International Relations
Bilateral ties, multilateral forums, treaties and India's foreign policy
India bans sugar exports until September 2026 to cool local prices
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, issued a notification changing the export status of raw sugar, ...
12th India-bound ship crosses Hormuz, one more on way
By May 13, 2026, twelve India-bound commercial vessels had successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz since the outbreak of the conflict, with a thirteenth on...
Pokhran II tests showcased that ‘no power can bend India’, says Modi; Country has increased its N-warhead count from 172 in 2024 to 180 in 2025, says report
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Yearbook 2025 reports India's nuclear warhead count increased from 172 in 2024 to 180 in 2025, w...
Amid West Asia crisis, government bans sugar exports until September 30
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) issued a notification on May 13, 2026 changing the export policy for sugar — covering raw sugar, white sugar,...
India, UAE may sign pacts on strategic petroleum reserves, LPG during PM visit
During a high-level bilateral visit to the UAE, India signed two significant energy security agreements with Abu Dhabi. The first agreement — signed between ...
The Xi-Trump summit — shadow boxing on Iran
The US and China held a high-stakes summit in Beijing on May 13–14, 2026, with the Iran war, global trade, and Taiwan among the primary agenda items. The US-...
Jaishankar holds talks with Russia’s Lavrov; trade and geopolitics in focus
The External Affairs Minister held talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in New Delhi on 13 May 2026, on the sidelines of the BRICS Foreign Minis...
Iran working on Hormuz ‘protocol’ to cover ‘costs’, says Deputy Foreign Minister Gharibabadi
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi, attending the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi (May 14–15, 2026), stated that Iran is working ...
India targets $1 trillion exports in FY27 as FTAs come into effect, says Goyal
The Union Commerce Ministry has set a target of USD 1 trillion in total exports (goods and services) for FY 2026-27, up from approximately USD 863 billion in...
Learn from Sri Lanka’s experience on impact of fertilizer supply chains: experts
At a panel discussion on the "Impact of West Asia Crisis on Economic Disruptions and Sustainability: Implications for India," experts urged India to draw les...
‘Shot in the arm’: NIA arrests Hizbul terror funding accused Iqbal Singh Shera after Portugal extradition
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested Iqbal Singh alias "Shera" at Delhi airport on May 13, 2026, immediately upon his arrival from Portugal follo...
Trump-Xi summit: Iran war, trade, Taiwan and AI on the agenda, why China has the upper hand
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a two-day summit in Beijing on May 14–15, 2026 — the first US presidential visit to Beijing i...
West Asia war impact on oil market worse than earlier anticipated: What’s the worry for India?
The ongoing West Asia conflict has pushed crude oil prices to levels significantly higher than earlier anticipated, with the Indian crude basket reaching app...
Hotel staff assaulted, case registered
A case of assault on hotel staff was registered by police in Kerala following a complaint by the victims — a young man and woman who worked at a hotel in Thi...
Trump arrives in China for talks with Xi
US President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing on May 13, 2026, for a state visit and bilateral summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping — Trump's first visit ...
Govt hikes import duty on gold, silver to 15% amid forex concerns
The government raised the import duty on gold and silver to 15% from the earlier 6%, effective May 13, 2026 — a hike of 9 percentage points, more than doubli...
Assam's Himanta Sarma govt to present Uniform Civil Code Bill in Assembly on 26 May—who are exempted from UCC?
The Assam Cabinet approved the draft Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, clearing it for introduction in the state legislature on May 26, 2026. The Bill proposes ...
Policeman, five others die in accident in Tiruppur district
A fatal road accident near a police checkpoint in Tiruppur district, Tamil Nadu, killed six people including a police constable on duty, after a speeding veh...
Trump's proposed ‘Golden Dome’ estimated to cost $1.2 trillion, far more than he initially said
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimated the proposed US "Golden Dome" missile defense system could cost approximately $1.2 trillion over 20 years — f...
In Delhi for BRICS meet, Iran’s Dy FM says Tehran will continue levying Hormuz ‘service fees’
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister, present in New Delhi for the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting (May 14–15, 2026), stated that Tehran intends to continue levyi...