Xi Jinping’s expected visit to Delhi for the BRICS summit could advance the India-China diplomatic thaw, though business ties lag behind. Despite eased investment rules, stalled Chinese ventures, visa delays, equipment holdups at customs, and mutual scrutiny persist. Analysts say a Modi-Xi meeting could ease friction, but deep trust deficits remain. Source:Deccan Chronicle Read More…
Bangladesh is unlikely to send a representative to the BRICS Summit to be held in New Delhi on September 12 and 13, diplomatic sources said. India has invited Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to attend the summit in his capacity as chair of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC).…
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday met Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and discussed issues covering the two countries’ multifaceted partnership, including ways to ensure the safety, security, peace and prosperity of the region. Singh arrived in Sri Lanka on Tuesday for a three-day visit. He conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s best wishes to…
The India-US trade deal is nearly finalized, with both nations discussing preferential market access. India’s free trade agreement with Chile is also in its final stages of negotiation. New Zealand FTA is expected to become active soon, potentially in October. Government efforts aim to reduce freight costs and support exporters effectively. India sees significant opportunities…
The US struck five Iranian crude-oil tankers near Kharg Island and the Gulf of Oman after Iran’s IRGC targeted a US Navy warship with ballistic missiles twice in two days. CENTCOM said the crews were ordered to evacuate before the vessels were destroyed, alleging they were part of an Iranian “shadow network” funding the IRGC…
India advocates for urgent UN Security Council reforms to reflect current global realities. The nation seeks expanded membership, especially for developing countries in the Global South. Discussions on working methods must integrate broader reform clusters and the veto issue. Transparency and equal access to information are crucial for all members. Troop contributing countries should influence…
India and China held their first-ever Corps Commander-level talks outside Ladakh, at the Wacha-Damai Border Personnel Meeting Point in Arunachal Pradesh, led by Lt Gen Girish Kalia. The meeting marks an expansion of border dialogue beyond Ladakh, aimed at managing tensions and improving stability, especially amid reported Chinese activity near Taksing, ahead of India’s BRICS…
NSA Ajit Doval travelled to Beijing for the 25th round of Special Representatives’ talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the India-China boundary question, amid renewed tensions in Arunachal Pradesh. The visit precedes the SCO summit in Bishkek and a possible BRICS-linked Xi visit to India, with Ladakh’s disengagement still incomplete. Source: HINDUSTAN TIMES…
The UN resolution passed on September 4 represents a crucial step towards dismantling structural Eurocentrism. India voted in its favour, as it aligns with the country’s long-standing diplomatic position of backing equitable representation and correcting historical geographic biases that affect developing nations. Source: FIRSTPOST Read More…
India now supplies sixty percent of diesel transiting Bab-el-Mandeb to Europe. Russian diesel exports remain severely constrained due to ongoing disruptions. US shipments to Europe have also begun to weaken significantly. Indian refineries are filling a crucial gap in Europe’s eastern diesel supply. Source: THE ECONOMIC TIMES Read More…