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Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

IORA examining Canada’s request to be observer, Pg14

New Delhi meeting reviews Canada's bid for IORA observer status, leveraging its vast maritime domain expertise for regional cooperation.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

17 Jun, 2026

IORA examining Canada’s request to be observer, Pg14

New Delhi meeting reviews Canada's bid for IORA observer status, leveraging its vast maritime domain expertise for regional cooperation.

17 Jun, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Role of External State and Non State Actors

The long-term implications of the U.S.-Iran deal, Pg9

US-Iran MoU offers cautious hope for West Asia peace, but nuclear program, Strait of Hormuz control, and global energy stability pose complex, long-term challenges.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Role of External State and Non State Actors

17 Jun, 2026

The long-term implications of the U.S.-Iran deal, Pg9

US-Iran MoU offers cautious hope for West Asia peace, but nuclear program, Strait of Hormuz control, and global energy stability pose complex, long-term challenges.

17 Jun, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

India seeks $900-mn steel quota to end UK trade deal logjam, Pg3

India pushes for a $900 million steel quota in the UK market, aiming to resolve the bilateral FTA deadlock by July 2025.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

17 Jun, 2026

India seeks $900-mn steel quota to end UK trade deal logjam, Pg3

India pushes for a $900 million steel quota in the UK market, aiming to resolve the bilateral FTA deadlock by July 2025.

17 Jun, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

India and Slovakia expand bilateral ties with a slew of MoUs, Pg1

India and Slovakia forge 'Comprehensive Partnership' with MoUs in defence, digital tech, labour, and education, boosting trade and UN reform efforts.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

16 Jun, 2026

India and Slovakia expand bilateral ties with a slew of MoUs, Pg1

India and Slovakia forge 'Comprehensive Partnership' with MoUs in defence, digital tech, labour, and education, boosting trade and UN reform efforts.

16 Jun, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Technology drives India-France strategic convergence, Pg8

PM Modi and President Macron propel India-France strategic partnership, focusing on cutting-edge technology, AI, and defense cooperation during G7 summit.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

16 Jun, 2026

Technology drives India-France strategic convergence, Pg8

PM Modi and President Macron propel India-France strategic partnership, focusing on cutting-edge technology, AI, and defense cooperation during G7 summit.

16 Jun, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Diaspora Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

US-Iran MoU: The elusive quest for ‘New Middle East’, Pg9

US-Iran MoU sparks hope for a 'New Middle East,' potentially defusing conflict and impacting India's energy security and diaspora.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Diaspora Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

16 Jun, 2026

US-Iran MoU: The elusive quest for ‘New Middle East’, Pg9

US-Iran MoU sparks hope for a 'New Middle East,' potentially defusing conflict and impacting India's energy security and diaspora.

16 Jun, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

India, Sweden not competing with one another, we actually can complete one another, Pg8

India and Sweden forge strategic partnership, focusing on defence co-production, economic ties, and global collaboration, with Sweden supporting India's UNSC bid.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

16 Jun, 2026

India, Sweden not competing with one another, we actually can complete one another, Pg8

India and Sweden forge strategic partnership, focusing on defence co-production, economic ties, and global collaboration, with Sweden supporting India's UNSC bid.

16 Jun, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

US trade advocacy body forms task force on India-US critical mineral cooperation, Pg13

US-India Business Council forms critical minerals task force to counter China's dominance, securing vital supply chains for EVs and defense.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

16 Jun, 2026

US trade advocacy body forms task force on India-US critical mineral cooperation, Pg13

US-India Business Council forms critical minerals task force to counter China's dominance, securing vital supply chains for EVs and defense.

16 Jun, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Space Technology

Modi, Macron bilateral talk stresses economic security, Pg1

India and France forge 'Innovation Roadmap 2030' and Economic Security Dialogue, boosting strategic partnership and trade, eyeing Jaitapur nuclear project.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Space Technology

15 Jun, 2026

Modi, Macron bilateral talk stresses economic security, Pg1

India and France forge 'Innovation Roadmap 2030' and Economic Security Dialogue, boosting strategic partnership and trade, eyeing Jaitapur nuclear project.

