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 closer look at Asim Munir’s West Asia diplomacy, Pg8Asim Munir's West Asia diplomacy: Pakistan's strategic moves, mediation attempts between Iran and US, and regional ambitions examined.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 Interests8 Apr, 2026A closer look at Asim Munir’s West Asia diplomacy, Pg8Asim Munir's West Asia diplomacy: Pakistan's strategic moves, mediation attempts between Iran and US, and regional ambitions examined.8 Apr, 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 InterestsHow the Iran war has left Gulf nations divided in their response, Pg15Gulf nations display divided responses to Iran war, with Saudi-UAE urging US action, while Oman-Qatar seek diplomatic solutions.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 Interests8 Apr, 2026How the Iran war has left Gulf nations divided in their response, Pg15Gulf nations display divided responses to Iran war, with Saudi-UAE urging US action, while Oman-Qatar seek diplomatic solutions.8 Apr, 2026
Modern History Significant Events, Personalities and IssuesIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsModern History Significant Events, Personalities and IssuesIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIn Delhi's support for Arab Gulf, a return of the Bombay school of thought, Pg10India's renewed focus on the Arab Gulf signifies a strategic shift, reviving the 'Bombay School' approach prioritizing maritime influence.Modern History Significant Events, Personalities and IssuesIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsModern History Significant Events, Personalities and IssuesIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests8 Apr, 2026In Delhi's support for Arab Gulf, a return of the Bombay school of thought, Pg10India's renewed focus on the Arab Gulf signifies a strategic shift, reviving the 'Bombay School' approach prioritizing maritime influence.8 Apr, 2026
Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsDistribution of Key Natural ResourcesIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsWater sharing, visa likely on Bangladesh Minister’s agenda, Pg12Bangladesh Foreign Minister's visit to India focuses on Ganga water treaty renewal, energy cooperation, and visa normalization amid strained relations.Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsDistribution of Key Natural ResourcesIndia and its Neighbourhood Relations6 Apr, 2026Water sharing, visa likely on Bangladesh Minister’s agenda, Pg12Bangladesh Foreign Minister's visit to India focuses on Ganga water treaty renewal, energy cooperation, and visa normalization amid strained relations.6 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.Exporters urge govt. to revive oil-rice barter mechanism with Iran, Pg10Indian exporters seek oil-rice barter with Iran amidst US sanction waivers uncertainty and Hormuz Strait disruptions affecting trade.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.6 Apr, 2026Exporters urge govt. to revive oil-rice barter mechanism with Iran, Pg10Indian exporters seek oil-rice barter with Iran amidst US sanction waivers uncertainty and Hormuz Strait disruptions affecting trade.6 Apr, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsMoney Laundering and its PreventionLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsMoney Laundering and its PreventionLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismPunjab dossier shows Canada as ‘proxy base’ for terror networks, Pg12Punjab Police dossier reveals Canada as terror proxy, citing ISI links, extortion, and unresolved extradition requests impacting India's internal security.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsMoney Laundering and its PreventionLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsMoney Laundering and its PreventionLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism6 Apr, 2026Punjab dossier shows Canada as ‘proxy base’ for terror networks, Pg12Punjab Police dossier reveals Canada as terror proxy, citing ISI links, extortion, and unresolved extradition requests impacting India's internal security.6 Apr, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentUS, China are recalibrating ties. Five ways India must respond, Pg10US-China recalibration poses strategic challenges for India; necessitates recalibrated expectations, deeper engagement, and resilient capability building amid shifting global dynamics.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development4 Apr, 2026US, China are recalibrating ties. Five ways India must respond, Pg10US-China recalibration poses strategic challenges for India; necessitates recalibrated expectations, deeper engagement, and resilient capability building amid shifting global dynamics.4 Apr, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsA year after tensions over Operation Sindoor, India and Azerbaijan to reset ties, Pg10India and Azerbaijan reset diplomatic ties after Operation Sindoor tensions, focusing on trade, energy, and counter-terrorism cooperation.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements4 Apr, 2026A year after tensions over Operation Sindoor, India and Azerbaijan to reset ties, Pg10India and Azerbaijan reset diplomatic ties after Operation Sindoor tensions, focusing on trade, energy, and counter-terrorism cooperation.4 Apr, 2026
