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’s travails in negotiating a friendless world, Pg6India's foreign policy faces challenges amidst growing trust deficits, regional shifts, and China's expanding influence, demanding strategic recalibration and vigilance.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 Interests22 Oct, 2025India’s travails in negotiating a friendless world, Pg6India's foreign policy faces challenges amidst growing trust deficits, regional shifts, and China's expanding influence, demanding strategic recalibration and vigilance.22 Oct, 2025
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsWill strengthen ties with India: Taliban Defence Minister Yaqoob, Pg1.Taliban Defence Minister signals stronger ties with India amidst tensions with Pakistan, dismissing Islamabad's accusations of Indian involvement in border clashes.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsIndia and its Neighbourhood Relations22 Oct, 2025Will strengthen ties with India: Taliban Defence Minister Yaqoob, Pg1.Taliban Defence Minister signals stronger ties with India amidst tensions with Pakistan, dismissing Islamabad's accusations of Indian involvement in border clashes.22 Oct, 2025
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsIn Doha, Pakistan and Afghanistan agree on ceasefire, Pg1Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to immediate ceasefire in Doha talks amid rising border tensions and cross-border attacks.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State Actors20 Oct, 2025In Doha, Pakistan and Afghanistan agree on ceasefire, Pg1Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to immediate ceasefire in Doha talks amid rising border tensions and cross-border attacks.20 Oct, 2025
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsPM to face Quad, BRICS leaders at ASEAN meet next week, Pg12PM Modi to navigate Quad-BRICS dynamics at ASEAN summit amid rising India-U.S. tensions and trade disputes.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements20 Oct, 2025PM to face Quad, BRICS leaders at ASEAN meet next week, Pg12PM Modi to navigate Quad-BRICS dynamics at ASEAN summit amid rising India-U.S. tensions and trade disputes.20 Oct, 2025
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasIn Doha peace talks, Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to immediate ceasefire, Pg1.Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to immediate ceasefire in Doha peace talks after border clashes and rising tensions.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas20 Oct, 2025In Doha peace talks, Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to immediate ceasefire, Pg1.Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to immediate ceasefire in Doha peace talks after border clashes and rising tensions.20 Oct, 2025
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsHow Are India–Taliban Relations Changing?, Pg12.Acting Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s visit to New Delhi marks a major shift in India’s Afghanistan policy. With India deciding to upgrade its ‘technical mission’ in Kabul to an embassy, the visit indicates growing engagement with the Taliban regime, despite concerns over women’s rights and regional security.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State Actors19 Oct, 2025How Are India–Taliban Relations Changing?, Pg12.Acting Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s visit to New Delhi marks a major shift in India’s Afghanistan policy. With India deciding to upgrade its ‘technical mission’ in Kabul to an embassy, the visit indicates growing engagement with the Taliban regime, despite concerns over women’s rights and regional security.19 Oct, 2025
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsAfghanistan pulls out of tri-series in Pakistan after 3 players killed in attack, Pg1.Afghanistan cancels Pakistan tri-series after airstrikes kill cricketers amid rising border tensions and cross-border terrorism concerns.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State Actors19 Oct, 2025Afghanistan pulls out of tri-series in Pakistan after 3 players killed in attack, Pg1.Afghanistan cancels Pakistan tri-series after airstrikes kill cricketers amid rising border tensions and cross-border terrorism concerns.19 Oct, 2025
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsChina Eastern Airlines to resume flights to India, Pg13.China Eastern Airlines to resume Shanghai-Delhi flights from November 9, signaling thaw in India-China relations after five-year freeze.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsIndia and its Neighbourhood Relations19 Oct, 2025China Eastern Airlines to resume flights to India, Pg13.China Eastern Airlines to resume Shanghai-Delhi flights from November 9, signaling thaw in India-China relations after five-year freeze.19 Oct, 2025
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaBetter global governance, led by China and India, Pg8China and India poised to enhance global governance through SCO and BRICS, emphasizing multilateralism and reformed international systems.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora18 Oct, 2025Better global governance, led by China and India, Pg8China and India poised to enhance global governance through SCO and BRICS, emphasizing multilateralism and reformed international systems.18 Oct, 2025
Women and Women's OrganizationsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsWomen and Women's OrganizationsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsThe next steps for Afghanistan after the New Delhi visit, Pg8India eyes Afghan stability through strategic engagement focusing on counter-narcotics, water treaties, and women's education amid Pakistani security concerns.Women and Women's OrganizationsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsWomen and Women's OrganizationsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State Actors18 Oct, 2025The next steps for Afghanistan after the New Delhi visit, Pg8India eyes Afghan stability through strategic engagement focusing on counter-narcotics, water treaties, and women's education amid Pakistani security concerns.18 Oct, 2025
