Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar expressed readiness for a dignified and respectful dialogue with India to address all outstanding issues, including Kashmir. However, he emphasized that Pakistan will not plead for talks. India has maintained that discussions will only include Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir and terrorism, demonstrating a clear stance on its priorities. In a humanitarian gesture, India recently warned Pakistan about potential flooding due to severe weather, showcasing its willingness to cooperate on non-political matters, contrasting …

India and the Philippines have strengthened their ties in the space industry by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing cooperation in electronics, satellite communications, and IoT technologies. This collaboration, facilitated by the Satcom Industry Association of India and the Electronic Industry Association of the Philippines, aims to foster joint research and innovation, promoting shared advancements in space electronics and manufacturing. As both nations celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations, this partnership not …

The U.S. Appeals Court ruled that Trump’s global tariffs were imposed unlawfully, finding that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act does not grant presidents broad authority for such measures without congressional delegation. However, the court allowed the existing tariffs to stay in place until mid-October, acknowledging potential economic disruption. This decision raises significant concerns about the future of U.S. trade policy and executive power, with potential implications for trade relations, especially regarding China. Trump plans …

Prime Minister Narendra Modi set a goal to attract 10 trillion yen in Japanese investment to India over the next decade during the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit in Tokyo on August 29–30, 2025, framing a 10-year roadmap that prioritizes AI, semiconductors, digital partnership 2.0, rare earths, and clean energy, with a strong push to link SMEs and start-ups for supply chain resilience and innovation-led growth. Building on the earlier 5 trillion yen target set in …

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met 16 Japanese governors in Tokyo on August 30, 2025, urging deeper state–prefecture partnerships to boost cooperation in manufacturing, next‑generation infrastructure, startups, SMEs, tourism, and cultural links under the State‑Prefecture Partnership Initiative launched at the 15th India‑Japan Annual Summit a day earlier. The interaction followed Modi’s bilateral talks with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, where both sides unveiled a 10‑year roadmap and a goal to mobilize JPY 10 trillion investment into India, …

India and Japan moved to deepen strategic defence ties during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s August 28–29 visit to Tokyo for the 15th Annual Summit with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, adopting a Joint Declaration on Security Cooperation to expand exercises across all three services, enhance technology sharing, and institutionalise NSA-level dialogue for contemporary security challenges in the Indo-Pacific. Modi underscored co-development and co-production of next‑generation systems, highlighting the UNICORN naval mast initiative that stems from a …

The recent diplomatic engagements between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are poised to play a crucial role in stabilizing India-China relations amid global economic turbulence, particularly in light of U.S. tariffs on Indian exports. Modi’s anticipated meetings with Xi on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin mark his first visit to China in seven years, reflecting renewed commitment to diplomatic dialogue, especially after last year’s …

India and Japan signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on mineral resources during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s August 29–30 visit to Tokyo for the 15th India‑Japan Annual Summit, aiming to build resilient, diversified critical minerals supply chains through joint investments in exploration, mining, processing, stockpiling, and sustainable deep‑sea mining, including projects in third countries. The pact, exchanged between India’s Ministry of Mines and Japan’s METI and aligned with frameworks like the Mineral Security Partnership, Quad critical …

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Japan, accompanied by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, underscores the strengthening bilateral ties between India and Japan, as they explore collaboration in critical sectors like semiconductors, advanced transportation, and green energy. The visit included an inspection of a significant semiconductor facility in Sendai, aimed at bolstering Japan’s chip manufacturing capabilities, and a focus on India’s high-speed rail projects, particularly the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train. Modi emphasized the potential of India’s …

China and India have reached a 10-point consensus during high-level defense talks aimed at safeguarding border peace following recent tensions. NSA Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized the importance of diplomacy and military channels for effective border management. The talks, marking 75 years of diplomatic relations, resulted in the formation of an expert group under the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination to advance boundary delimitation. This constructive engagement reflects a mutual …

The US Democrats have criticized President Trump for imposing tariffs on India for purchasing Russian oil while ignoring larger buyers like China, arguing that this approach is damaging the US-India relationship. They describe the tariffs as unjustified, contending that the focus on India rather than broader sanctions undermines the intended objectives regarding Russian energy purchases. India has responded firmly, asserting its right to safeguard its national interests and economic security. This situation highlights the complexities …