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 InterestsGlobal South is becoming another India-China arena, Pg10China's White Paper asserts Global South leadership, directly challenging India's influence and escalating geopolitical rivalry for developing nations' allegiance.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 Interests26 Jun, 2026Global South is becoming another India-China arena, Pg10China's White Paper asserts Global South leadership, directly challenging India's influence and escalating geopolitical rivalry for developing nations' allegiance.26 Jun, 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 InterestsPACOM, the deeper meaning behind a dropped prefix, Pg8U.S. drops 'Indo' from PACOM, signaling major foreign policy shifts impacting Quad, West Asia, and South Asia, urging India to revise strategy.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 Interests25 Jun, 2026PACOM, the deeper meaning behind a dropped prefix, Pg8U.S. drops 'Indo' from PACOM, signaling major foreign policy shifts impacting Quad, West Asia, and South Asia, urging India to revise strategy.25 Jun, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsAfter Op Sindoor freeze, a thaw in India-Turkey ties, Pg9India and Turkey mend strained ties post-Operation Sindoor, resuming consultations and economic cooperation after diplomatic rift over Kashmir and Pakistan.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements25 Jun, 2026After Op Sindoor freeze, a thaw in India-Turkey ties, Pg9India and Turkey mend strained ties post-Operation Sindoor, resuming consultations and economic cooperation after diplomatic rift over Kashmir and Pakistan.25 Jun, 2026
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 AssessmentPanel recommends in-principle nod for Kirthai-II hydel project, Pg5Forest panel greenlights 820 MW Kirthai-II hydel project on Chenab, diverting 197 hectares of forest, impacting chilgoza pines and Himalayan wildlife in J&K.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 Assessment25 Jun, 2026Panel recommends in-principle nod for Kirthai-II hydel project, Pg5Forest panel greenlights 820 MW Kirthai-II hydel project on Chenab, diverting 197 hectares of forest, impacting chilgoza pines and Himalayan wildlife in J&K.25 Jun, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentAdani eyes 10 GW nuclear power plan, Pg13Adani Group unveils ambitious 10 GW nuclear power plan by 2035, leveraging the SHANTI Bill to unlock private investment in India's nuclear energy sector.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development25 Jun, 2026Adani eyes 10 GW nuclear power plan, Pg13Adani Group unveils ambitious 10 GW nuclear power plan by 2035, leveraging the SHANTI Bill to unlock private investment in India's nuclear energy sector.25 Jun, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsRubio defends deal on Gulf tour, Israel bent on troops in Lebanon, Pg12US Secretary Rubio defends controversial Iran peace deal to skeptical Gulf allies, as Israel defies withdrawal from Lebanon, threatening regional stability.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests25 Jun, 2026Rubio defends deal on Gulf tour, Israel bent on troops in Lebanon, Pg12US Secretary Rubio defends controversial Iran peace deal to skeptical Gulf allies, as Israel defies withdrawal from Lebanon, threatening regional stability.25 Jun, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsWang Yi calls for resuming dialogue mechanism, Pg1China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi urges India to resume dialogue mechanisms and manage border issues, preventing them from affecting overall bilateral relations.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements24 Jun, 2026Wang Yi calls for resuming dialogue mechanism, Pg1China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi urges India to resume dialogue mechanisms and manage border issues, preventing them from affecting overall bilateral relations.24 Jun, 2026
Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasPost Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasVia Lipulekh: At 17,000 Ft, A Trade door opens into China, Pg3India reopens strategic Lipulekh Pass at 17,000 ft for cross-border trade with China after seven years, reviving traditional livelihoods amidst geopolitical complexities.Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasPost Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas24 Jun, 2026Via Lipulekh: At 17,000 Ft, A Trade door opens into China, Pg3India reopens strategic Lipulekh Pass at 17,000 ft for cross-border trade with China after seven years, reviving traditional livelihoods amidst geopolitical complexities.24 Jun, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismProtesters demand justice for six slain Naga villagers in Manipur, Pg8Manipur erupts in protests demanding justice for six slain Naga villagers, accusing KNF-P, while CM links peace to Act East railway expansion.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism21 Jun, 2026Protesters demand justice for six slain Naga villagers in Manipur, Pg8Manipur erupts in protests demanding justice for six slain Naga villagers, accusing KNF-P, while CM links peace to Act East railway expansion.21 Jun, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasTensions along border as ‘hundreds’ try to cross in from Bangladesh side, Pg7Hundreds attempt to breach India-Bangladesh border in Malda after BSF 'pushback', escalating tensions over illegal infiltration and border management policies.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas21 Jun, 2026Tensions along border as ‘hundreds’ try to cross in from Bangladesh side, Pg7Hundreds attempt to breach India-Bangladesh border in Malda after BSF 'pushback', escalating tensions over illegal infiltration and border management policies.21 Jun, 2026
E GovernanceIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsE GovernanceIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsHow Iran plans to regulate Hormuz via an online form, Pg11Iran's new Persian Gulf Strait Authority mandates online clearance for all vessels traversing the critical Strait of Hormuz, following a US-Iran MoU, impacting global energy flows.E GovernanceIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsE GovernanceIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements21 Jun, 2026How Iran plans to regulate Hormuz via an online form, Pg11Iran's new Persian Gulf Strait Authority mandates online clearance for all vessels traversing the critical Strait of Hormuz, following a US-Iran MoU, impacting global energy flows.21 Jun, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsPalestine envoy seeks medical assistance for Gaza, West Bank, Pg8Palestinian envoy urgently requests India's 'Aarogya Maitri' medical aid for Gaza, West Bank, citing critical drug shortages for 4,000 cancer patients.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorIndia and its Neighbourhood Relations20 Jun, 2026Palestine envoy seeks medical assistance for Gaza, West Bank, Pg8Palestinian envoy urgently requests India's 'Aarogya Maitri' medical aid for Gaza, West Bank, citing critical drug shortages for 4,000 cancer patients.20 Jun, 2026
Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsConservation, Pollution and DegradationChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsConservation, Pollution and DegradationDhaka’s new Padma barrage will reshape water power in the region, Pg2Dhaka's new Padma barrage, costing Rs 39,170 crore, aims to combat water scarcity for 6.5 crore people, intensifying India-Bangladesh water disputes and raising environmental concerns.Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsConservation, Pollution and DegradationChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsConservation, Pollution and Degradation18 Jun, 2026Dhaka’s new Padma barrage will reshape water power in the region, Pg2Dhaka's new Padma barrage, costing Rs 39,170 crore, aims to combat water scarcity for 6.5 crore people, intensifying India-Bangladesh water disputes and raising environmental concerns.18 Jun, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasHidden naval mines might still stymie Gulf shipping after war, Pg16Hidden naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz threaten global oil shipping post-war, prompting US calls for European mine-clearing assistance to avert an energy crisis.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas17 Jun, 2026Hidden naval mines might still stymie Gulf shipping after war, Pg16Hidden naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz threaten global oil shipping post-war, prompting US calls for European mine-clearing assistance to avert an energy crisis.17 Jun, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests‘Israel won’t withdraw troops from Lebanon, Syria, Gaza’, Pg16Israel defies US-Iran peace deal, vows indefinite troop presence in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza to counter jihadist threats.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests16 Jun, 2026‘Israel won’t withdraw troops from Lebanon, Syria, Gaza’, Pg16Israel defies US-Iran peace deal, vows indefinite troop presence in Lebanon, Syria, Gaza to counter jihadist threats.16 Jun, 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.Energy worries far from over, India keeps fingers crossed, Pg1US-Iran peace deal drops Brent crude 5% to $83, yet India eyes West Asian energy recovery cautiously amid supply chain risks.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.16 Jun, 2026Energy worries far from over, India keeps fingers crossed, Pg1US-Iran peace deal drops Brent crude 5% to $83, yet India eyes West Asian energy recovery cautiously amid supply chain risks.16 Jun, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsINS Sharda concludes visit to Colombo, boosts bilateral ties, Pg14INS Sharda concludes Colombo visit, bolstering India-Sri Lanka maritime ties with joint training for Sri Lankan Navy personnel.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsIndia and its Neighbourhood Relations15 Jun, 2026INS Sharda concludes visit to Colombo, boosts bilateral ties, Pg14INS Sharda concludes Colombo visit, bolstering India-Sri Lanka maritime ties with joint training for Sri Lankan Navy personnel.15 Jun, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsStorage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural ProduceIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsStorage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural ProduceBasmati rice exports slip nearly 25% in March, Apr amid West Asia tensions, Pg13West Asia tensions slash India's Basmati rice exports by 25% to $838 million, impacting Gulf markets and prompting diversification to new destinations.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsStorage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural ProduceIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsStorage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce15 Jun, 2026Basmati rice exports slip nearly 25% in March, Apr amid West Asia tensions, Pg13West Asia tensions slash India's Basmati rice exports by 25% to $838 million, impacting Gulf markets and prompting diversification to new destinations.15 Jun, 2026
Poverty and Developmental IssuesSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsPoverty and Developmental IssuesSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsWhy are there protests in PoK?, Pg12Deadly protests rock Pakistan-occupied Kashmir as civilians clash with authorities over economic woes and controversial refugee seats, drawing global concern.Poverty and Developmental IssuesSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsPoverty and Developmental IssuesSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndia and its Neighbourhood Relations14 Jun, 2026Why are there protests in PoK?, Pg12Deadly protests rock Pakistan-occupied Kashmir as civilians clash with authorities over economic woes and controversial refugee seats, drawing global concern.14 Jun, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India and Nepal hold talks on cross-border rail connectivity, Pg9India and Nepal push cross-border rail connectivity, eyeing Janakpur-Ayodhya passenger train services in crucial bilateral discussions.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.14 Jun, 2026India and Nepal hold talks on cross-border rail connectivity, Pg9India and Nepal push cross-border rail connectivity, eyeing Janakpur-Ayodhya passenger train services in crucial bilateral discussions.14 Jun, 2026