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India Seeks to Stabilize Newly Thawed Relations With China

India’s foreign minister met several top Chinese leaders during his first visit to China since bilateral relations unraveled over violent clashes at...

18.07.2025 20

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At Rio, the BRICS Projected the Voice of the Global South

At Rio, the BRICS Projected the Voice of the Global South

India's presence in BRICS gives the grouping, which is often seen to be 'anti-West' a 'non-West' image.

09.07.2025 5

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What Indian Parliamentary Delegations Achieved in Post-Sindoor Diplomatic Outreach

India pointed out that it has a clear no-first-use of nuclear weapons policy. It is Pakistan that needs to clarify under what conditions it will use...

20.06.2025 6

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India and Australia Reinforce Defense Industry Collaboration Amid Rising Challenges

Australia now views India as a “top-tier” defense partner, due to convergence of views on a number of issues, including challenges posed by a...

07.06.2025 2

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India and Pakistan Agree to Ceasefire

India has established "new normal" in its response to terrorism emanating from Pakistan, by raising the costs for perpetrators of terrorist attacks...

12.05.2025 20

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In Retaliation for Pahalgam Attack, India Strikes Pakistan-based Terror Camps

As Pakistan readies to hit back, shelling across the LoC and International Border intensifies.

08.05.2025 5

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Modi’s Saudi Arabia Visit Sets Tone For Long-term Engagement

The joint statement was unequivocal in condemning the Pahalgam attack. And while it did not name Pakistan, it condemned “cross-border terrorism.”

29.04.2025 8

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At BIMSTEC’s Bangkok Summit, Leaders Pledge Economic Integration Amid Global Flux

With India shifting focus away from SAARC to BIMSTEC, it is keen to see the latter succeed.

07.04.2025 3

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Putin to Visit India for First Time Since Start of Ukraine War

New Delhi will be among the few capitals to host the Russian president since the ICC issued an arrest warrant for him.

01.04.2025 3

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India, EU Seek to Emerge as Poles of Stability in an Uncertain World

The European Commission president’s visit to India came amid fraying relations between Europe and the U.S.

03.03.2025 10

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India Could Put Chabahar on Slow Burner as IMEC Gathers Pace

Abandoning this port project is not a preferred option for India as its Central Asia ambitions depend on trade via this Iranian port.

27.02.2025 6

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Narrowing the Trade Deficit Will Top Modi-Trump Meeting Agenda

India could agree to purchase high-end U.S. vehicles and military aircraft in addition to stepping up nuclear energy collaboration.

10.02.2025 10

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India Strengthens its Naval Muscle Amid an Uptick in Global Uncertainty, Challenges

Last week, the Indian Navy commissioned two indigenously developed warships and one submarine.

21.01.2025 30

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Chinese Dam on Transboundary River Raises Concern in Delhi

The last week of 2024 brought news that the Chinese government had approved the construction of a hydropower dam on the lower reaches of the...

06.01.2025 20

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Modi’s Kuwait Trip Closes Crucial Gap in Diplomacy with Gulf Region

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Kuwait over the weekend, the first bilateral prime ministerial visit to the Gulf country in 43...

24.12.2024 7

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What Lies Ahead for India-China Relations

Senior officials of India and China are expected to meet in Beijing later this month as the two neighbors look to reset relations that have been in...

09.12.2024 5

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At the Rio G20 Summit, India Flags Concerns of Global South

India cannot match China's resources to woo less developed economies. But it has its own strengths.

25.11.2024 10

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India Confident of Managing Ties With Transactional Trump

Trump is unlikely to raise issues like India’s democratic backsliding or its ties with Russia. Trade and immigration could be irritants.

08.11.2024 20

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No Perceptible Thaw in India-Pakistan Ties

The big news from Islamabad was that India's foreign minister visited Pakistan, Pakistani officials made no mention of Kashmir, and there were no...

18.10.2024 20

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India Emerges as ASEAN’s Hedging Bet Against China at Laos Summit

The India-ASEAN joint statement endorsed ASEAN’s concerns over swiftly concluding a code of conduct in the South China Sea, in keeping with UNCLOS...

14.10.2024 5

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As Quad Completes 20 Years, India Takes on Multiple New Responsibilities

Previously, India was seen as the ‘weak link’ in Quad. At the Delaware summit, India seemed more willing to take on China’s growing initiatives...

25.09.2024 20

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Fintech Partnership With Africa a Must for India to Secure Edge Over China

A high-visibility event like the fourth India-Africa Summit would go a long way in injecting new vigor into ties.

12.09.2024 3

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Modi Waves the Peace Flag in Ukraine

The Indian prime minister said that India is taking sides in the Russia-Ukraine war. It is on the side of peace.

26.08.2024 3

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India in Wait-and-watch Mode as Yunus Takes Charge in Bangladesh

Anti-India sentiment is running high in Bangladesh and New Delhi will need to build public goodwill.

12.08.2024 3

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