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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 Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

The India-EU trade deal is also a strategic turning point, Pg6

India and EU's trade agreement marks strategic realignment amid global uncertainty, focusing beyond tariffs on defence, tech, and energy.

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

7 Feb, 2026

The India-EU trade deal is also a strategic turning point, Pg6

India and EU's trade agreement marks strategic realignment amid global uncertainty, focusing beyond tariffs on defence, tech, and energy.

7 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

‘Hop-on, hop-off’ — the state of climate governance, Pg6

Global climate governance falters as COP30 fails to deliver binding commitments, widening the gap between climate needs and political action.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

7 Feb, 2026

‘Hop-on, hop-off’ — the state of climate governance, Pg6

Global climate governance falters as COP30 fails to deliver binding commitments, widening the gap between climate needs and political action.

7 Feb, 2026

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

The end of New START and a new era of nuclear rivalry, Pg16

New START treaty collapses, ending nuclear arms control between U.S. and Russia, escalating global security risks.

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

6 Feb, 2026

The end of New START and a new era of nuclear rivalry, Pg16

New START treaty collapses, ending nuclear arms control between U.S. and Russia, escalating global security risks.

6 Feb, 2026

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

Nuclear diplomacy set to resume in Muscat as U.S., Iran stay far apart, Pg16

U.S. and Iran to resume nuclear diplomacy in Muscat amid disagreements over scope of talks and regional security concerns.

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

6 Feb, 2026

Nuclear diplomacy set to resume in Muscat as U.S., Iran stay far apart, Pg16

U.S. and Iran to resume nuclear diplomacy in Muscat amid disagreements over scope of talks and regional security concerns.

6 Feb, 2026

Health Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

MSF raises concerns over FTA impact on medicines in India, Pg14

MSF warns EU-India FTA could restrict medicine access in developing countries by strengthening pharmaceutical monopolies and limiting generic competition.

Health Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

6 Feb, 2026

MSF raises concerns over FTA impact on medicines in India, Pg14

MSF warns EU-India FTA could restrict medicine access in developing countries by strengthening pharmaceutical monopolies and limiting generic competition.

6 Feb, 2026

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

DAC to weigh acquisition of Rafale ahead of Macron visit, Pg12

India to consider Rafale fighter aircraft acquisition from France ahead of President Macron's visit to boost defence capabilities.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

6 Feb, 2026

DAC to weigh acquisition of Rafale ahead of Macron visit, Pg12

India to consider Rafale fighter aircraft acquisition from France ahead of President Macron's visit to boost defence capabilities.

6 Feb, 2026

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

‘Talks on, India-U.S. deal joint statement in 4-5 days’, Pg1

India and U.S. to finalize trade deal with tariff cuts, aiming for $500 billion in imports within five years.

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

6 Feb, 2026

‘Talks on, India-U.S. deal joint statement in 4-5 days’, Pg1

India and U.S. to finalize trade deal with tariff cuts, aiming for $500 billion in imports within five years.

6 Feb, 2026

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

Intent and outcome, Pg8

Budget 2026-27 emphasizes climate action with ₹20,000 crore for CCUS, but implementation and private capital mobilization remain challenges.

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

6 Feb, 2026

Intent and outcome, Pg8

Budget 2026-27 emphasizes climate action with ₹20,000 crore for CCUS, but implementation and private capital mobilization remain challenges.

6 Feb, 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.

Diversifying energy sourcing: MEA on Trump’s ‘India not to buy Russian oil’ claim, Pg9

India strategically diversifies energy sourcing amidst evolving global dynamics, hinting at alternatives to Russian oil due to geopolitical shifts.

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.

6 Feb, 2026

Diversifying energy sourcing: MEA on Trump’s ‘India not to buy Russian oil’ claim, Pg9

India strategically diversifies energy sourcing amidst evolving global dynamics, hinting at alternatives to Russian oil due to geopolitical shifts.

