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For years, Western commentators have struggled to comprehend India’s foreign policy, often dismissing it as opportunistic or indecisive, wrote Dr. Lauren Dagan Amoss of Jerusalem Post.They observe New Delhi strengthening ties with Washington through the QUAD, purchasing discounted oil from Moscow, and signing expansive trade and technology agreements in Europe, only to hastily categorise
India and Myanmar have agreed to strengthen their economic partnership by expanding trade through the Rupee-Kyat settlement mechanism. This arrangement, operational since May 2024, has already seen steady growth in transaction volumes, and both sides expressed satisfaction with its progress.The mechanism is expected to reduce dependence on third-country currencies, thereby facilitating smoother
India and Oman’s Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) has come into force at a time when the US‑Iran war has severely disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, NDTV reported.This pact is being seen as a strategic breakthrough, offering India an alternative trade and energy route that bypasses the world’s most critical maritime chokepoint.Signed in December during Prime
India on Saturday expanded its defence diplomacy through a series of high-level engagements on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh held separate bilateral meetings with senior counterparts from the Netherlands, Australia, and the European Union, underscoring India’s focus on strengthening defence cooperation, military interoperability, and
Vizhinjam International Seaport, developed and operated by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ) for the Government of Kerala, has crossed the landmark milestone of handling 2 million twenty‑foot equivalent units within just 18 months of commencing operations. This makes it the fastest Indian port to achieve such a feat, according to the official release.The port began trial
India has expanded its trade footprint in Panama with the launch of three new motorcycle models, underscoring the growing presence of Indian brands in Central America.The Indian Embassy in Panama, Nicaragua and Costa Rica announced that Ambassador Sumit Seth unveiled the Royal Enfield Goan Classic 350, Himalayan 450 Mana Black Edition and Classic 650 in Panama City.This marks a significant push
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal concluded his three-day visit to Canada on 28 May 2026, leading India’s largest-ever business delegation and focusing on accelerating Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) negotiations, with both nations committed to expanding bilateral trade from $8.5 billion to $50 billion by 2030.His engagements spanned academia, innovation centres, government
India has dispatched its largest-ever business delegation to Canada as Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal arrived in Ottawa on Monday to spearhead high-stakes free trade negotiations.The delegation, comprising 150 members, marks the most significant trade mission India has ever sent to Canada, signalling a determined push to conclude the long-discussed Comprehensive Economic Partnership
India’s energy security is under acute stress as the US‑Iran war continues to choke the Strait of Hormuz, driving up oil prices, weakening the rupee, and disrupting LPG supplies.Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s urgent three‑point directive to his ministers aims to cut red tape, secure alternative energy, and keep the long‑term vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 intact despite the crisis.The escalating
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Friday, marking a significant moment in the ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral relations between India and Cyprus.The meeting is expected to feature extensive discussions on expanding cooperation across a wide range of sectors, including trade, investment, technology, education, culture