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China defends provocative patrols east of Taiwan, drawing 'alarm' from UK, France, Germany over freedom of navigation.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards threaten action against unauthorized Strait of Hormuz crossings and propose 'maritime service fees', drawing sharp US condemnation over international waterway principles.
Indian seafarers face grave risks on sanctioned vessels, sparking debate on India's diplomatic protection and the legality of unilateral sanctions under international law.
Hormuz oil flow rebounds as US reassures Gulf allies on Iran deal, but Tehran asserts control amid suspected ship attack.
China's White Paper asserts Global South leadership, directly challenging India's influence and escalating geopolitical rivalry for developing nations' allegiance.
India must embrace 'cognitive power' for 21st-century national advantage, leveraging a modern Nalanda model for strategic development and global influence.
U.S. drops 'Indo' from PACOM, signaling major foreign policy shifts impacting Quad, West Asia, and South Asia, urging India to revise strategy.
Grid India advises gas power surge for June, as below-normal monsoon and West Asia conflict strain India's energy security, hiking spot gas prices.
US Secretary Rubio defends controversial Iran peace deal to skeptical Gulf allies, as Israel defies withdrawal from Lebanon, threatening regional stability.
Tehran defiantly blocks IAEA inspectors from US-Israel bombed nuclear sites (Fordow, Natanz, Isfahan) amidst fragile peace talks.
Iran-U.S. 14-point MoU reopens Strait of Hormuz, ensuring vital energy and fertilizer supplies for India, says MEA.
India's industry must drive the robotics revolution, as the global embodied intelligence race between US and China intensifies, challenging India's labor advantage.
U.S. and Iran lay "good foundation" for nuclear deal in Switzerland, allowing IAEA inspectors and easing oil sanctions.
US notifies $482.2 million sale of sustainment support for India's Apache helicopters and M777A2 Howitzers, strengthening bilateral defense cooperation.
Amidst US foreign policy chaos, China strategically redefines global norms and institutions, subtly shaping a new world order.
Foreign tech dependence jeopardizes India's digital sovereignty, exposing critical infrastructure to external control; urgent indigenous development and strategic alliances vital.
US Treasury grants Iran oil sanction waiver, unfreezing assets, as mediators Pakistan-Qatar broker interim deal for regional peace and nuclear inspections.
US waives Iran oil sanctions for 60 days after peace talks, allowing Tehran to resume global exports; Indian refiners eye renewed crude purchases.
Iran's new control over the Strait of Hormuz exposes India's critical energy security vulnerability, demanding urgent diversification of supply chains and strategic partnerships.
UN establishes global AI panel with Indian expert to create guardrails, prevent digital colonialism, and ensure equitable benefits for developing nations.
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