India Condemns Attacks On Shipping In Strait of Hormuz, Urges Respect For International Law

India has strongly condemned the targeting of commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, describing such actions as deplorable.Ambassador Yojna Patel, Deputy Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations, delivered the statement at the UN Security Council debate on the Middle East.She emphasised that the Strait of Hormuz is critical for India’s energy and economic security, and

April 29, 2026
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UAE’s OPEC Exit Exposes Saudi-Pakistan Alliance and Redefines Gulf Energy Politics

The United Arab Emirates’ decision to leave OPEC after nearly six decades is both a political and economic manoeuvre, striking at the heart of Saudi Arabia’s leadership of the cartel and indirectly at Riyadh’s defence partner, Pakistan, according to report by NDTV.While tensions between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh have been simmering for years, they were partially masked by their shared hostility

April 29, 2026
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General Dwivedi’s Pentagon Visit Advances India-US Defence Cooperation And Strategic Convergence

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi recently concluded a pivotal visit to the Pentagon, marking another significant step in the strengthening of India-US defence relations.His official trip to the United States took place from April 20 to 23, and the engagements at the Pentagon on April 23 were described as a major boost to military ties between the two nations.During the visit, General Dwivedi

April 29, 2026
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Indian Army Launches ‘Pragati’ Exercise With 11 Nations

The Indian Army is preparing to host military delegations from eleven friendly nations for the inaugural edition of the multilateral exercise ‘Pragati’ at the Foreign Training Node in Umroi, Meghalaya.This marks a significant step in India’s efforts to strengthen defence cooperation and build deeper military-to-military ties across the region. The exercise is designed to enhance interoperability

April 29, 2026
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EAM Jaishankar: Indian Diplomacy Poised to Advance National Interests, Secure Key Goals

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday addressed India’s High Commissioners, Ambassadors and senior officials of the Ministry of External Affairs at the 11th Heads of Missions Conference in New Delhi.He reflected on the significant expansion of India’s global engagement over the past decade and emphasised that Indian diplomacy is prepared to advance national interests and secure

April 29, 2026
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