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…
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 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’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 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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
