Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthThe Problem With India’s Free Trade Agreement Strategy, Pg7India's FTA strategy underperforms, widening trade deficits and weakening export competitiveness with Asian partners, necessitating stronger domestic industrial capabilities and policy.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth4 Aug, 2026The Problem With India’s Free Trade Agreement Strategy, Pg7India's FTA strategy underperforms, widening trade deficits and weakening export competitiveness with Asian partners, necessitating stronger domestic industrial capabilities and policy.4 Aug, 2026
Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentMeeting of Heads of National Statistical Offices of BRICS CountriesIndia chairs BRICS statistical offices meeting in Lucknow, focusing on quality data, modernizing systems, and data governance for evidence-based policymaking.Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment4 Aug, 2026Meeting of Heads of National Statistical Offices of BRICS CountriesIndia chairs BRICS statistical offices meeting in Lucknow, focusing on quality data, modernizing systems, and data governance for evidence-based policymaking.4 Aug, 2026
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsRole of External State and Non State ActorsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsRole of External State and Non State ActorsAs ceasefire teetered, Tehran plotted wider war via proxies, Pg2Tehran secretly plotted wider war via proxies during ceasefire, escalating attacks on US allies and global markets in West Asia to pressure Washington.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsRole of External State and Non State ActorsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsRole of External State and Non State Actors3 Aug, 2026As ceasefire teetered, Tehran plotted wider war via proxies, Pg2Tehran secretly plotted wider war via proxies during ceasefire, escalating attacks on US allies and global markets in West Asia to pressure Washington.3 Aug, 2026
Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsDistribution of Key Natural ResourcesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsOPEC+ agrees oil hike from September, Pg12OPEC+ approves 188,000 bpd oil production hike from September, completing previous cuts amidst global supply disruptions.Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsDistribution of Key Natural ResourcesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests3 Aug, 2026OPEC+ agrees oil hike from September, Pg12OPEC+ approves 188,000 bpd oil production hike from September, completing previous cuts amidst global supply disruptions.3 Aug, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationIndia's Solar Growth Enters a New EraIndia boosts solar capacity with PM-SSY, targeting 5,000 MW floating solar and storage, driving clean energy transition and global leadership.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation3 Aug, 2026India's Solar Growth Enters a New EraIndia boosts solar capacity with PM-SSY, targeting 5,000 MW floating solar and storage, driving clean energy transition and global leadership.3 Aug, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGor calls on Bangladesh to join Pax Silica initiative and discusses bilateral relations, Pg18U.S. Special Envoy urges Bangladesh to join Pax Silica, a global economic security alliance targeting Chinese tech dominance, discussing bilateral trade and investment.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests2 Aug, 2026Gor calls on Bangladesh to join Pax Silica initiative and discusses bilateral relations, Pg18U.S. Special Envoy urges Bangladesh to join Pax Silica, a global economic security alliance targeting Chinese tech dominance, discussing bilateral trade and investment.2 Aug, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndia-China trade through Shipki La resumes after six years, Pg11India-China cross-border trade via Shipki La, ancient Silk Route, resumes after six years, boosting Himachal's border economy and employment opportunities.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment2 Aug, 2026India-China trade through Shipki La resumes after six years, Pg11India-China cross-border trade via Shipki La, ancient Silk Route, resumes after six years, boosting Himachal's border economy and employment opportunities.2 Aug, 2026
Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentDistribution of Key Natural ResourcesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndia and Rwanda Hold First Joint Trade Committee Meeting to Deepen Bilateral Trade and Investment CooperationIndia and Rwanda launch inaugural Joint Trade Committee, forging ambitious roadmap to deepen bilateral trade, investment, and critical sectoral cooperation.Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentDistribution of Key Natural ResourcesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment2 Aug, 2026India and Rwanda Hold First Joint Trade Committee Meeting to Deepen Bilateral Trade and Investment CooperationIndia and Rwanda launch inaugural Joint Trade Committee, forging ambitious roadmap to deepen bilateral trade, investment, and critical sectoral cooperation.2 Aug, 2026
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian DiasporaIT and ComputersBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian DiasporaIT and ComputersModi, Burnham Discuss Trade, Technology, Hormuz Over Phone, Pg8PM Modi and UK's Burnham discussed trade, technology, and de-escalating the US-Iran conflict, aiming to strengthen strategic partnership and operationalize the trade deal.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian DiasporaIT and ComputersBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian DiasporaIT and Computers1 Aug, 2026Modi, Burnham Discuss Trade, Technology, Hormuz Over Phone, Pg8PM Modi and UK's Burnham discussed trade, technology, and de-escalating the US-Iran conflict, aiming to strengthen strategic partnership and operationalize the trade deal.1 Aug, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIT and ComputersGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIT and ComputersFavara-UPI Cross-Border Payment Corridor Goes Live Between Maldives and IndiaMaldives and India launch Favara-UPI integration for real-time cross-border digital payments, boosting bilateral economic cooperation and financial connectivity.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIT and ComputersGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIT and Computers1 Aug, 2026Favara-UPI Cross-Border Payment Corridor Goes Live Between Maldives and IndiaMaldives and India launch Favara-UPI integration for real-time cross-border digital payments, boosting bilateral economic cooperation and financial connectivity.1 Aug, 2026
Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaAppoint Polar Ambassador, join Arctic Council, suggests panel, Pg9Parliamentary panel urges India to appoint Polar Ambassador and seek full Arctic Council membership for enhanced diplomatic engagement and climate research.Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora31 Jul, 2026Appoint Polar Ambassador, join Arctic Council, suggests panel, Pg9Parliamentary panel urges India to appoint Polar Ambassador and seek full Arctic Council membership for enhanced diplomatic engagement and climate research.31 Jul, 2026
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsAchievements of Indians in Science and TechnologySpace TechnologyBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsAchievements of Indians in Science and TechnologySpace TechnologyISRO & Japanese scientists review mission Chandrayaan-5 preparation, Pg8ISRO and JAXA scientists review Chandrayaan-5, a joint lunar polar exploration mission with NASA and ESA, targeting a 2028 launch to study lunar water.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsAchievements of Indians in Science and TechnologySpace TechnologyBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsAchievements of Indians in Science and TechnologySpace Technology31 Jul, 2026ISRO & Japanese scientists review mission Chandrayaan-5 preparation, Pg8ISRO and JAXA scientists review Chandrayaan-5, a joint lunar polar exploration mission with NASA and ESA, targeting a 2028 launch to study lunar water.31 Jul, 2026
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian DiasporaBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian DiasporaAttacks on Indian Seafarers in Black Sea Unacceptable: Jaishankar to Ukraine's Sybiha, Pg8EAM Jaishankar condemns Black Sea attacks on Indian seafarers to Ukrainian FM Sybiha, emphasizing India's strong stance against targeting commercial shipping amidst conflict.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian DiasporaBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Diaspora31 Jul, 2026Attacks on Indian Seafarers in Black Sea Unacceptable: Jaishankar to Ukraine's Sybiha, Pg8EAM Jaishankar condemns Black Sea attacks on Indian seafarers to Ukrainian FM Sybiha, emphasizing India's strong stance against targeting commercial shipping amidst conflict.31 Jul, 2026
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaRussian Attacks Kill 10; NATO Scrambles Jets After a Missile Lands in Poland, Pg16Russian ballistic missile barrage kills 10 in Ukraine; NATO scrambles jets as missile lands in Poland, deepening war spillover fears.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora31 Jul, 2026Russian Attacks Kill 10; NATO Scrambles Jets After a Missile Lands in Poland, Pg16Russian ballistic missile barrage kills 10 in Ukraine; NATO scrambles jets as missile lands in Poland, deepening war spillover fears.31 Jul, 2026
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Saudi unveils plan for maritime defence coalition, Pg16Saudi Arabia unveils multinational maritime defence coalition to secure Red Sea shipping routes from Houthi attacks, involving 43 nations.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.31 Jul, 2026Saudi unveils plan for maritime defence coalition, Pg16Saudi Arabia unveils multinational maritime defence coalition to secure Red Sea shipping routes from Houthi attacks, involving 43 nations.31 Jul, 2026
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Can China restrain Iran? Gulf states test Beijing's influence, Pg16Amidst escalating conflict, Gulf states seek China's economic influence over Iran to protect vital energy routes, challenging Beijing's diplomatic role.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.31 Jul, 2026Can China restrain Iran? Gulf states test Beijing's influence, Pg16Amidst escalating conflict, Gulf states seek China's economic influence over Iran to protect vital energy routes, challenging Beijing's diplomatic role.31 Jul, 2026
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsHow US-Iran conflict is forcing Gulf states to rethink their security strategies, Pg14Escalating US-Iran conflict compels Gulf states to re-evaluate security strategies, leading to new defense cooperation agreements and heightened regional tensions.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests31 Jul, 2026How US-Iran conflict is forcing Gulf states to rethink their security strategies, Pg14Escalating US-Iran conflict compels Gulf states to re-evaluate security strategies, leading to new defense cooperation agreements and heightened regional tensions.31 Jul, 2026
Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEU FTA Has Enough Safeguards To Cushion CBAM Impact, Says Centre, Pg15India-EU FTA incorporates robust safeguards to cushion Indian companies, especially SMEs, from the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) impact, says Centre.Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests31 Jul, 2026EU FTA Has Enough Safeguards To Cushion CBAM Impact, Says Centre, Pg15India-EU FTA incorporates robust safeguards to cushion Indian companies, especially SMEs, from the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) impact, says Centre.31 Jul, 2026
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaA Saudi Reactor Is Not A Saudi Bomb, Pg11US-Saudi civil nuclear agreement sparks debate over enrichment and non-proliferation, with IAEA safeguards crucial for regional stability and global security.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora31 Jul, 2026A Saudi Reactor Is Not A Saudi Bomb, Pg11US-Saudi civil nuclear agreement sparks debate over enrichment and non-proliferation, with IAEA safeguards crucial for regional stability and global security.31 Jul, 2026
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaRussian attacks kill 10 in Ukraine; NATO says a missile fell in Poland, Pg20Russian missile strikes Ukraine, killing 10; NATO scrambles jets after a missile lands in Poland, escalating regional tensions.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora31 Jul, 2026Russian attacks kill 10 in Ukraine; NATO says a missile fell in Poland, Pg20Russian missile strikes Ukraine, killing 10; NATO scrambles jets after a missile lands in Poland, escalating regional tensions.31 Jul, 2026