ArchitectureThe Freedom StruggleIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsArchitectureThe Freedom StruggleIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsMuttaqi's Deoband visit: driven by personal connection & religious diplomacy, Pg23.India facilitates Taliban leader's Deoband visit, signaling religious diplomacy amid evolving Afghanistan ties and regional dynamics.ArchitectureThe Freedom StruggleIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsArchitectureThe Freedom StruggleIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State Actors18 Oct, 2025Muttaqi's Deoband visit: driven by personal connection & religious diplomacy, Pg23.India facilitates Taliban leader's Deoband visit, signaling religious diplomacy amid evolving Afghanistan ties and regional dynamics.18 Oct, 2025
Women and Women's OrganizationsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsWomen and Women's OrganizationsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsThe women who fought their way into the Afghan Embassy, Pg11Indian journalists protest Taliban's exclusion of women, MEA's oversight during Afghan FM's visit, demanding media access and gender equality.Women and Women's OrganizationsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsWomen and Women's OrganizationsIndia and its Neighbourhood Relations17 Oct, 2025The women who fought their way into the Afghan Embassy, Pg11Indian journalists protest Taliban's exclusion of women, MEA's oversight during Afghan FM's visit, demanding media access and gender equality.17 Oct, 2025
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGovt clears decks to let Adani plant for Bangladesh link to India grid, Pg1.Adani Power gets clearance to link Bangladesh plant to Indian grid, enabling domestic power sales after regime change.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation17 Oct, 2025Govt clears decks to let Adani plant for Bangladesh link to India grid, Pg1.Adani Power gets clearance to link Bangladesh plant to Indian grid, enabling domestic power sales after regime change.17 Oct, 2025
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaEngagement without recognition: India & new Afghanistan, Pg19.India navigates complex Afghanistan relations by 'engagement without recognition,' reopening Kabul embassy amid evolving geopolitical dynamics and Taliban's economic needs.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora17 Oct, 2025Engagement without recognition: India & new Afghanistan, Pg19.India navigates complex Afghanistan relations by 'engagement without recognition,' reopening Kabul embassy amid evolving geopolitical dynamics and Taliban's economic needs.17 Oct, 2025
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsSri Lanka PM Amarasuriya to arrive in New Delhi today, Pg14Sri Lanka's PM Harini Amarasuriya visits India after China, signaling balanced foreign policy amid regional power dynamics.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements16 Oct, 2025Sri Lanka PM Amarasuriya to arrive in New Delhi today, Pg14Sri Lanka's PM Harini Amarasuriya visits India after China, signaling balanced foreign policy amid regional power dynamics.16 Oct, 2025
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsXi meets Sri Lanka PM in Beijing, calls for stronger security ties, Pg14.Xi Jinping urges stronger security and economic ties with Sri Lanka, focusing on Belt and Road Initiative and combating cross-border crimes.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements15 Oct, 2025Xi meets Sri Lanka PM in Beijing, calls for stronger security ties, Pg14.Xi Jinping urges stronger security and economic ties with Sri Lanka, focusing on Belt and Road Initiative and combating cross-border crimes.15 Oct, 2025
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasA realignment of Pak.-Afghan relations, Pg8Pakistan-Afghanistan relations deteriorate after border clashes; Islamabad targets alleged terrorist camps, raising tensions with the Taliban regime.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas14 Oct, 2025A realignment of Pak.-Afghan relations, Pg8Pakistan-Afghanistan relations deteriorate after border clashes; Islamabad targets alleged terrorist camps, raising tensions with the Taliban regime.14 Oct, 2025
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact AssessmentIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact AssessmentTesting governance, Pg6Sawalkote Hydroelectric Project reignites Indus Water Treaty dispute amid environmental concerns and geopolitical signaling post Pahalgam attack.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact AssessmentIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Environmental Impact Assessment14 Oct, 2025Testing governance, Pg6Sawalkote Hydroelectric Project reignites Indus Water Treaty dispute amid environmental concerns and geopolitical signaling post Pahalgam attack.14 Oct, 2025
Women and Women's OrganizationsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsWomen and Women's OrganizationsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsTalking to Taliban, Pg6India resets ties with Taliban amidst controversy, balancing strategic interests with concerns over human rights and regional security.Women and Women's OrganizationsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsWomen and Women's OrganizationsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State Actors14 Oct, 2025Talking to Taliban, Pg6India resets ties with Taliban amidst controversy, balancing strategic interests with concerns over human rights and regional security.14 Oct, 2025
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsChina and the Philippines trade blame over boat collision in disputed sea, Pg14China-Philippines clash escalates as Chinese ship rams Philippine vessel in South China Sea; Manila protests Beijing's 'aggressive' actions.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements13 Oct, 2025China and the Philippines trade blame over boat collision in disputed sea, Pg14China-Philippines clash escalates as Chinese ship rams Philippine vessel in South China Sea; Manila protests Beijing's 'aggressive' actions.13 Oct, 2025