International Relations
Bilateral ties, multilateral forums, treaties and India's foreign policy
India monitoring US Bill proposing 100% tariffs on Russian energy buyers: MEA
A revised bipartisan bill in the United States Senate, reported as the "Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026," proposes tariffs of up to 100% on the top five purch...
India, Bhutan sign Rs 4,000-crore credit pact, review development projects
India and Bhutan operationalised an Umbrella Line of Credit Agreement of Rs 4,000 crore for energy-sector projects in Bhutan, signed between the Royal Govern...
Why is it difficult to contain the growing Ebola outbreak in DRC? | Explained
The Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ministry of Public Health declared an Ebola disease outbreak in Ituri Province (Mongbwalu and Rwampara health zones) i...
West Asia war LIVE: Pakistan says U.S.-Iran talks ongoing as foes trade attacks
Mediation efforts between the United States and Iran were reported to be continuing, following the breakdown of an earlier truce and renewed exchanges of att...
India, Bhutan review development partnership; sign Rs 4,000-crore LoC agreement
The Foreign Secretaries of India and Bhutan co-chaired the 5th India-Bhutan Development Cooperation Talks in Thimphu, reviewing the implementation of India-a...
Trump announces agreement for disarmament of Hamas
An agreement was announced on a disarmament roadmap for Hamas and other armed groups in the Gaza Strip, described as the next phase of the ceasefire framewor...
ISRO & Japanese scientists review mission Chandrayaan-5 preparation
Scientists and engineers from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) met in Bengaluru for a technica...
India-EU FTA includes separate annexure to address EU carbon tax
The India-European Union Free Trade Agreement text includes a separate, dedicated annexure to address concerns arising from the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment...
India-EU FTA has work plan to address CBAM concerns: Official
The India-EU Free Trade Agreement includes a dedicated annexure to address concerns arising from the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBA...
Comprehensive work plan in India-EU FTA to address carbon tax concerns: official
Officials confirmed that the India-European Union Free Trade Agreement text carries a dedicated annexure and a comprehensive work plan to address concerns ar...
India-EU FTA has comprehensive provisions to address CBAM issues: Official
Officials stated that the India-EU Free Trade Agreement contains provisions intended to address concerns arising from the European Union's Carbon Border Adju...
One year since ICJ climate advisory opinion: UNEP urges stronger laws & active courts for a just transition
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) released a report marking one year since the International Court of Justice's (ICJ) advisory opinion on state...
India-EU FTA includes dedicated framework to address CBAM concerns, says commerce official
The India-European Union Free Trade Agreement includes a dedicated framework to address concerns arising from the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CB...
U.S. launches strikes on Iranian targets day after it foiled missile attack on American forces
The United States carried out strikes on Iranian military targets, a day after Jordan said it had intercepted a missile attack launched from Iran against a b...
India getting ready for Xi, Putin visits in September
India is preparing to host the BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13, 2026, during its rotational BRICS chairmanship year. Chinese President Xi Jinpin...
U.S. Senate advances sanctions bill targeting Russian-Iranian oil buyers, including India and China
The U.S. Senate voted 86-12 to advance the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, a bipartisan sanctions bill named for the late Senator ...
1st direct freight train opens new India-Nepal chapter
The first direct commercial container freight train between India and Nepal arrived in Nepal, running from Kolkata Port to Biratnagar without transhipment at...
Oman presents Iran with Gulf-backed plan for voluntary fees to use Hormuz
Oman presented Iran with a Gulf-backed proposal for a system of voluntary fees on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, rather than mandatory tolls The prop...
Israel says U.S. bombers used its bases to strike Iran
Israel's defence establishment confirmed that United States military aircraft used Israeli air bases to launch strikes on targets inside Iran, as part of an ...
India-China border trade via Lipulekh to start from Aug 1, China allows 20 traders to cross border
Border trade between India and China through the Lipulekh Pass will resume from 1 August 2026 Twenty Indian traders will travel to Purang (Taklakot) on the C...