International Relations
Bilateral ties, multilateral forums, treaties and India's foreign policy
Historic trade deals put India on global stage - but challenges remain
India concluded two landmark trade agreements in quick succession in early 2026: the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (signed January 27, 2026) and the India-US...
CMA CGM signs $360 million deal for six LNG vessels with Cochin Shipyard
French shipping giant CMA CGM signed a $360 million contract with Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) to build six LNG-powered feeder container vessels — India's f...
Europe squares up to Big Tech, risking ire of Washington
The European Union moved ahead with aggressive enforcement of its Digital Markets Act (DMA) and Digital Services Act (DSA) in 2026, targeting major US techno...
No reason to believe change in India's stance on Russian oil: Russian Foreign Ministry
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated that Russia has "no reason to believe" India has changed its position on buying Russian hydrocar...
India-EU now natural and preferred partners, says Jaishankar at mobility gateway office launch
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar launched the European Legal Gateway Office in New Delhi, describing India and the EU as "natural and preferred partne...
It’s time the old perception of the JVP’s India stance changed: Tilvin Silva
Tilvin Silva, General Secretary of Sri Lanka's Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) and the ideological compass of the ruling National People's Power (NPP) allian...
India, UK launch offshore wind task force
India and the United Kingdom launched an Offshore Wind Task Force on 18 February 2026 as a new platform under the India–UK Vision 2035 bilateral framework to...
The world according to Marco Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, delivering a major address at the Munich Security Conference in February 2026, articulated a foreign policy vision centred...
India’s ‘Third Way’ for AI governance
A policy analysis circulating in Indian strategic and technology circles articulated India's emerging "Third Way" for AI governance — a framework distinct fr...
Afghanistan says it has released 3 Pakistani soldiers captured during October cross-border fighting
Afghanistan's Taliban government announced the release of three Pakistani soldiers who had been captured during fierce cross-border fighting along the Afghan...
Google announces direct subsea cable link between India, U.S.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced the America-India Connect Initiative at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 on February 18 — a new infrastructure effort to bo...
Can India overtake Bangladesh in textile exports to the European Union?
On January 27, 2026, India and the European Union concluded a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA), eliminating duties on nearly 99.5% of Indian exports — inc...
Indo-U.K. offshore wind task force launched, India crosses 272 GW non-fossil fuel power capacity
India and the UK launched the India-UK Offshore Wind Taskforce to provide strategic leadership and coordination for India's offshore wind ecosystem. Union Ne...
Top Israeli Minister pushes for 'emigration' of West Bank, Gaza Palestinians
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich publicly advocated for the "emigration" of Palestinians from both the occupied West Bank (Judea and Samaria) and Ga...
PM to address AI summit on February 19, world leaders gather
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the India AI Impact Summit 2026 on February 19, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi — the world's largest AI summit to date The ...
Decision on agreed 18% U.S. tariffs expected within ‘3–4 days’, sources say
The US had reduced tariffs on Indian goods from 50% to 25% on 7 February 2026, as an interim step following the India-US trade framework announcement. The fi...
Kremlin says neither China nor Russia have carried out secret nuclear tests
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov denied that either Russia or China had conducted any secret nuclear tests, rejecting recent US accusations. The United Sta...
Centre to bring 1,954 border villages under development scheme
The Central Government announced the expansion of the Vibrant Village Programme (VVP) to cover 1,954 border villages, extending beyond the original China bor...
India eases curbs on Chinese equipment imports for power, coal as projects delayed: Reports
India has begun easing five-year-old restrictions on procurement of Chinese equipment, allowing state-run power and coal companies to undertake limited impor...
Venezuela crude returns to India’s oil basket. But only as ‘supplementary’ supply
Indian refiners have begun testing Venezuelan crude barrels as Russian crude supply to India declines, following the India-US trade deal framework. Venezuela...