Diplomacy

BRICS 2026: Why the New Delhi summit could mark a turning point for India

The summit saw BRICS condemn unilateralism and coercive measures, and China offered support for India's permanent UNSC membership, alongside improved India-China relations

BRICS Summit: Iran's anti-Israel push to India's businesses dreams, 5 things to know

India's 37 deep-tech innovations are being showcased at the 'Bharat Innovates Exposition' at Bharat Mandapam here from September 11 to 12 on the sidelines of the BRICS summit,

India, China hold key border talks to prevent miscalculation along LAC

The two countries will depend on existing diplomatic and military channels to address outstanding issues and prevent misunderstandings along the Line of Actual Control (LAC)

Asim Munir becoming Donald Trump's 'huge favourite', what is PM Modi doing - asks Congress

The Congress on Monday took a swipe at the Modi government over Pakistan playing the role of mediator for the US–Iran talks

OPINION | The Dhaka pivot: Navigating the new strategic reality in post-election Bangladesh

Under the new BNP mandate, the security cooperation that India took for granted—the handover of ULFA militants and the suppression of anti-India terror cells—is no longer guaranteed

India–UAE ties are built to last

A decade of steady diplomacy has transformed India–UAE ties into a durable, future-oriented partnership

‘FTA will deepen India-EU political ties’: Kimmo Lähdevirta, ambassador of Finland to India

While the US-India trade deal is a major first step towards a comprehensive treaty, the services sector and digital trade are planned for future negotiations

'No country is as essential to Washington as India': US Ambassador-designate Sergio Gor

Real friends can disagree, but always resolve their differences in the end, US ambassador-designate Sergio Gorsaid said in his arrival speech while referring to the friendship between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump

INSTC and Northern Sea Route: How India-Russia's new routes will reshape global trade

India-Russia maritime cooperation is set to rewire global sea trade through new corridors like the INSTC and the Northern Sea Route, significantly reducing transit times and costs

Fresh defence and trade dreams take wing as Vladimir Putin’s New Delhi visit looms

An agreement for mobility of skilled and semi-skilled manpower and a Reciprocal Exchange of Logistic Support (RELOS) have already been agreed between the two allies

Is Indonesian Defence Minister arriving to acquire BrahMos missiles? Russia happy with India's $450 mn deal, says report

Jakarta has been discussing the supersonic missile procurement deal with New Delhi for a few years even as Indonesia has been facing budgetary constraints for going ahead with the deal

OPINION | Indian grand strategy in a multipolar world

India’s future role should be less of a spoiler and more of a stakeholder and beneficiary in the multipolar setting

OPINION | How India–China rapprochement could be a catalyst for industrial revival

Diplomatic thaw opens a window for Indian manufacturing and MSMEs to scale, modernise, and embed themselves in global supply chains

India should strengthen its Russia connection without becoming hostage to Putin’s agenda. And, engage China, but never on Xi’s terms

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Tianjin, shook hands with Presidents Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin. But Modi skipped China’s military parade. It is a careful balancing act that will continue into the near future

OPINION | India-Russia relations run deeper than just oil and weapon sales

India’s relationship with Russia is not just a transactional arrangement over oil—it is a strategic partnership with historical depth, unique trust, and multifaceted cooperation

Why India’s missile supply to Greece worries Turkey: Athens–Istanbul regional tensions explained

India is working to strengthen ties with Cyprus, Armenia, and Greece — all nations in conflict with Turkey — and may collaborate with New Delhi to counter Erdogan's influence in the region

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'India has zero-tolerance for terrorism': What MEA S Jaishankar said in company of Germany's Johann Wadephul

Condemning the Pahalgam terror attack, the German foreign affairs minister said his country supported India's right to defend itself against terrorism

Bangladesh stands against terror: Pak foreign minister's visit to Dhaka cancelled | Pahalgam attack

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs were unable to travel to Dhaka after preparations were made for a Bangladesh visit on April 27 and 28

Laidback Brazil follows its own rules with world leaders

Brazil led to a goof-up last month while taking the group photo at the Rio de Janeiro G20 summit last month

India the ‘quiet player’ in UK’s return of Chagos to Mauritius

India on Thursday welcomed the UK's decision to hand over the sovereignty of Chagos Islands including Diego Garcia to Mauritius under a historic agreement

How Andamans governor influenced Barbados programme for action for Small Island Developing States in 1994

The tale of bonhomie between Vakkom Purushothaman and ex-Barbados PM Lloyd Sandiford

How India can deal with long-term maritime threat posed by China

Drafting Indonesia into Quad and developing Andaman-Nicobar steps in right direction

Qatar case: India's five options to save 8 ex-naval men from death sentence

India enjoys fairly warm relations with Qatar

G20: How India became the glue binding disparate opinions

On Ukraine, climate change and welcoming Africa, Delhi united the bloc