Vulnerable SectionsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsVulnerable SectionsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsHave ratified ILO treaties on forced labour: India on USTR probe charges, Pg14India defends trade practices against US probe, citing ILO compliance and domestic demand-driven economy amid tariff concerns.Vulnerable SectionsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsVulnerable SectionsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests17 Apr, 2026Have ratified ILO treaties on forced labour: India on USTR probe charges, Pg14India defends trade practices against US probe, citing ILO compliance and domestic demand-driven economy amid tariff concerns.17 Apr, 2026
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyTrade data frames challenge in time of war, Pg11India's 2025-26 trade faces disruptions due to US tariffs, West Asia conflict; electronic goods exports rise amid uncertainty.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy17 Apr, 2026Trade data frames challenge in time of war, Pg11India's 2025-26 trade faces disruptions due to US tariffs, West Asia conflict; electronic goods exports rise amid uncertainty.17 Apr, 2026
Salient Features of World's Physical GeographyEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Salient Features of World's Physical GeographyEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Why is the Strait of Hormuz critical to global energy flows?, Pg10Strait of Hormuz tensions disrupt global energy flows, threatening economic stability and highlighting geopolitical vulnerabilities in critical maritime chokepoints.Salient Features of World's Physical GeographyEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Salient Features of World's Physical GeographyEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.16 Apr, 2026Why is the Strait of Hormuz critical to global energy flows?, Pg10Strait of Hormuz tensions disrupt global energy flows, threatening economic stability and highlighting geopolitical vulnerabilities in critical maritime chokepoints.16 Apr, 2026
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentPlastic bags to playing cards: WPI inflation hits 3-year high, Pg15WPI inflation surges to 3.88% in March, a 38-month high, fueled by West Asia war and rising crude petroleum prices.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment16 Apr, 2026Plastic bags to playing cards: WPI inflation hits 3-year high, Pg15WPI inflation surges to 3.88% in March, a 38-month high, fueled by West Asia war and rising crude petroleum prices.16 Apr, 2026
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChina trumps US as India's largest trading partner in FY26, Pg15China surpasses US as India's top trading partner in FY26 with $151.1 billion trade, deficit widens to $112.16 billion.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy16 Apr, 2026China trumps US as India's largest trading partner in FY26, Pg15China surpasses US as India's top trading partner in FY26 with $151.1 billion trade, deficit widens to $112.16 billion.16 Apr, 2026
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyMarch trade deficit eases to $21bn; goods export grew by 1% in FY26, Pg15India's March trade deficit narrows to $21 billion amid West Asia crisis; FY26 exports rise 1% to $441 billion.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy16 Apr, 2026March trade deficit eases to $21bn; goods export grew by 1% in FY26, Pg15India's March trade deficit narrows to $21 billion amid West Asia crisis; FY26 exports rise 1% to $441 billion.16 Apr, 2026
Poverty and Developmental IssuesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaPoverty and Developmental IssuesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaWest Asia war threatens to push 2.5 mn into poverty: UNDP, Pg15West Asia conflict may push 2.5 million Indians into poverty, impacting HDI progress, says UNDP report.Poverty and Developmental IssuesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaPoverty and Developmental IssuesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora15 Apr, 2026West Asia war threatens to push 2.5 mn into poverty: UNDP, Pg15West Asia conflict may push 2.5 million Indians into poverty, impacting HDI progress, says UNDP report.15 Apr, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Trump dials Modi again, discusses keeping Strait of Hormuz open, secure, Pg3Modi, Trump discuss West Asia situation, Strait of Hormuz security amidst US-Iran tensions and India's diplomatic balancing act.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.15 Apr, 2026Trump dials Modi again, discusses keeping Strait of Hormuz open, secure, Pg3Modi, Trump discuss West Asia situation, Strait of Hormuz security amidst US-Iran tensions and India's diplomatic balancing act.15 Apr, 2026
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.U.S. military ‘blockades’ Iran ports; Tehran threatens ports in region, Pg14U.S. imposes naval blockade on Iranian ports, escalating tensions and threatening global trade routes; Iran warns of regional port disruptions.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.14 Apr, 2026U.S. military ‘blockades’ Iran ports; Tehran threatens ports in region, Pg14U.S. imposes naval blockade on Iranian ports, escalating tensions and threatening global trade routes; Iran warns of regional port disruptions.14 Apr, 2026
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.The fallout of the crisis in West Asia on India’s economy, Pg6West Asia crisis threatens India's economy: Supply disruptions, export decline, rupee depreciation, and rising inflation pose significant challenges.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGovernment BudgetingInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.14 Apr, 2026The fallout of the crisis in West Asia on India’s economy, Pg6West Asia crisis threatens India's economy: Supply disruptions, export decline, rupee depreciation, and rising inflation pose significant challenges.14 Apr, 2026
