Islamic NATO? Pak-Saudi-Turkey Pact's India Impact
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey forge a defense pact with a NATO-style clause, raising strategic concerns for India amid Middle East tensions.
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey forge a defense pact with a NATO-style clause, raising strategic concerns for India amid Middle East tensions.
Paniit Alumni India and Balmer Lawrie have signed a strategic agreement to offer government-backed services to IIT alumni, enhancing support for graduates.
Saudi Arabia and Pakistan's NATO-style defense pact now includes Turkey, creating a new security bloc. India monitors developments amid concerns over nuclear implications and shifting alliances.
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi declares the 1963 Pak-China agreement illegal, asserting Shaksgam Valley is Indian territory and rejecting Beijing's claims.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will sign the long-awaited EU-Mercosur trade pact in Paraguay on January 17, a move aimed at boosting exports despite farmer protests. Read the full details.
PM Modi meets German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Ahmedabad. Key agreements on defence roadmap, semiconductors, critical minerals & skill development on the agenda. Details inside.
India and the European Union have resumed high-stakes negotiations for a free trade agreement in Brussels. Key discussions focus on market access, tariffs, and intellectual property. Read the latest updates.
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirms ongoing India-US trade negotiations since Feb 2025, aiming for a balanced agreement. Both nations remain interested in a mutually beneficial deal.
Pakistan confirms high-level talks with Bangladesh on potential sale of JF-17 Thunder fighter jets and a broader defence cooperation agreement. Details inside.
India's flurry of bilateral trade pacts with New Zealand, Oman & others is less about boosting exports & more a strategic hedge against global trade fragmentation under Trump. Analysis.
On January 5, 1986, 13 parties moved to form a national opposition forum. Centre took a tough stand on Punjab violence, while US and USSR edged towards a missile pact. Explore this pivotal day.
The landmark India-UK free trade agreement is projected to be operational by mid-2026, promising major gains for textiles, engineering, and more. Discover the sectors set to benefit.
A 16-year-old girl and her 25-year-old alleged boyfriend died in Guna after consuming poison, sparking a police probe into the minor's access to the substance. Details inside.
Trump and Zelenskyy's Florida meeting signals momentum for Ukraine peace. Key points include a 20-point peace plan, EU membership, and a US-Ukraine security pact. Read the full analysis.
In a key pre-poll move, Bangladesh's Jamaat-e-Islami has allied with the student-led NCP, securing 25 seats. This shapes the opposition landscape against Sheikh Hasina's Awami League. Read the full analysis.
China updates its foreign trade policies, enhancing legal powers for trade disputes. New measures aim to bolster Beijing's capabilities against potential lawsuits from private firms. Read the full analysis.
Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar accuses former CM KCR and current CM Revanth Reddy of a secret agreement. He vows BJP campaign against Congress corruption in Telangana. Read more.
A couple and their two sons were found dead in Mudkhed taluka, Nanded. Police suspect a suicide pact driven by financial crisis and poor health. Read the full investigation details.
Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra states India is actively engaged with the US to finalize a mutually beneficial trade agreement. The tone was set during PM Modi's February visit.
India is actively negotiating with the US to finalize a balanced trade agreement. Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu highlights progress and shared goals. Read the latest updates.
A look back at India's 2025: navigating US tariffs, sealing key trade pacts, expanding in West Asia, and facing military confrontation with Pakistan. Explore the year's diplomatic highs and lows.
India and New Zealand agree to collaborate on payment system interoperability and real-time cross-border remittances. The deal opens new markets for Indian fintech and boosts financial services exports.
India finalises major defence deals worth over $450 million to supply BrahMos missiles to Vietnam and Indonesia, strengthening strategic ties in Southeast Asia amid regional tensions.
India refuses duty concessions on dairy in the trade pact with New Zealand, safeguarding its domestic farmers. Key details on the agreement's impact and future negotiations.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismisses the 1994 Budapest Memorandum as ineffective, urging for a new, just, and durable peace agreement to end the war with Russia.
Brazil's President Lula announces a delay in the landmark EU-Mercosur free-trade pact to January 2024, citing European opposition. The 26-year negotiation faces hurdles from France and Italy.
Brazil's President Lula da Silva aims to sign the long-delayed EU-Mercosur free-trade pact in January. The deal, 26 years in making, faces hurdles from European farmers and member states.
Dutch Foreign Minister Bruins Slot announces India-EU trade pact negotiations are in a decisive phase, aiming for an early conclusion to build resilient supply chains. Read the latest updates.
Former RBI Governor C Rangarajan stresses urgent resolution of US 50% tariff on Indian exports, citing geopolitical motives. Calls for action amid capital outflows.
India and Oman sign a landmark trade pact, the CEPA, to boost economic ties. Piyush Goyal calls it a watershed moment. Deal promises jobs, investment, and market access.