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The drumbeats of conflict in the Middle East, specifically the looming specter of strikes involving Iran, have sent a predictable but no less jarring tremor through global markets. As fuel shortages manifest from the local pumps of East Africa to the industrial hubs of Europe, the world is reminded of the fragile tether connecting global peace to economic survival.
While rare earth minerals have become essential for future growth, it’s distribution across the world is not even. It becomes more challenging for countries to make a balance when major powers like China holds almost 80% of its share.
As global multilateralism faces growing strain and major international institutions encounter challenges, regional cooperation frameworks such as BIMSTEC are gaining renewed relevance. Bringing together seven countries of the Bay of Bengal region, BIMSTEC provides a focused platform to address shared developmental and security challenges through efficient consensus-building and practical cooperation. Anchored in the BIMSTEC Bangkok Vision 2030, the grouping is…
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For three decades, a 315-meter ghost has haunted the canyons of the Far-West. The Pancheshwar…
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At a time when global trade tensions are escalating in Taiwan and the AI threat is overshadowing the world, the USA’s tilt in the Eastern Hemisphere points toward China’s growing global impact. The Iran-US war has surely caused a dent in China’s economic progress, but ideologically and politically it has gained an upper hand.
The Rashtriya Swatantrata Party’s historic victory in the elections of March 2026 (B.S. 2082/83) has marked a new era in Nepali politics. RSP’s Balendra Shah’s win over K.P Sharma Oli of Communist Party symbolises people’s rejection of old political regime in the country.
In a significant step toward deepening bilateral engagement, Vice-President of Guyana Bharrat Jagdeo called on the Vice-President of India C. P. Radhakrishnan at Uprashtrapati Bhavan today. The high-level meeting reaffirmed the shared commitment of both nations to strengthen cooperation across a wide spectrum of sectors.
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Japan’s landmark decision to ease long-standing restrictions on defence exports marks a decisive shift from…
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India and Vietnam have elevated their relationship to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, setting an ambitious $25 billion trade target by 2030. Following high-level talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
The India–Republic of Korea MSME agreement, signed during the visit of Lee Jae Myung, marks a strategic shift toward inclusive economic cooperation, positioning small businesses, innovation, and resilient supply chains…
Suresh K. Reddy, the Indian Ambassador to Cairo, met with Dr. Mohamed Farid Saleh, the Egyptian Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, to discuss ways to enhance economic, trade, and…
In a move signaling growing economic engagement, India is exploring expanded investment opportunities in Egypt following high-level talks between Egyptian Deputy Prime Minister Hussein Issa and Indian Ambassador to Cairo…
Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, arrived in Tokyo on Wednesday for a two-day official visit aimed at deepening economic ties between India's most populous state and Japan. The…
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Rising geopolitical tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran are intensifying the air quality crisis across West and South Asia. Beyond health and agriculture, the crisis is reshaping global…
Sustainability in global trade is a core determinant of competitiveness, risk management, and long-term value creation, which earlier may have been simply classified as a peripheral ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance)…
Dr. Manal Awad, Minister of Local Development and Environment, received Shri Kirtivardan Singh, Minister of State for External Affairs, Environment, Forests, and Climate Change of the Republic of India, to…
Speaking at the ‘Environment, COP-30 and Global Health’ session during the BRICS Summit in Brazil, Prime Minister Modi expressed appreciation for the leadership of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da…
Climate Asia successfully concluded its 4th Annual Conference, Mitti Ki Baatein (Stories from the Ground), on Earth Day in New Delhi. The event drew over 150 participants, including grassroots leaders,…
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In the evolving landscape of global agri-trade, tea remains one of Africa’s most enduring and culturally significant exports. Among the companies redefining Africa’s premium tea presence on the world stage…
Digital Transformation of Africa’s Agricultural Sector: Need to have Challenges understood, Priorities drawn and Strategies worked out, in the era of globalization and digitalised economy
