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

Look beyond strategic autonomy, and closer at the Quad possibility, Pg12

Article analyzes India's strategic autonomy, Quad's potential amid evolving US-China-Russia dynamics, and India's growing reliance on Western partnerships.

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

20 May, 2026

Look beyond strategic autonomy, and closer at the Quad possibility, Pg12

Article analyzes India's strategic autonomy, Quad's potential amid evolving US-China-Russia dynamics, and India's growing reliance on Western partnerships.

20 May, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Xi and Putin likely to be in Delhi for BRICS meet, Pg1

Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin likely to attend BRICS summit in Delhi amid evolving geopolitical landscape and strengthened China-Russia ties.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

20 May, 2026

Xi and Putin likely to be in Delhi for BRICS meet, Pg1

Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin likely to attend BRICS summit in Delhi amid evolving geopolitical landscape and strengthened China-Russia ties.

20 May, 2026

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

Iran submits fresh plan, says U.S. open to ‘waive’ sanctions, Pg1

Iran proposes 14-point plan to U.S. via Pakistan, seeking sanctions relief and Strait of Hormuz control amid tensions.

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

19 May, 2026

Iran submits fresh plan, says U.S. open to ‘waive’ sanctions, Pg1

Iran proposes 14-point plan to U.S. via Pakistan, seeking sanctions relief and Strait of Hormuz control amid tensions.

19 May, 2026

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

Modi meets Norwegian PM as they seek to raise ties to Green Strategic Partnership, Pg1

India and Norway elevate ties to 'Green Strategic Partnership', focusing on trade, technology, and renewable energy cooperation.

19 May, 2026

Modi meets Norwegian PM as they seek to raise ties to Green Strategic Partnership, Pg1

India and Norway elevate ties to 'Green Strategic Partnership', focusing on trade, technology, and renewable energy cooperation.

19 May, 2026

Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Why has the WHO declared a PHEIC over Ebola outbreak?, Pg8

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda a global health emergency, triggering coordinated response and vaccine deployment.

Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

19 May, 2026

Why has the WHO declared a PHEIC over Ebola outbreak?, Pg8

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda a global health emergency, triggering coordinated response and vaccine deployment.

19 May, 2026

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

Strategic spark in India-South Korea defence ties, Pg6

India and South Korea deepen defence ties amidst evolving Indo-Pacific geopolitics, focusing on joint ventures and regional security.

19 May, 2026

Strategic spark in India-South Korea defence ties, Pg6

India and South Korea deepen defence ties amidst evolving Indo-Pacific geopolitics, focusing on joint ventures and regional security.

19 May, 2026

Health Sector E Governance Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Space Technology

India, Norway elevate bilateral ties to Green Strategic Partnership, Pg7

India and Norway Forge 'Green Strategic Partnership' to Boost Cooperation in Clean Energy, Climate Resilience, and Digital Development.

Health Sector E Governance Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Space Technology

19 May, 2026

India, Norway elevate bilateral ties to Green Strategic Partnership, Pg7

India and Norway Forge 'Green Strategic Partnership' to Boost Cooperation in Clean Energy, Climate Resilience, and Digital Development.

19 May, 2026

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

'Russian oil bought regardless of waiver, will keep importing', Pg13

India to continue Russian oil imports, prioritizing energy security and commercial viability, irrespective of US sanctions waivers.

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

19 May, 2026

'Russian oil bought regardless of waiver, will keep importing', Pg13

India to continue Russian oil imports, prioritizing energy security and commercial viability, irrespective of US sanctions waivers.

19 May, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Behind Netherlands visit, a semiconductor push, Pg11

Modi's Netherlands visit strengthens semiconductor partnership amid US-China tech rivalry, boosting India's self-reliance and global chip ecosystem role.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

19 May, 2026

Behind Netherlands visit, a semiconductor push, Pg11

Modi's Netherlands visit strengthens semiconductor partnership amid US-China tech rivalry, boosting India's self-reliance and global chip ecosystem role.

