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

EXPLAINED: The Hormuz fallout, Pg1

Escalating Iran-US tensions near Strait of Hormuz trigger port congestion, skyrocketing freight costs, severely impacting Indian exporters' margins.

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

10 Jun, 2026

EXPLAINED: The Hormuz fallout, Pg1

Escalating Iran-US tensions near Strait of Hormuz trigger port congestion, skyrocketing freight costs, severely impacting Indian exporters' margins.

10 Jun, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Seven killed in PoK unrest, India says Pak must be held accountable, Pg1

India demands global accountability for Pakistan's brutal crackdown in PoK after seven killed in protests over subsidized flour and electricity.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations

10 Jun, 2026

Seven killed in PoK unrest, India says Pak must be held accountable, Pg1

India demands global accountability for Pakistan's brutal crackdown in PoK after seven killed in protests over subsidized flour and electricity.

10 Jun, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Diaspora

Israel, Iran trade strikes, warn each other against escalation, Pg1

West Asia on edge as Israel and Iran trade missile strikes, raising oil prices and prompting India to issue travel advisories.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Diaspora

9 Jun, 2026

Israel, Iran trade strikes, warn each other against escalation, Pg1

West Asia on edge as Israel and Iran trade missile strikes, raising oil prices and prompting India to issue travel advisories.

9 Jun, 2026

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Basics of Cyber Security Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

India expanded its nuclear arsenal in 2025, says SIPRI, Pg12

SIPRI reveals India expanded nuclear arsenal to 190 warheads by 2026, becoming 5th largest military spender, integrating cyber warfare amid regional tensions.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Basics of Cyber Security Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

9 Jun, 2026

India expanded its nuclear arsenal in 2025, says SIPRI, Pg12

SIPRI reveals India expanded nuclear arsenal to 190 warheads by 2026, becoming 5th largest military spender, integrating cyber warfare amid regional tensions.

9 Jun, 2026

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

The Oman CEPA, a new gateway for India’s exports, Pg8

India-Oman CEPA, effective June 1, 2026, grants 99.38% duty-free access for Indian exports, boosting trade and strategic ties.

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

9 Jun, 2026

The Oman CEPA, a new gateway for India’s exports, Pg8

India-Oman CEPA, effective June 1, 2026, grants 99.38% duty-free access for Indian exports, boosting trade and strategic ties.

9 Jun, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

The trust deficit in India-Bangladesh ties, Pg9

India-Bangladesh ties face trust deficit under new Rahman government, jeopardizing Ganga Water Treaty renewal and pushing Dhaka towards China.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

9 Jun, 2026

The trust deficit in India-Bangladesh ties, Pg9

India-Bangladesh ties face trust deficit under new Rahman government, jeopardizing Ganga Water Treaty renewal and pushing Dhaka towards China.

9 Jun, 2026

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

New BIT model, Pg4

India overhauls 2016 Bilateral Investment Treaty model, mandating two-year local remedies and excluding MFN clauses to attract sustained foreign investment.

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

9 Jun, 2026

New BIT model, Pg4

India overhauls 2016 Bilateral Investment Treaty model, mandating two-year local remedies and excluding MFN clauses to attract sustained foreign investment.

9 Jun, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Fifteen FTAs, 27 countries, four challenges, Pg12

India's 15 FTAs with 27 nations raise alarm over soaring trade deficits, inverted duties, and manufacturing relocation, jeopardizing domestic industry and 'Make in India' goals.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

9 Jun, 2026

Fifteen FTAs, 27 countries, four challenges, Pg12

India's 15 FTAs with 27 nations raise alarm over soaring trade deficits, inverted duties, and manufacturing relocation, jeopardizing domestic industry and 'Make in India' goals.

9 Jun, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

New bilateral investment model: 2-yr local remedy window, no MFN clause, Pg3

US-India 'special relationship' concludes, replaced by transactional ties as Washington re-evaluates India's strategic utility in a changing global order.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

9 Jun, 2026

New bilateral investment model: 2-yr local remedy window, no MFN clause, Pg3

US-India 'special relationship' concludes, replaced by transactional ties as Washington re-evaluates India's strategic utility in a changing global order.

9 Jun, 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

U.S. sees nuclear renaissance with micro-reactor, eyes global markets, Pg16

U.S. Antares Nuclear's Mark-0 micro-reactor achieves first criticality, accelerating small modular reactor development for global markets, including India.

8 Jun, 2026

U.S. sees nuclear renaissance with micro-reactor, eyes global markets, Pg16

U.S. Antares Nuclear's Mark-0 micro-reactor achieves first criticality, accelerating small modular reactor development for global markets, including India.

