Foreign ministers of the BRICS group gathered in New Delhi on Thursday for high-level talks dominated by the ongoing conflict involving Iran and its impact on global energy markets, trade stability and economic uncertainty. Read More: Iran war dominates BRICS Delhi meeting India, which holds the rotating BRICS chair this year, hosted representatives from the expanded bloc that […]
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India eyes BrahMos missiles talks with Vietnam
India may discuss the possible sale of its BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to Vietnam during an upcoming state visit by Vietnamese President To Lam, according to sources familiar with the matter. Read More: India allocates Rs 67,000 crore for advanced weapons purchase President To Lam is expected to hold talks in New Delhi this week aimed […]
India wary of Trump peace board possible Kashmir role
India has yet to formally engage with US President Donald Trump proposed ‘Board of Peace’, amid concerns in diplomatic and media circles that the initiative could open the Kashmir dispute to international mediation. Read More: US-India ties under strain after May conflict: report New Delhi was notably absent from the charter-signing ceremony held on the sidelines […]
India pulls out of Chabahar amid US sanctions
India has effectively pulled back from Iran’s Chabahar port following the reimposition of U.S. sanctions. The move comes after India paid $120 million to Iran before the sanctions took effect. Iran can now use these funds to operate the port without India’s involvement. The withdrawal was marked by the collective resignation of government representatives from […]
India questions China’s role in 2025 ceasefire
India’s opposition Congress party has asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to clarify China’s claims of mediating the 2025 India-Pakistan ceasefire. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated that Beijing helped resolve the May military flare-up between the two countries. India has denied this, saying the ceasefire resulted from direct military communication, not foreign mediation. Congress leader […]
India diplomatic setbacks in 2025 highlighted in new report
India’s foreign policy faced notable challenges in 2025, with a leading Indian daily describing the year as one marked by unmet promises and diplomatic setbacks. According to a report published by The Hindu, New Delhi’s reliance on symbolic diplomacy, high-profile meetings and narrative-building failed to deliver tangible outcomes. The paper argued that while Prime Minister […]