By Rajesh Iyer
New Delhi bureau chief covering Indian politics, the south Asian neighbourhood and Indo-Pacific diplomacy.
Assam Chief Minister's Anti-Bangladesh Rhetoric Strains India's Diplomatic Reset
Bangladesh summoned India's acting High Commissioner after Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said he prays relations between the two
India's Credibility on Hormuz: Does New Delhi Have the Will to Lead?
India's foreign policy community is divided over how to respond to the Strait of Hormuz crisis. Some analysts urge New Delhi to launch a mul
India's Window for Restraint on Hormuz Crisis Is Closing Fast
India's calibrated restraint on the Strait of Hormuz crisis is becoming unsustainable as energy costs surge. New Delhi must now choose betwe
India Buys Russian R-37M Missiles to Counter Pakistan's China-Backed Air Power
India has signed a $1.2 billion deal for around 300 Russian R-37M ultra-long-range air-to-air missiles, targeting Pakistan's China-backed ai
India's Gulf Diplomacy: Strategic Autonomy or Cautious Ambiguity?
India's foreign policy debate centers on whether its quiet diplomacy in the Gulf is prudent or passive. New Delhi's deep ties with the US, I
EU-India Trade Deal Advances Amid Strategic Calculations and Regulatory Hurdles
A high-level EU delegation visited New Delhi to accelerate negotiations for a landmark free trade agreement, targeting finalization by 2026.
India's Rupee Under Siege as Iran Conflict Exposes Economic Vulnerabilities
The Indian rupee has depreciated over 10% since 2025, pressured by soaring oil imports due to the Iran conflict. The Reserve Bank of India i
India's Dual Trade Pacts with EU and US Signal Strategic Multi-Alignment
India is advancing trade talks with both the European Union and the United States in a coordinated diplomatic push. These parallel negotiati
US-India Trade Framework: A Strategic Pause, Not a Final Deal
A new US-India trade framework announced by President Trump and Prime Minister Modi halts tariff escalation but lacks formal legal text. The