Dr. Soumya Swaminathan, Chairperson of the M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation and former Deputy Director-General at the World Health Organization (WHO), on Thursday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his unwavering…
Digital transformation of Namibia’s Agri-Food Sector: Unlocking potential, empowering smallholders, and creating jobs for rural youth, synergizing STAS 2025 and Digital Namibia Strategy 2021through AgriTech Startups in Rural Areas
Shri Chouhan extended his gratitude to ICAR on behalf of the 800 million Indians who rely on the public distribution system, as well as the international community that depends on…
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In the serene landscapes of Thimphu, India and Bhutan took another decisive step in their decades-long partnership this week. During a high-level bilateral meeting, both nations agreed to enhance cooperation…
Union Minister of Power Manohar Lal on Monday inaugurated the Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Regulatory Affairs in the Power Sector at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, calling…
The global climate crisis and the urgent need for a clean energy transition have reshaped the foundations of international diplomacy. In this new paradigm, strategic alliances are increasingly forged not…
India and Nepal have taken another decisive step in strengthening their fast-growing energy partnership. The two neighbours signed agreements this week to build two major cross-border power transmission lines, marking…
Between January and July 2025, Indian companies invested approximately US$ 33 billion across global markets, averaging about US$ 4.7 billion each month.
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India Recognized as Global Innovation Leader at Gandhi Jayanti Celebration in Seattle
Celebrating Gandhi Jayanti and the International Day of Non-Violence, the Indian Consulate General in Seattle, in partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, hosted a vibrant cultural event that highlighted India’s global leadership in innovation and its commitment to Gandhian values.
India, Japan Review Progress of Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project
Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw and Japan’s Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Hiromasa Nakano, conducted a joint review of the ongoing Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) Project—India’s first bullet train corridor.
India and China have decided to restart direct flights
India and China have decided to restart direct flights between the two nations later this month, signaling progress toward the gradual restoration of their bilateral relations, according to a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday.
Egypt Explores Ways to Benefit from India’s Experience in Implementing the Comprehensive Insurance System
Mai Farid, Executive Director of the General Authority for Comprehensive Health Insurance, received Suresh K. Reddy, Ambassador of the Republic of India to Egypt, to discuss bilateral cooperation in the areas of digital and technological transformation of the system, integration between the public and private sectors, and leveraging the Indian experience in implementing the comprehensive health insurance system (Ayushman Bharat).
UP International Trade Show 2025: A Grand Showcase of India’s Economic Potential and Uttar Pradesh’s Industrial Rise
The Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show 2025 (UPITS-2025), inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 25 in Greater Noida, has emerged as a landmark event in India’s trade and industrial calendar.
India and Australia Sign MoU to Strengthen Food Safety Collaboration
In a significant move to bolster international cooperation in food safety, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and Australia’s Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Wednesday at the FSSAI headquarters in New Delhi.
Indian Embassy in Cairo Organizes Running Event as Part of the Viksit Bharat Run 2025
The Embassy of India in Cairo, Egypt jointly with MY Bharat, under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, successfully organized the Viksit Bharat Run 2025 on Friday.
India and Egypt Discuss Opening New Markets for Egyptian Handicrafts in India
Dr. Maya Morsi, Egypt’s Minister of Social Solidarity, received Suresh K. Reddy, India’s Ambassador to Egypt, at the Ministry’s headquarters in the New Administrative Capital. The Minister praised the relations between Cairo and New Delhi, given the strategic partnership between the two friendly countries.
PM Modi Inaugurates UP International Trade Show 2025, Highlights India’s Progress and Reform Agenda
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show 2025 (UPITS-2025) in Greater Noida on Thursday, showcasing India’s ongoing economic transformation and the state’s growing importance in trade, manufacturing, and investment.
Jaishankar Hosts High-Level Global South Meeting, Calls for Stronger Multilateralism and South-South Cooperation
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar chaired a High-Level Meeting of Like-Minded Global South countries in New York on Tuesday, held on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80).