India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentA Changing Asia Demands More From Delhi And Tokyo, Together, Pg15India and Japan urged to deepen defense cooperation amidst China's rise and US policy shifts, as Tokyo adopts vigorous security posture in Indo-Pacific.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development19 Aug, 2026A Changing Asia Demands More From Delhi And Tokyo, Together, Pg15India and Japan urged to deepen defense cooperation amidst China's rise and US policy shifts, as Tokyo adopts vigorous security posture in Indo-Pacific.19 Aug, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateSecurity Agencies ‘Dismantled’ ISI-Backed Gang Ahead of Independence Day: Shah, Pg1Security agencies dismantled the Pakistan-backed Shahzad Bhatti Network, detaining 253 and arresting over 200 operatives across 14 states in a major counter-terror operation.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismSecurity Forces and Agencies and their MandateIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate18 Aug, 2026Security Agencies ‘Dismantled’ ISI-Backed Gang Ahead of Independence Day: Shah, Pg1Security agencies dismantled the Pakistan-backed Shahzad Bhatti Network, detaining 253 and arresting over 200 operatives across 14 states in a major counter-terror operation.18 Aug, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsBangladesh Sets ‘Conditions’ For Rahman’s Visit To India, Pg1Bangladesh sets extradition of Sheikh Hasina and other criminals as conditions for PM Rahman's visit to India, citing vitiated bilateral atmosphere.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements17 Aug, 2026Bangladesh Sets ‘Conditions’ For Rahman’s Visit To India, Pg1Bangladesh sets extradition of Sheikh Hasina and other criminals as conditions for PM Rahman's visit to India, citing vitiated bilateral atmosphere.17 Aug, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndia is losing West Asia, but it is not too late, Pg8India's influence wanes in West Asia amidst regional conflicts and shifting alliances, necessitating a proactive diplomatic strategy to protect its strategic interests.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests17 Aug, 2026India is losing West Asia, but it is not too late, Pg8India's influence wanes in West Asia amidst regional conflicts and shifting alliances, necessitating a proactive diplomatic strategy to protect its strategic interests.17 Aug, 2026
Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndia Courts Will Decide Extradition Of Hasina, Talks On To Change Course, Pg1India's courts to decide Sheikh Hasina's extradition to Bangladesh under 2013 pact, as diplomatic talks intensify amidst her planned December return.Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements16 Aug, 2026India Courts Will Decide Extradition Of Hasina, Talks On To Change Course, Pg1India's courts to decide Sheikh Hasina's extradition to Bangladesh under 2013 pact, as diplomatic talks intensify amidst her planned December return.16 Aug, 2026
Population and Associated IssuesVulnerable SectionsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsPopulation and Associated IssuesVulnerable SectionsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsOver 300,000 Rohingya refugees verified for repatriation: Myanmar, Pg14Myanmar's military government verifies over 300,000 Rohingya refugees for repatriation from Bangladesh, conditional on improved security in Rakhine state.Population and Associated IssuesVulnerable SectionsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsPopulation and Associated IssuesVulnerable SectionsIndia and its Neighbourhood Relations16 Aug, 2026Over 300,000 Rohingya refugees verified for repatriation: Myanmar, Pg14Myanmar's military government verifies over 300,000 Rohingya refugees for repatriation from Bangladesh, conditional on improved security in Rakhine state.16 Aug, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Iran President to Visit India for BRICS Summit, Pg13Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to visit India for the 15th BRICS Summit, holding bilateral talks on Chabahar port and West Asia.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.15 Aug, 2026Iran President to Visit India for BRICS Summit, Pg13Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to visit India for the 15th BRICS Summit, holding bilateral talks on Chabahar port and West Asia.15 Aug, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsTurkiye lays out plans for defence pact with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Pg18Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan sign the "Mecca Joint Defence Agreement," forming a NATO-like military pact for collective security and deeper defence cooperation.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests14 Aug, 2026Turkiye lays out plans for defence pact with Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Pg18Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan sign the "Mecca Joint Defence Agreement," forming a NATO-like military pact for collective security and deeper defence cooperation.14 Aug, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasOn Mecca Accord, Let’s Keep Our Eyes Peeled, Ears Cocked, And Powder Dry, Pg15New Mecca Accord between Saudi, Turkey, Pakistan sparks Indian security concerns over potential terrorism and advanced military technology transfer, prompting a calibrated strategic response.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas13 Aug, 2026On Mecca Accord, Let’s Keep Our Eyes Peeled, Ears Cocked, And Powder Dry, Pg15New Mecca Accord between Saudi, Turkey, Pakistan sparks Indian security concerns over potential terrorism and advanced military technology transfer, prompting a calibrated strategic response.13 Aug, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasWith new agreement, Islamabad is upping the ante, Pg14New Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey signals a shift in West Asian security, potentially impacting India's geopolitical standing.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas13 Aug, 2026With new agreement, Islamabad is upping the ante, Pg14New Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey signals a shift in West Asian security, potentially impacting India's geopolitical standing.13 Aug, 2026
Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster ManagementChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster ManagementCoexisting with the water: learning to live with the floods, Pg9Assam grapples with annual monsoon floods, exacerbated by man-made interventions like deforestation and poor drainage, urging a humbler approach to river management.Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster ManagementChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management13 Aug, 2026Coexisting with the water: learning to live with the floods, Pg9Assam grapples with annual monsoon floods, exacerbated by man-made interventions like deforestation and poor drainage, urging a humbler approach to river management.13 Aug, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasState of border affairs with China will reflect on larger bilateral ties: India, Pg7India warns China that border peace is paramount for bilateral ties, firmly rejecting renaming of 27 Arunachal Pradesh places.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas12 Aug, 2026State of border affairs with China will reflect on larger bilateral ties: India, Pg7India warns China that border peace is paramount for bilateral ties, firmly rejecting renaming of 27 Arunachal Pradesh places.12 Aug, 2026
Women and Women's OrganizationsEducation SectorIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaWomen and Women's OrganizationsEducation SectorIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaTaliban barred 2.4 mn Afghan girls from school since 2021: UNESCO, Pg14UNESCO reports Taliban have barred 2.4 million Afghan girls from secondary education since 2021, making Afghanistan the only country with such a formal ban.Women and Women's OrganizationsEducation SectorIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaWomen and Women's OrganizationsEducation SectorIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora12 Aug, 2026Taliban barred 2.4 mn Afghan girls from school since 2021: UNESCO, Pg14UNESCO reports Taliban have barred 2.4 million Afghan girls from secondary education since 2021, making Afghanistan the only country with such a formal ban.12 Aug, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsThe Mecca Pact and the Rise of Strategic Hedging, Pg6Saudi 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.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests12 Aug, 2026The Mecca Pact and the Rise of Strategic Hedging, Pg6Saudi 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.12 Aug, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaPoK Elections Put Off Amid Security Fears; UN Takes Note, Pg14PoK elections marred by violence and rigging, leading to postponement; India condemns illegal occupation, UN expresses concern over human rights.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora11 Aug, 2026PoK Elections Put Off Amid Security Fears; UN Takes Note, Pg14PoK elections marred by violence and rigging, leading to postponement; India condemns illegal occupation, UN expresses concern over human rights.11 Aug, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsMecca Agreement: What India Must Watch Out For, Pg13Mecca Agreement forms new Saudi-Pakistan-Turkey defense axis, backed by China, posing significant strategic challenges and concerns for India's foreign policy.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests11 Aug, 2026Mecca Agreement: What India Must Watch Out For, Pg13Mecca Agreement forms new Saudi-Pakistan-Turkey defense axis, backed by China, posing significant strategic challenges and concerns for India's foreign policy.11 Aug, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasTrivedi Meets PM Rahman In Dhaka, R&AW Chief There For Security Talks, Pg1India's envoy and R&AW chief engage Bangladesh on Sheikh Hasina's extradition and security, while Nepal's PM meets Indian ambassador to strengthen bilateral cooperation.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas11 Aug, 2026Trivedi Meets PM Rahman In Dhaka, R&AW Chief There For Security Talks, Pg1India's envoy and R&AW chief engage Bangladesh on Sheikh Hasina's extradition and security, while Nepal's PM meets Indian ambassador to strengthen bilateral cooperation.11 Aug, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsA triangular hedge in the West Asia tinderbox, Pg10Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey sign a new collective defence pact, reshaping West Asian geopolitics amidst regional rivalries and US unpredictability.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests11 Aug, 2026A triangular hedge in the West Asia tinderbox, Pg10Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey sign a new collective defence pact, reshaping West Asian geopolitics amidst regional rivalries and US unpredictability.11 Aug, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasIndia’s move to label places in Arunachal Pradesh illegal: China, Pg14China declares India's formal naming of 27 places in Arunachal Pradesh as 'illegal, null and void', reiterating its claim over the region.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas11 Aug, 2026India’s move to label places in Arunachal Pradesh illegal: China, Pg14China declares India's formal naming of 27 places in Arunachal Pradesh as 'illegal, null and void', reiterating its claim over the region.11 Aug, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsBangladesh Urges India to Expedite Hasina’s Extradition, Pg12Bangladesh urges India to expedite former PM Sheikh Hasina's extradition amidst diplomatic tensions following her critical virtual press conference from India.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests11 Aug, 2026Bangladesh Urges India to Expedite Hasina’s Extradition, Pg12Bangladesh urges India to expedite former PM Sheikh Hasina's extradition amidst diplomatic tensions following her critical virtual press conference from India.11 Aug, 2026