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 ForaMet Chinese counterpart, held talks on trade: Goyal, Pg3India and China discuss trade expansion and easing tensions amidst WTO Investment Facilitation for Development disagreement.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 Fora3 Apr, 2026Met Chinese counterpart, held talks on trade: Goyal, Pg3India and China discuss trade expansion and easing tensions amidst WTO Investment Facilitation for Development disagreement.3 Apr, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsPutin likely to participate in BRICS summit in Delhi, says Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Pg14Putin likely to attend BRICS summit in Delhi amid geopolitical tensions and Russia's commitment to honor oil contracts.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements2 Apr, 2026Putin likely to participate in BRICS summit in Delhi, says Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Pg14Putin likely to attend BRICS summit in Delhi amid geopolitical tensions and Russia's commitment to honor oil contracts.2 Apr, 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 West Asia security rethink amid America’s role, Pg6West Asian nations re-evaluate security strategies amidst US-Iran tensions, exploring regional cooperation and questioning America's role after recent conflicts.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 Interests2 Apr, 2026A West Asia security rethink amid America’s role, Pg6West Asian nations re-evaluate security strategies amidst US-Iran tensions, exploring regional cooperation and questioning America's role after recent conflicts.2 Apr, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyIndia has rare opportunity to re-imagine neighbourhood policy. Trade is key, Pg13India poised to revamp neighbourhood policy focusing trade, connectivity, and mutual benefits amid shifting geopolitical landscape and new leadership in neighboring countries.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy1 Apr, 2026India has rare opportunity to re-imagine neighbourhood policy. Trade is key, Pg13India poised to revamp neighbourhood policy focusing trade, connectivity, and mutual benefits amid shifting geopolitical landscape and new leadership in neighboring countries.1 Apr, 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 Areas10 foreign tankers carrying oil, gas to India stranded in Persian Gulf ('Of the India-bound foreign-flagged energy tankers currently in the Persian Gulf, 3 are carrying LPG, 4 are crude oil tankers, and 3 are LNG tankers'), Pg21Strait of Hormuz closure strands 10 foreign tankers bound for India, impacting LPG, crude oil, and LNG supplies.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 Areas31 Mar, 202610 foreign tankers carrying oil, gas to India stranded in Persian Gulf ('Of the India-bound foreign-flagged energy tankers currently in the Persian Gulf, 3 are carrying LPG, 4 are crude oil tankers, and 3 are LNG tankers'), Pg21Strait of Hormuz closure strands 10 foreign tankers bound for India, impacting LPG, crude oil, and LNG supplies.31 Mar, 2026
Indian Society and Diversity of IndiaIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsIndian Society and Diversity of IndiaIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsNeighbours first, Pg6India-Nepal relations enter new phase as PM Modi and Nepal's new PM Shah pledge closer ties amidst evolving geopolitical dynamics.Indian Society and Diversity of IndiaIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsIndian Society and Diversity of IndiaIndia and its Neighbourhood Relations30 Mar, 2026Neighbours first, Pg6India-Nepal relations enter new phase as PM Modi and Nepal's new PM Shah pledge closer ties amidst evolving geopolitical dynamics.30 Mar, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsIndian DiasporaInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsIndian DiasporaInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Modi, Saudi Crown Prince discuss West Asia conflict, Pg9Modi and Saudi Crown Prince discuss West Asia conflict, emphasizing navigation freedom and condemning attacks on energy infrastructure amidst escalating tensions.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsIndian DiasporaInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsIndian DiasporaInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.29 Mar, 2026Modi, Saudi Crown Prince discuss West Asia conflict, Pg9Modi and Saudi Crown Prince discuss West Asia conflict, emphasizing navigation freedom and condemning attacks on energy infrastructure amidst escalating tensions.29 Mar, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Two more LPG tankers pass via Strait of Hormuz, Pg17India secures safe passage for LPG tankers through Strait of Hormuz amidst West Asia tensions via diplomatic engagement with Iran.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.29 Mar, 2026Two more LPG tankers pass via Strait of Hormuz, Pg17India secures safe passage for LPG tankers through Strait of Hormuz amidst West Asia tensions via diplomatic engagement with Iran.29 Mar, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Sri Lanka's supplies hit, India sends fuel shipment, Pg3India dispatches 38,000 MT fuel to Sri Lanka amidst shortages due to Middle East supply disruptions, following high-level talks.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.29 Mar, 2026Sri Lanka's supplies hit, India sends fuel shipment, Pg3India dispatches 38,000 MT fuel to Sri Lanka amidst shortages due to Middle East supply disruptions, following high-level talks.29 Mar, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsAmid conflict, India sends out invites for key BRICS meetings, Pg10India invites BRICS nations for crucial meetings amid West Asia conflict, seeking consensus despite differing views among members.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements28 Mar, 2026Amid conflict, India sends out invites for key BRICS meetings, Pg10India invites BRICS nations for crucial meetings amid West Asia conflict, seeking consensus despite differing views among members.28 Mar, 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 InterestsIran grants Hormuz passage to India and 4 other nations, Pg1Iran grants Hormuz passage to India amidst US tensions, acknowledges India's assistance after US attack on Iranian vessel in Indian Ocean.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 Interests27 Mar, 2026Iran grants Hormuz passage to India and 4 other nations, Pg1Iran grants Hormuz passage to India amidst US tensions, acknowledges India's assistance after US attack on Iranian vessel in Indian Ocean.27 Mar, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasS-400 deliveries expedited as India enhances air defence, Pg14India to receive final S-400 missile defense units from Russia by November, enhancing air defense capabilities amid geopolitical tensions.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas27 Mar, 2026S-400 deliveries expedited as India enhances air defence, Pg14India to receive final S-400 missile defense units from Russia by November, enhancing air defense capabilities amid geopolitical tensions.27 Mar, 2026