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India and its Neighbourhood Relations IT and Computers Disaster and Disaster Management

India, Nepal vow to take bilateral ties to new heights, Pg8

India and Nepal elevate bilateral ties, enforcing mutual legal assistance, launching UPI-NPI remittances, and expanding cooperation in health, energy, and digital domains.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations IT and Computers Disaster and Disaster Management

7 Jun, 2026

India, Nepal vow to take bilateral ties to new heights, Pg8

India and Nepal elevate bilateral ties, enforcing mutual legal assistance, launching UPI-NPI remittances, and expanding cooperation in health, energy, and digital domains.

7 Jun, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

West Asia Conflict: How pact with Oman cushions India's trade, Pg14

India-Oman FTA, effective June 1, cushions India's trade amidst West Asia conflict, leveraging Oman's strategic ports outside Strait of Hormuz for vital energy and industrial inputs.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

7 Jun, 2026

West Asia Conflict: How pact with Oman cushions India's trade, Pg14

India-Oman FTA, effective June 1, cushions India's trade amidst West Asia conflict, leveraging Oman's strategic ports outside Strait of Hormuz for vital energy and industrial inputs.

7 Jun, 2026

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

Pressure to limit India-Russia ties will hurt global stability, says Putin, Pg12

Putin warns Western pressure on India-Russia ties harms global stability, praises Modi's leadership, and offers Su-57 jets.

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

6 Jun, 2026

Pressure to limit India-Russia ties will hurt global stability, says Putin, Pg12

Putin warns Western pressure on India-Russia ties harms global stability, praises Modi's leadership, and offers Su-57 jets.

6 Jun, 2026

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

Incomplete truce, Pg10

US President Trump secures a fragile Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, aiming to pave the way for crucial negotiations with Iran amidst regional tensions.

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

6 Jun, 2026

Incomplete truce, Pg10

US President Trump secures a fragile Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, aiming to pave the way for crucial negotiations with Iran amidst regional tensions.

6 Jun, 2026

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

Rubio fails to win India back for Washington, Pg10

US Secretary Rubio fails to mend fractured India-US ties, as Trump's 'America First' policies, trade tariffs, and Quad neglect deepen strategic mistrust.

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

6 Jun, 2026

Rubio fails to win India back for Washington, Pg10

US Secretary Rubio fails to mend fractured India-US ties, as Trump's 'America First' policies, trade tariffs, and Quad neglect deepen strategic mistrust.

6 Jun, 2026

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

In bid to counter Russia influence, Xi to visit N Korea to deepen ties, Pg14

President Xi Jinping to visit North Korea on June 8, first in seven years, to reassert Beijing's influence and counter Russia's growing Pyongyang ties.

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

6 Jun, 2026

In bid to counter Russia influence, Xi to visit N Korea to deepen ties, Pg14

President Xi Jinping to visit North Korea on June 8, first in seven years, to reassert Beijing's influence and counter Russia's growing Pyongyang ties.

6 Jun, 2026

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

Working to close ‘open ends’, 1st tranche of India-US trade deal by mid-July: Goyal, Pg13

India and US target mid-July for first tranche of bilateral trade deal, amidst US Section 301 tariff proposals on 60 nations.

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

6 Jun, 2026

Working to close ‘open ends’, 1st tranche of India-US trade deal by mid-July: Goyal, Pg13

India and US target mid-July for first tranche of bilateral trade deal, amidst US Section 301 tariff proposals on 60 nations.

6 Jun, 2026

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Role of External State and Non State Actors

Israel, Lebanon agree to conditional truce, Pg1

US-brokered Israel-Lebanon ceasefire agreement collapses as Iran-backed Hezbollah rejects terms, demanding full Israeli withdrawal amidst deadly border clashes.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Role of External State and Non State Actors

5 Jun, 2026

Israel, Lebanon agree to conditional truce, Pg1

US-brokered Israel-Lebanon ceasefire agreement collapses as Iran-backed Hezbollah rejects terms, demanding full Israeli withdrawal amidst deadly border clashes.

5 Jun, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Pak. accuses India of ‘weaponising’ water after treaty suspension, Pg16

Pakistan accuses India of 'weaponizing' water with two new Chenab River projects, violating the Indus Waters Treaty and threatening regional stability, demanding a response.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations

5 Jun, 2026

Pak. accuses India of ‘weaponising’ water after treaty suspension, Pg16

Pakistan accuses India of 'weaponizing' water with two new Chenab River projects, violating the Indus Waters Treaty and threatening regional stability, demanding a response.

