Indian foreign policy

  • India Rejects Bangladesh

    India Rejects Bangladesh's Claims Linking Attackers to India in Pre-Election Violence Case

    Dec 15, 2025 04:18 pm CST

    India has firmly denied Bangladesh's allegations connecting attackers of radical leader Sharif Osman Hadi to India. Following the assault on the anti-Sheikh Hasina figure, Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus interim government requested India's help in apprehending the perpetrators. Meanwhile, Bangladesh has demanded the extradition of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina as the country faces rising extremism ahead of February elections.

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    India's MEA States "Democracy and Pakistan Don't Go Together" Amid Regional Tensions

    Dec 09, 2025 08:54 am CST

    India's Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal delivered a pointed assessment that "democracy and Pakistan don't go together" during his weekly briefing, while also expressing concern over civilian casualties in Afghanistan-Pakistan border clashes. The statement comes amid ongoing political turmoil in Pakistan, with former Prime Minister Imran Khan remaining imprisoned since 2023 and tensions escalating between civilian government and military powers.

  • Record Surge: Over 3,000 Indian Nationals Deported from US in 2025 as Government Addresses Illegal Immigration

    Record Surge: Over 3,000 Indian Nationals Deported from US in 2025 as Government Addresses Illegal Immigration

    Dec 06, 2025 11:39 am CST

    In 2025, the US has deported 3,155 Indian nationals as of November, marking a significant increase from previous years. The Indian government confirms these deportations follow strict nationality verification processes, with most cases involving illegal entry, visa overstays, undocumented residency, or criminal convictions. This trend highlights growing concerns around illegal immigration pathways while India continues expanding its diplomatic presence globally.

  • S Jaishankar Highlights Politics Over Economics: India

    S Jaishankar Highlights Politics Over Economics: India's Strategic Response to US-Led Trade Tensions and Global Supply Chain Challenges

    Nov 30, 2025 02:22 pm CST

    External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addresses how politics increasingly dominates economics in international relations, emphasizing India's strategic approach to diversifying supply sources amid US-led trade tensions. The article explores India's push for self-reliance, manufacturing growth, and technological advancement as part of its broader vision to become a developed nation by 2047, while navigating complex global challenges including China's economic dominance and changing US trade policies.

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    India's Zero Tolerance Stance: S Jaishankar Condemns Terrorism at SCO Meet Following Delhi Blast

    Nov 18, 2025 09:52 pm CST

    Following a deadly bomb blast in Delhi that killed 15 people, India's Foreign Minister S Jaishankar called for global "zero tolerance" towards terrorism at the SCO Council meeting in Russia. Jaishankar emphasized that there can be "no looking away" from terrorism as investigators described the Delhi Red Fort blast as a sophisticated 'white-collar' terror module led by medical professionals. The National Investigation Agency has identified the driver as a suicide bomber and arrested a key co-conspirator who provided technical support for the attack.

  • India Disavows Links with Nepal

    India Disavows Links with Nepal's Pro-Monarchy Activist Durga Prasai: Clarifying Diplomatic Stance

    Nov 03, 2025 08:54 pm CST

    India's government has officially distanced itself from Nepali pro-monarchy activist Durga Prasai, emphasizing its non-interference policy in Nepal's internal politics. Despite Prasai's claims during his medical visits to Delhi, Indian officials confirm no support for his royalist campaign, underscoring India's commitment to engaging only with Nepal's democratic institutions.

  • India Restores Embassy in Kabul: A New Chapter in India-Afghanistan Relations

    India Restores Embassy in Kabul: A New Chapter in India-Afghanistan Relations

    Oct 22, 2025 01:43 am CST

    India has officially upgraded its technical mission in Kabul to embassy status, signaling deepened diplomatic engagement with Afghanistan. Following Afghan Foreign Minister Muttaqi's visit to India, this move aims to enhance India's contribution to Afghanistan's development and humanitarian initiatives, despite New Delhi not yet formally recognizing the Taliban government.

  • From Servility to Statesmanship: How India

    From Servility to Statesmanship: How India's Diplomatic Approach Evolved Between Two Sharm El-Sheikh Summits

    Oct 17, 2025 05:41 pm CST

    This analysis contrasts India's diplomatic approaches at two Sharm El-Sheikh summits 16 years apart, highlighting the evolution from Manmohan Singh's conciliatory stance in 2009 to Narendra Modi's strategic diplomacy in 2025. While Pakistan's PM Shahbaz Sharif displayed obsequious behavior toward Trump at the recent Gaza peace negotiations, Modi's decision to send a representative instead demonstrated calculated diplomatic maturity, underscoring fundamental differences in India's foreign policy posture between the two administrations.

  • India Defends Energy Policy After Trump Claims Modi Promised to Stop Russian Oil Purchases

    India Defends Energy Policy After Trump Claims Modi Promised to Stop Russian Oil Purchases

    Oct 16, 2025 01:52 pm CST

    India has responded to US President Trump's claim that PM Modi promised to stop buying Russian oil by reaffirming its energy policy focuses on consumer interests and supply security. The MEA emphasized that India's import decisions are guided by market conditions and the need for diversified energy sources, while negotiations with the US on expanding energy cooperation continue.

  • Trump Claims Modi Promised to Stop Russian Oil Purchases, Sparking Political Controversy in India

    Trump Claims Modi Promised to Stop Russian Oil Purchases, Sparking Political Controversy in India

    Oct 16, 2025 12:40 pm CST

    US President Donald Trump's claim that PM Narendra Modi promised to halt Russian oil purchases has ignited fierce opposition criticism in India. Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi accused Modi of being "frightened" of Trump and surrendering foreign policy decisions, while the Indian government remains silent on these assertions that contradict its previous stance on energy independence.