Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian DiasporaInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian DiasporaInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.RBI flags geopolitical risks as key threat to cross-border payments, Pg17.RBI flags geopolitical tensions impacting cross-border payments, promotes UPI integration and Project Nexus for efficient remittances, with India leading globally.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian DiasporaInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian DiasporaInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.24 Oct, 2025RBI flags geopolitical risks as key threat to cross-border payments, Pg17.RBI flags geopolitical tensions impacting cross-border payments, promotes UPI integration and Project Nexus for efficient remittances, with India leading globally.24 Oct, 2025
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Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaEthical Issues in International Relations and FundingImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaEthical Issues in International Relations and FundingIsrael must ease passage of aid into Gaza, provide ‘basic needs’, says ICJ, Pg16ICJ mandates Israel to facilitate Gaza aid, ensure basic needs amidst conflict, but Israel rejects the advisory opinion.Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaEthical Issues in International Relations and FundingImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaEthical Issues in International Relations and Funding23 Oct, 2025Israel must ease passage of aid into Gaza, provide ‘basic needs’, says ICJ, Pg16ICJ mandates Israel to facilitate Gaza aid, ensure basic needs amidst conflict, but Israel rejects the advisory opinion.23 Oct, 2025
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsIndian Embassy in Kabul will help ‘regional peace’: Taliban spokesman, Pg12Taliban welcomes India's decision to upgrade Kabul mission to embassy, signalling improved relations and regional peace efforts.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsIndia and its Neighbourhood Relations23 Oct, 2025Indian Embassy in Kabul will help ‘regional peace’: Taliban spokesman, Pg12Taliban welcomes India's decision to upgrade Kabul mission to embassy, signalling improved relations and regional peace efforts.23 Oct, 2025
Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaMoney Laundering and its PreventionImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaMoney Laundering and its PreventionIran ratifies law to join UN convention against terror finance, Pg16Iran ratifies UN convention against terror financing, seeking sanctions relief and improved global banking access amidst internal debate over national security.Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaMoney Laundering and its PreventionImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaMoney Laundering and its Prevention23 Oct, 2025Iran ratifies law to join UN convention against terror finance, Pg16Iran ratifies UN convention against terror financing, seeking sanctions relief and improved global banking access amidst internal debate over national security.23 Oct, 2025
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismThe challenges posed by the TTP to Pakistan, Pg10Pakistan grapples with escalating TTP violence, cross-border tensions, and internal challenges amid complex regional dynamics and shifting Taliban allegiances.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism23 Oct, 2025The challenges posed by the TTP to Pakistan, Pg10Pakistan grapples with escalating TTP violence, cross-border tensions, and internal challenges amid complex regional dynamics and shifting Taliban allegiances.23 Oct, 2025
Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and SocialismSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian DiasporaPolitical Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and SocialismSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian DiasporaImmigration and the politics of fear, Pg9Rising anti-immigrant sentiment in UK and US shifts focus from illegal immigration to denouncing legal migration based on nativist concerns.Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and SocialismSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian DiasporaPolitical Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and SocialismSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndian Diaspora23 Oct, 2025Immigration and the politics of fear, Pg9Rising anti-immigrant sentiment in UK and US shifts focus from illegal immigration to denouncing legal migration based on nativist concerns.23 Oct, 2025
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationTapping the shine, Pg8India emerges as third-largest solar power producer, surpassing Japan, but faces challenges in matching China's manufacturing costs and export volumes.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation23 Oct, 2025Tapping the shine, Pg8India emerges as third-largest solar power producer, surpassing Japan, but faces challenges in matching China's manufacturing costs and export volumes.23 Oct, 2025
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.The tailwinds from lower global oil prices, Pg8Global oil price decline offers India economic boost by reducing import costs, inflation, and fiscal deficit, but cyclical risks persist.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.23 Oct, 2025The tailwinds from lower global oil prices, Pg8Global oil price decline offers India economic boost by reducing import costs, inflation, and fiscal deficit, but cyclical risks persist.23 Oct, 2025
