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New Governments in Bangladesh and Nepal Open Window for India to Recast Ties with Neighbors

In building ties with these countries, India will need to factor in China.

30.03.2026 8

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Canada-India Relations Stabilize With PM Carney’s Visit

The two sides sealed a $1.9 billion commercial deal for long term supply of uranium to support India’s civilian nuclear energy program.

04.03.2026 9

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India-Brazil Bond Deepens With Critical Minerals Pact

The two countries have also agreed to double existing bilateral trade to $30 billion by 2030.

24.02.2026 5

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India’s Dilemma: To Be or Not to Be Part of Trump’s Board of Peace

Given that the Board doesn’t have prominent representation so far, India could negotiate endorsement for a price.

26.01.2026 10

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India, Germany Recast Ties During Chancellor Merz’s Visit

New areas of collaboration include semiconductors, critical minerals, emerging technologies, and green fuels.

16.01.2026 30

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India Reaches Out to West Asia Ahead of Phase 2 of Gaza Peace Plan Implementation

While India is unlikely to send troops to join the International Stabilization Force, it is keen to participate in Gaza’s reconstruction and...

22.12.2025 6

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India-Russia Set Ties on Economic Trajectory During Putin’s Visit

They stressed co-production and co-innovation, expansion of the export basket, finalizing an FTA with the Eurasian Economic Union, and revitalizing...

09.12.2025 10

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India Revives Old Partnership, Forges New One at G20 Summit

The current turbulence in global politics prompted IBSA to hold a summit for the first time in 14 years. India, Canada and Australia also announced a...

28.11.2025 9

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Why Did India’s China-Related Concerns Not Figure on the Agenda of the Colombo Security Conclave in Delhi?

Most of the grouping’s member-states have good relations with Beijing. India does not want to irk them in any way.

22.11.2025 9

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India, US Seek to Stabilize Relations By Renewing Defense Pact

New Delhi’s strategy for now seems to be to manage the relationship with the U.S., which till recently was deemed as vital to counter China.

05.11.2025 9

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India, Brazil Energize Bilateral Ties Via Oil Trade

Brazilian Vice President Alckmin’s three-day visit to Delhi followed Modi’s July visit to Brasilia.

20.10.2025 7

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India Upgrades Ties With Taliban Regime

New Delhi has announced the reopening of its embassy in Kabul and a slew of new projects in Afghanistan.

14.10.2025 7

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India Extends Support to Interim Government’s Efforts to Stabilize Nepal

India was preparing to host Prime Minister Oli on September 16 for a long-overdue visit. But the Oli government imploded suddenly, catching Delhi off...

23.09.2025 10

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India at the SCO Summit: One Platform, Multiple Messages

Modi’s visit to China was his first in seven years. It was also his first in-person presence at the SCO in three years.

03.09.2025 10

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India, Philippines Strengthen Partnership Amid China Challenge, US Unpredictability

President Marcos’ visit to India came close on the heels of their first-ever military exercise in the South China Sea.

09.08.2025 7

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Trump’s Tariffs on India Imperil India-US Strategic Relationship

In addition to a 25 percent tariff on Indian exports, Trump has announced an “unspecified penalty” on India for buying Russian oil and arms.

01.08.2025 10

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India Closes Landmark Trade Pact With UK

India has managed to protect its interests while exhibiting flexibility to accommodate U.K. demands.

28.07.2025 10

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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 7

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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 9

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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 10

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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 6

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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 10

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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 6

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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 10

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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 7

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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 7

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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 10

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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 10

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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 10

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