International Relations
Bilateral ties, multilateral forums, treaties and India's foreign policy
India’s exports to US fall 13 pc in Feb; trade gap with China crosses USD 100 bn
India's merchandise exports to the United States declined approximately 12.88% year-on-year to USD 6.88 billion in February 2026, attributed to the impact of...
'Distorted picture of India': MEA slams US report recommending sanctions on RSS, R&AW
The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) released its 2026 Annual Report, recommending targeted sanctions — including asset f...
India-US trade deal to be signed when Trump re-establishes tariff rates, Trade Secy says
India's Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal stated that India remains engaged with the US for a "mutually beneficial" trade agreement, but will sign only after...
India inks terms of reference with Philippines, Maldives for trade pact talks
India's Department of Commerce inked Terms of Reference (ToR) with the Philippines for a Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) and with the Maldives for a Free ...
Iran war begins to bomb the GST bonanza. What can happen?
Escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia following the conflict that began on February 28, 2026, are threatening to reverse the consumer demand boost ge...
Support measures for exporters on anvil to deal with West Asia crisis
The Commerce Ministry is finalising a support package for Indian exporters hit by disruptions arising from the West Asia conflict that escalated on February ...
The balancing act: How India is stepping up engagement with Iran as Hormuz crisis deepens
India has adopted a direct diplomatic engagement strategy with Iran to secure safe passage for Indian vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, which has been ef...
Return of Russian oil signals US pragmatism
The US Treasury Department issued a 30-day temporary waiver (codified as General License 133) allowing Indian state and private refiners to purchase Russian ...
Why Iran differs from Ukraine in terms of economic fallout for India and the world
Economists and policy analysts are drawing comparisons between the economic fallout of the current Iran conflict (2026) and the Russia-Ukraine war (2022), fi...
Why gold prices have remained subdued in India despite raging West Asian conflict
Despite the West Asia conflict that began on 28 February 2026 driving safe-haven gold demand globally, domestic gold prices in India have remained relatively...
Iran-Israel war LIVE: Trump pressures NATO, China over Iran's closure of key waterway
Saudi Arabia's Defence Ministry reported intercepting more than 60 drones since midnight on March 16, in the context of the expanding Iran war affecting the ...
How India’s tough spot between Iran and US can dent the economy
India faces acute economic stress from the Strait of Hormuz closure: disruption to LPG supply chains, rising crude oil prices, and inflationary pressures on ...
Trump says NATO faces ‘very bad’ future if allies don't help open Hormuz
US President Donald Trump publicly warned that NATO faces a "very bad" future if member states do not cooperate to help secure and reopen the Strait of Hormu...
Surge in crude prices could raise global inflation by 60 bps, cut growth by up to 0.4 pp in 2026: Gita Gopinath
Gita Gopinath, former Chief Economist of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), warned that if crude oil prices average around $85 per barrel for 2026, headl...
Fire breaks out in vicinity of Dubai International Airport after drone attack
A drone attack struck a fuel tank near Dubai International Airport on March 16, 2026, triggering a large fire and forcing the temporary suspension of flight ...
Fire contained in vicinity of Dubai airport after drone attack, flights suspended
An Iranian drone struck a fuel storage tank in the vicinity of Dubai International Airport on March 16, 2026, igniting a fire that disrupted flight operation...
Trump administration set to receive $10 billion fee for brokering TikTok deal: Report
The Trump administration is set to receive approximately $10 billion as a brokering fee from the TikTok ownership restructuring deal, according to a report c...
Explained: What does ‘No Quarter’ mean?
The phrase "no quarter" — a declaration that no prisoners will be taken and all enemy combatants will be killed, including those attempting to surrender — ha...
U.S. regulator threatens broadcasters over Iran war coverage
FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Chair Brendan Carr threatened major US broadcast networks — including ABC, NBC, and CBS — with non-renewal of their l...
Pope Leo decries 'atrocious violence' in Iran war, urges ceasefire
Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope, issued a direct and impassioned call for an immediate ceasefire in the US-Israel war on Iran during his weekly An...