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

How will the new NDC accelerate climate action?, Pg14

India's updated NDC targets 60% non-fossil electricity by 2035, but challenges remain in fossil fuel phase-out and carbon sinks.

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

29 Mar, 2026

How will the new NDC accelerate climate action?, Pg14

India's updated NDC targets 60% non-fossil electricity by 2035, but challenges remain in fossil fuel phase-out and carbon sinks.

29 Mar, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

March economic data shows slowing growth, Pg1

West Asia conflict slows India's economic growth; MSMEs and export sectors face rising costs and weakened demand.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

29 Mar, 2026

March economic data shows slowing growth, Pg1

West Asia conflict slows India's economic growth; MSMEs and export sectors face rising costs and weakened demand.

29 Mar, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

‘Trade deal with India not far-off, but still has gaps’, Pg10

U.S.-India trade deal faces hurdles over pulses, tariff reductions, and e-commerce; 'Special 301' investigations add complexity.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

28 Mar, 2026

‘Trade deal with India not far-off, but still has gaps’, Pg10

U.S.-India trade deal faces hurdles over pulses, tariff reductions, and e-commerce; 'Special 301' investigations add complexity.

28 Mar, 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.

Stronger trade corridors and supply chains needed, says Jaishankar, Pg8

Jaishankar advocates for resilient trade corridors amidst West Asia conflict, highlighting IMEC's importance and freedom of navigation for global economic security.

28 Mar, 2026

Stronger trade corridors and supply chains needed, says Jaishankar, Pg8

Jaishankar advocates for resilient trade corridors amidst West Asia conflict, highlighting IMEC's importance and freedom of navigation for global economic security.

28 Mar, 2026

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

Amid conflict, India sends out invites for key BRICS meetings, Pg10

India invites BRICS nations for crucial meetings amid West Asia conflict, seeking consensus despite differing views among members.

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

28 Mar, 2026

Amid conflict, India sends out invites for key BRICS meetings, Pg10

India invites BRICS nations for crucial meetings amid West Asia conflict, seeking consensus despite differing views among members.

28 Mar, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

₹858-cr. defence deals with Russian, U.S. firms, Pg8

India bolsters defence capabilities, signing ₹858-cr deals with Russia for Tunguska air defence and U.S. for Navy's P-8I maintenance.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

28 Mar, 2026

₹858-cr. defence deals with Russian, U.S. firms, Pg8

India bolsters defence capabilities, signing ₹858-cr deals with Russia for Tunguska air defence and U.S. for Navy's P-8I maintenance.

28 Mar, 2026

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Helium shortage has started affecting tech supply chains, Pg17

West Asia conflict triggers helium shortage, disrupting global tech supply chains and impacting chip, electronics, and automobile production.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

28 Mar, 2026

Helium shortage has started affecting tech supply chains, Pg17

West Asia conflict triggers helium shortage, disrupting global tech supply chains and impacting chip, electronics, and automobile production.

28 Mar, 2026

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

Stocks slump 2%, rupee breaches 94/$ as foreign investors rush to safe havens, Pg17

Rupee crashes to 94/$, stocks plummet 2% amid FPI exodus due to West Asia conflict and rising energy prices.

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

28 Mar, 2026

Stocks slump 2%, rupee breaches 94/$ as foreign investors rush to safe havens, Pg17

Rupee crashes to 94/$, stocks plummet 2% amid FPI exodus due to West Asia conflict and rising energy prices.

28 Mar, 2026

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Fine-tune the Paris design, underline equity, Pg14

India's updated NDC balances economic growth with climate mitigation, emphasizing realistic targets and equity in global climate action.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

28 Mar, 2026

Fine-tune the Paris design, underline equity, Pg14

India's updated NDC balances economic growth with climate mitigation, emphasizing realistic targets and equity in global climate action.

28 Mar, 2026

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

What foreign policy has to do with financial constraints, Pg14

India's foreign policy neutrality tested by US-Iran tensions, leading to a temporary tilt towards the US-Israel axis due to economic constraints.

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

28 Mar, 2026

What foreign policy has to do with financial constraints, Pg14

India's foreign policy neutrality tested by US-Iran tensions, leading to a temporary tilt towards the US-Israel axis due to economic constraints.

28 Mar, 2026

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

Iran grants Hormuz passage to India and 4 other nations, Pg1

Iran grants Hormuz passage to India amidst US tensions, acknowledges India's assistance after US attack on Iranian vessel in Indian Ocean.

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

27 Mar, 2026

Iran grants Hormuz passage to India and 4 other nations, Pg1

Iran grants Hormuz passage to India amidst US tensions, acknowledges India's assistance after US attack on Iranian vessel in Indian Ocean.

27 Mar, 2026

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

What is driving the fall in gold prices?, Pg12

Gold prices plummet despite West Asia conflict due to rising interest rates, stronger dollar, and profit-booking, impacting global investment strategies.

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

27 Mar, 2026

What is driving the fall in gold prices?, Pg12

Gold prices plummet despite West Asia conflict due to rising interest rates, stronger dollar, and profit-booking, impacting global investment strategies.

27 Mar, 2026

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

S-400 deliveries expedited as India enhances air defence, Pg14

India to receive final S-400 missile defense units from Russia by November, enhancing air defense capabilities amid geopolitical tensions.

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

27 Mar, 2026

S-400 deliveries expedited as India enhances air defence, Pg14

India to receive final S-400 missile defense units from Russia by November, enhancing air defense capabilities amid geopolitical tensions.

27 Mar, 2026

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

India mulls trade in West Asia with local currencies, Pg1

India explores trading with West Asia using local currencies to counter rising oil prices and rupee depreciation.

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

27 Mar, 2026

India mulls trade in West Asia with local currencies, Pg1

India explores trading with West Asia using local currencies to counter rising oil prices and rupee depreciation.

27 Mar, 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.

Why the concern over disruption, Pg6

Strait of Hormuz closure threatens global energy supply, prompting India to collaborate with Iran and US for resolution.

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.

27 Mar, 2026

Why the concern over disruption, Pg6

Strait of Hormuz closure threatens global energy supply, prompting India to collaborate with Iran and US for resolution.

27 Mar, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

As war drags on, RBI may have to choose between forex reserves and rupee value, Pg4

RBI faces tough choice between depleting forex reserves and allowing rupee depreciation amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions and foreign investor outflows.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

27 Mar, 2026

As war drags on, RBI may have to choose between forex reserves and rupee value, Pg4

RBI faces tough choice between depleting forex reserves and allowing rupee depreciation amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions and foreign investor outflows.

27 Mar, 2026

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

India's new climate targets are modest but significant, Pg4

India unveils modest yet significant 2035 climate targets, reaffirming commitment to clean energy amid global finance concerns and geopolitical shifts.

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

27 Mar, 2026

India's new climate targets are modest but significant, Pg4

India unveils modest yet significant 2035 climate targets, reaffirming commitment to clean energy amid global finance concerns and geopolitical shifts.

27 Mar, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment