India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsAfghan Foreign Minister Muttaqi arrives in Delhi, to meet Jaishankar today, pg5.Taliban Foreign Minister Muttaqi arrives in Delhi for historic talks with Jaishankar amid evolving India-Afghanistan relations.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements10 Oct, 2025Afghan Foreign Minister Muttaqi arrives in Delhi, to meet Jaishankar today, pg5.Taliban Foreign Minister Muttaqi arrives in Delhi for historic talks with Jaishankar amid evolving India-Afghanistan relations.10 Oct, 2025
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaTaliban flag poses diplomatic dilemma ahead of Muttaqi's first visit to India, Pg9.India faces diplomatic challenge with Taliban FM's visit over flag protocol amid non-recognition of Taliban regime.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora9 Oct, 2025Taliban flag poses diplomatic dilemma ahead of Muttaqi's first visit to India, Pg9.India faces diplomatic challenge with Taliban FM's visit over flag protocol amid non-recognition of Taliban regime.9 Oct, 2025
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsRole of External State and Non State ActorsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsRole of External State and Non State ActorsAhead of Muttaqi’s visit, India takes a step closer to recognising Taliban, Pg1India edges closer to recognizing Taliban as Muttaqi attends Moscow Format; Jaishankar to host talks on October 10.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsRole of External State and Non State ActorsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsRole of External State and Non State Actors8 Oct, 2025Ahead of Muttaqi’s visit, India takes a step closer to recognising Taliban, Pg1India edges closer to recognizing Taliban as Muttaqi attends Moscow Format; Jaishankar to host talks on October 10.8 Oct, 2025
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsRole of External State and Non State ActorsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsRole of External State and Non State ActorsIndia sides with Taliban, Pakistan & China, slams Trump bid to take over Bagram base, Pg1.India aligns with Taliban, Pakistan, and China, opposing Trump's Bagram air base takeover amidst evolving regional dynamics.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsRole of External State and Non State ActorsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsRole of External State and Non State Actors8 Oct, 2025India sides with Taliban, Pakistan & China, slams Trump bid to take over Bagram base, Pg1.India aligns with Taliban, Pakistan, and China, opposing Trump's Bagram air base takeover amidst evolving regional dynamics.8 Oct, 2025
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndia, Australia to sign joint defence and security cooperation declaration, Pg10India and Australia to sign Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation amidst growing Indo-Pacific concerns.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth7 Oct, 2025India, Australia to sign joint defence and security cooperation declaration, Pg10India and Australia to sign Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation amidst growing Indo-Pacific concerns.7 Oct, 2025
Salient Features of World's Physical GeographyIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasSalient Features of World's Physical GeographyIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasMarshland trap, Pg6Rajnath Singh warns Pakistan against adventurism near Sir Creek; cites strategic importance amid rising tensions and Chinese involvement.Salient Features of World's Physical GeographyIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasSalient Features of World's Physical GeographyIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas6 Oct, 2025Marshland trap, Pg6Rajnath Singh warns Pakistan against adventurism near Sir Creek; cites strategic importance amid rising tensions and Chinese involvement.6 Oct, 2025
Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasDistribution of Key Natural ResourcesIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasSir Creek: Site of decades-long India-Pakistan border dispute, Pg12.Rajnath Singh warns Pakistan over Sir Creek, citing strategic importance, economic interests, and unresolved boundary disputes since 1965 war.Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasDistribution of Key Natural ResourcesIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas6 Oct, 2025Sir Creek: Site of decades-long India-Pakistan border dispute, Pg12.Rajnath Singh warns Pakistan over Sir Creek, citing strategic importance, economic interests, and unresolved boundary disputes since 1965 war.6 Oct, 2025
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Talks continue as India and China plan to restart flights from Oct. 26, Pg10India and China to resume flights from October 26 after five-year gap amid ongoing air service agreement talks.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.4 Oct, 2025Talks continue as India and China plan to restart flights from Oct. 26, Pg10India and China to resume flights from October 26 after five-year gap amid ongoing air service agreement talks.4 Oct, 2025
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasThe maritime signalling after Operation Sindoor, Pg6Post Operation Sindoor, naval signalling intensifies between India and Pakistan, raising concerns about maritime escalation and shifting deterrence dynamics.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas4 Oct, 2025The maritime signalling after Operation Sindoor, Pg6Post Operation Sindoor, naval signalling intensifies between India and Pakistan, raising concerns about maritime escalation and shifting deterrence dynamics.4 Oct, 2025
