International Relations
Bilateral ties, multilateral forums, treaties and India's foreign policy
U.S. military says it will start blockade of all ships going to and from Iran on Monday
US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that from April 13, 2026, US forces would begin a naval blockade preventing all ships from entering or departing Irani...
China's 'fictitious names' mischievous, says India
India strongly rejected China's latest attempt to rename 23 places in Arunachal Pradesh, with the MEA spokesperson calling it a "mischievous attempt" to assi...
Mazagon Dock acquires controlling stake in Colombo dockyard for $26.8 m, move will help counter China's control of Lanka port
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), a Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking (DPSU) under the Ministry of Defence, completed the acquisition of a 51...
‘Mischievous attempts’: India rejects China’s ‘fictitious names’ to places in Arunachal Pradesh
On April 12, 2026, India formally rejected China's attempt to rename 23 locations in Arunachal Pradesh, with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) calling t...
Retail inflation likely rose 3.5-4% in March
Retail inflation (CPI-based) is estimated to have risen to 3.5–4% in March 2026, driven primarily by food price pressures, according to analyst projections a...
West Asia crisis may push India’s current account deficit to 2% of GDP: Crisil
Rating agency Crisil warned that a prolonged West Asia crisis and elevated crude oil prices could push India's Current Account Deficit (CAD) to approximately...
'Civilisation will die' remarks brought Iran to bargaining table: Trump
U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that "A whole civilisation will die tonight, never to be brought back again" — a direct threat against Ira...
Islamabad talks: U.S. and Iran fail to reach agreement after 21 hours, Vance departs Pakistan
US and Iranian delegations held direct face-to-face talks in Islamabad, Pakistan for 21 hours on April 11–12, 2026, in an attempt to negotiate a ceasefire to...
China sets up new county in Xinjiang near PoK, Afghan border
The Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region government of China announced the establishment of a new county named "Cenling" on March 26, 2026. Cenling county is lo...
Iran and Strait of Hormuz: A lone battle for control
With the outbreak of the U.S.-Iran conflict in early 2026, Iran's decades-long strategic leverage over the Strait of Hormuz has moved from theoretical threat...
DMRC launches mid-life refurbishment of Blue Line trains to enhance safety and passenger experience
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) launched a phased mid-life refurbishment programme for its Blue Line trains (Rolling Stock 1 — RS-1 batch). The RS-1 ...
Islamabad talks conclude on a cliffhanger. Iran says Vance-led delegation ‘failed to gain our trust’
Historic face-to-face talks between the United States and Iran, hosted by Pakistan in Islamabad, concluded without an agreement after approximately 21 hours ...
Bangladesh government starts China outreach, to send 20-member delegation this week
The Bangladesh government, led by Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, has initiated a major diplomatic outreach to China, dispatching a 20-member delegation to Bei...
PM Modi to inaugurate Dehradun-Delhi Expressway on April 14
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Delhi–Dehradun Expressway on April 14, 2026 The 210-km, 12/6-lane access-controlled expressway cuts travel time ...
Tax Dept to resume Tiger Global reassessment, says GAAR relief won’t alter SC ruling
The Income Tax department has decided to resume reassessment proceedings against Tiger Global Management's India investments following the Supreme Court's la...
Ceasefire talks fail to restore vessel movement in Strait of Hormuz, fate of 599 ships remain inconclusive
Ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran failed to restore shipping movement through the Strait of Hormuz, leaving approximately 599 ships (includi...
Israel's Ben-Gvir visits flashpoint Al-Aqsa Mosque compound
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound (known to Jews as Temple Mount) in Jerusalem on April 12, 2026, declar...
'West Asia war a good opportunity for energy reforms, lower costs for industry'
Economists and industry analysts are arguing that the West Asia conflict, which has exposed India's energy sector vulnerabilities, presents a strategic oppor...
Trump says U.S. to start blockading the Strait of Hormuz immediately
U.S. President Donald Trump announced via Truth Social that the U.S. Navy would immediately begin blockading ships entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz, ...
Vance leaves Pakistan after Iran talks fail to reach a deal
U.S. Vice President JD Vance departed Pakistan on April 12, 2026 after marathon 21-hour negotiations with Iran's delegation in Islamabad ended without reachi...