International Relations
Bilateral ties, multilateral forums, treaties and India's foreign policy
India, Russia to be linked by rail? Moscow floats proposal, calls it 'viable'
Russia's Deputy Prime Minister stated that a direct overland rail link connecting Russia to the Indian Ocean "should be explored," describing the idea as wor...
Pakistan says new defense pact with Saudi and Turkiye is ’purely defensive’ and open to others
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye signed a trilateral collective-defence agreement, described officially as "purely defensive" and open to other states wish...
India can diversify exports away from US if 100% tariffs imposed, has $200 bn market in 15 other countries: Economist SP Sharma
An economic assessment estimated that India could redirect exports to alternative markets worth roughly $200 billion across 15 countries if steep US tariffs ...
India unlikely to curb Russian oil buys despite fresh US sanctions threat: Sources
Government sources indicated India is unlikely to curb its purchases of Russian crude oil despite a fresh round of US sanctions threats aimed at countries bu...
BRICS Culture Ministers’ meet adopts Bhopal Declaration to boost cultural cooperation; focuses on creators’ networking
The 11th (XI) BRICS Culture Ministers' Meeting concluded in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, held under India's BRICS Chairship for 2026, and adopted the "Bhopal Decl...
Iran Guards say won’t reopen Hormuz without U.S. meeting all Tehran’s conditions
Iran's security establishment has listed conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including an end to hostilities against Iran and its regional allies ...
West Asia war LIVE: UAE says Iran targeted tanker as Oman cites progress in Hormuz talks
The United Arab Emirates stated that a tanker belonging to its state-owned oil company was targeted while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Oman-mediated talk...
Mecca Agreement | A new triple alliance in West Asia
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement on August 7, 2026 in Mecca, formally creating a trilateral mutual-defence pact Th...
Captain moves crew to citadel, thwarts pirate assault on India-bound vessel
The crew of the bulk carrier MV Golden Arsenal sheltered in the ship's citadel after an attempted boarding by suspected Somali pirates in the Gulf of Aden Th...
Turkiye’s Parliament passes Bill aimed at peace with Kurdish rebels
Turkiye's Parliament passed a bill establishing a legal framework to facilitate the return and reintegration of Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) militants into...
And it’s official: India in talks with France to join 6th Gen fighter programme FCAS
The Ministry of Defence formally confirmed, in a report submitted to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence, that it has begun efforts to co-join th...
UAE says Iran targeted tanker as Oman cites progress in Hormuz talks
The UAE's Foreign Ministry reported that a tanker owned by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) was struck by a missile while transiting the Strait of ...
Hamas says still ready to go ahead with Gaza plan
Hamas informed the Board of Peace, the international oversight mechanism for Gaza's post-conflict transition, that it remains committed to proceeding with th...
US Says China’s Scarborough Shoal Claim ‘Destabilizing’ Region
The US State Department publicly rejected China's declaration of a "national nature reserve" at Scarborough Shoal, calling it a "dubious" pretext, backed by ...
America hurting its own interest; India well-insulated against US tariffs on Russian oil, expert says
A market expert assessed that India's economy is well-insulated against potential US tariffs linked to India's purchases of Russian crude oil, following a ne...
Fresh 100% US tariff threat could add to India's inflation, CAD pressures: CareEdge
A ratings agency assessment noted that a fresh US threat of tariffs of up to 100% on countries continuing to buy Russian crude oil could add to inflationary ...
U.S. Senate passes Russia sanctions bill that seeks 100% tariffs on India, four others
The US Senate passed a bill titled the "Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026" by an 86-11 vote. The legislation authorizes the US Presid...
India, Sri Lanka review key power projects; reaffirm commitment to strengthening energy partnership
India and Sri Lanka held ministerial-level talks in New Delhi to review the status of bilateral power sector projects, led on the Indian side by the Union Mi...
Panel suggests appointing ambassador for Arctic affairs
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs recommended that India appoint a dedicated "polar ambassador" to coordinate the country's Arctic and...
U.S. expects deal soon on Strait of Hormuz; Sunni powers unite in defence pact
A US official said Washington expects an agreement soon between Iran and Oman that would restore normal commercial shipping traffic through the Strait of Hor...