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Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Additional vessels in Russia’s shadow fleet targeted by the EU, Pg10

EU sanctions 41 additional vessels linked to Russia's 'shadow fleet,' escalating economic pressure and maritime restrictions.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

19 Dec, 2025

Additional vessels in Russia’s shadow fleet targeted by the EU, Pg10

EU sanctions 41 additional vessels linked to Russia's 'shadow fleet,' escalating economic pressure and maritime restrictions.

19 Dec, 2025

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Temporary relief, Pg8

Indian exports surge despite US tariffs, but MSMEs face distress; import decline signals demand slackening, warranting government intervention.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

19 Dec, 2025

Temporary relief, Pg8

Indian exports surge despite US tariffs, but MSMEs face distress; import decline signals demand slackening, warranting government intervention.

19 Dec, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

India-Russia logistics agreement, with eye on Arctic, Indo-Pacific, Pg9

India and Russia formalize military logistics agreement (RELOS) enhancing operational reach in Arctic and Indo-Pacific regions.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

19 Dec, 2025

India-Russia logistics agreement, with eye on Arctic, Indo-Pacific, Pg9

India and Russia formalize military logistics agreement (RELOS) enhancing operational reach in Arctic and Indo-Pacific regions.

19 Dec, 2025

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Domestic market stagnant, Japan's mega banks set sights on India, Pg9

Japanese mega-banks aggressively invest in India's financial sector, seeking higher growth amid stagnant domestic market and demographic challenges.

19 Dec, 2025

Domestic market stagnant, Japan's mega banks set sights on India, Pg9

Japanese mega-banks aggressively invest in India's financial sector, seeking higher growth amid stagnant domestic market and demographic challenges.

19 Dec, 2025

Parliament and State Legislatures India and its Neighbourhood Relations Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Set up unit to counter anti-India narratives: House panel to MEA, Pg5

Parliamentary panel urges MEA to establish unit countering anti-India narratives amid Bangladesh concerns and China's growing influence.

Parliament and State Legislatures India and its Neighbourhood Relations Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

19 Dec, 2025

Set up unit to counter anti-India narratives: House panel to MEA, Pg5

Parliamentary panel urges MEA to establish unit countering anti-India narratives amid Bangladesh concerns and China's growing influence.

19 Dec, 2025

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Granting new, streamlined rare earth export licences: China, Pg13

China streamlines rare earth exports by granting general licenses to exporters, potentially impacting global supply chains and trade relations.

Distribution of Key Natural Resources Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

19 Dec, 2025

Granting new, streamlined rare earth export licences: China, Pg13

China streamlines rare earth exports by granting general licenses to exporters, potentially impacting global supply chains and trade relations.

19 Dec, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Looking to expand market access, India inks free trade pact with Oman, Pg1

India and Oman sign CEPA, boosting trade ties and offering zero-duty access on 98% of tariff lines.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

19 Dec, 2025

Looking to expand market access, India inks free trade pact with Oman, Pg1

India and Oman sign CEPA, boosting trade ties and offering zero-duty access on 98% of tariff lines.

19 Dec, 2025

Indian Diaspora

Record-high number of Indians deported from U.S. in 2025, Pg7

U.S. deports record 3,258 Indian nationals in 2025 amid rising American concerns over deportation policies.

Indian Diaspora

18 Dec, 2025

Record-high number of Indians deported from U.S. in 2025, Pg7

U.S. deports record 3,258 Indian nationals in 2025 amid rising American concerns over deportation policies.

18 Dec, 2025

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Indian Diaspora

Overseas Bill betrays migrant workers, Pg7

Overseas Mobility Bill 2025: Critics allege the Bill betrays migrant workers by diluting rights and safeguards against exploitation.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Indian Diaspora

18 Dec, 2025

Overseas Bill betrays migrant workers, Pg7

Overseas Mobility Bill 2025: Critics allege the Bill betrays migrant workers by diluting rights and safeguards against exploitation.

18 Dec, 2025

Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Indian Diaspora Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

The changing patterns of India’s student migration, Pg6

Indian student migration surges, but many face debt, underemployment, and exploitation abroad, leading to 'brain waste' and reverse remittances.

Effects of Globalization on Indian Society Indian Diaspora Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

18 Dec, 2025

The changing patterns of India’s student migration, Pg6

Indian student migration surges, but many face debt, underemployment, and exploitation abroad, leading to 'brain waste' and reverse remittances.

