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Monday, January 5, 2026
TopicBilateral ties

Topic: Bilateral ties

Modi, Oman Sultan discuss 2-state solution for Israel-Palestine, sign document for ‘future partnership’

Sultan and PM of Oman Haitham bin Tarik's India visit is 1st by an Omani ruler in 26 years. He was accompanied by a high-level delegation, including 7 cabinet ministers & 3 vice ministers.

Modi, Muizzu discussed Indian troop withdrawal at COP28. India agreed, claims Maldives President

Statements issued earlier by Maldivian and Indian governments on the bilateral meeting, however, did not mention this issue.

Optimistic about 10.5% economic growth this year, says finance minister

Sitharaman also said that the priority was growth of the economy, and not taxing diesel vehicles as of now.

From a ‘4th-rate power’ to ‘critical partner’: How US-Vietnam relations have evolved since war

US President Biden's visit to Vietnam this week saw the 2 countries elevate their ties to 'Comprehensive Strategic Partnership', 50 years after last American troops left Saigon.

Saudi Arabian PM and Crown Prince to meet PM Modi at Hyderabad House on Monday

Prior to his meeting with PM Modi, the Saudi Arabian Crown Prince will receive a ceremonial reception at Rastrapati Bhawan in New Delhi at 10 am.

China assures Russia, India of deepening bilateral ties, promises ‘coordination, cooperation’

Qin Gang met in India on Thursday with other foreign ministers of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation with China seeking to preserve stable relations as ties with West remain tense.

On Camera

BCCI has sabotaged India’s approach to Bangladesh

The BCCI decision has given new life to the lunatic fringe of the Hindu Right. It now has the confidence to force policy changes in accordance with its communal campaigns.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.