International Relations

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Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora
1 May, 2026

How is the next UN chief being chosen?, Pg12

UN Secretary-General election underway amidst global crises; candidates outline priorities for revitalizing the UN's role in conflict resolution.

Art FormsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
1 May, 2026

India’s sprint beyond the dairy red line to the Pacific, Pg10

India and New Zealand sign FTA, boosting trade ties, talent mobility, and investment in key sectors, excluding dairy concessions.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
1 May, 2026

Rupee breaches 95-mark amid fresh war concerns, spike in oil prices, Pg1

Rupee crashes to all-time low of 95.34 against dollar amid rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions.

India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
30 Apr, 2026

India and China discuss LAC stability, regional security, Pg10

India and China engage in talks on LAC stability and regional security during SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting in Bishkek.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
30 Apr, 2026

Rare earth mining pollutes Mekong tributaries, threatens 'the world's kitchen', Pg18

Unregulated rare earth mining in Myanmar and Laos threatens Mekong River, impacting food exports and livelihoods across Southeast Asia.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
30 Apr, 2026

What UAE exit from OPEC means, Pg15

UAE's OPEC exit signals potential oil price war amid shifting global dynamics, impacting importers like India dependent on crude oil.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian DiasporaImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
30 Apr, 2026

After UAE's exit from OPEC, India must spell out its energy alliances, Pg12

UAE exits OPEC amidst Saudi Arabia disagreements, posing concerns for Indian migrants, investments, and energy security, demanding strategic realignment.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
30 Apr, 2026

How long-term bet on rupee saved Rs 14,000 crore of forex in February, Pg1

Rupee trade saves India ₹14,000 crore in forex reserves amidst West Asia tensions and currency depreciation in February.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsMajor Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation SystemsFarm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesConservation, Pollution and Degradation
29 Apr, 2026

Indonesia's new biofuel push could make cooking oil expensive in India, Pg17

Indonesia's B50 biofuel push threatens India's cooking oil supply, potentially raising prices and impacting food inflation amid geopolitical tensions.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
29 Apr, 2026

Bangladesh starts fuelling its first nuclear plant in landmark move, Pg14

Bangladesh initiates uranium loading at Rooppur Nuclear Plant, a Russian-funded project, potentially meeting 10% of nation's power demand.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora
29 Apr, 2026

UNGA president meets Jaishankar, makes a dig at Trump Board of Peace, Pg10

UNGA President advocates reformed multilateralism, criticizes 'Board of Peace' during India visit, emphasizing UN's crucial role amid global challenges.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora
29 Apr, 2026

The tragedy of recurring Rohingya refugee deaths, Pg8

Rohingya refugee crisis escalates as boat capsizes in Andaman Sea, leaving 250 feared dead amid governance vacuum.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
28 Apr, 2026

India, New Zealand sign ‘historic’ free trade deal, Pg1

India and New Zealand sign historic Free Trade Agreement, eliminating tariffs and boosting trade, investment, and people-to-people ties.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsSpace TechnologySecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
28 Apr, 2026

The evolving China-Pakistan space cooperation, Pg8

China-Pakistan space cooperation strengthens with joint lunar missions, satellite launches, and navigation system integration, enhancing Pakistan's strategic capabilities.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsRole of External State and Non State Actors
28 Apr, 2026

Rajnath in Bishkek for SCO meeting, Pg12

Rajnath Singh attends SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting in Bishkek, focusing on regional security and counter-terrorism amid West Asia tensions.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations
28 Apr, 2026

Centre picks former Union minister Dinesh Trivedi as Indian envoy to Dhaka, Pg9

Dinesh Trivedi, BJP leader, appointed as India's High Commissioner to Bangladesh amidst crucial phase of bilateral ties after 12 years.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
28 Apr, 2026

West Asia war disrupts circuit board supply chain, Pg15

West Asia conflict disrupts printed circuit board (PCB) supply chain, hiking prices by 40% due to raw material shortages.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
28 Apr, 2026

'New Delhi Declaration' in the works for upcoming international summit on conservation of big cats, Pg11

International Big Cat Alliance to adopt 'New Delhi Declaration' promoting big cat conservation at upcoming global summit in June.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
27 Apr, 2026

New Zealand, India to sign FTA today; tariffs to go on all exports, Pg1

India and New Zealand sign FTA eliminating tariffs on 100% of India's exports, boosting bilateral trade ties.

India and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests
27 Apr, 2026

Trump’s hubris and the cost to the world order, Pg8

Trump's foreign policy decisions destabilize global order; Pakistan emerges as key negotiator amid US-Iran tensions, impacting regional dynamics.

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