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India and its Neighbourhood Relations Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Another 114 Rafale for IAF get approval, Pg1

India boosts air power with 114 Rafale jets from France, enhancing security amid geopolitical tensions and filling critical capability gap.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

13 Feb, 2026

Another 114 Rafale for IAF get approval, Pg1

India boosts air power with 114 Rafale jets from France, enhancing security amid geopolitical tensions and filling critical capability gap.

13 Feb, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Bangladesh-style zero-duty textile access for India in US deal: Goyal, Pg1

India-US trade deal to mirror Bangladesh agreement, offering zero-duty textile access based on US raw material imports.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

13 Feb, 2026

Bangladesh-style zero-duty textile access for India in US deal: Goyal, Pg1

India-US trade deal to mirror Bangladesh agreement, offering zero-duty textile access based on US raw material imports.

13 Feb, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Space Technology Biotechnology

With eyes on trade, global governance, Lula set to visit India with executives, Pg16

President Lula's India visit aims to boost trade, discuss AI, and strengthen BRICS cooperation amid evolving global governance.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Space Technology Biotechnology

12 Feb, 2026

With eyes on trade, global governance, Lula set to visit India with executives, Pg16

President Lula's India visit aims to boost trade, discuss AI, and strengthen BRICS cooperation amid evolving global governance.

12 Feb, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

U.S. drops references added to statement on deal with India, Pg1

U.S. retracts contentious references from trade deal statement with India amid concerns over agricultural imports and investment commitments.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

12 Feb, 2026

U.S. drops references added to statement on deal with India, Pg1

U.S. retracts contentious references from trade deal statement with India amid concerns over agricultural imports and investment commitments.

12 Feb, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

'Nobody except Trump said India won't buy Russian oil', Pg9

Lavrov affirms unwavering India-Russia ties amid oil purchase debates and BRICS 2026 agenda, highlighting energy security and summit expectations.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

12 Feb, 2026

'Nobody except Trump said India won't buy Russian oil', Pg9

Lavrov affirms unwavering India-Russia ties amid oil purchase debates and BRICS 2026 agenda, highlighting energy security and summit expectations.

12 Feb, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

NTPC, CCTE eye development, deployment of ANEEL: DAE, Pg15

NTPC and CCTE collaborate to develop ANEEL, a thorium-based nuclear fuel, enhancing energy security and reducing nuclear waste.

12 Feb, 2026

NTPC, CCTE eye development, deployment of ANEEL: DAE, Pg15

NTPC and CCTE collaborate to develop ANEEL, a thorium-based nuclear fuel, enhancing energy security and reducing nuclear waste.

12 Feb, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Expect to sign legal agreement of US deal before end of March, Pg15

India and US to sign trade deal by March-end, lowering tariffs on goods; potential impact on Indian farmers highlighted.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

12 Feb, 2026

Expect to sign legal agreement of US deal before end of March, Pg15

India and US to sign trade deal by March-end, lowering tariffs on goods; potential impact on Indian farmers highlighted.

12 Feb, 2026

E Governance Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Science and Technology in Everyday Life

In an AI world, Global South must assume leadership, Pg11

India emerges as AI leader, leveraging digital infrastructure and talent pool, poised to influence global AI standards and governance frameworks.

E Governance Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Science and Technology in Everyday Life

12 Feb, 2026

In an AI world, Global South must assume leadership, Pg11

India emerges as AI leader, leveraging digital infrastructure and talent pool, poised to influence global AI standards and governance frameworks.

12 Feb, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

US revises its India trade deal fact sheet, drops 'certain pulses', Pg1

US softens stance on India trade deal, revising fact sheet by removing 'certain pulses' and changing 'committed' to 'intends'.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

12 Feb, 2026

US revises its India trade deal fact sheet, drops 'certain pulses', Pg1

US softens stance on India trade deal, revising fact sheet by removing 'certain pulses' and changing 'committed' to 'intends'.