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Consumer prices rose 3.4% in March, early signs of war impact, Pg22India's March inflation edges up to 3.4% amid West Asia crisis, fuel prices surge, and RBI maintains repo rate.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.14 Apr, 2026Consumer prices rose 3.4% in March, early signs of war impact, Pg22India's March inflation edges up to 3.4% amid West Asia crisis, fuel prices surge, and RBI maintains repo rate.14 Apr, 2026
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeRole of External State and Non State ActorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeRole of External State and Non State ActorsMutually automated destruction: the escalating global AI weapons race, Pg21Global AI arms race intensifies as US, China, and Russia develop autonomous weapons, raising concerns about future warfare unpredictability.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeRole of External State and Non State ActorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeRole of External State and Non State Actors14 Apr, 2026Mutually automated destruction: the escalating global AI weapons race, Pg21Global AI arms race intensifies as US, China, and Russia develop autonomous weapons, raising concerns about future warfare unpredictability.14 Apr, 2026
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesBuffer Stocks and Food SecurityEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesBuffer Stocks and Food SecurityWhy Iran energy shock hasn't spread to food, yet, Pg18Iran energy crisis impact: Global food prices remain stable due to abundant supplies, but biofuel diversion poses future risk.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesBuffer Stocks and Food SecurityEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesBuffer Stocks and Food Security13 Apr, 2026Why Iran energy shock hasn't spread to food, yet, Pg18Iran energy crisis impact: Global food prices remain stable due to abundant supplies, but biofuel diversion poses future risk.13 Apr, 2026
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Deadlock, but with silver lining: Key takeaways from the US-Iran talks, Pg1US-Iran talks deadlock in Islamabad raises West Asia tension; Indian markets brace for volatility and crude oil price surge.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.13 Apr, 2026Deadlock, but with silver lining: Key takeaways from the US-Iran talks, Pg1US-Iran talks deadlock in Islamabad raises West Asia tension; Indian markets brace for volatility and crude oil price surge.13 Apr, 2026
Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaDistribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaU.S., Iran hold direct negotiations in Pakistan as fragile truce holds, Pg1U.S. and Iran engage in direct talks in Pakistan amidst fragile truce, addressing key disagreements over Strait of Hormuz.Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaDistribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora12 Apr, 2026U.S., Iran hold direct negotiations in Pakistan as fragile truce holds, Pg1U.S. and Iran engage in direct talks in Pakistan amidst fragile truce, addressing key disagreements over Strait of Hormuz.12 Apr, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsHome Secy flags procedural lapses in extradition cases, Pg9Home Secretary alerts states to extradition lapses, emphasizing 'Rule of Specialty' violations undermining international agreements and legal mandates.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests12 Apr, 2026Home Secy flags procedural lapses in extradition cases, Pg9Home Secretary alerts states to extradition lapses, emphasizing 'Rule of Specialty' violations undermining international agreements and legal mandates.12 Apr, 2026
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsMarco Rubio to visit India in May to strengthen ties, Pg10Marco Rubio's India visit aims to solidify ties amid trade disagreements and geopolitical tensions, focusing on trade, defense, and Quad cooperation.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests11 Apr, 2026Marco Rubio to visit India in May to strengthen ties, Pg10Marco Rubio's India visit aims to solidify ties amid trade disagreements and geopolitical tensions, focusing on trade, defense, and Quad cooperation.11 Apr, 2026
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasBolstering deterrence through submarine dominance, Pg6INS Aridhaman Commissioned: India Bolsters Nuclear Triad, Enhances Maritime Deterrence Amidst Rising Indian Ocean Tensions and evolving warfare strategies.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas11 Apr, 2026Bolstering deterrence through submarine dominance, Pg6INS Aridhaman Commissioned: India Bolsters Nuclear Triad, Enhances Maritime Deterrence Amidst Rising Indian Ocean Tensions and evolving warfare strategies.11 Apr, 2026
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Govt defers power plant maintenance amid gas shortage, Pg21India postpones maintenance of 10 GW coal power plants amid West Asia crisis, aims to add 22 GW capacity soon.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.11 Apr, 2026Govt defers power plant maintenance amid gas shortage, Pg21India postpones maintenance of 10 GW coal power plants amid West Asia crisis, aims to add 22 GW capacity soon.11 Apr, 2026
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentHow the war will hit India’s growth, and your wallet, Pg17World Bank forecasts India's GDP growth to dip below 7% due to Iran war impacting private consumption and investments.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment11 Apr, 2026How the war will hit India’s growth, and your wallet, Pg17World Bank forecasts India's GDP growth to dip below 7% due to Iran war impacting private consumption and investments.11 Apr, 2026