Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaIsrael kills 9 in Gaza as Egypt holds truce talks, Pg12Israeli airstrikes kill nine in Gaza, escalating tensions as Egypt hosts critical truce talks to salvage fragile US-brokered ceasefire.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora8 Jun, 2026Israel kills 9 in Gaza as Egypt holds truce talks, Pg12Israeli airstrikes kill nine in Gaza, escalating tensions as Egypt hosts critical truce talks to salvage fragile US-brokered ceasefire.8 Jun, 2026
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaU.S. and Iran exchange strikes in the Gulf in latest escalation, Pg15US and Iran exchange missile strikes in Gulf after drone downing, escalating regional conflict and threatening global oil traffic via Strait of Hormuz.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora7 Jun, 2026U.S. and Iran exchange strikes in the Gulf in latest escalation, Pg15US and Iran exchange missile strikes in Gulf after drone downing, escalating regional conflict and threatening global oil traffic via Strait of Hormuz.7 Jun, 2026
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Russian oil imports, prices jump; U.S. share goes down, Pg1India's Russian oil imports surge to 38% share in April, but a 425% premium hike inflates import bill to $15.4 billion amidst West Asia crisis.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.7 Jun, 2026Russian oil imports, prices jump; U.S. share goes down, Pg1India's Russian oil imports surge to 38% share in April, but a 425% premium hike inflates import bill to $15.4 billion amidst West Asia crisis.7 Jun, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsIT and ComputersDisaster and Disaster ManagementIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsIT and ComputersDisaster and Disaster ManagementIndia, Nepal vow to take bilateral ties to new heights, Pg8India and Nepal elevate bilateral ties, enforcing mutual legal assistance, launching UPI-NPI remittances, and expanding cooperation in health, energy, and digital domains.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsIT and ComputersDisaster and Disaster ManagementIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsIT and ComputersDisaster and Disaster Management7 Jun, 2026India, Nepal vow to take bilateral ties to new heights, Pg8India and Nepal elevate bilateral ties, enforcing mutual legal assistance, launching UPI-NPI remittances, and expanding cooperation in health, energy, and digital domains.7 Jun, 2026
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.West Asia Conflict: How pact with Oman cushions India's trade, Pg14India-Oman FTA, effective June 1, cushions India's trade amidst West Asia conflict, leveraging Oman's strategic ports outside Strait of Hormuz for vital energy and industrial inputs.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.7 Jun, 2026West Asia Conflict: How pact with Oman cushions India's trade, Pg14India-Oman FTA, effective June 1, cushions India's trade amidst West Asia conflict, leveraging Oman's strategic ports outside Strait of Hormuz for vital energy and industrial inputs.7 Jun, 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 InterestsPressure to limit India-Russia ties will hurt global stability, says Putin, Pg12Putin warns Western pressure on India-Russia ties harms global stability, praises Modi's leadership, and offers Su-57 jets.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 Interests6 Jun, 2026Pressure to limit India-Russia ties will hurt global stability, says Putin, Pg12Putin warns Western pressure on India-Russia ties harms global stability, praises Modi's leadership, and offers Su-57 jets.6 Jun, 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 InterestsIncomplete truce, Pg10US President Trump secures a fragile Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, aiming to pave the way for crucial negotiations with Iran amidst 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 Interests6 Jun, 2026Incomplete truce, Pg10US President Trump secures a fragile Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, aiming to pave the way for crucial negotiations with Iran amidst regional tensions.6 Jun, 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 InterestsRubio fails to win India back for Washington, Pg10US Secretary Rubio fails to mend fractured India-US ties, as Trump's 'America First' policies, trade tariffs, and Quad neglect deepen strategic mistrust.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 Interests6 Jun, 2026Rubio fails to win India back for Washington, Pg10US Secretary Rubio fails to mend fractured India-US ties, as Trump's 'America First' policies, trade tariffs, and Quad neglect deepen strategic mistrust.6 Jun, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIn bid to counter Russia influence, Xi to visit N Korea to deepen ties, Pg14President Xi Jinping to visit North Korea on June 8, first in seven years, to reassert Beijing's influence and counter Russia's growing Pyongyang ties.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests6 Jun, 2026In bid to counter Russia influence, Xi to visit N Korea to deepen ties, Pg14President Xi Jinping to visit North Korea on June 8, first in seven years, to reassert Beijing's influence and counter Russia's growing Pyongyang ties.6 Jun, 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 InterestsWorking to close ‘open ends’, 1st tranche of India-US trade deal by mid-July: Goyal, Pg13India and US target mid-July for first tranche of bilateral trade deal, amidst US Section 301 tariff proposals on 60 nations.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 Interests6 Jun, 2026Working to close ‘open ends’, 1st tranche of India-US trade deal by mid-July: Goyal, Pg13India and US target mid-July for first tranche of bilateral trade deal, amidst US Section 301 tariff proposals on 60 nations.6 Jun, 2026
Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaRole of External State and Non State ActorsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaRole of External State and Non State ActorsIsrael, Lebanon agree to conditional truce, Pg1US-brokered Israel-Lebanon ceasefire agreement collapses as Iran-backed Hezbollah rejects terms, demanding full Israeli withdrawal amidst deadly border clashes.Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaRole of External State and Non State ActorsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaRole of External State and Non State Actors5 Jun, 2026Israel, Lebanon agree to conditional truce, Pg1US-brokered Israel-Lebanon ceasefire agreement collapses as Iran-backed Hezbollah rejects terms, demanding full Israeli withdrawal amidst deadly border clashes.5 Jun, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsPak. accuses India of ‘weaponising’ water after treaty suspension, Pg16Pakistan accuses India of 'weaponizing' water with two new Chenab River projects, violating the Indus Waters Treaty and threatening regional stability, demanding a response.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsIndia and its Neighbourhood Relations5 Jun, 2026Pak. accuses India of ‘weaponising’ water after treaty suspension, Pg16Pakistan accuses India of 'weaponizing' water with two new Chenab River projects, violating the Indus Waters Treaty and threatening regional stability, demanding a response.5 Jun, 2026
Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India, U.K. launch observatory for critical minerals, Pg12India, U.K. launch Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory to bolster clean energy transitions and strategic resource security.Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.5 Jun, 2026India, U.K. launch observatory for critical minerals, Pg12India, U.K. launch Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory to bolster clean energy transitions and strategic resource security.5 Jun, 2026
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Energy tie-up tops bilateral agenda as Modi meets Delcy, Pg12PM Modi and Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez deepen energy, critical minerals, and Global South cooperation amid Caracas's political transition.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.5 Jun, 2026Energy tie-up tops bilateral agenda as Modi meets Delcy, Pg12PM Modi and Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez deepen energy, critical minerals, and Global South cooperation amid Caracas's political transition.5 Jun, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsOld ties, new Nepal: What India needs to negotiate, Pg16New Nepali Gen Z leadership challenges traditional ties; India navigates complex diplomacy with RSP Chief amid border disputes and China's growing influence.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests5 Jun, 2026Old ties, new Nepal: What India needs to negotiate, Pg16New Nepali Gen Z leadership challenges traditional ties; India navigates complex diplomacy with RSP Chief amid border disputes and China's growing influence.5 Jun, 2026
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyTrump tariff saga goes on, India must find way, Pg12Trump administration proposes new tariffs on 60 nations, including India, under Section 301, citing forced labor concerns, escalating global trade tensions.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy5 Jun, 2026Trump tariff saga goes on, India must find way, Pg12Trump administration proposes new tariffs on 60 nations, including India, under Section 301, citing forced labor concerns, escalating global trade tensions.5 Jun, 2026
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Venezuela, India in talks for long-term energy pacts, Pg1India eyes long-term energy pacts with Venezuela's Acting President, as Russia lauds India's independent foreign policy amid Western pressure.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.5 Jun, 2026Venezuela, India in talks for long-term energy pacts, Pg1India eyes long-term energy pacts with Venezuela's Acting President, as Russia lauds India's independent foreign policy amid Western pressure.5 Jun, 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 InterestsU.S. moots 12.5% tariff for ‘forced labour’ on India, 53 other nations, Pg1U.S. proposes 12.5% tariff on India, 53 nations over alleged forced labor import failures, sparking trade 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 Interests4 Jun, 2026U.S. moots 12.5% tariff for ‘forced labour’ on India, 53 other nations, Pg1U.S. proposes 12.5% tariff on India, 53 nations over alleged forced labor import failures, sparking trade tensions.4 Jun, 2026
Indian DiasporaImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaIndian DiasporaImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaIran strikes Kuwait’s main airport, Bahrain base after U.S. hits Qeshm, Pg14Iran's drone attacks cripple Kuwait airport, hit Bahrain base; US retaliates on Qeshm, killing an Indian national.Indian DiasporaImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaIndian DiasporaImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora4 Jun, 2026Iran strikes Kuwait’s main airport, Bahrain base after U.S. hits Qeshm, Pg14Iran's drone attacks cripple Kuwait airport, hit Bahrain base; US retaliates on Qeshm, killing an Indian national.4 Jun, 2026
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasRussia delivers fourth squadron of the S-400 air defence system, Pg10India receives fourth S-400 air defence squadron from Russia, boosting long-range capabilities with AI integration for enhanced threat prioritisation.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas4 Jun, 2026Russia delivers fourth squadron of the S-400 air defence system, Pg10India receives fourth S-400 air defence squadron from Russia, boosting long-range capabilities with AI integration for enhanced threat prioritisation.4 Jun, 2026