6 Feb, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Government Budgeting Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Duty cuts to push local mfg, not to be seen only from revenue lens, Pg17

CBIC Chairman unveils strategic duty cuts to boost local manufacturing competitiveness amid FTAs and global trade dynamics.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Government Budgeting Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

6 Feb, 2026

Duty cuts to push local mfg, not to be seen only from revenue lens, Pg17

CBIC Chairman unveils strategic duty cuts to boost local manufacturing competitiveness amid FTAs and global trade dynamics.

6 Feb, 2026

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

India, GCC ink terms of reference to formally launch trade talks, Pg17

India and GCC nations sign terms to launch FTA negotiations, aiming to boost $179 billion bilateral trade and investments.

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

6 Feb, 2026

India, GCC ink terms of reference to formally launch trade talks, Pg17

India and GCC nations sign terms to launch FTA negotiations, aiming to boost $179 billion bilateral trade and investments.

6 Feb, 2026

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

Still ready to talk to US on limiting nukes, says Russia, Pg16

Russia signals readiness for nuclear arms talks with US amidst New START treaty expiry and Ukraine conflict negotiations.

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

6 Feb, 2026

Still ready to talk to US on limiting nukes, says Russia, Pg16

Russia signals readiness for nuclear arms talks with US amidst New START treaty expiry and Ukraine conflict negotiations.

6 Feb, 2026

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

India's Russia challenge — balance old ties, new reality (Trump's claim that India 'agreed to stop buying Russian oil' has put New Delhi in a diplomatically tricky position with a longtime ally), Pg15

Trump's claim of India halting Russian oil imports strains Delhi-Moscow ties amid evolving geopolitical dynamics and economic pressures.

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

6 Feb, 2026

India's Russia challenge — balance old ties, new reality (Trump's claim that India 'agreed to stop buying Russian oil' has put New Delhi in a diplomatically tricky position with a longtime ally), Pg15

Trump's claim of India halting Russian oil imports strains Delhi-Moscow ties amid evolving geopolitical dynamics and economic pressures.

6 Feb, 2026

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

India-US joint statement in days, tariff cuts in a week, says Goyal, Pg1

India and US to sign trade agreement by mid-March, with US tariff cuts expected following joint statement release in days.

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

6 Feb, 2026

India-US joint statement in days, tariff cuts in a week, says Goyal, Pg1

India and US to sign trade agreement by mid-March, with US tariff cuts expected following joint statement release in days.

6 Feb, 2026

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

U.S., Iran confirm talks amid flare-up over drone downing, Pg14

U.S. and Iran confirm upcoming talks amidst rising tensions over drone incident near USS Abraham Lincoln in Arabian sea.

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

5 Feb, 2026

U.S., Iran confirm talks amid flare-up over drone downing, Pg14

U.S. and Iran confirm upcoming talks amidst rising tensions over drone incident near USS Abraham Lincoln in Arabian sea.

5 Feb, 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

Jaishankar, Rubio welcome trade deal, discuss critical minerals, Quad cooperation, Pg11

Jaishankar and Rubio formalize critical mineral cooperation, discuss trade deal, Quad, and Indo-Pacific partnership amidst US-India ties reset.

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

5 Feb, 2026

Jaishankar, Rubio welcome trade deal, discuss critical minerals, Quad cooperation, Pg11

Jaishankar and Rubio formalize critical mineral cooperation, discuss trade deal, Quad, and Indo-Pacific partnership amidst US-India ties reset.

5 Feb, 2026

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

Nicolas Maduro’s ouster, Trump’s oil blockade push Cuba to the brink, Pg14

US sanctions push Cuba to brink of collapse amid oil crisis after Maduro's ouster and Trump's blockade.

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

5 Feb, 2026

Nicolas Maduro’s ouster, Trump’s oil blockade push Cuba to the brink, Pg14

US sanctions push Cuba to brink of collapse amid oil crisis after Maduro's ouster and Trump's blockade.

5 Feb, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Decline in Russian oil imports in Jan./Dec. amid trade talks, Pg8

India reduces Russian oil imports by 9% amid US trade deal to cut tariffs to 18%.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

5 Feb, 2026

Decline in Russian oil imports in Jan./Dec. amid trade talks, Pg8

India reduces Russian oil imports by 9% amid US trade deal to cut tariffs to 18%.

