International Relations
Bilateral ties, multilateral forums, treaties and India's foreign policy
EU's CBAM poses major compliance challenge for Indian MSMEs; Experts seek urgent government support
The European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) entered its definitive (full compliance) phase on January 1, 2026, after a transitional report...
From WHO to GLP‑1: The week’s biggest health debates & India’s malaria challenge
The World Health Organization (WHO) issued its first global guideline on the use of GLP-1 receptor agonist medicines for the long-term treatment of obesity i...
West Asia war LIVE: Supreme Leader Khamenei's body arrives at Tehran religious complex for funeral, says state media
Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei of Iran was killed on February 28, 2026, during coordinated US-Israeli airstrikes (Operation Epic Fury) targeting Iranian militar...
India-Japan to deepen defence, critical minerals cooperation, says Foreign Secy Misri
At the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit, the Ministry of External Affairs conveyed that the two countries intend to significantly deepen cooperation in defence...
India-Japan reaffirm strategic ties in an uncertain world—UNICORN masts, AI, energy security
India and Japan announced their first-ever joint defence technology co-development project: the UNICORN (Unified Complex Radio Antenna) naval communication m...
India's Tokyo drift: PMs open new chapter in ties
During Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's visit to India, both nations adopted a 16-point Joint Declaration on Economic Security — covering semiconduct...
PM Modi, Japan PM Sanae Takaichi push for early Quad meet
The 16th India-Japan Annual Summit was held in New Delhi between India's Prime Minister and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, marking her first officia...
Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a ’forceful response’
Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya joint military command issued a statement, broadcast by Iranian state television, declaring that all oil tankers and vessels transiti...
India-EU FTA legal scrub to end in 10-12 days, deal by Dec 31: Piyush Goyal
The India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), concluded in January 2026, is in its legal scrubbing phase, with Commerce Ministry officials indicating the review i...
India-UK trade pact sparks rush of export orders ahead of July 15 rollout
The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (formally, the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement — CETA) is set to enter into force on July 15, 2026, fol...
PM Modi, ‘younger sister’ Takaichi unveil roadmap on energy, tech, defence ties
The 16th India-Japan Annual Summit was held in New Delhi, during which both prime ministers adopted a Joint Declaration on Economic Security and signed multi...
Modi, Takaichi initiate deeper cooperation in AI, economic security, energy, defence
The 16th India-Japan Annual Summit was held in New Delhi on July 2, 2026, during a three-day official visit by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (July 1...
El Nino effect: Challenges to adaptation and resilience
A developing El Niño event in the tropical Pacific has suppressed the 2026 southwest monsoon, with India recording a 40–45% rainfall deficit in June 2026 — o...
India, Japan sign defence pact as PM Modi holds talks with Takaichi
India and Japan concluded their 16th Annual Summit in New Delhi on 2 July 2026, signing agreements across defence, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, c...
When Indira met Bhutto: How Simla Agreement shaped, and limited, India-Pakistan ties
The Simla Agreement of 1972, signed exactly 54 years ago on 2 July 1972, is being revisited in the context of renewed India-Pakistan tensions and Pakistan's ...
Developing countries face prolonged food, fuel price shock despite Hormuz reopening: UNCTAD
UNCTAD (UN Trade and Development) has warned that developing countries will face prolonged food and fuel price shocks even after the partial reopening of the...
Indian Navy foils piracy bid in Gulf of Aden; MARCOS secure cargo ship carrying critical consignment for India
Indian Navy warship INS Trikand responded to a distress call from merchant vessel MV Golden Arsenal in the Gulf of Aden, thwarting a suspected piracy attempt...
PM Modi, Takaichi deepen India-Japan ties with AI, defence and multi-billion dollar bilateral roadmap
The 16th India-Japan Annual Summit was held in New Delhi (July 1–3, 2026), the first since Sanae Takaichi assumed office as Japan's Prime Minister. Over 150 ...
Japan’s $3 Billion backing gives major fillip to India’s Green Hydrogen Mission
Japan has committed $3 billion in financing to support India's National Green Hydrogen Mission, providing a major financial boost to one of India's most ambi...
Japan-India Annual Summit: 150+ firms back $12.5 billion leap to fortify security ties
The 16th Japan-India Annual Summit was held in New Delhi on 2 July 2026, coinciding with the Japanese Prime Minister's first official visit to India. Over 15...