Foreign Policy
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Trump Pulls Sanctions Waiver on Chabahar Port: What It Means for India
Originals | Sep 19, 2025, 06:42 PM ISTThe Trump administration's recent decision to withdraw the sanctions waiver on Chabahar Port has raised significant concerns for India. In this video, we break down what this move means for India's strategic interests, regional trade, and its relationship with both the U.S. and Iran.
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'Dance between dragon, elephant': China welcomes PM Modi's 'positive' remarks on Sino-India ties
World | Mar 17, 2025, 06:43 PM ISTChina has welcomed PM Modi's recent remarks on Sino-India relations, calling for a cooperative approach between the two nations. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning emphasised that Modi's comments align with China's vision for stability and progress in the region.
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Trump-Xi meeting possible in April amidst trade tensions: Report
World | Mar 10, 2025, 11:35 PM ISTUS President Donald Trump may visit China in April for talks with Xi Jinping amid rising trade tensions. The meeting could shape US-China relations, tariffs, and diplomacy.
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US Supreme Court temporarily blocks order requiring Trump administration to release foreign aid
World | Feb 27, 2025, 08:54 AM ISTThe US Supreme Court temporarily blocked a lower court's order requiring the Trump administration to release billions in foreign aid. The legal battle over presidential authority on foreign assistance spending continues.
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Trump open to military action over Greenland, Panama Canal, criticises Biden's offshore drilling ban
World | Jan 07, 2025, 11:40 PM ISTPresident-elect Donald Trump hinted at potential military action to secure Greenland and the Panama Canal, stressing their importance to U.S. national security. He also criticized President Joe Biden's ban on offshore energy drilling, pledging to reverse the decision.
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Manmohan Singh: The Prime Minister responsible for strategic corrections to India's foreign policy
Explainers | Dec 27, 2024, 05:38 PM ISTFormer PM Manmohan Singh shaped the India foreign policy as he emphasized on strengthening India's relations with countries like the US, Russia, China, among others. He is credited for signing the civil nuclear deal with the US.
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Privilege of working closely with Manmohan Singh, made strategic corrections to foreign policy: EAM
World | Dec 27, 2024, 08:57 AM ISTThe external affairs minister added, "The privilege of working closely with Dr Manmohan Singh was immense. His kindness and courtesy will always be remembered."
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Jaishankar says, 'India won't be intimidated to conform, can't permit others to veto on our choices'
India | Dec 22, 2024, 10:48 AM ISTS Jaishankar has said that India will not allow others to have a veto on its choices. He added that India will do whatever is right in its national interest and for the global good.
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Jaishankar emphasises on need to adapt foreign policy as per digital era's changing requirements
India | Dec 16, 2024, 06:00 AM ISTEAM Dr S Jaishankar further talked about the emerging global workspace and the constantly growing numbers of Indian nationals working abroad.
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President Droupadi Murmu reaches Algeria, receives Guard of Honour on arrival
News | Oct 14, 2024, 11:23 AM ISTPresident Droupadi Murmu arrived in Algiers, Algeria on October 13 the first leg of her three-nation visit. This is the first visit by an Indian President to Algeria. At the airport, the President was received by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune of Algeria, as a special gesture.
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'Don't want to be sandwiched between India and China', says Sri Lanka's new President
World | Sep 25, 2024, 02:33 PM ISTDissanayake has expressed his intention to continue working with India, China and Japan, who are key partners in Sri Lanka's debt rework. The Marxist-leaning politician emerged victorious in the presidential election on September 21, defeating his predecessor Ranil Wickremesinghe.
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Bangladesh unrest: Sheikh Hasina’s ouster and its likely impact on relations with India | EXPLAINED
Explainers | Aug 07, 2024, 05:59 PM ISTSheikh Hasina was forced to flee after protests over job quotas spiralled out of control after her 'razakar' remarks and a harsh police crackdown. The developments are of considerable concern for India, as it now is surrounded mostly by unstable neighbours in the South Asian region.
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Maldives: Muizzu thanks India, China for helping its fragile economy in major foreign policy shift
World | Jul 28, 2024, 05:10 PM ISTThe marked change in his policy towards India came as in May this year the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned the Maldives that it faces a high risk of debt distress without significant policy changes.
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'Iran will not respond to US pressure': President-elect Masoud Pezeshkian praises China, Russia
World | Jul 13, 2024, 01:15 PM ISTPezeshkian, 69, has pledged to promote a pragmatic foreign policy and soothe tensions with the West over the scrapped 2015 nuclear pact. In his latest comments, he also showered praises on Russia and China and said Iran will not be influenced by US pressure.
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Putin praises India for independent foreign policy, says it won't 'play games' with Moscow
World | Jan 26, 2024, 01:59 PM ISTThe Russian President also lauded India's 'Make in India' initiative and expressed confidence that New Delhi will not "play games" against Moscow on the international stage. Last month, Putin invited PM Modi to Russia during a meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
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Why is Chinese media praising PM Modi's 'successful' foreign policy? Explained
Explainers | Jan 05, 2024, 07:15 PM ISTIn a rare praise, China's state-controlled media acknowledged India's diplomatic achievements and economic strides over four years under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The author of the article praised India's foreign policy as becoming multi-aligned through ties with major powers.
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'India moving towards great power strategy under PM Modi's leadership', says Chinese media
India | Jan 05, 2024, 08:58 AM ISTChina praises India: According to the author Zhang Jiadong, the shift reflected India's ambitions to escape its historical colonial shadow and position itself as a global influencer, politically and culturally.
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Indian-American foreign policy expert Nisha Biswal confirmed as deputy CEO of US DFC
World | Jul 30, 2023, 07:44 AM ISTBiswal has more than 30 years of experience in US foreign policy and international development programs within the Executive Branch, Congress, and the private sector. She was nominated by President Joe Biden.
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Russia's new foreign policy strategy identifies China, India as 'main allies' on world stage | READ
World | Apr 01, 2023, 06:31 AM ISTRussia foreign policy: The strategic partnership between India and Russia is based on 5 main pillars- politics, defence, civil nuclear energy, counter-terrorism cooperation, and space. India and Russia celebrated the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic relations.
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Foreign policy has become 'people-centric': EAM S Jaishankar
India | Jun 11, 2022, 08:38 AM ISTSpoke to students of @iimb_official on #AtmanirbharBharat and 8 years of the Modi Government, he tweeted, adding that their energy and enthusiasm give confidence that New India will indeed become a reality.