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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Oman in December 2025 has turned a traditionally steady Gulf partnership into a more ambitious, trade‑ and security‑focused relationship, crowned by the signing …

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Ethiopia marked a qualitative jump in the relationship, upgrading it to a “Strategic Partnership” and tying together trade, security, technology, and people-centric development. …

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Jordan from December 15-16, 2025, marked the first bilateral trip by an Indian PM in 37 years and coincided with the 75th …

Indian PM Narendra Modi’s three-nation tour to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman from December 15–18 is less about bilateral atmospherics and more about locking in India’s place in the rapidly reordering …

Russia’s State Duma ratified the Reciprocal Exchange of Logistic Support (RELOS) agreement with India on December 3, 2025, just ahead of President Vladimir Putin’s visit to New Delhi on December …

India and the UAE are using visa liberalisation, faster extradition and deeper legal cooperation to lock in a maturing strategic partnership that is now as much about people and policing …

India–Israel ties are entering a new phase defined by trade talks, technology partnerships, and strategic coordination that now stretch well beyond the symbolism of high-level visits. Indian Minister of Commerce …

India’s move to seek deeper anti-narcotics cooperation with the US marks a strategic shift within its foreign policy—recognizing that the accelerating threat from international drug networks now directly impacts both …

India’s decision to jointly manufacture HAMMER precision-guided air‑to‑ground weapons with France is both a hard power upgrade and a strategic validation of New Delhi’s defence industrial turn under ‘Make in …

The Indo-Pacific is entering a volatile new phase—and Washington’s allies are bracing for impact. As the White House reassesses long-standing security commitments, it has collided with a region where China’s …

India’s aviation sector is undergoing a remarkable transformation, emerging as a key engine of national development and economic growth. What was once a network centered around a few major metros …

The recent developments in the India-US trade deal signal encouraging progress and a likely breakthrough by the end of 2025, after months of stalled negotiations and trade frictions. The talks …

Bihar has delivered a resounding mandate to the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA), signalling not just continuity but a deeper consolidation of support for the coalition led by the Bharatiya …

The Delhi blasts took place on the evening of November 10, 2025, near the Red Fort Metro Station in Delhi. A high-intensity explosion occurred inside a slow-moving Hyundai i20 car …

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Bhutan on November 11–12 is poised to be a landmark moment in the bilateral relationship, underscoring the deepening ties between India and Bhutan. …

Vande Mataram, one of India’s most potent symbols of unity and patriotism, marks its 150th anniversary this year with a nationwide celebration that reflects both its rich history and enduring …

The recent bilateral developments between India and Romania highlight a significant push towards expanding trade and investment cooperation, alongside a shared determination to conclude the longstanding India-European Union (EU) Free …

The third round of India-Belgium Foreign Office Consultations was held on November 4, 2025, in Brussels, marking a significant step in the ongoing deepening of bilateral ties between the two …

India’s new ₹1 trillion Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) Fund marks a historic shift in national policy and could transform the country into a global technology leader by 2047. By …

A quiet but consequential water dispute is taking shape in South Asia, centered around the Kunar River — a life-giving yet geopolitically charged waterway that links Afghanistan and Pakistan. Recent …

India and the United States have signed a landmark 10-year Defence Framework Agreement, marking a new era in bilateral military cooperation and strategic convergence. This pact is widely regarded as …