Poverty and Developmental IssuesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthAt Vapi's chemical units, order books hit, cash flows blocked, Pg1West Asia conflict disrupts Vapi's chemical units, hiking raw material costs by 60-70%, slashing production capacities by 50%.Poverty and Developmental IssuesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthPoverty and Developmental IssuesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth8 Apr, 2026At Vapi's chemical units, order books hit, cash flows blocked, Pg1West Asia conflict disrupts Vapi's chemical units, hiking raw material costs by 60-70%, slashing production capacities by 50%.8 Apr, 2026
Health SectorImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaConservation, Pollution and DegradationHealth SectorImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaConservation, Pollution and DegradationReinforcing the case for a One Health approach, Pg9Global push for 'One Health' approach intensifies post-COVID, integrating human, animal, and environmental health for pandemic preparedness and coordinated solutions.Health SectorImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaConservation, Pollution and DegradationHealth SectorImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaConservation, Pollution and Degradation7 Apr, 2026Reinforcing the case for a One Health approach, Pg9Global push for 'One Health' approach intensifies post-COVID, integrating human, animal, and environmental health for pandemic preparedness and coordinated solutions.7 Apr, 2026
Salient Features of World's Physical GeographyBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsSalient Features of World's Physical GeographyBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsFor China, trade risks spur larger diplomatic role, Pg17China and Pakistan propose joint peace initiative amidst West Asia conflict, signaling a more active diplomatic role for Beijing.Salient Features of World's Physical GeographyBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsSalient Features of World's Physical GeographyBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests7 Apr, 2026For China, trade risks spur larger diplomatic role, Pg17China and Pakistan propose joint peace initiative amidst West Asia conflict, signaling a more active diplomatic role for Beijing.7 Apr, 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.An Indo-Pacific strategy minus West Asia is incomplete, Pg12West Asia instability exposes Indo-Pacific vulnerabilities, impacting energy, shipping, and geopolitics, demanding strategy rethink for regional security.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.7 Apr, 2026An Indo-Pacific strategy minus West Asia is incomplete, Pg12West Asia instability exposes Indo-Pacific vulnerabilities, impacting energy, shipping, and geopolitics, demanding strategy rethink for regional security.7 Apr, 2026
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Shoe soles to apparels, input costs surge, labour shortage hurting now, Pg1West Asia crisis disrupts Indian manufacturing: Input costs surge 30%, labor shortages hit textile and footwear industries hard.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.7 Apr, 2026Shoe soles to apparels, input costs surge, labour shortage hurting now, Pg1West Asia crisis disrupts Indian manufacturing: Input costs surge 30%, labor shortages hit textile and footwear industries hard.7 Apr, 2026
Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsDistribution of Key Natural ResourcesIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsWater sharing, visa likely on Bangladesh Minister’s agenda, Pg12Bangladesh Foreign Minister's visit to India focuses on Ganga water treaty renewal, energy cooperation, and visa normalization amid strained relations.Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsDistribution of Key Natural ResourcesIndia and its Neighbourhood Relations6 Apr, 2026Water sharing, visa likely on Bangladesh Minister’s agenda, Pg12Bangladesh Foreign Minister's visit to India focuses on Ganga water treaty renewal, energy cooperation, and visa normalization amid strained relations.6 Apr, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Exporters urge govt. to revive oil-rice barter mechanism with Iran, Pg10Indian exporters seek oil-rice barter with Iran amidst US sanction waivers uncertainty and Hormuz Strait disruptions affecting trade.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.6 Apr, 2026Exporters urge govt. to revive oil-rice barter mechanism with Iran, Pg10Indian exporters seek oil-rice barter with Iran amidst US sanction waivers uncertainty and Hormuz Strait disruptions affecting trade.6 Apr, 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 EconomyThe World Trade Organization is flailing, Pg6WTO's MC14 fails to reach consensus, raising concerns about trade multilateralism and the future of global trade rules.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 Economy6 Apr, 2026The World Trade Organization is flailing, Pg6WTO's MC14 fails to reach consensus, raising concerns about trade multilateralism and the future of global trade rules.6 Apr, 2026
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasOPEC+ to boost oil output when Hormuz reopens, Pg13OPEC+ agrees to modest oil output increase amid Hormuz Strait closure, failing to ease soaring crude prices and global supply concerns.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas6 Apr, 2026OPEC+ to boost oil output when Hormuz reopens, Pg13OPEC+ agrees to modest oil output increase amid Hormuz Strait closure, failing to ease soaring crude prices and global supply concerns.6 Apr, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsMoney Laundering and its PreventionLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsMoney Laundering and its PreventionLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismPunjab dossier shows Canada as ‘proxy base’ for terror networks, Pg12Punjab Police dossier reveals Canada as terror proxy, citing ISI links, extortion, and unresolved extradition requests impacting India's internal security.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsMoney Laundering and its PreventionLinkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsRole of External State and Non State ActorsMoney Laundering and its PreventionLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism6 Apr, 2026Punjab dossier shows Canada as ‘proxy base’ for terror networks, Pg12Punjab Police dossier reveals Canada as terror proxy, citing ISI links, extortion, and unresolved extradition requests impacting India's internal security.6 Apr, 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 InterestsWhy does Trump want to pull out of NATO?, Pg13Trump threatens NATO exit amidst Iran war fallout, citing burden-sharing disputes and lack of support from European allies.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 Interests5 Apr, 2026Why does Trump want to pull out of NATO?, Pg13Trump threatens NATO exit amidst Iran war fallout, citing burden-sharing disputes and lack of support from European allies.5 Apr, 2026
