International Relations

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Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
13 Feb, 2026

Bangladesh-style zero-duty textile access for India in US deal: Goyal, Pg1

India-US trade deal to mirror Bangladesh agreement, offering zero-duty textile access based on US raw material imports.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomySpace TechnologyBiotechnology
12 Feb, 2026

With eyes on trade, global governance, Lula set to visit India with executives, Pg16

President Lula's India visit aims to boost trade, discuss AI, and strengthen BRICS cooperation amid evolving global governance.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
12 Feb, 2026

U.S. drops references added to statement on deal with India, Pg1

U.S. retracts contentious references from trade deal statement with India amid concerns over agricultural imports and investment commitments.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
12 Feb, 2026

'Nobody except Trump said India won't buy Russian oil', Pg9

Lavrov affirms unwavering India-Russia ties amid oil purchase debates and BRICS 2026 agenda, highlighting energy security and summit expectations.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
12 Feb, 2026

NTPC, CCTE eye development, deployment of ANEEL: DAE, Pg15

NTPC and CCTE collaborate to develop ANEEL, a thorium-based nuclear fuel, enhancing energy security and reducing nuclear waste.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
12 Feb, 2026

Expect to sign legal agreement of US deal before end of March, Pg15

India and US to sign trade deal by March-end, lowering tariffs on goods; potential impact on Indian farmers highlighted.

E GovernanceEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsScience and Technology in Everyday Life
12 Feb, 2026

In an AI world, Global South must assume leadership, Pg11

India emerges as AI leader, leveraging digital infrastructure and talent pool, poised to influence global AI standards and governance frameworks.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
12 Feb, 2026

US revises its India trade deal fact sheet, drops 'certain pulses', Pg1

US softens stance on India trade deal, revising fact sheet by removing 'certain pulses' and changing 'committed' to 'intends'.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsSpace Technology
11 Feb, 2026

What explains SpaceX and Blue Origin stepping up their moon plans?, Pg9

SpaceX and Blue Origin shift focus to moon missions amid NASA's Artemis delays and geopolitical competition with China.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
11 Feb, 2026

Why Canada can’t leverage oil like China did rare earths, Pg7

Canada-U.S. trade tensions escalate as Trump threatens tariffs; Canada explores leveraging oil exports amidst infrastructure constraints and geopolitical complexities.

Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and SocialismEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora
11 Feb, 2026

​New beginnings, Pg6

New START Treaty expires, raising concerns about renewed nuclear arms race amid shifting global geopolitics and potential impacts on non-proliferation efforts.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBasics of Cyber Security
11 Feb, 2026

The approaching AI surge, its global consequences, Pg6

AI revolutionizes warfare with autonomous drones and cyber weapons, posing unprecedented threats to global security and demanding urgent international oversight.

Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and SocialismWomen and Women's OrganizationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests
11 Feb, 2026

Takaichi’s triumph, Pg6

Sanae Takaichi's victory as Japan's PM signals potential shift towards conservative policies, impacting relations with China and regional stability.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
11 Feb, 2026

Council to discuss procurement of Rafale for IAF, Pg8

India to acquire additional Rafale fighter jets from France boosting IAF capabilities and strengthening bilateral defence cooperation ahead of Macron's visit.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
11 Feb, 2026

Move to procure six more P-8I submarine hunters before DAC this week, Pg8

India to acquire six P-8I submarine hunters from US, bolstering maritime security and strategic partnership amidst trade negotiations.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIT and Computers
11 Feb, 2026

Bilateral ties on the table as Macron visits on February 17, Pg8

President Macron's India visit focuses on AI, Indo-Pacific cooperation, and Horizon 2047 roadmap, strengthening India-France strategic ties.

Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaConservation, Pollution and Degradation
11 Feb, 2026

Soot at sight: Black carbon spewing from marine traffic ensnares the Arctic, Pg18

Arctic shipping emissions accelerate ice melt as black carbon pollution intensifies, prompting calls for stricter fuel regulations amidst geopolitical tensions.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGovernment BudgetingEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
11 Feb, 2026

Zero digital services tax promise ‘shrinks’ sovereign policy space, Pg17

India's commitment to remove digital services tax under US trade deal raises concerns over sovereign policy space and future negotiations.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
11 Feb, 2026

India-US trade deal seals farmers' slide — provider to poor relative, Pg13

India-US trade deal shifts focus from farmers' welfare, prioritizing market access for US agricultural products over domestic farmer interests.

India and its Neighbourhood RelationsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasSecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
11 Feb, 2026

Xi's purges could mean more instability along the border, Pg12

Xi Jinping's military purges spark instability concerns along India's border, potentially increasing unpredictability and aggressive actions by Chinese PLA.

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