15 Jun, 2026

Art Forms Literature Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

India, China in talks over joint UNESCO nomination for Xuanzang's work, Pg6

India, China advance joint UNESCO bid for Xuanzang's 7th-century travelogue, 'The Great Tang Records', amidst BRICS heritage safeguarding efforts.

Art Forms Literature Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

15 Jun, 2026

India, China in talks over joint UNESCO nomination for Xuanzang's work, Pg6

India, China advance joint UNESCO bid for Xuanzang's 7th-century travelogue, 'The Great Tang Records', amidst BRICS heritage safeguarding efforts.

15 Jun, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

From tariffs to tankers, ties with US face tough tests, Pg10

New US tariffs, tech export bans, and seafarer deaths severely strain India-US strategic partnership, raising questions on trust and international law.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

15 Jun, 2026

From tariffs to tankers, ties with US face tough tests, Pg10

New US tariffs, tech export bans, and seafarer deaths severely strain India-US strategic partnership, raising questions on trust and international law.

15 Jun, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

PM Modi’s Europe visit begins in Nice, with tech, bilateral relations in focus, Pg14

PM Modi kicks off six-day Europe tour, inaugurating Bharat Innovates 2026 with Macron, strengthening India-France strategic tech ties, and attending G7 Summit.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

14 Jun, 2026

PM Modi’s Europe visit begins in Nice, with tech, bilateral relations in focus, Pg14

PM Modi kicks off six-day Europe tour, inaugurating Bharat Innovates 2026 with Macron, strengthening India-France strategic tech ties, and attending G7 Summit.

14 Jun, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

China flays Pentagon move against Chinese tech firms, Pg14

China slams US Pentagon's blacklisting of Alibaba, Baidu, and other tech giants for military ties, threatening retaliation amid escalating geopolitical tensions.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

14 Jun, 2026

China flays Pentagon move against Chinese tech firms, Pg14

China slams US Pentagon's blacklisting of Alibaba, Baidu, and other tech giants for military ties, threatening retaliation amid escalating geopolitical tensions.

14 Jun, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Will not allow ‘illegal’ oil from Iran: U.S. to India, Pg1

United States warns India against violating Iranian oil blockade, threatening action over illicit transport of crude.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

14 Jun, 2026

Will not allow ‘illegal’ oil from Iran: U.S. to India, Pg1

United States warns India against violating Iranian oil blockade, threatening action over illicit transport of crude.

14 Jun, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Diaspora Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Canada offers range of energy options to India... after 2 yrs of tension, working methods better known to each other, Pg6

Canada offers India diverse energy, defence, and critical mineral options, signaling a major reset in bilateral ties after two years of diplomatic tension.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indian Diaspora Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

14 Jun, 2026

Canada offers range of energy options to India... after 2 yrs of tension, working methods better known to each other, Pg6

Canada offers India diverse energy, defence, and critical mineral options, signaling a major reset in bilateral ties after two years of diplomatic tension.

14 Jun, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Europe defence in focus as NATO prepares for a reduced US role, Pg12

NATO rethinks European defense strategies as US scales back military commitment, pivoting focus to Indo-Pacific challenges.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

14 Jun, 2026

Europe defence in focus as NATO prepares for a reduced US role, Pg12

NATO rethinks European defense strategies as US scales back military commitment, pivoting focus to Indo-Pacific challenges.

14 Jun, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

U.S. plans to slash fighter jets, warships it provides to NATO in Europe: report, Pg14

US announces major reduction in fighter jets and warships for NATO, pushing Europe to bolster its own conventional defense.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

13 Jun, 2026

U.S. plans to slash fighter jets, warships it provides to NATO in Europe: report, Pg14

US announces major reduction in fighter jets and warships for NATO, pushing Europe to bolster its own conventional defense.

13 Jun, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

BRICS backs people-centric, inclusive urban development, Pg12

BRICS nations adopt a landmark declaration on inclusive, resilient, and people-centred urban development at the 13th Urbanisation Forum.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

13 Jun, 2026

BRICS backs people-centric, inclusive urban development, Pg12

BRICS nations adopt a landmark declaration on inclusive, resilient, and people-centred urban development at the 13th Urbanisation Forum.