5 Feb, 2026

Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and Socialism Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

A turning point for nuclear deterrence, Pg7

Trump's actions erode NATO trust, prompting Europe to reshape security architecture amidst nuclear deterrence concerns and evolving geopolitical landscape.

Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and Socialism Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

5 Feb, 2026

A turning point for nuclear deterrence, Pg7

Trump's actions erode NATO trust, prompting Europe to reshape security architecture amidst nuclear deterrence concerns and evolving geopolitical landscape.

5 Feb, 2026

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

The U.S. trade deal — gains from economic diplomacy, Pg6

India and U.S. strike crucial trade deal, slashing tariffs to 18%, boosting Indian exports and strengthening strategic ties.

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

5 Feb, 2026

The U.S. trade deal — gains from economic diplomacy, Pg6

India and U.S. strike crucial trade deal, slashing tariffs to 18%, boosting Indian exports and strengthening strategic ties.

5 Feb, 2026

International Relations

The India-EU trade deal is also a strategic turning point, Pg6

The India-EU trade deal is also a strategic turning point, Pg6

‘Hop-on, hop-off’ — the state of climate governance, Pg6

‘Hop-on, hop-off’ — the state of climate governance, Pg6

The end of New START and a new era of nuclear rivalry, Pg16

The end of New START and a new era of nuclear rivalry, Pg16

Nuclear diplomacy set to resume in Muscat as U.S., Iran stay far apart, Pg16

Nuclear diplomacy set to resume in Muscat as U.S., Iran stay far apart, Pg16

MSF raises concerns over FTA impact on medicines in India, Pg14

MSF raises concerns over FTA impact on medicines in India, Pg14

DAC to weigh acquisition of Rafale ahead of Macron visit, Pg12

DAC to weigh acquisition of Rafale ahead of Macron visit, Pg12

‘Talks on, India-U.S. deal joint statement in 4-5 days’, Pg1

‘Talks on, India-U.S. deal joint statement in 4-5 days’, Pg1

​Intent and outcome, Pg8

​Intent and outcome, Pg8

Diversifying energy sourcing: MEA on Trump’s ‘India not to buy Russian oil’ claim, Pg9

Diversifying energy sourcing: MEA on Trump’s ‘India not to buy Russian oil’ claim, Pg9

Duty cuts to push local mfg, not to be seen only from revenue lens, Pg17

Duty cuts to push local mfg, not to be seen only from revenue lens, Pg17

India, GCC ink terms of reference to formally launch trade talks, Pg17

India, GCC ink terms of reference to formally launch trade talks, Pg17

Still ready to talk to US on limiting nukes, says Russia, Pg16

Still ready to talk to US on limiting nukes, says Russia, Pg16

India's Russia challenge — balance old ties, new reality (Trump's claim that India 'agreed to stop buying Russian oil' has put New Delhi in a diplomatically tricky position with a longtime ally), Pg15

India's Russia challenge — balance old ties, new reality (Trump's claim that India 'agreed to stop buying Russian oil' has put New Delhi in a diplomatically tricky position with a longtime ally), Pg15

India-US joint statement in days, tariff cuts in a week, says Goyal, Pg1

India-US joint statement in days, tariff cuts in a week, says Goyal, Pg1

U.S., Iran confirm talks amid flare-up over drone downing, Pg14

U.S., Iran confirm talks amid flare-up over drone downing, Pg14

Jaishankar, Rubio welcome trade deal, discuss critical minerals, Quad cooperation, Pg11

Jaishankar, Rubio welcome trade deal, discuss critical minerals, Quad cooperation, Pg11

Nicolas Maduro’s ouster, Trump’s oil blockade push Cuba to the brink, Pg14

Nicolas Maduro’s ouster, Trump’s oil blockade push Cuba to the brink, Pg14

Decline in Russian oil imports in Jan./Dec. amid trade talks, Pg8

Decline in Russian oil imports in Jan./Dec. amid trade talks, Pg8

A turning point for nuclear deterrence, Pg7

A turning point for nuclear deterrence, Pg7

The U.S. trade deal — gains from economic diplomacy, Pg6

The U.S. trade deal — gains from economic diplomacy, Pg6

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