19 May, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

THE 3RD INDIA-NORDIC SUMMIT will be held in Oslo., Pg1

Oslo to host 3rd India-Nordic Summit, enhancing strategic ties with Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden, and Norway.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

19 May, 2026

THE 3RD INDIA-NORDIC SUMMIT will be held in Oslo., Pg1

Oslo to host 3rd India-Nordic Summit, enhancing strategic ties with Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden, and Norway.

19 May, 2026

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

India eyes trade pact with Oman amid turmoil, FTA starts June 1, Pg1

India-Oman FTA, effective June 1, aims to boost trade amid West Asia turmoil, offering alternative routes and zero-duty access.

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

19 May, 2026

India eyes trade pact with Oman amid turmoil, FTA starts June 1, Pg1

India-Oman FTA, effective June 1, aims to boost trade amid West Asia turmoil, offering alternative routes and zero-duty access.

19 May, 2026

Trade, energy, and global conflicts at top of agenda during PM’s Norway visit, Pg1

PM Modi's Norway visit after 43 years focuses on trade, energy, and geopolitical issues amidst global conflicts and economic shifts.

18 May, 2026

Trade, energy, and global conflicts at top of agenda during PM’s Norway visit, Pg1

PM Modi's Norway visit after 43 years focuses on trade, energy, and geopolitical issues amidst global conflicts and economic shifts.

18 May, 2026

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

India, Netherlands upgrade bilateral ties, sign 17 pacts, Pg10

India and Netherlands elevate ties to Strategic Partnership, sign 17 pacts focusing on water, agriculture, health, and semiconductors.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

18 May, 2026

India, Netherlands upgrade bilateral ties, sign 17 pacts, Pg10

India and Netherlands elevate ties to Strategic Partnership, sign 17 pacts focusing on water, agriculture, health, and semiconductors.

18 May, 2026

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

At UN, India flags attacks on vessels in Hormuz strait, Pg10

India raises concerns at UN over Hormuz Strait vessel attacks, emphasizing threats to commercial shipping and civilian safety amid West Asia tensions.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

18 May, 2026

At UN, India flags attacks on vessels in Hormuz strait, Pg10

India raises concerns at UN over Hormuz Strait vessel attacks, emphasizing threats to commercial shipping and civilian safety amid West Asia tensions.

18 May, 2026

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

U.S., China, and the search for stability, Pg8

Trump's China visit seeks stability amid global crises, focusing on trade, Taiwan, and Iran, with symbolic gestures but no concrete deals.

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

18 May, 2026

U.S., China, and the search for stability, Pg8

Trump's China visit seeks stability amid global crises, focusing on trade, Taiwan, and Iran, with symbolic gestures but no concrete deals.

18 May, 2026

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Oslo summit must mark India’s northward turn, Pg6

India-Nordic Summit in Oslo to address Arctic geopolitics, maritime security, and green energy cooperation amidst changing global dynamics.

18 May, 2026

Oslo summit must mark India’s northward turn, Pg6

India-Nordic Summit in Oslo to address Arctic geopolitics, maritime security, and green energy cooperation amidst changing global dynamics.

18 May, 2026

Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Ebola outbreak in Congo is a global emergency, says WHO, Pg1

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo a global health emergency after 300+ cases and 88 deaths, citing international spread risk.

Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

18 May, 2026

Ebola outbreak in Congo is a global emergency, says WHO, Pg1

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo a global health emergency after 300+ cases and 88 deaths, citing international spread risk.

18 May, 2026

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

At Beijing summit, both Trump, Xi got what they came for. But Xi got a bit more, Pg8

Trump-Xi Beijing summit yields 'constructive strategic stability' but China gains more leverage, impacting India's strategic options amid ongoing US-China rivalry.

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

18 May, 2026

At Beijing summit, both Trump, Xi got what they came for. But Xi got a bit more, Pg8

Trump-Xi Beijing summit yields 'constructive strategic stability' but China gains more leverage, impacting India's strategic options amid ongoing US-China rivalry.

18 May, 2026

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