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Tag: Geopolitics

Indian Refiners Freeze New Russian Oil Orders as Trump Claims ‘Zero’ Imports Deal, But Loopholes Persist Amid Trade Leverage

Indian Refiners Freeze New Russian Oil Orders as Trump Claims ‘Zero’ Imports Deal, But Loopholes Persist Amid Trade Leverage

October 29 2025November 9 2025

In a stark illustration of the tightrope India walks between energy pragmatism and U.S. geopolitical pressure, major Indian refiners have halted new orders for Russian crude oil following fresh American sanctions on Moscow’s oil giants, industry officials have said. The…

India-ASEAN Summit: Modi Pushes for FTA Review, Maritime Cooperation to Bolster Global Stability

India-ASEAN Summit: Modi Pushes for FTA Review, Maritime Cooperation to Bolster Global Stability

October 27 2025November 8 2025

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called for an expedited review of the India-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (AITIGA) and proposed 2026 as the “ASEAN-India Year of Maritime Cooperation” to deepen ties with the 11-nation Southeast Asian bloc, as both…

India’s Afghan Embassy Upgrade: A High-Stakes Balancing Act

India’s Afghan Embassy Upgrade: A High-Stakes Balancing Act

October 21 2025May 9 2026

India formally elevated its “Technical Mission” in Kabul to a full-fledged embassy on Tuesday, signaling a bold recalibration of its Afghanistan policy amid a fraught geopolitical landscape. The move, announced by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar following his October 10…

India-China Relations 2025: U.S. Tariffs Impact

August 20 2025May 7 2026

India’s Pivot to China Signals New Asian Power Alignment Amid U.S. Tariff Storm A seismic shift is brewing in Asia’s geopolitical landscape as India, stung by U.S. tariffs and diplomatic slights, accelerates a cautious but strategic embrace of China, potentially…

US Tariffs Tighten Noose as India Faces High-Stakes Trade Standoff

August 10 2025April 5 2026

US Tariffs Escalate Pressure in India Trade Showdown The United States has escalated economic pressure on India by imposing sweeping tariffs that threaten to reshape one of the world’s most important bilateral relationships. With the combined tariff on Indian exports…

US Tariff Tensions: India’s Reserve Bank Holds Repo Rate Steady Amid Uncertainty

August 6 2025November 9 2025

RBI Holds Repo Rate Steady at 5.5% Amid U.S. Tariff Tensions, Signals Caution on Global Headwinds The Reserve Bank of India on Wednesday kept its key interest rate unchanged at 5.5%, ending a streak of three consecutive cuts, as policymakers…

Modi Rejects Foreign Intervention in India’s Operation Sindoor pause, Rahul dares him to tell on record Trump is ‘lying’

Modi Rejects Foreign Intervention in India’s Operation Sindoor pause, Rahul dares him to tell on record Trump is ‘lying’

July 30 2025November 9 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday firmly denied any foreign intervention in India’s halting India’s military response to the April 22 terror attack in Kashmir that killed 26 people, asserting in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday that India does not…

The Shifting Tides: Maldives, India, and the Geopolitical Chessboard of Indian Ocean

The Shifting Tides: Maldives, India, and the Geopolitical Chessboard of Indian Ocean

July 26 2025November 9 2025

The serene azure waters of the Indian Ocean, long a symbol of tranquility, now reflect the intricate dance of geopolitical power, with the Maldives at its heart. A recent, surprising diplomatic turnaround between the island nation and India, marked by…

India Secures ‘Clean’ Russian Crude Amid Sanctions, Ensuring Energy Security Despite Global Pressures

February 11 2025November 9 2025

Despite mounting sanctions and geopolitical challenges, India’s oil imports from Russia remain stable, with its largest oil company ensuring compliance with international regulations while securing affordable energy for the country. Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) continues to purchase “clean” Russian crude…

India extends anti-dumping duty on all imports of sodium citrate from China

May 1 2020May 9 2026

A sunset review investigation by the Indian authority has recommended for continuation of the imposition of a definitive anti-dumping duty on all imports of sodium citrate from China in view of “sufficient evidence” indicating that its revocation will lead to…

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The Election Commission of India is conducting a nationwide Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, an exercise that has triggered sharp political controversy, street protests…

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