Indian Foreign Policy

India's vigorous new foreign policy playbook amid Trump tariff shock

The hefty tariffs slapped by Donald Trump have prompted New Delhi to double down on multipolarity, the new buzzword in international relations. This took PM Modi to rarely visited countries by leaders

Doing more and differently must be mantra of India-Russia ties: Jaishankar

India and Russia should come out with a creative and innovative approach to confront complex geopolitical challenges, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday amid increasing strains in New Delhi's ties with Washington over its purchase of Russian crude oil. Jaishankar made the remarks at a meeting with Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov in Moscow. In his televised opening remarks, the external affairs minister said India and Russia should continuously diversify and expand their "agenda" of cooperation including by diversifying the bilateral trade basket and through more joint ventures. "Doing more and doing differently should be our mantras," he said. The comments came against the backdrop of a downturn in relations between India and the US after President Donald Trump doubled tariffs on Indian goods to a whopping 50 per cent including a 25 per cent additional duties for India's purchase of Russian crude oil. The external affairs minister arrived

Indian Army, Russia boost defence ties at 4th IRIGC meet in St Petersburg

The interaction between the Two Armies focused on enhancing bilateral Defence Cooperation, including exchanges in niche technologies such as Drones, C-UAS, Electronic Warfare

Foreign policy 'weak-kneed' in dealing with Donald Trump, says Congress

The Congress also tried to define its idea of Indian nationalism and cultural ethos even as it flagged contemporary concerns

India important for New Zealand's prosperity, security: PM Luxon in Delhi

Shortly after arriving in the national capital, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Sunday described India as a country of "huge importance" for his nation's prosperity and security even as the two sides announced launching negotiations for a comprehensive free trade pact. On Monday, Luxon will hold wide-ranging talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and will deliver a lecture at the inaugural session of the Raisina Dialogue as the chief guest. The Kiwi leader is visiting India from March 16 to 20. He is accompanied by one of the largest delegations a New Zealand prime minister has ever travelled with. "I've landed in India - a country of huge importance to New Zealand's prosperity, security and society. India provides huge economic opportunity for Kiwis," the New Zealand PM said on 'X'. "That's why I'm here and that's why I've brought a senior delegation of business and community leaders with me." Ahead of the Modi-Luxon talks, the two nations announced the launch of

EAM Jaishankar, Omani FM discuss trade, investment, energy security

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday held wide-ranging discussions with his Omani counterpart Badr Albusaidi on bilateral cooperation in trade, investment and energy security. Jaishankar is in the Omani capital here to attend the 8th Indian Ocean Conference. "Delighted to meet FM @badralbusaidi of Oman this morning. Appreciate his personal efforts in successfully hosting the 8th Indian Ocean Conference," Jaishankar posted on X. "Held wide-ranging discussions on our cooperation in trade, investment and energy security," he said. The two leaders jointly released the logo celebrating the 70th anniversary of the diplomatic relations. They also jointly released a book titled Mandvi to Muscat: Indian Community and the Shared History of India and Oman'. Oman hosts a sizeable Indian community totalling approximately 664,783 individuals as of August 2024, according to the Government of Oman.

PM Modi, Trump to reinforce Quad partnership amid China's growing influence

Defence and security ties between India and the US are set to be a key focus of PM Modi's meeting with US President Donald Trump

China expanding military infra along LAC despite Oct pact, diplomatic talks

The expansion of Chinese infrastructure, including new roads, bridges, helipads, and gun positions, reportedly follows a similar pattern across all three sectors of the LAC

Trump team holds first meetings with Jaishankar, signals India top priority

Following US President Donald Trump's inauguration, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and NSA Mike Waltz held their first bilateral and international meetings with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar

As Trump takes over, Ukraine eyes peace with 'world leader' India's help

Donald Trump took the oath of office as the 47th US President during an indoor ceremony at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on Monday

Donald Trump's inauguration: What a front-row seat for Jaishankar means

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attended the inauguration of US President Donald Trump in Washington DC on Monday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Special Envoy

Bangladesh moves to drop secularism from Constitution: What we know so far

The existing principles-nationalism, socialism, democracy, and secularism-were established in the 1972 constitution, drafted after Bangladesh's independence during the 1971 India-Pakistan War

Pakistan, Bangladesh armies meet, say outsiders can't harm 'brotherly' ties

In a rare high-level meeting in Rawalpindi, Pakistan and Bangladesh's militaries stressed that their 'enduring partnership' must 'remain resilient against external influences'

Justin Trudeau resignation: From Jagmeet's U-turn to FM's exit, key moments

Trudeau, elected in 2015 after a decade of Conservative rule, was praised for reviving Canada's liberal identity but lost support recently amid surging living costs and concerns over immigration

Nuclear deal, space, defence: Key points from US NSA Sullivan's India trip

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan visited India from January 5-6 for his final overseas trip before leaving office

India protests China's new counties in Hotan, cites Ladakh overlap: MEA

MEA also stated it will closely monitor the situation and take necessary steps to protect India's interests in response to China's plan to build a mega dam on the Brahmaputra river

'It takes two to tango' says Pak Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on India ties

Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has emphasised that normalising relations with India requires mutual willingness. Speaking with journalists at the Foreign Office here on Thursday, Dar highlighted Pakistan's diplomatic efforts since the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government took office last year. When asked about Pakistan's relations with India, he stressed on the importance of mutual effort, and said: It takes two to tango. Dar also announced plans to visit Bangladesh next month and noted that Islamabad and Dhaka are rebuilding ties after the fall of the Hasina government in August last year. Bangladesh is like a lost brother. We aim to strengthen economic and trade cooperation, he said and mentioned that he received an invitation from Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhamad Yunus during a meeting in Cairo recently. Yunus took charge as Chief Adviser after the then prime minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted from power on August 5 last year followi

Pakistan FM to visit Bangladesh; Muhammad Yunus to reciprocate visit

Pakistan's Ishaq Dar will visit Bangladesh next month, the first such trip by a Pakistani foreign minister since 2012, signalling warming ties between Dhaka and Islamabad after Sheikh Hasina's ouster

'Won't hurt India's interests, but...': Bangladesh Army chief on Northeast

Bangladesh Army chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman characterises India-Bangladesh relations as a 'give-and-take relationship' while describing China as 'a partner in our development'

Pakistan's 2025 New Year's resolution: Rake up Kashmir again with UNSC role

Pakistan begins its two-year term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council today, the first day of the new year