International Relations
Bilateral ties, multilateral forums, treaties and India's foreign policy
EU formally approves Ukraine loan and 20th sanctions package against Russia
The Council of the European Union formally approved a €90 billion (approximately USD 105 billion) loan to Ukraine on April 23, 2026, to cover Ukraine's most ...
Rajnath Singh to attend Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Defence Ministers’ meet in Bishkek
India was represented at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' meeting held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on April 28, 2026. The Defence M...
West Asia tensions and oil supply disruption may push Asian economies towards faster renewable shift: Jefferies
A report by financial services firm Jefferies assessed that ongoing tensions in West Asia and the disruption to the Strait of Hormuz — a critical global oil ...
RBI highlights mixed economic trends in India as West Asia crisis impacts demand, supply
The Reserve Bank of India's April 2026 Bulletin identified a pattern of mixed economic trends in India, with demand conditions remaining broadly resilient ev...
Trump says U.S. in no rush but 'clock is ticking' for Iran
The United States indicated it was in no hurry to resolve its military standoff with Iran, while simultaneously warning that "the clock is ticking" for Tehra...
Warming US-Pakistan ties may temper India’s ‘muscular’ counter-terror response—American ex-envoy Juster
A former US Ambassador to India, speaking at the Hudson Institute in Washington, cautioned that improving US-Pakistan diplomatic relations could constrain Ne...
China slaps export curbs on European firms over Taiwan arms sales
China added seven European entities to its export control blacklist, prohibiting the export of "dual-use items" to these companies on grounds that their acti...
Oil prices up 1% amid continued stalemate on US-Iran talks, closure of Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude oil prices rose above $106 per barrel as the stalemate in US-Iran negotiations continued, with the Strait of Hormuz remaining a flashpoint of geo...
Rupee ends 22 paise weaker at 94.23 against U.S. dollar
The Indian rupee depreciated by 22 paise to close at 94.23 per US dollar on April 24, 2026, extending a week-long losing streak driven by global risk aversio...
West Asia conflict could cause 120 bcm of LNG supply loss from 2026-2030, says International Energy Agency
The International Energy Agency (IEA) has projected that the West Asia conflict could result in cumulative LNG (liquefied natural gas) supply losses of over ...
India, US agree to stay engaged on trade pact after latest round of talks
An Indian delegation held in-person talks with US counterparts in Washington D.C. from April 20–23, 2026, as part of ongoing negotiations to finalise the fir...
India-New Zealand FTA to be signed on Monday, says PM Christopher Luxon
India and New Zealand are set to sign a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on April 27, 2026, as confirmed by New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon —...
Indian seafarer safe as vessel in Iranian custody moved to safer zone
The container ship Epaminondas, seized by Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz on April 22, 2026, was relocated from the western to the eastern side of the...
India approves Rs 30 billion for Maldives under SAARC currency swap
India approved the first withdrawal of Rs 30 billion (approximately USD 360 million) for the Maldives under the INR Swap Window of the SAARC Currency Swap Fr...
India, US agree to remain engaged on trade pact: Govt
Trade negotiations between Indian and US officials concluded on April 23, 2026, with a three-day in-person meeting in Washington, D.C. — the first such meeti...
India growth expected at 6.5% as country 'most directly impacted' by West Asia crisis: Gita Gopinath
India's GDP growth for the current fiscal year is projected at approximately 6.5%, placing it among the fastest-growing major economies globally, but analyst...
‘West Asia war to impact India’s strong consumption growth’
The ongoing West Asia conflict has begun to exert measurable pressure on India's domestic consumption growth, which had otherwise remained a pillar of econom...
Indian Navy lists Hormuz as ‘primary area’ of interest, one of the key ‘choke points’
The Indian Navy formally listed the Strait of Hormuz as a "primary area" of maritime interest in its published maritime security strategy, explicitly categor...
China in mind, India and Japan move to deepen defence ties
India and Japan held the 8th Army-to-Army Staff Talks (April 22-24, 2026, in Japan), with both sides reviewing ongoing defence collaboration and agreeing to ...
Pathogens without payback: when sharing isn’t caring
The WHO Pandemic Agreement was adopted by the World Health Assembly on 20 May 2025 — a landmark global treaty on pandemic prevention, preparedness, and respo...