Archis Mohan

INDIA bloc meets today amid strains over Congress ties and poll setbacks

With 23 parties confirming attendance, the INDIA bloc will review poll results and Parliament strategy amid tensions with key allies DMK and CPI(M)

Footsteps of a reshuffle at Centre amid signs of a Cabinet overhaul

Recent BJP organisational moves and Rajya Sabha nominations have sparked speculation that Prime Minister Modi may soon undertake a Cabinet reshuffle

Jaishankar talks with Indonesian counterpart ahead of PM's Jakarta visit

Jaishankar and Sugiono discussed defence, maritime trade, investments, pharmaceuticals and food security ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Jakarta next month

India seeks a more 'vibrant' Colombo Security Conclave as China looms

Beijing has convened the China-Indian Ocean Forum since 2021. India is not a member of the forum

World in a flux but current era belongs to India: Birla at RSS event

At RSS headquarters in Nagpur, Kumar Mangalam Birla highlighted self-reliance, entrepreneurship and the role of industry in achieving the Viksit Bharat vision

India-Venezuela oil marketing companies to explore energy agreements

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez discussed energy cooperation, critical minerals, pharmaceuticals and trade expansion

Parliamentary panel flags weak private investment, FPI outflows

Parliamentary committee raises concerns over weak private investment, foreign capital outflows and global economic headwinds

Neighbourhood-first policy boosts India's regional outreach efforts

From energy assistance and economic packages to sustained diplomatic engagement, India has stepped up efforts to strengthen ties with neighbouring countries amid evolving regional challenges

BJP's Nabin, Nepal's Lamichhane discuss Gen Z's growing role in politics

The BJP chief and Nepal's RSP chairman discussed youth participation in politics, while India rejected calls for third-party involvement in its border dispute with Nepal

Energy ties in focus as Venezuela's acting President begins India visit

Delcy Rodriguez will visit energy installations, meet industry leaders and discuss bilateral cooperation as India increases Venezuelan oil imports amid West Asia disruptions

Venezuela's Delcy Rodriguez likely to visit India amid oil supply shifts

Acting President's visit comes as India increases Venezuelan crude purchases to offset supply disruptions caused by the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz

India, Myanmar firm up ties with China on mind, expand bilateral agenda

Modi and Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing discussed trade, security, connectivity and critical minerals as New Delhi stressed continued engagement over isolation

A run for their states' money: Siddaramaiah rewrites Karnataka records

With 17 state Budgets to his name, Siddaramaiah joins an elite group of Indian politicians known for shaping state finances over decades

The laborious road ahead for D K Shivakumar on jobs, growth and welfare

From delivering welfare promises to scripting a Congress comeback in 2028, the new CM will have his hands full. Archis Mohan writes

Focus on borders: The changing narrative on demographic challenges

The Centre's narrative on demographic challenges has evolved to flagging illegal migration in border states from citing population explosion in a community, writes Archis Mohan

Will explore more trade opportunities with India: Australian PM Albanese

Energy cooperation, including uranium supplies and strategic reserves, is expected to dominate Prime Minister Narendra Modi's likely visit to Australia

Siddaramaiah quits as Karnataka CM, clears path for D K Shivakumar

Congress replaced Siddaramaiah with D K Shivakumar as Karnataka chief minister ahead of the 2028 Assembly polls and 2029 Lok Sabha elections

BJP organisational rejig could pave way for Union Cabinet reshuffle

The BJP has appointed Union Minister Harsh Malhotra as its Delhi unit chief, fuelling speculation about a possible reshuffle in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Council of Ministers

Govt raps industrial users buying cheaper retail fuel amid crisis

The Centre has flagged rising diversion of discounted retail fuel by industrial users even as public-sector oil firms absorb heavy losses to shield consumers

Quad launches $20 bn critical minerals initiative to cut China dependence

The Quad foreign ministers launched initiatives on critical minerals, energy security and maritime surveillance amid concerns over the grouping's future under Donald Trump