13 Jun, 2026

Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

EU envoys agree on first phase of membership talks for Ukraine and Moldova, Pg14

EU envoys greenlight Ukraine and Moldova membership talks to commence Monday, overcoming Hungarian opposition and advancing Kyiv's strategic goal.

Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

13 Jun, 2026

EU envoys agree on first phase of membership talks for Ukraine and Moldova, Pg14

EU envoys greenlight Ukraine and Moldova membership talks to commence Monday, overcoming Hungarian opposition and advancing Kyiv's strategic goal.

13 Jun, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Space Technology

How trust underpins India's ties with France, Pg12

PM Modi's 7th France visit solidifies 'Special Global Strategic Partnership,' boosting tech, defence, and nuclear ties, while addressing global challenges at G7 summit.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Space Technology

13 Jun, 2026

How trust underpins India's ties with France, Pg12

PM Modi's 7th France visit solidifies 'Special Global Strategic Partnership,' boosting tech, defence, and nuclear ties, while addressing global challenges at G7 summit.

13 Jun, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

IORA examining Canada’s request to be observer, Pg14

IORA examining Canada’s request to be observer, Pg14

The long-term implications of the U.S.-Iran deal, Pg9

The long-term implications of the U.S.-Iran deal, Pg9

India seeks $900-mn steel quota to end UK trade deal logjam, Pg3

India seeks $900-mn steel quota to end UK trade deal logjam, Pg3

India and Slovakia expand bilateral ties with a slew of MoUs, Pg1

India and Slovakia expand bilateral ties with a slew of MoUs, Pg1

Technology drives India-France strategic convergence, Pg8

Technology drives India-France strategic convergence, Pg8

US-Iran MoU: The elusive quest for ‘New Middle East’, Pg9

US-Iran MoU: The elusive quest for ‘New Middle East’, Pg9

India, Sweden not competing with one another, we actually can complete one another, Pg8

India, Sweden not competing with one another, we actually can complete one another, Pg8

US trade advocacy body forms task force on India-US critical mineral cooperation, Pg13

US trade advocacy body forms task force on India-US critical mineral cooperation, Pg13

Modi, Macron bilateral talk stresses economic security, Pg1

Modi, Macron bilateral talk stresses economic security, Pg1

India, China in talks over joint UNESCO nomination for Xuanzang's work, Pg6

India, China in talks over joint UNESCO nomination for Xuanzang's work, Pg6

From tariffs to tankers, ties with US face tough tests, Pg10

From tariffs to tankers, ties with US face tough tests, Pg10

PM Modi’s Europe visit begins in Nice, with tech, bilateral relations in focus, Pg14

PM Modi’s Europe visit begins in Nice, with tech, bilateral relations in focus, Pg14

China flays Pentagon move against Chinese tech firms, Pg14

China flays Pentagon move against Chinese tech firms, Pg14

Will not allow ‘illegal’ oil from Iran: U.S. to India, Pg1

Will not allow ‘illegal’ oil from Iran: U.S. to India, Pg1

Canada offers range of energy options to India... after 2 yrs of tension, working methods better known to each other, Pg6

Canada offers range of energy options to India... after 2 yrs of tension, working methods better known to each other, Pg6

Europe defence in focus as NATO prepares for a reduced US role, Pg12

Europe defence in focus as NATO prepares for a reduced US role, Pg12

U.S. plans to slash fighter jets, warships it provides to NATO in Europe: report, Pg14

U.S. plans to slash fighter jets, warships it provides to NATO in Europe: report, Pg14

BRICS backs people-centric, inclusive urban development, Pg12

BRICS backs people-centric, inclusive urban development, Pg12

EU envoys agree on first phase of membership talks for Ukraine and Moldova, Pg14

EU envoys agree on first phase of membership talks for Ukraine and Moldova, Pg14

How trust underpins India's ties with France, Pg12

How trust underpins India's ties with France, Pg12

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