5 Jun, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India, U.K. launch observatory for critical minerals, Pg12

India, U.K. launch Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory to bolster clean energy transitions and strategic resource security.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

5 Jun, 2026

India, U.K. launch observatory for critical minerals, Pg12

India, U.K. launch Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory to bolster clean energy transitions and strategic resource security.

5 Jun, 2026

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

Energy tie-up tops bilateral agenda as Modi meets Delcy, Pg12

PM Modi and Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez deepen energy, critical minerals, and Global South cooperation amid Caracas's political transition.

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

5 Jun, 2026

Energy tie-up tops bilateral agenda as Modi meets Delcy, Pg12

PM Modi and Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez deepen energy, critical minerals, and Global South cooperation amid Caracas's political transition.

5 Jun, 2026

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

Old ties, new Nepal: What India needs to negotiate, Pg16

New Nepali Gen Z leadership challenges traditional ties; India navigates complex diplomacy with RSP Chief amid border disputes and China's growing influence.

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

5 Jun, 2026

Old ties, new Nepal: What India needs to negotiate, Pg16

New Nepali Gen Z leadership challenges traditional ties; India navigates complex diplomacy with RSP Chief amid border disputes and China's growing influence.

5 Jun, 2026

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

Trump tariff saga goes on, India must find way, Pg12

Trump administration proposes new tariffs on 60 nations, including India, under Section 301, citing forced labor concerns, escalating global trade tensions.

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

5 Jun, 2026

Trump tariff saga goes on, India must find way, Pg12

Trump administration proposes new tariffs on 60 nations, including India, under Section 301, citing forced labor concerns, escalating global trade tensions.

5 Jun, 2026

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

Venezuela, India in talks for long-term energy pacts, Pg1

India eyes long-term energy pacts with Venezuela's Acting President, as Russia lauds India's independent foreign policy amid Western pressure.

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

5 Jun, 2026

Venezuela, India in talks for long-term energy pacts, Pg1

India eyes long-term energy pacts with Venezuela's Acting President, as Russia lauds India's independent foreign policy amid Western pressure.

5 Jun, 2026

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

U.S. moots 12.5% tariff for ‘forced labour’ on India, 53 other nations, Pg1

U.S. proposes 12.5% tariff on India, 53 nations over alleged forced labor import failures, sparking trade tensions.

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

4 Jun, 2026

U.S. moots 12.5% tariff for ‘forced labour’ on India, 53 other nations, Pg1

U.S. proposes 12.5% tariff on India, 53 nations over alleged forced labor import failures, sparking trade tensions.

4 Jun, 2026

Indian Diaspora Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Iran strikes Kuwait’s main airport, Bahrain base after U.S. hits Qeshm, Pg14

Iran's drone attacks cripple Kuwait airport, hit Bahrain base; US retaliates on Qeshm, killing an Indian national.

Indian Diaspora Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

4 Jun, 2026

Iran strikes Kuwait’s main airport, Bahrain base after U.S. hits Qeshm, Pg14

Iran's drone attacks cripple Kuwait airport, hit Bahrain base; US retaliates on Qeshm, killing an Indian national.

4 Jun, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Russia delivers fourth squadron of the S-400 air defence system, Pg10

India receives fourth S-400 air defence squadron from Russia, boosting long-range capabilities with AI integration for enhanced threat prioritisation.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

4 Jun, 2026

Russia delivers fourth squadron of the S-400 air defence system, Pg10

India receives fourth S-400 air defence squadron from Russia, boosting long-range capabilities with AI integration for enhanced threat prioritisation.

4 Jun, 2026

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

Indian travellers can make UPI payments in Cambodia, Pg21

India and Cambodia operationalize cross-border UPI payments, allowing Indian travelers seamless QR code transactions at Cambodian merchant outlets.

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

4 Jun, 2026

Indian travellers can make UPI payments in Cambodia, Pg21

India and Cambodia operationalize cross-border UPI payments, allowing Indian travelers seamless QR code transactions at Cambodian merchant outlets.

4 Jun, 2026

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

Centre clears Rs 10,000 cr to keep ATF prices stable, Pg21

Centre approves Rs 10,000 crore budgetary support to OMCs for three years, stabilizing ATF prices for Indian airlines amidst soaring international fuel costs.

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

4 Jun, 2026

Centre clears Rs 10,000 cr to keep ATF prices stable, Pg21

Centre approves Rs 10,000 crore budgetary support to OMCs for three years, stabilizing ATF prices for Indian airlines amidst soaring international fuel costs.

4 Jun, 2026