defence reiterated that India's counter-terrorism approach follows a "zero tolerance" doctrine, treating retaliatory military action against ...
India tightens Sri Lanka tax treaty with anti-abuse rule
India has amended its Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) with Sri Lanka through a bilateral protocol, inserting a Principal Purpose Test (PPT) provis...
India, Pakistan discuss border security at SCO meeting in Islamabad
The 12th Meeting of the Heads of Border Services of the Competent Authorities of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states was held in Islamabad,...
Iran's Guards say two oil tankers explode after hitting mines in Hormuz
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that two oil tankers exploded and caught fire after striking mines in a minefield south of the Strait ...
US targets Iran’s Chabahar Port in fresh strikes, Hegseth shares image of collapsing watchtower
The US military struck infrastructure at Iran's Chabahar port, damaging a watchtower that Iranian officials described as part of the port's civilian monitori...
'Closely following': India on US bill seeking 100% tariffs on India, others
The Ministry of External Affairs said India is "closely following" a proposed US bill that seeks to impose tariffs of up to 100% on the largest purchasers of...
What is BIMSTEC, and why is it in focus ahead of its 30th anniversary?
BIMSTEC has drawn renewed attention as the grouping approaches its 30th anniversary of establishment Security officials from member states recently met to co...
Chabahar port terminal has not faced damage after US strikes: MEA
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) clarified that the Shahid Beheshti Terminal at Chabahar port — the terminal operated by India — has not suffered any d...
U.S. airstrikes on Iran appear to have damaged Chabahar port
US forces carried out a sixth consecutive night of airstrikes on Iranian targets, including a third round of strikes on Chabahar port on Iran's southeastern ...
BIMSTEC security chiefs vow joint action against terrorism, endorse maritime law enforcement principles
The 5th Meeting of BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs was held in New Delhi, bringing together National Security Advisers and heads of delegation from Banglade...
Ahead of U.S. Ambassador arrival, Trump okays 500% tariff Bill on Russian oil; withdraws from India-led ISA
The United States Congress has advanced sanctions legislation, commonly referred to as the Sanctioning Russia Act, that authorizes secondary tariffs on count...
US Senate bill seeks 100% tariffs on India, 4 other nations for buying Russian oil
A bipartisan bill was introduced in the US Senate proposing tariffs of up to 100% on imports from the five largest buyers of Russian oil and gas — India, Chi...
US less reliable? India may need to open the door wider to the Dragon
A member of the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council (PMEAC) has recommended that India ease restrictions on Chinese investment, particularly in labour...
India-UK FTA unlikely to hurt domestic consumer brands, industry says
The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) came into force on 15 July 2026, reducing customs duties on a wide range of goods traded betwe...
Bangladesh pitches SAARC revival at BIMSTEC meet, calls for closer regional cooperation
At a BIMSTEC-related meeting, Bangladesh's representative called for SAARC and BIMSTEC to function as complementary rather than competing regional frameworks...
India, UK trade pact to enhance export competitiveness, slash trade costs: Experts
Industry commentary following the entry into force of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) has highlighted its potential to lower t...
BRICS nations adopt joint declaration social protection, skills and future of work at Hyderabad meeting
A BRICS ministerial meeting held in Hyderabad adopted a joint declaration on social protection, skills development, and the future of work The declaration co...