12 Feb, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Space Technology

What explains SpaceX and Blue Origin stepping up their moon plans?, Pg9

SpaceX and Blue Origin shift focus to moon missions amid NASA's Artemis delays and geopolitical competition with China.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Space Technology

11 Feb, 2026

What explains SpaceX and Blue Origin stepping up their moon plans?, Pg9

SpaceX and Blue Origin shift focus to moon missions amid NASA's Artemis delays and geopolitical competition with China.

11 Feb, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Why Canada can’t leverage oil like China did rare earths, Pg7

Canada-U.S. trade tensions escalate as Trump threatens tariffs; Canada explores leveraging oil exports amidst infrastructure constraints and geopolitical complexities.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

11 Feb, 2026

Why Canada can’t leverage oil like China did rare earths, Pg7

Canada-U.S. trade tensions escalate as Trump threatens tariffs; Canada explores leveraging oil exports amidst infrastructure constraints and geopolitical complexities.

11 Feb, 2026

Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and Socialism Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

New beginnings, Pg6

New START Treaty expires, raising concerns about renewed nuclear arms race amid shifting global geopolitics and potential impacts on non-proliferation efforts.

11 Feb, 2026

New beginnings, Pg6

New START Treaty expires, raising concerns about renewed nuclear arms race amid shifting global geopolitics and potential impacts on non-proliferation efforts.

11 Feb, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

The approaching AI surge, its global consequences, Pg6

AI revolutionizes warfare with autonomous drones and cyber weapons, posing unprecedented threats to global security and demanding urgent international oversight.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

11 Feb, 2026

The approaching AI surge, its global consequences, Pg6

AI revolutionizes warfare with autonomous drones and cyber weapons, posing unprecedented threats to global security and demanding urgent international oversight.

11 Feb, 2026

Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and Socialism Women and Women's Organizations Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Takaichi’s triumph, Pg6

Sanae Takaichi's victory as Japan's PM signals potential shift towards conservative policies, impacting relations with China and regional stability.

Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and Socialism Women and Women's Organizations Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

11 Feb, 2026

Takaichi’s triumph, Pg6

Sanae Takaichi's victory as Japan's PM signals potential shift towards conservative policies, impacting relations with China and regional stability.

11 Feb, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Council to discuss procurement of Rafale for IAF, Pg8

India to acquire additional Rafale fighter jets from France boosting IAF capabilities and strengthening bilateral defence cooperation ahead of Macron's visit.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

11 Feb, 2026

Council to discuss procurement of Rafale for IAF, Pg8

India to acquire additional Rafale fighter jets from France boosting IAF capabilities and strengthening bilateral defence cooperation ahead of Macron's visit.

11 Feb, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Move to procure six more P-8I submarine hunters before DAC this week, Pg8

India to acquire six P-8I submarine hunters from US, bolstering maritime security and strategic partnership amidst trade negotiations.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

11 Feb, 2026

Move to procure six more P-8I submarine hunters before DAC this week, Pg8

India to acquire six P-8I submarine hunters from US, bolstering maritime security and strategic partnership amidst trade negotiations.

11 Feb, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements IT and Computers

Bilateral ties on the table as Macron visits on February 17, Pg8

President Macron's India visit focuses on AI, Indo-Pacific cooperation, and Horizon 2047 roadmap, strengthening India-France strategic ties.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements IT and Computers

11 Feb, 2026

Bilateral ties on the table as Macron visits on February 17, Pg8

President Macron's India visit focuses on AI, Indo-Pacific cooperation, and Horizon 2047 roadmap, strengthening India-France strategic ties.

11 Feb, 2026

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Soot at sight: Black carbon spewing from marine traffic ensnares the Arctic, Pg18

Arctic shipping emissions accelerate ice melt as black carbon pollution intensifies, prompting calls for stricter fuel regulations amidst geopolitical tensions.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

11 Feb, 2026

Soot at sight: Black carbon spewing from marine traffic ensnares the Arctic, Pg18

Arctic shipping emissions accelerate ice melt as black carbon pollution intensifies, prompting calls for stricter fuel regulations amidst geopolitical tensions.

11 Feb, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Government Budgeting Effects of Liberalization on the Economy