International Relations
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Amitabh Kant sounds grim warning for India amid Iran war-triggered fuel crisis— ‘Every $10 per barrel rise can…’
Former NITI Aayog CEO and G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant issued a stark warning that every $10 per barrel increase in global crude oil prices adds approximately $13...
Global economy faces inflation and growth test amid escalating conflict in Iran - Goldman
Goldman Sachs warned that the escalating Iran conflict poses significant risks to global economic growth and inflation Under its baseline forecast, Goldman e...
Nepal polls: a moment of hope or a return to the old cycle?
Nepal held early general elections on March 5, 2026, to elect the 275 members of the House of Representatives (lower house of Parliament) Balendra "Balen" Sh...
Israel-Iran war hits India’s basmati exports; exporters seek immediate relief
Approximately 400,000 metric tonnes of Indian basmati rice are stuck at ports and in transit amid the Israel-Iran conflict — roughly 200,000 tonnes stranded ...
Can the US fill the gap? India scrambles for US LPG amid Persian Gulf blockade
The Strait of Hormuz — the 34 km-wide chokepoint at the mouth of the Persian Gulf — is facing effective disruption after Iranian forces warned vessels agains...
Strait of Hormuz tensions threaten 41% of India's tea exports: TAI
The Tea Association of India (TAI) warned that the prospect of Indian tea exports looks "grim" as Strait of Hormuz tensions threaten approximately 41% of Ind...
Does India have enough crude oil and LPG supplies amid West Asia conflict?
The Indian government stated it will not ration petrol and diesel, citing 30–35 days of crude oil stocks (including Strategic Petroleum Reserves) and 20–30 d...
Explained | Iran’s political system
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed on February 28, 2026 in a joint US-Israeli military strike on Tehran, marking the end of his 35-year tenure ...
Never before has Indian govt looked so timid, fearful: Congress after US submarine sinks Iranian warship
A US Navy submarine torpedoed and sank Iranian Navy frigate IRIS Dena on March 4, 2026, in international waters approximately 40 nautical miles off Galle, Sr...
India’s $98 billion imports in hot water as West Asia tensions heat up
India's total imports from West Asia amount to approximately $98.7 billion, spanning crude oil, LNG, fertilisers, rough and polished diamonds, and various in...
Every $10 per barrel rise in crude oil prices can shave about 0.5% off India's GDP growth: SMC's Bharti
Market analysts have quantified that every $10 per barrel increase in global crude oil prices reduces India's GDP growth rate by approximately 0.5 percentage...
India looking at alternative markets to buy gas; Australia, Canada offered to sell amid West Asia conflict: Govt sources
India is actively scouting for alternative sources of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and crude oil as the West Asia conflict escalates, with Australia and Canad...
Inaugural Edition of Raisina Science Diplomacy Initiative (SDI) focuses on Strategic Autonomy and Disruptive Technologies
The inaugural edition of the Raisina Science Diplomacy Initiative (SDI) was held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on March 5, 2026, jointly launched by the Off...
India finally condoles Khamenei’s death; Foreign Secretary Misri visits Iran embassy
India officially condoled the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on March 5, 2026, with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visiting the Irania...
India seeks US marine cover for Middle East energy cargoes, source says
India is in active talks with the United States to secure naval escort (marine cover) for oil, LPG, and LNG shipments originating from the Middle East The mo...
US-India trade deal inches toward finish line, says Deputy Secretary Landau
US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, visiting New Delhi for the Raisina Dialogue 2026, declared that the US-India trade deal is "almost at the fi...
Adani-Total Gas triples industrial gas price as West Asia conflict disrupts LNG supplies
Adani Total Gas Ltd (ATGL), the city gas distribution (CGD) joint venture of Adani Group and France's TotalEnergies, nearly tripled the price of natural gas ...
India rice exports hit by Iran crisis: Exporters seek urgent govt support
Approximately 400,000 tonnes of Indian basmati rice are stuck at ports or in transit due to the Iran crisis disrupting Gulf shipping routes Of this, about 20...
India, Finland sign MoUs as PM Modi and Alexander Stubb elevate ties to strategic partnership
India and Finland elevated their bilateral relationship to a Strategic Partnership on March 5, 2026, during a summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and...
Iran war may hurt India’s growth more than inflation, RBI expected to hold steady
The ongoing Iran war is assessed to pose a greater threat to India's economic growth than to inflation, as higher oil prices simultaneously squeeze corporate...