International Relations
Bilateral ties, multilateral forums, treaties and India's foreign policy
Hormuz disruption hits 18.4 million barrels daily oil flow, 110 bcm of annual LNG trade
The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively closed since late February 2026 following a US-Israel military conflict with Iran, with the Iranian Revolutionary G...
US team likely to visit India next month for trade talks
A US trade delegation is expected to visit India in June 2026 for trade negotiations, following an Indian delegation's visit to Washington in April 2026. Bot...
West Asia crisis: Russia backs India over Pakistan for 'long-term diplomatic role' in US-Iran conflict
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, speaking at the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi (May 14–15, 2026), stated that India could serve as a l...
India's BRICS trade surges to $416 billion, but widening deficit raises policy imperative ahead of 2026 Summit
India's total trade with BRICS nations reached $416 billion in CY2025, a substantial increase from prior years driven by a surge in imports. However, the goo...
PM Modi in UAE: India signs defence, gas supply and strategic oil reserves pacts with Abu Dhabi
During a bilateral visit to Abu Dhabi, a series of landmark agreements were signed between India and the UAE spanning defence cooperation, energy security, a...
'India stands shoulder-to-shoulder with UAE': PM Modi in Abu Dhabi, condemns attacks, signs strategic defence pact
During a brief May 15, 2026 visit to Abu Dhabi, India formalised an "Agreement on Framework for the Strategic Defence Partnership" with the UAE, building on ...
Iran-UAE rift over West Asia conflict surfaces at BRICS meeting
BRICS consensus on West Asia uncertain as Iran, UAE spar at meeting
BRICS foreign ministers held a two-day meeting in New Delhi (May 13–14, 2026), under India's chairship of the grouping, ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit schedu...
BRICS: EAM slams unilateral sanctions, says pressure can’t replace diplomacy
At the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, India articulated a strong institutional position against unilateral coercive mea...
Iran’s Araghchi listening, Jaishankar calls for safe Hormuz transit
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in New Delhi for a three-day official visit — the first high-level diplomatic engagement from Tehran since the...
Govt confirms safe passage of 2 LPG tankers through Strait of Hormuz; 14-member crew rescued as Indian vessel sinks
The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways confirmed that two LPG carrier vessels carrying cargo owned by Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) safely transited th...
Lavrov, Jaishankar discussed trade, sustainable currency, logistics: Russian Embassy
India's External Affairs Minister and Russia's Foreign Minister held bilateral talks in New Delhi on the sidelines of the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting, r...
Trump-Xi meeting was 'good', says White House
The White House described talks between the US and Chinese presidents during a May 13–15, 2026 state visit to Beijing as "good," with discussions focusing on...
BRICS Foreign Ministers meet in India as Iran war, oil prices, internal divisions test bloc’s unity
India hosted the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi on May 14–15, 2026, under its 2026 chairship of the expanded bloc. The meeting was chaired by ...
China, U.S. should be ‘partners not rivals’, says Xi Jinping after meeting Donald Trump
A high-stakes bilateral summit between the leaders of the United States and China was held in Beijing over two days (May 14-15, 2026) — the first such visit ...
Iran urges BRICS group to condemn “international law violations” by US, Israel
At the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi, Iran's Foreign Minister urged BRICS member states to "unequivocally condemn violations of international...
Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrives in India, to attend BRICS FM meet
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in New Delhi to participate in the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting held on May 14–15, 2026, in India's capac...
India re-included in list of countries that can export aquaculture products to EU from September 2026
India was included in a revised draft list published by the European Union on May 12, 2026, authorising continued export of Indian aquaculture products to th...
Trump invites Chinese President Xi Jinping for September 24 visit at White House
During the Beijing state visit (May 13–15, 2026), a White House invitation was extended to China's president for a reciprocal visit to the White House on Sep...
IAF finalises Rafale RFP, sets stage for fighter production before Modi & chief AP Singh fly to France
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has finalised the Request for Proposal (RFP) for 114 Rafale multirole fighter jets — a deal that will combine direct procurement f...