18 Dec, 2025

Population and Associated Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Representation of the People's Act Indian Diaspora

The story of ‘We, the moving people’, Pg6

Migration trends reshape citizenship concepts globally, impacting voter rolls, political representation, and domicile laws in India and the US.

Population and Associated Issues Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Representation of the People's Act Indian Diaspora

18 Dec, 2025

The story of ‘We, the moving people’, Pg6

Migration trends reshape citizenship concepts globally, impacting voter rolls, political representation, and domicile laws in India and the US.

18 Dec, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

PM in Oman, to sign free trade agreement today, Pg5

India and Oman to sign CEPA, boosting trade ties and eliminating duties on goods, targeting $10.61 billion bilateral trade.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

18 Dec, 2025

PM in Oman, to sign free trade agreement today, Pg5

India and Oman to sign CEPA, boosting trade ties and eliminating duties on goods, targeting $10.61 billion bilateral trade.

18 Dec, 2025

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Hat-trick: India tops the world again in most dope offenders, Pg22

India tops global doping charts for third consecutive year with 260 athletes testing positive in 2024, raising governance concerns.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

18 Dec, 2025

Hat-trick: India tops the world again in most dope offenders, Pg22

India tops global doping charts for third consecutive year with 260 athletes testing positive in 2024, raising governance concerns.

18 Dec, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

India-UAE trade pact: Gold quota bids invited, Pg13

DGFT invites bids for gold import quota under India-UAE CEPA for FY26, boosting bilateral trade and economic ties.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

18 Dec, 2025

India-UAE trade pact: Gold quota bids invited, Pg13

DGFT invites bids for gold import quota under India-UAE CEPA for FY26, boosting bilateral trade and economic ties.

18 Dec, 2025

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Nov exports to US surge, but a trade deal is still key, Pg12

India's November exports surge 22% to US, driven by short-term factors, rupee depreciation, and anticipation of trade deal.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

18 Dec, 2025

Nov exports to US surge, but a trade deal is still key, Pg12

India's November exports surge 22% to US, driven by short-term factors, rupee depreciation, and anticipation of trade deal.

18 Dec, 2025

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Navy inducts 2nd Seahawk chopper squadron in boost to anti-sub combat, Pg12

Indian Navy commissions second MH 60R Seahawk squadron, enhancing anti-submarine warfare and maritime surveillance capabilities amid evolving threats.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

18 Dec, 2025

Navy inducts 2nd Seahawk chopper squadron in boost to anti-sub combat, Pg12

Indian Navy commissions second MH 60R Seahawk squadron, enhancing anti-submarine warfare and maritime surveillance capabilities amid evolving threats.

18 Dec, 2025

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Over Taiwan, China and Japan are playing a risky game, Pg11

Sino-Japan relations nosedive as Japan signals Taiwan intervention, triggering Chinese backlash and escalating regional tensions over sovereignty.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

18 Dec, 2025

Over Taiwan, China and Japan are playing a risky game, Pg11

Sino-Japan relations nosedive as Japan signals Taiwan intervention, triggering Chinese backlash and escalating regional tensions over sovereignty.

18 Dec, 2025

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Indian Army receives final batch of Apache helicopters, Pg12

Indian Army boosts firepower with final Apache helicopter delivery, completing Jodhpur-based squadron strengthening defence capabilities along the western border.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

17 Dec, 2025

Indian Army receives final batch of Apache helicopters, Pg12

Indian Army boosts firepower with final Apache helicopter delivery, completing Jodhpur-based squadron strengthening defence capabilities along the western border.

17 Dec, 2025

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

India-Maldives joint military exercise EKUVERIN concludes, Pg12

India-Maldives joint military exercise 'EKUVERIN' concludes in Thiruvananthapuram, enhancing counter-terrorism cooperation and interoperability between the two nations' defence forces.

India and its Neighbourhood Relations Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

17 Dec, 2025

India-Maldives joint military exercise EKUVERIN concludes, Pg12

India-Maldives joint military exercise 'EKUVERIN' concludes in Thiruvananthapuram, enhancing counter-terrorism cooperation and interoperability between the two nations' defence forces.

17 Dec, 2025

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Effects of Liberalization on the Economy