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian DiasporaEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian DiasporaFishing boats docked, livelihoods at sea: War ripples in Mumbai, Goa, Pg3Escalating Iran conflict forces evacuation of Indian fishermen; fuel prices surge impacting livelihoods in Goa and Mumbai.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian DiasporaEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Diaspora5 Apr, 2026Fishing boats docked, livelihoods at sea: War ripples in Mumbai, Goa, Pg3Escalating Iran conflict forces evacuation of Indian fishermen; fuel prices surge impacting livelihoods in Goa and Mumbai.5 Apr, 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.Russia assures steady oil and LNG supply to India, Pg1Russia assures India of steady oil, LNG, and fertilizer supplies amidst global energy insecurity and geopolitical tensions, strengthening bilateral ties.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.4 Apr, 2026Russia assures steady oil and LNG supply to India, Pg1Russia assures India of steady oil, LNG, and fertilizer supplies amidst global energy insecurity and geopolitical tensions, strengthening bilateral ties.4 Apr, 2026
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthUS announces 100% tariff on patented pharma; limited impact on India, Pg8US imposes 100% tariff on patented pharmaceuticals impacting India's drug exports and trade relations amid supply chain concerns.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsEffects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth4 Apr, 2026US announces 100% tariff on patented pharma; limited impact on India, Pg8US imposes 100% tariff on patented pharmaceuticals impacting India's drug exports and trade relations amid supply chain concerns.4 Apr, 2026
Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaUN lauds efforts by Indian peacekeepers in opening key corridor in South Sudan, Pg18Indian peacekeepers' efforts lauded by UN for reopening critical supply route in South Sudan after devastating floods, aiding vulnerable civilians.Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora4 Apr, 2026UN lauds efforts by Indian peacekeepers in opening key corridor in South Sudan, Pg18Indian peacekeepers' efforts lauded by UN for reopening critical supply route in South Sudan after devastating floods, aiding vulnerable civilians.4 Apr, 2026
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEarnings at risk: India Inc profits may taper off by 15% in FY27, Pg17Geopolitical turmoil in West Asia threatens India Inc's profits, potentially causing a 10-15% decline in FY27 earnings.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment4 Apr, 2026Earnings at risk: India Inc profits may taper off by 15% in FY27, Pg17Geopolitical turmoil in West Asia threatens India Inc's profits, potentially causing a 10-15% decline in FY27 earnings.4 Apr, 2026
Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsSpace TechnologyBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsSpace TechnologyA new space age, next frontiers and challenges, Pg10Artemis mission signifies new space age amid Sino-US competition, aiming for lunar exploration and resource utilization by international collaboration.Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsSpace TechnologyBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsSpace Technology4 Apr, 2026A new space age, next frontiers and challenges, Pg10Artemis mission signifies new space age amid Sino-US competition, aiming for lunar exploration and resource utilization by international collaboration.4 Apr, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentUS, China are recalibrating ties. Five ways India must respond, Pg10US-China recalibration poses strategic challenges for India; necessitates recalibrated expectations, deeper engagement, and resilient capability building amid shifting global dynamics.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development4 Apr, 2026US, China are recalibrating ties. Five ways India must respond, Pg10US-China recalibration poses strategic challenges for India; necessitates recalibrated expectations, deeper engagement, and resilient capability building amid shifting global dynamics.4 Apr, 2026
Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasIndia inducts third n-sub, strengthens deterrence, Pg1India commissions INS Aridaman, bolstering nuclear triad and second-strike capability amid strategic geopolitical shifts, enhancing maritime dominance.Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border AreasEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas4 Apr, 2026India inducts third n-sub, strengthens deterrence, Pg1India commissions INS Aridaman, bolstering nuclear triad and second-strike capability amid strategic geopolitical shifts, enhancing maritime dominance.4 Apr, 2026
India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsA year after tensions over Operation Sindoor, India and Azerbaijan to reset ties, Pg10India and Azerbaijan reset diplomatic ties after Operation Sindoor tensions, focusing on trade, energy, and counter-terrorism cooperation.India and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements4 Apr, 2026A year after tensions over Operation Sindoor, India and Azerbaijan to reset ties, Pg10India and Azerbaijan reset diplomatic ties after Operation Sindoor tensions, focusing on trade, energy, and counter-terrorism cooperation.4 Apr, 2026