Effects of Globalization on Indian SocietyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian DiasporaEffects of Globalization on Indian SocietyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian DiasporaFree world, Pg8India's deportation of scholar raises concerns over academic freedom and visa restrictions impacting international research and collaboration.Effects of Globalization on Indian SocietyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian DiasporaEffects of Globalization on Indian SocietyGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndian Diaspora23 Oct, 2025Free world, Pg8India's deportation of scholar raises concerns over academic freedom and visa restrictions impacting international research and collaboration.23 Oct, 2025
Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaE Technology in Aid of FarmersScience and Technology in Everyday LifeImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaE Technology in Aid of FarmersScience and Technology in Everyday LifeWEF, govt launch AI playbooks for SMEs, agriculture, Pg15.WEF and Indian government collaborate to launch AI playbooks for SMEs and agriculture, promoting responsible AI adoption nationwide.Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaE Technology in Aid of FarmersScience and Technology in Everyday LifeImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaE Technology in Aid of FarmersScience and Technology in Everyday Life23 Oct, 2025WEF, govt launch AI playbooks for SMEs, agriculture, Pg15.WEF and Indian government collaborate to launch AI playbooks for SMEs and agriculture, promoting responsible AI adoption nationwide.23 Oct, 2025
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaMultilateralism isn’t dead, Pg11.UN faces legitimacy crisis as multilateralism frays amidst geopolitical divides and declining US commitment, requiring institutional reforms and renewed global cooperation.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora23 Oct, 2025Multilateralism isn’t dead, Pg11.UN faces legitimacy crisis as multilateralism frays amidst geopolitical divides and declining US commitment, requiring institutional reforms and renewed global cooperation.23 Oct, 2025
Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaRole of External State and Non State ActorsLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaRole of External State and Non State ActorsLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismFATF may discuss state sponsorship of terrorism; Pakistan entities in focus, Pg12FATF to deliberate on Pakistan's state sponsorship of terrorism, focusing on funding of LeT and other banned outfits.Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaRole of External State and Non State ActorsLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaRole of External State and Non State ActorsLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism22 Oct, 2025FATF may discuss state sponsorship of terrorism; Pakistan entities in focus, Pg12FATF to deliberate on Pakistan's state sponsorship of terrorism, focusing on funding of LeT and other banned outfits.22 Oct, 2025
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsIndian mission in Kabul gets embassy tag, Pg1India upgrades Kabul mission to embassy post-Taliban minister's visit, signaling deeper engagement despite regional tensions and Durand Line conflict.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsIndia and its Neighbourhood Relations22 Oct, 2025Indian mission in Kabul gets embassy tag, Pg1India upgrades Kabul mission to embassy post-Taliban minister's visit, signaling deeper engagement despite regional tensions and Durand Line conflict.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 ActorsTurning tides, Pg6Pakistan-Taliban relations deteriorate as cross-border strikes escalate, fueled by TTP resurgence and border disputes, impacting regional stability.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State Actors22 Oct, 2025Turning tides, Pg6Pakistan-Taliban relations deteriorate as cross-border strikes escalate, fueled by TTP resurgence and border disputes, impacting regional stability.22 Oct, 2025
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian DiasporaEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian DiasporaNew H-1B visa fee will not apply for change of status: U.S. govt., Pg1US clarifies $100,000 H-1B visa fee won't apply to change of status or extensions, benefiting Indian professionals.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian DiasporaEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Diaspora22 Oct, 2025New H-1B visa fee will not apply for change of status: U.S. govt., Pg1US clarifies $100,000 H-1B visa fee won't apply to change of status or extensions, benefiting Indian professionals.22 Oct, 2025
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
Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsDistribution of Key Natural ResourcesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsTrump, Albanese sign critical minerals deal, Pg12.US and Australia ink critical minerals deal amidst China concerns, bolstering Indo-Pacific security with submarine agreement, overshadowing envoy criticism.Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsDistribution of Key Natural ResourcesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements22 Oct, 2025Trump, Albanese sign critical minerals deal, Pg12.US and Australia ink critical minerals deal amidst China concerns, bolstering Indo-Pacific security with submarine agreement, overshadowing envoy criticism.22 Oct, 2025
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentSigns of improvement in demand in Sept, US tariffs not a major growth concern, Pg11.RBI reports improved domestic demand in September, driven by rural sales and GST cuts, despite global headwinds and US tariffs.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment22 Oct, 2025Signs of improvement in demand in Sept, US tariffs not a major growth concern, Pg11.RBI reports improved domestic demand in September, driven by rural sales and GST cuts, despite global headwinds and US tariffs.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