8 Jun, 2026

Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Not seeking mediation on border dispute: Nepal FM, Pg1

Nepal's FM rejects third-party mediation on Kalapani-Lipulekh-Limpiyadhura border dispute, advocating diplomatic resolution and boosting digital payment connectivity with India.

Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization India and its Neighbourhood Relations

8 Jun, 2026

Not seeking mediation on border dispute: Nepal FM, Pg1

Nepal's FM rejects third-party mediation on Kalapani-Lipulekh-Limpiyadhura border dispute, advocating diplomatic resolution and boosting digital payment connectivity with India.

8 Jun, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Bangladesh to raise issue of ‘push-ins’ in BGB-BSF talks, Pg12

Bangladesh to confront India on 'push-ins' and border killings at upcoming BSF-BGB Director General-level conference in New Delhi.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

8 Jun, 2026

Bangladesh to raise issue of ‘push-ins’ in BGB-BSF talks, Pg12

Bangladesh to confront India on 'push-ins' and border killings at upcoming BSF-BGB Director General-level conference in New Delhi.

8 Jun, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

India, Indonesia review bilateral ties as Jaishankar meets his counterpart, Pg12

India and Indonesia's External Affairs Ministers hold 8th Joint Commission meeting, reviewing full spectrum bilateral cooperation ahead of PM Modi's reciprocal visit.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

8 Jun, 2026

India, Indonesia review bilateral ties as Jaishankar meets his counterpart, Pg12

India and Indonesia's External Affairs Ministers hold 8th Joint Commission meeting, reviewing full spectrum bilateral cooperation ahead of PM Modi's reciprocal visit.

8 Jun, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Govt. cites oil firm losses for latest LPG price hike, Pg13

Government hikes domestic LPG cylinder price by ₹29, citing oil firm losses and West Asia conflict, pushing Delhi cost to ₹942.

Vulnerable Sections Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

8 Jun, 2026

Govt. cites oil firm losses for latest LPG price hike, Pg13

Government hikes domestic LPG cylinder price by ₹29, citing oil firm losses and West Asia conflict, pushing Delhi cost to ₹942.

8 Jun, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Why energy tankers are using risky dark fleet ploy to cross Hormuz, Pg9

Amid escalating US-Iran tensions, over 57% of energy tankers "go dark" in the Strait of Hormuz, risking collisions and impacting India's vital imports.

8 Jun, 2026

Why energy tankers are using risky dark fleet ploy to cross Hormuz, Pg9

Amid escalating US-Iran tensions, over 57% of energy tankers "go dark" in the Strait of Hormuz, risking collisions and impacting India's vital imports.

8 Jun, 2026

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

OPEC+ decides on fourth oil quota hike since Hormuz closure, Pg13

OPEC+ hikes oil quotas for fourth time, but US-Iran war and Strait of Hormuz disruption trigger massive supply crisis, cutting 9.58 million bpd.

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

8 Jun, 2026

OPEC+ decides on fourth oil quota hike since Hormuz closure, Pg13

OPEC+ hikes oil quotas for fourth time, but US-Iran war and Strait of Hormuz disruption trigger massive supply crisis, cutting 9.58 million bpd.

8 Jun, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

With Xi in North Korea today, Kim to project confidence and defiance, Pg12

Chinese President Xi Jinping's Pyongyang visit bolsters Kim Jong Un's defiance, strengthening China-North Korea ties amid nuclear ambitions and Russia alliance.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

8 Jun, 2026

With Xi in North Korea today, Kim to project confidence and defiance, Pg12

Chinese President Xi Jinping's Pyongyang visit bolsters Kim Jong Un's defiance, strengthening China-North Korea ties amid nuclear ambitions and Russia alliance.

8 Jun, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Israel kills 9 in Gaza as Egypt holds truce talks, Pg12

Israeli airstrikes kill nine in Gaza, escalating tensions as Egypt hosts critical truce talks to salvage fragile US-brokered ceasefire.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

8 Jun, 2026

Israel kills 9 in Gaza as Egypt holds truce talks, Pg12

Israeli airstrikes kill nine in Gaza, escalating tensions as Egypt hosts critical truce talks to salvage fragile US-brokered ceasefire.

8 Jun, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

U.S. and Iran exchange strikes in the Gulf in latest escalation, Pg15

US and Iran exchange missile strikes in Gulf after drone downing, escalating regional conflict and threatening global oil traffic via Strait of Hormuz.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

7 Jun, 2026

U.S. and Iran exchange strikes in the Gulf in latest escalation, Pg15

US and Iran exchange missile strikes in Gulf after drone downing, escalating regional conflict and threatening global oil traffic via Strait of Hormuz.

7 Jun, 2026

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