India-Israel Bilateral Relations: Prime Minister of India conducted a historic state visit to Israel, where both nations elevated their ties to a Special Strategic Partnership for Peace, Innovation, and Prosperity.India and Israel share a multi-dimensional relationship characterized by deep security cooperation, a knowledge-hub partnership in technology, and a shared vision for regional stability. The relationship […]
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The Druzhba Oil Pipeline
The Druzhba Oil Pipeline: The Druzhba oil pipeline is at the center of a geopolitical standoff following a complete halt in flows due to drone attacks, leading Hungary and Slovakia to veto new EU sanctions on Russia.The Druzhba Pipeline (translating to Friendship in English) is one of the world’s longest and largest crude oil pipeline […]
India and France Amend Double Taxation Avoidance Convention
India and France Amend Double Taxation Avoidance Convention: India and France have signed an amending protocol to the India-France Double Taxation Avoidance Convention (DTAC, 1992), introducing key changes to capital gains taxation, the Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) clause, and incorporating provisions of the multilateral Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) framework.The amendments are designed to provide greater […]
2025 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation
2025 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation: The Our Lady of Grace Cathedral, Vasai (Maharashtra) has won the Award of Merit at the 2025 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation.A prestigious UNESCO initiative that recognises outstanding heritage conservation projects across the Asia-Pacific region.It honours restoration efforts that combine technical excellence with cultural authenticity […]
The International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), 1977
The International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), 1977: The US Supreme Court recently struck down tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), 1977.The IEEPA is a US federal law that grants the President authority to regulate international commerce during a declared national emergency arising from external threats.It allows […]
Ottawa Convention : Poland’s withdrawal
Ottawa Convention: Poland’s withdrawal Poland’s withdrawal from the Ottawa Convention, as announced by the Prime Minister recently, is a strategic maneuver that allows the country to deploy anti-personnel mines swiftly along its eastern borders if necessary The Ottawa Convention, also referred to as the “Mine Ban Treaty,” prohibits the use, stockpiling, production, and transfer of […]
India Hosts First BRICS Sherpas Meeting 2026
India Hosts First BRICS Sherpas Meeting 2026: India formally began its BRICS Chairship 2026 by hosting the first meeting of BRICS Sherpas and Sous Sherpas in New Delhi from February 9-10, 2026. The meeting marked the start of a year-long engagement under India’s leadership, guided by the theme “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.” […]
India, UK Sign Social Security Agreement for Temporary Employees
India, UK Sign Social Security Agreement for Temporary Employees: India and the United Kingdom have signed a Social Security Agreement (SSA) to prevent double social security contributions for employees on short-term assignments.India and the United Kingdom have signed a reciprocal Social Security Agreement, also referred to as a Double Contributions Convention (DCC), to eliminate the […]
Kimberley Process 2026
Kimberley Process 2026: India has assumed the chair of the Kimberley Process (KP) for 2026, placing it at the forefront of global diamond governance. Coming at a crucial time for the diamond industry, the role positions India as a key Global South voice and a central hub in the diamond value chain to drive meaningful […]
India’s Balancing Act Between the US and Russia
India’s Balancing Act Between the US and Russia: The US claims that India has “agreed to stop buying Russian oil” under the 2026 India–US trade understanding. The statement has revived questions about how India balances its long-standing partnership with Russia amid mounting geopolitical and economic pressure from the US.The US claim on ending Russian oil […]
