India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsBRICS, Pg2BRICS nations discuss West Asia conflict, Strait of Hormuz tensions, and call for de-escalation amid Iran-UAE distrust.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements15 May, 2026BRICS, Pg2BRICS nations discuss West Asia conflict, Strait of Hormuz tensions, and call for de-escalation amid Iran-UAE distrust.15 May, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Two India-bound LPG tankers cross Hormuz, Pg17India secures vital LPG shipments as tankers navigate Hormuz Strait amidst geopolitical tensions, easing energy supply concerns.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.15 May, 2026Two India-bound LPG tankers cross Hormuz, Pg17India secures vital LPG shipments as tankers navigate Hormuz Strait amidst geopolitical tensions, easing energy supply concerns.15 May, 2026
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: 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 InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.PM's Europe trip: New alliances for new uncertainties, Pg13PM Modi's Europe tour aims to forge strategic alliances amidst global uncertainties, focusing on trade, technology, and geopolitical cooperation.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: 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 InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.15 May, 2026PM's Europe trip: New alliances for new uncertainties, Pg13PM Modi's Europe tour aims to forge strategic alliances amidst global uncertainties, focusing on trade, technology, and geopolitical cooperation.15 May, 2026
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India needs to win back foreign investors. Three things to do, Pg10India strategizes to regain foreign investor confidence amidst global economic shifts, proposing tax reforms and competitiveness boosts.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.15 May, 2026India needs to win back foreign investors. Three things to do, Pg10India strategizes to regain foreign investor confidence amidst global economic shifts, proposing tax reforms and competitiveness boosts.15 May, 2026
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: 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 InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Iran listening, India says safe Hormuz key to economic health, Pg1Jaishankar highlights Hormuz Strait's safety for global economy amidst vessel seizure and heightened tensions between Iran and US.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: 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 InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.15 May, 2026Iran listening, India says safe Hormuz key to economic health, Pg1Jaishankar highlights Hormuz Strait's safety for global economy amidst vessel seizure and heightened tensions between Iran and US.15 May, 2026
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsTalking Trade, Tehran, Taiwan, Pg1Xi warns Trump: Taiwan disagreement could trigger US-China conflict amid trade talk progress during Beijing summit.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests15 May, 2026Talking Trade, Tehran, Taiwan, Pg1Xi warns Trump: Taiwan disagreement could trigger US-China conflict amid trade talk progress during Beijing summit.15 May, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.‘Iran is working on a Hormuz protocol to cover safety costs’, Pg10Iran plans 'Hormuz protocol' for navigation safety, potentially impacting shipping costs and geopolitical relations amid regional tensions.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.14 May, 2026‘Iran is working on a Hormuz protocol to cover safety costs’, Pg10Iran plans 'Hormuz protocol' for navigation safety, potentially impacting shipping costs and geopolitical relations amid regional tensions.14 May, 2026
Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and DecolonizationBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsRedrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and DecolonizationBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsThe Xi-Trump summit — shadow boxing on Iran, Pg6Trump seeks China's help for Iran exit amidst rising tensions, echoing Nixon's 1972 Beijing visit for Vietnam resolution.Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and DecolonizationBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsRedrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and DecolonizationBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests14 May, 2026The Xi-Trump summit — shadow boxing on Iran, Pg6Trump seeks China's help for Iran exit amidst rising tensions, echoing Nixon's 1972 Beijing visit for Vietnam resolution.14 May, 2026
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsStorage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural ProduceEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsStorage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural ProduceHow farm exports have grown despite US tariffs, Pg9Despite US tariffs, India's farm exports grew 2.3% to $53.1 billion in 2025-26, driven by diversification and record marine product exports.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsStorage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural ProduceEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsStorage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce14 May, 2026How farm exports have grown despite US tariffs, Pg9Despite US tariffs, India's farm exports grew 2.3% to $53.1 billion in 2025-26, driven by diversification and record marine product exports.14 May, 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 InterestsTehran will welcome diplomatic initiative from India: Iran Dy FM, Pg7Iran invites India to mediate in West Asia conflict, signaling openness to diplomatic initiatives despite past reservations about 'broker' role.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 Interests14 May, 2026Tehran will welcome diplomatic initiative from India: Iran Dy FM, Pg7Iran invites India to mediate in West Asia conflict, signaling openness to diplomatic initiatives despite past reservations about 'broker' role.14 May, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsStorage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural ProduceEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsStorage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural ProduceEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyGold duty hike to push export cost, block working capital: Exporters, Pg15Gold import duty hike to 15% threatens gems and jewellery exports, blocking working capital for MSMEs amid West Asia trade disruptions.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsStorage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural ProduceEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsStorage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural ProduceEffects of Liberalization on the Economy14 May, 2026Gold duty hike to push export cost, block working capital: Exporters, Pg15Gold import duty hike to 15% threatens gems and jewellery exports, blocking working capital for MSMEs amid West Asia trade disruptions.14 May, 2026
