International Relations
Bilateral ties, multilateral forums, treaties and India's foreign policy
US tariff cuts set to revive summer bookings, exports to double in 4-5 years
Following the India-US interim trade deal, labour-intensive export sectors expect US tariff cuts to revive summer booking cycles and potentially double India...
India's Russian oil imports likely to halve after White House trade order
The White House stated in an executive order that "India has committed to stop directly or indirectly importing Russian Federation oil" Import tariffs on all...
Foreign Secretary Misri doesn’t refute Trump’s claims, says ‘national interests’ guide oil imports
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated that oil imports are decided by "adequate availability, fair pricing, and reliability of supply" He did not directly re...
India will support steel exports hit by Europe's carbon tax, federal secretary says
India's federal commerce secretary confirmed the government will provide support to steel exporters adversely affected by the European Union's Carbon Border ...
India-US trade deal: Tiruppur expects garment exports to double to ₹30,000 crore—why Tamil Nadu textile hub is upbeat
Tiruppur garment exporters expect US-bound shipments to double to Rs 30,000 crore within three years following the India-US interim trade deal. The deal coul...
Goldman Sachs raises India’s 2026 growth forecast to 6.9% on lower US tariffs
Goldman Sachs Research upgraded India's calendar year 2026 GDP growth forecast to 6.9% (from its earlier estimate), citing the positive impact of reduced US ...
‘National interest’ guides oil buys, says Misri after Trump’s claims India to stop Russian oil purchase
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated that India's energy purchases will be dictated by "national interest," including "adequate availability" and prevailing...
Modi announces $175 million economic package for Seychelles during President Herminie’s visit
India announced a special economic package of $175 million for Seychelles during the state visit of Seychelles President Patrick Herminie to New Delhi The pa...
IOC, HPCL buy Venezuelan oil in second deal since imports resumed
State-owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) jointly purchased 2 million barrels of Venezuelan Merey crude oil fro...
On terrorism, no double standards, no compromise: PM Modi in Malaysia
During his visit to Malaysia on February 8, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared India's position on terrorism as "no double standards, no compromise,...
Security info channel opens with Canada post Ajit Doval visit
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval visited Canada and held talks with Nathalie Drouin, Deputy Clerk and National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the C...
From business to tech, India inks key pacts with Malaysia
During PM Modi's visit to Putrajaya on February 8, 2026, India and Malaysia signed 11 MoUs and cooperation documents across semiconductors, digital payments,...
China This Week | Trump’s ‘excellent’ call with Xi, and US claims of secret Chinese nuclear test
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a phone call on February 4, 2026, which Trump described as "excellent." The call covered trade, ...
Expert Explains: As Pakistan again points fingers at Afghanistan over terror, a look at Kabul-Beijing ties
Pakistan accused Afghanistan of harbouring terror groups following the February 6, 2026 suicide attack on the Khadija Tul Kubra Mosque in Islamabad, which ki...
Myanmar’s military-scripted polls, India’s strategic bind
Myanmar's military junta conducted elections in three phases between December 2025 and January 2026, with the military-aligned Union Solidarity and Developme...
India-U.S. trade deal: Congress leader dares Piyush Goyal to cancel UPA-era pacts
Former Commerce Minister Anand Sharma challenged the current Commerce Minister's narrative on the India-US trade deal, citing historical data to argue that e...
Indian refiners avoid Russian oil purchase in push for US trade deal
Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), and Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) have stopped accepting offers from traders for R...
India-US trade deal will boost farmers' incomes, says Piyush Goyal amid criticism: ‘18% tariff to give competitive edge’
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal addressed concerns about the India-US interim trade deal's impact on agriculture, asserting that the agreement will increase f...
India, Malaysia to promote bilateral trade and investment in local currencies
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim held official talks in Putrajaya on February 8, 2026, and agreed to promote the use o...
India-U.S. trade deal is a blow to India’s strategic autonomy
The India-US interim trade agreement framework announced on February 7, 2026 has triggered a debate about India's strategic autonomy, with analysts arguing t...