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.As India-China direct flights resume, who stands to gain?, Pg16.India and China resume direct flights after five-year suspension, boosting airlines and signaling improved relations amid geopolitical shifts.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.4 Oct, 2025As India-China direct flights resume, who stands to gain?, Pg16.India and China resume direct flights after five-year suspension, boosting airlines and signaling improved relations amid geopolitical shifts.4 Oct, 2025
Poverty and Developmental IssuesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismPoverty and Developmental IssuesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismViolent protests sweep PoK, India says Pak oppression the cause, Pg1.India condemns Pakistan's oppression in PoK amid violent protests, highlighting the region's illegal occupation and human rights abuses.Poverty and Developmental IssuesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsLinkages between Development and Spread of ExtremismPoverty and Developmental IssuesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsLinkages between Development and Spread of Extremism4 Oct, 2025Violent protests sweep PoK, India says Pak oppression the cause, Pg1.India condemns Pakistan's oppression in PoK amid violent protests, highlighting the region's illegal occupation and human rights abuses.4 Oct, 2025
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India-China flights to resume after five years from Oct. 26, Pg12India and China resume direct flights after five-year suspension, boosting trade and tourism ties from October 26, 2025.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.3 Oct, 2025India-China flights to resume after five years from Oct. 26, Pg12India and China resume direct flights after five-year suspension, boosting trade and tourism ties from October 26, 2025.3 Oct, 2025
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaIn a first, Taliban foreign minister to visit Delhi after UNSC's go-ahead, Pg1.Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to visit India after UNSC nod, marking a historic diplomatic engagement.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora3 Oct, 2025In a first, Taliban foreign minister to visit Delhi after UNSC's go-ahead, Pg1.Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to visit India after UNSC nod, marking a historic diplomatic engagement.3 Oct, 2025
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India-China direct flights to resume this month, Pg1.India and China to resume direct flights after prolonged suspension, boosting trade and tourism ties, starting late October.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.3 Oct, 2025India-China direct flights to resume this month, Pg1.India and China to resume direct flights after prolonged suspension, boosting trade and tourism ties, starting late October.3 Oct, 2025
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentRBI allows banks to fund M&As, lend in rupee to residents of India's neighbours, Pg1.RBI permits banks to fund M&As and extend rupee loans to neighboring countries, boosting financial markets and internationalizing the rupee.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment2 Oct, 2025RBI allows banks to fund M&As, lend in rupee to residents of India's neighbours, Pg1.RBI permits banks to fund M&As and extend rupee loans to neighboring countries, boosting financial markets and internationalizing the rupee.2 Oct, 2025
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact AssessmentIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact AssessmentSwim to safety, Pg8Dugong population rebounds in Palk Bay reserve due to conservation efforts, but faces ongoing threats from fishing and climate change.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact AssessmentIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsConservation, Pollution and DegradationEnvironmental Impact Assessment1 Oct, 2025Swim to safety, Pg8Dugong population rebounds in Palk Bay reserve due to conservation efforts, but faces ongoing threats from fishing and climate change.1 Oct, 2025
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India to extend its railway grid to Bhutan: how this will help the neighbours, Pg14.India extends railway grid to Bhutan with ₹6,033 crore investment, boosting trade and regional ties amid China's influence.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.1 Oct, 2025India to extend its railway grid to Bhutan: how this will help the neighbours, Pg14.India extends railway grid to Bhutan with ₹6,033 crore investment, boosting trade and regional ties amid China's influence.1 Oct, 2025
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Two railway links to offer easy connectivity to Bhutan, Pg12India announces ₹4,033 crore rail connectivity projects with Bhutan, enhancing trade and regional integration via Kokrajhar-Gelephu and Banarhat-Samtse links.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.30 Sep, 2025Two railway links to offer easy connectivity to Bhutan, Pg12India announces ₹4,033 crore rail connectivity projects with Bhutan, enhancing trade and regional integration via Kokrajhar-Gelephu and Banarhat-Samtse links.30 Sep, 2025
Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBitter victory, Pg6Asia Cup victory marred by Indian team's unsportsmanlike conduct towards Pakistan, highlighting strained relations amidst political tensions.Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismIndia and its Neighbourhood Relations30 Sep, 2025Bitter victory, Pg6Asia Cup victory marred by Indian team's unsportsmanlike conduct towards Pakistan, highlighting strained relations amidst political tensions.30 Sep, 2025
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India to build two cross-border rail links to Bhutan, will cost ₹4,000 cr, Pg1.India to establish first-ever rail links with Bhutan worth ₹4,000 cr, boosting trade and regional connectivity.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.30 Sep, 2025India to build two cross-border rail links to Bhutan, will cost ₹4,000 cr, Pg1.India to establish first-ever rail links with Bhutan worth ₹4,000 cr, boosting trade and regional connectivity.30 Sep, 2025