International Relations
Bilateral ties, multilateral forums, treaties and India's foreign policy
US Chamber flags possible refunds on India tariffs after Top Court call
Following the US Supreme Court's February 20, 2026 ruling in Learning Resources Inc. v. Trump — which struck down IEEPA-based tariffs as unconstitutional — t...
Tariffs, tensions, truces: From 'Liberation Day' shock to courtroom knockdown — the full Trump trade war timeline
President Trump's April 2025 "Liberation Day" executive orders imposed sweeping reciprocal tariffs, with India facing a 50% rate — among the highest levied o...
Inside America’s Pax Silica strategy and why India’s entry is pivotal for AI supply chain
India signed a declaration to join Pax Silica, a US-led global initiative aimed at securing supply chains for artificial intelligence, semiconductors, critic...
India-US trade deal unchanged, New Delhi still pays tariffs, Trump says
The US President confirmed that the trade arrangement with India remains unchanged despite a broader tariff overhaul, with India continuing to face an 18% re...
Will US Supreme Court’s tariff blow force India to revisit its trade deal? GTRI flags uncertainty
On February 20, 2026, the US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in *Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump* that President Trump's tariffs imposed under the International Em...
US SC tariff order: Chidambaram seeks clarity on Feb 6 deal
The US Supreme Court ruled 6–3 in February 2026 that President Trump's sweeping tariffs on imports from nearly all US trading partners violated federal law, ...
'After World War II..., AI will shape the new world order': PM Modi at AI Impact Summit
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, held from February 16–20, 2026, drawing participation from over 1...
The chemistry, economics and strategic convergence of Delhi’s tango with Paris
India and France elevated their bilateral relationship to a "Special Global Strategic Partnership" during a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron to Mumb...
Former South Korean President Yoon receives life sentence for imposing martial law
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to life in prison on February 19, 2026, by a Seoul court for rebellion — the most serious criminal ...
Tehran reenters the global geopolitical spotlight
Iran has re-emerged as a central actor in global geopolitics in early 2026, simultaneously facing US military pressure, nuclear negotiation deadlines, and ac...
FCI to supply 200,000 tonnes of rice to World Food Programme
The Food Corporation of India (FCI) and the World Food Programme (WFP) signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on February 18, 2026, for the sup...
India joins 100 countries in signing statement criticising Israel’s West Bank plans
India formally endorsed a joint statement signed by over 100 countries and international organisations criticising Israel's unilateral measures in the West B...
Chinese walnuts in the guise of Afghan in dry fruit container ship detained by Indian Customs at Nhava Sheva Port
Indian Customs at Nhava Sheva (Jawaharlal Nehru Port, Mumbai) detained the Comoros-flagged vessel MV WIV Reyfa on February 1, 2026, carrying 309–310 containe...
Are Indian firms intent on moving to Venezuelan oil? | Explained
Following President Trump's public claim that India would shift from Russian oil to Venezuelan crude, Indian firms have begun evaluating Venezuelan oil impor...
Russia urges restraint as U.S. builds up military assets near Iran
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov called on Iran and "all parties in the region" to exercise restraint and caution as US military assets moved toward the Middl...
From silence to statement: India’s stand on Israel’s West Bank actions
India added its name to a joint statement by over 100 countries and international organisations condemning Israel's unilateral measures in the West Bank The ...
India attends Trump's Board of Peace meeting as observer nation
India attended the inaugural meeting of Trump's Board of Peace in Washington D.C. on February 19, 2026, choosing the status of observer rather than full memb...
India AI Summit 2026 Day 4 Highlights: Switzerland looks forward to hosting 2027 AI Summit in Geneva, says President Parmelin
PM Modi unveiled the "MANAV Vision" for human-centric AI at the summit's Day 4, urging global leaders to work on a roadmap for responsible AI impact. Swiss P...
Satellite images show Iran repairing and fortifying sites amid U.S. tensions
Satellite images obtained by analysts and reported widely in mid-February 2026 show Iran conducting active repair and fortification work at multiple sensitiv...
Rafale deal: Macron backs Indian manufacturing, job creation
India's Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved the procurement of 114 Rafale fighter jets from France in a deal estimated at Rs 3.25 lakh crore (~$40 bil...