Poverty and HungerImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaPoverty and HungerImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaUN food agency halves aid to Syria amid fund crunch, no cheap bread, Pg14WFP halves aid to 650,000 Syrians amid funding crisis, exacerbating food insecurity for 7.2 million people.Poverty and HungerImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaPoverty and HungerImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora14 May, 2026UN food agency halves aid to Syria amid fund crunch, no cheap bread, Pg14WFP halves aid to 650,000 Syrians amid funding crisis, exacerbating food insecurity for 7.2 million people.14 May, 2026
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaIndia's Africa policy needs continuity, Pg11India rethinks Africa engagement strategy focusing on continuity beyond summits amid growing global competition and African Union's evolving role.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora14 May, 2026India's Africa policy needs continuity, Pg11India rethinks Africa engagement strategy focusing on continuity beyond summits amid growing global competition and African Union's evolving role.14 May, 2026
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment ModelsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment ModelsAt India-Nordic Summit, turn historical sambandh into future partnership, Pg11India-Nordic Summit aims to bolster ties focusing on green strategic partnership, blue economy, and investments after 4 decades.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment ModelsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Investment Models14 May, 2026At India-Nordic Summit, turn historical sambandh into future partnership, Pg11India-Nordic Summit aims to bolster ties focusing on green strategic partnership, blue economy, and investments after 4 decades.14 May, 2026
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Iran-US peace hopes ebb; Britain to send drones, jets, warship to Strait, Pg14Tensions escalate as Iran rejects US peace proposal; Britain deploys military assets to Strait of Hormuz amid rising conflict fears.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.13 May, 2026Iran-US peace hopes ebb; Britain to send drones, jets, warship to Strait, Pg14Tensions escalate as Iran rejects US peace proposal; Britain deploys military assets to Strait of Hormuz amid rising conflict fears.13 May, 2026
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyIndia's gold import problem: How a UAE treaty may have exacerbated it, Pg13India's gold imports surge 25% to $71.97 billion, raising concerns about CAD and forex reserves amid UAE trade deal impact.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffects of Liberalization on the Economy13 May, 2026India's gold import problem: How a UAE treaty may have exacerbated it, Pg13India's gold imports surge 25% to $71.97 billion, raising concerns about CAD and forex reserves amid UAE trade deal impact.13 May, 2026
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentBuffer Stocks and Food SecurityEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentBuffer Stocks and Food SecurityMoody's slashes India's growth forecast for 2026 to 6%, Pg13Moody's cuts India's 2026 GDP forecast to 6% due to West Asia conflict, citing energy price risks and supply disruptions.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentBuffer Stocks and Food SecurityEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentBuffer Stocks and Food Security13 May, 2026Moody's slashes India's growth forecast for 2026 to 6%, Pg13Moody's cuts India's 2026 GDP forecast to 6% due to West Asia conflict, citing energy price risks and supply disruptions.13 May, 2026
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesWest Asia crisis is nudge for fertiliser reform, Pg10West Asia crisis exposes India's fertiliser import dependence, pushing for subsidy reforms and balanced nutrient use for sustainable agriculture.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices13 May, 2026West Asia crisis is nudge for fertiliser reform, Pg10West Asia crisis exposes India's fertiliser import dependence, pushing for subsidy reforms and balanced nutrient use for sustainable agriculture.13 May, 2026
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIran's Aragchi, Russia's Lavrov to be in Delhi for BRICS huddle, Pg1BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Delhi faces challenges as members struggle to find consensus on West Asia conflict.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements13 May, 2026Iran's Aragchi, Russia's Lavrov to be in Delhi for BRICS huddle, Pg1BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Delhi faces challenges as members struggle to find consensus on West Asia conflict.13 May, 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 InterestsIndia has demonstrated strategic autonomy, but its record is not perfect, Pg11Analysis reveals India's strategic autonomy in defying major powers' demands, balancing relationships, and prioritizing internal development amidst global pressures.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 Interests12 May, 2026India has demonstrated strategic autonomy, but its record is not perfect, Pg11Analysis reveals India's strategic autonomy in defying major powers' demands, balancing relationships, and prioritizing internal development amidst global pressures.12 May, 2026