International Relations

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Post Independence Consolidation and ReorganizationIndia and its Neighbourhood Relations
1 Jan, 2026

Hold the centre, Pg10

Bangladesh faces political uncertainty after Khaleda Zia's death and Sheikh Hasina's exile, amid rising instability and controversial elections.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
1 Jan, 2026

Tariffs are gone. Now, let's build on India-Australia pact, Pg10

Australia eliminates all tariffs on Indian goods, boosting bilateral trade to Rs 3 lakh crore under ECTA agreement.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Conservation, Pollution and Degradation
1 Jan, 2026

Despite Trump, no turning back on climate, Pg10

Despite US skepticism, global climate diplomacy advances with increased renewable energy use and adaptation finance commitments by developed nations.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
1 Jan, 2026

US firm & NTPC to team up, fuel India's thorium ambitions, Pg5

US firm Clean Core and NTPC collaborate to fuel India's thorium ambitions, enhancing energy security and reducing nuclear waste.

India and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests
31 Dec, 2025

China fires missiles on second day of live-fire military drills around Taiwan, Pg16

China intensifies military drills around Taiwan simulating blockade, triggering condemnation and raising regional tensions amidst US arms sales and security concerns.

Political Philosophies, Communism, Capitalism and SocialismEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests
31 Dec, 2025

A multipolar world with bipolar characteristics, Pg8

Analysis: US foreign policy shifts towards containing China and Russia, reshaping global power dynamics into a multipolar system.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
31 Dec, 2025

US sanctions on Rosneft, Lukoil: New entrants step in to supply crude to India, Pg15

US sanctions trigger shift in Russian oil supply to India; new intermediaries emerge amidst fluctuating import volumes and rerouting strategies.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
31 Dec, 2025

History doesn't end today, our old compass has run its course. Here's a new one for India, Pg13

Navigating a fragmented world: India seeks strategic autonomy amidst geopolitical shifts, economic tensions, and multilateral institution dilemmas in 2026.

Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and DecolonizationIndia and its Neighbourhood Relations
31 Dec, 2025

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first woman PM, dies; Jaishankar at funeral today, Pg1

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's Former Prime Minister, dies at 80; India sends Jaishankar to funeral amid political transition and upcoming elections.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIndian DiasporaEffects of Liberalization on the Economy
30 Dec, 2025

What is the India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement?, Pg9

India and New Zealand sign FTA, eliminating tariffs on exports, aiming to double bilateral trade and boost strategic alliances.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIT and Computers
30 Dec, 2025

Union govt. gearing up to host mega AI summit in February, Pg12

India to host mega AI Impact Summit in February with 15-20 heads of state expected, focusing on AI's global impact.

India and its Neighbourhood RelationsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests
30 Dec, 2025

Why is Myanmar voting amid conflict?, Pg8

Myanmar's military junta orchestrates sham elections amidst conflict, aiming for legitimacy while sidelining opposition and facing international condemnation.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsRole of External State and Non State ActorsLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism
30 Dec, 2025

Mindless bombing, Pg6

Trump's military actions in Nigeria, framed as religious protection, risk exacerbating regional instability and aiding jihadist groups.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
30 Dec, 2025

The quiet foundations for India’s next growth phase, Pg6

India's 'Reform Express 2025' propels economic growth through deregulation, trade agreements, and infrastructure upgrades, targeting double-digit expansion by 2030.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsConservation, Pollution and Degradation
30 Dec, 2025

Nod to translocate Botswana cheetahs likely in Jan-Feb, Pg5

India gears up for second cheetah translocation from Botswana to Kuno/Gandhi Sagar by early 2025 under Project Cheetah.

Poverty and HungerImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora
30 Dec, 2025

US pledges $2bn in new UN model for humanitarian aid, Pg12

US pledges $2 billion in humanitarian aid via UN, aiming for efficient delivery after previous funding cuts.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsIT and Computers
30 Dec, 2025

India to host AI meet in Feb, invites China, Pg1

India invites China to AI Impact Summit 2026, signaling warming ties amidst global AI governance push, to be held in February.

Art FormsHealth SectorIndian DiasporaInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
29 Dec, 2025

World is looking at India with great hope, says PM, Pg10

PM Modi highlights India's 2025 achievements, from security to sports, and urges youth participation in nation-building through innovation.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests
29 Dec, 2025

Venezuela’s resource curse, Pg7

US sanctions and mismanagement cripple Venezuela's oil-dependent economy, causing a drastic fall in global oil export share since 1990s.

Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsScience and Technology in Everyday Life
29 Dec, 2025

What are rare-earth elements and why is everyone looking for them?, Pg9

Decoding rare-earth elements: properties, applications in green tech, extraction challenges, and China's dominance in refining, impacting global supply chains.

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