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India debates who should fund UPI infrastructure amidst zero MDR policy, impacting merchants, consumers, and digital payment ecosystem.
Mecca Accord highlights Arab weakness and rise of non-Arab powers like Turkey, Iran, Israel, urging India to expand military engagement in the Middle East.
NASA invites ISRO to join its Moon Base program, strengthening US-India space cooperation under the Artemis Accords for future lunar settlement.
Despite a US-brokered ceasefire, Israel's continued actions in Gaza, international legal challenges, and US policy failures highlight the elusive path to peace.
India's LPG imports from the US surge to 67%, raising concerns about overdependence, geopolitical risks, and economic implications for energy security.
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan sign Mecca Pact, forming a new mutual defense alliance, signaling a shift towards regional strategic autonomy and hedging against external dependence.
PoK elections marred by violence and rigging, leading to postponement; India condemns illegal occupation, UN expresses concern over human rights.
Mecca Agreement forms new Saudi-Pakistan-Turkey defense axis, backed by China, posing significant strategic challenges and concerns for India's foreign policy.
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey sign a new collective defence pact, reshaping West Asian geopolitics amidst regional rivalries and US unpredictability.
Bangladesh urges India to expedite former PM Sheikh Hasina's extradition amidst diplomatic tensions following her critical virtual press conference from India.
Despite global conflicts and institutional failures, international law remains indispensable for governing state conduct and fostering cooperation, shaping a rules-based world order.
Houthis attack Saudi Aramco's Jazan refinery with drones, escalating regional tensions after Saudi Arabia signs a defense pact with Turkey and Pakistan.
Iran refuses talks with US over interim deal breaches, while Trump 'low keys' economic pressure amidst escalating regional tensions and Strait of Hormuz disputes.
Xi Jinping intensifies ideological control and anti-corruption drive within CPC, consolidating power ahead of the 21st Party Congress with new party-building doctrine.
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan forge Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, creating a new security triangle with significant regional and Indian geopolitical implications.
US Senate bill threatens 100% tariffs on Indian exports for continued Russian crude oil purchases, impacting India's economy and energy security.
Yemen's fragile truce collapses as Houthi rebels intensify attacks, pushing the nation towards full-scale civil war amidst mounting regional geopolitical tensions.
US Department of Homeland Security considers ending 60-day grace period for H-1B and other visa holders, mandating immediate exit post-job loss.
Government clarifies UPI transactions remain free for citizens, while merchants may face nominal fees above a threshold, sparking debate on digital payment sustainability.
Turkiye, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia form a trilateral defense pact, with its collective security clause mirroring NATO's Article 5, establishing a new secretariat.
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