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SCO condemns Iran attacks, urges diplomatic path
world4 hours ago

SCO condemns Iran attacks, urges diplomatic path

At the SCO summit in Bishkek, member states led by India reaffirmed condemnation of military strikes on Iran, stressed respect for international law and Iran’s sovereignty, and called for a political-diplomatic de‑escalation. The Bishkek Declaration also condemned terrorism in all forms, opposed unilateral coercive measures, and supported a WTO-based multilateral system, while India signaled readiness to deepen economic ties with Tehran and pursue a peaceful resolution to regional conflicts, including through diplomatic means and a comprehensive settlement of the Palestinian question.

via The Times of India|
#bishkek-declaration#india#iran
Modi tells Putin to end Ukraine war as allies pressure him to save himself
world15 hours ago

Modi tells Putin to end Ukraine war as allies pressure him to save himself

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi publicly lectured Vladimir Putin to end Russia’s war in Ukraine, signaling a shift among Moscow’s allies as Modi champions peace. The Independent notes India’s growing profits from Russia’s oil trade and highlights recent Western moves (including CIA director John Ratcliffe’s Moscow visit) that underscore mounting pressure on Putin from within his circle and from allied leaders like Modi and Trump, suggesting Putin’s inner circle may be turning on him to safeguard their interests and influence.

via The Independent|
#india#narendra-modi#russia
Hague ruling keeps Indus Waters Treaty in force as India rejects findings
world1 day ago

Hague ruling keeps Indus Waters Treaty in force as India rejects findings

The Permanent Court of Arbitration ruled that the Indus Waters Treaty remains fully in force and India must comply, rejecting New Delhi’s argument to suspend the pact; India condemned the verdict and did not participate in hearings, while Pakistan hailed a legal win and signaled possible countermeasures, though there is no automatic enforcement and practical compliance will depend on diplomacy and data-sharing restoration.

via aljazeera.com|
#india#indus-waters-treaty#pakistan
Modi urges Putin to end war, signaling India’s strategic autonomy
world1 day ago

Modi urges Putin to end war, signaling India’s strategic autonomy

Prime Minister Modi publicly urged Putin to end Moscow's war in Ukraine, framing it as moving from endless conflict to peace. Analysts say the comment aligns with India’s policy of strategic autonomy and its balancing act between Russia and the West, rather than signaling a policy shift. Putin’s reply was polite but non-committal, and Moscow shows no sign of abandoning its military path, suggesting the war will continue despite Modi's call.

via BBC|
#diplomacy#india#modi
Modi urges Putin to end Ukraine war as India’s ties with Russian oil face tariff talk
world1 day ago

Modi urges Putin to end Ukraine war as India’s ties with Russian oil face tariff talk

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pressed Vladimir Putin to end the Ukraine war and halt hostilities at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, underscoring India’s push for peace. The backdrop is India’s growing reliance on Russian crude amid energy shortages linked to the Iran conflict, with Russia supplying a large share of India’s oil in recent months. Meanwhile, the U.S. House is poised to pass the Graham bill proposing up to 100% tariffs on top buyers of Russian oil, a move that could affect India and others. Putin noted continued growth in bilateral trade, though he cautioned last year saw a slight decline. The article also notes ongoing Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure ahead of winter, as Washington seeks to diversify sources away from Russia, including potential Venezuelan imports.

via CNBC|
#india#oil#russia
Bishkek SCO Summit Signals Eurasian Realignment Among China, Russia and India
world-news2 days ago

Bishkek SCO Summit Signals Eurasian Realignment Among China, Russia and India

At the SCO summit in Bishkek, China, Russia and India led a gathering of 10 member states (with partners) that positions the bloc as a counterweight to Western influence; Putin and Xi held talks including a plan for a permanent visa-free regime, while India uses the forum to hedge regional influence amid bloc disagreements, and Turkey seeks permanent membership. Analysts say the summit is more about optics and signaling than immediate policy breakthroughs.

via New York Post|
#china#geopolitics#india
Two Indian Pilgrims Among Hundreds Missing After Nepal-Tibet Floods
asia5 days ago

Two Indian Pilgrims Among Hundreds Missing After Nepal-Tibet Floods

Two Indian women from a Kailash pilgrimage are among at least 290 Indians reported missing after deadly floods at Nepal’s border with Tibet. The group, which had cleared Nepal immigration and was awaiting entry into China, lost contact as the disaster struck. With the death toll rising and Nepal listing hundreds as missing (537), families remain without answers about whether their relatives crossed the border or were affected by the floods.

via BBC|
#asia#border-crossing#india
Jaishankar plays down Pak-Turkey-Saudi defence pact amid live conflicts
india-news11 days ago

Jaishankar plays down Pak-Turkey-Saudi defence pact amid live conflicts

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar downplayed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye, asking what it has achieved amid the ‘live military situations’ each signatory faces. He said India would still factor the pact into its security calculus, noting that actions by countries not well disposed toward India matter. The MEA stressed it is assessing the pact’s implications for national security and regional peace, while Jaishankar highlighted Pakistan’s use of terrorism as unique and urged careful, context-aware engagement with major powers including China.

via Hindustan Times|
#defence-pact#india#india-news
Russia turns to Indian gasoline as war disrupts its refineries
world13 days ago

Russia turns to Indian gasoline as war disrupts its refineries

Russia has begun importing gasoline from India after Ukrainian strikes damaged refineries and depots, with Moscow imposing purchase limits and seeking additional imports from Belarus and Kazakhstan; Ukraine reports missile strikes on Kyiv and other cities, while broader war-related and political developments continue—including a corruption probe in Ukraine, Nord Stream investigations, and ongoing prisoner exchanges alongside a UN aid mission to Kherson.

via The Guardian|
#gasoline#imports#india
India’s UPI Faces a Price Test: Will Merchants Pay for Digital Payments?
business16 days ago

India’s UPI Faces a Price Test: Will Merchants Pay for Digital Payments?

India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI), the world’s biggest instant-payment network, could start charging merchants a small merchant-discount rate (MDR) on larger transactions to fund its infrastructure, while consumer payments remain free. Proposals center on 0.3-0.5% MDR for transactions above a threshold (around 2,000 rupees), a move that would affect only a minority of volumes but a large share of value. Studies warn that even small fees could deter small and informal merchants and slow UPI’s expansion, risking its network effects. The government aims to balance sustainability with broad access, drawing on examples like Brazil’s Pix, and emphasizes careful design to protect marginal merchants.

via bbc.com|
#business#digital-payments#india
Pakistan's Nuclear Deterrence Tested by 2025 India Clash
defence17 days ago

Pakistan's Nuclear Deterrence Tested by 2025 India Clash

A US Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists report argues Pakistan's nuclear weapons did not deter India’s 2025 strikes during Operation Sindoor, highlighting a shift toward conventional military power, increased defence spending, and a diminished role for nuclear deterrence in Pakistan’s security narrative. The piece questions the effectiveness of full-spectrum deterrence, notes debates over nuclear command and control as the crisis escalated, and emphasizes the importance of diplomacy in achieving a ceasefire amid fears of miscalculation.

via The Times of India|
#conventional-military-power#defence#india