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Iran stands firm as Lebanon remains sticking point in fragile ceasefire with US. ‘No room for denial’

Iran President Pezeshkian calls Israeli aggression on Lebanon 'a flagrant violation' of ceasefire & "dangerous indicator of deceit and lack of commitment to potential accords'.

How US ‘pushed Pakistan’ for ceasefire with Iran even as Trump escalated threats

FT report highlights Field Marshal Munir led back-channel talks that led to two-week pause in West Asia war. However, all 3 parties have divergent views on terms of ceasefire. 

Dhaka’s top diplomat in Delhi, India-Bangladesh look to further meets while keeping irritants aside

Khalilur Rahman, Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister met ministers Jaishankar, Piyush Goyal and Hardeep Singh Puri Wednesday. On Tuesday, Rahman had a one-hour long meeting with NSA Ajit Doval.

Jaishankar set to visit UAE amid tenuous US-Iran ceasefire, energy security to be front and centre

Indian petroleum companies have signed long term deals with the UAE for energy supplies, all of which have been impacted by the ongoing war, as the UAE faced the brunt of Iran's retaliation. 

India welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, hopes agreement will lead to ‘lasting peace’ in West Asia

India expects that 'unimpeded freedom of navigation and global flow of commerce would prevail through Strait of Hormuz', according to a statement by MEA Wednesday.

US-Iran agree to two-week ceasefire brokered by Pakistan, invited to Islamabad for further talks

Twin announcements by US President Trump & Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi bring six-week long conflict across West Asia to temporary halt.

Bangladesh labels FM’s India visit ‘stopover’. New Delhi calls it ‘official visit’. Here’s what to expect

The difference in labelling Khalilur Rahman’s visit, while subtle, indicates respective domestic sensibilities. While major outcomes remain to be seen, the focus is on discussing all issues, from water to trade.

‘Only God knows how many parts Pakistan will be divided into this time’, Rajnath Singh warns Khawaja Asif

The defence minister Tuesday hit back at recent remarks by Asif, who reportedly said that Islamabad would retaliate by striking Kolkata in the event of any future misadventure by India.

Bangladesh foreign minister Rahman to meet Jaishankar, Doval in Delhi. Focus on ties beyond ‘regime’

Khalilur Rahman's visit is first by a Bangladeshi foreign minister since 2024. Rahman is set to be accompanied by Humayun Kabir, the prime minister’s adviser on foreign affairs.

16 Indian vessels still stranded near Strait of Hormuz, 8 including 2 more LPG ships exited safely

Centre maintains that food and fuel stocks are at adequate levels and that no price volatility is being experienced yet.

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What can be expected from the ongoing talks in Islamabad? Odds of resolution remain slim

The initial ceasefire functioned less as a resolution and more as a pause—an opportunity for both sides to recalibrate, while claiming victory.

India bond yields rise as RBI moves to drain liquidity, lift overnight rates

New Delhi: India’s sovereign bond yields rose after the central bank announced its first step this year to drain cash from the banking system,...

Army promotes Col Purohit, acquitted in 2008 Malegaon blast case, to Brigadier; to not retire yet

This means he will serve Indian Army for a minimum of another 2 years as Brigadier, unless he picks up the next rank of Major General.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.