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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicIndia's foreign policy

Topic: India's foreign policy

What is the ‘Modi Mirage’ & why report is contesting claim of India’s enhanced global standing

Author of 'Modi Mirage' report says India ‘likely to face more scrutiny’ on issues of democracy & human rights going ahead and Indian diaspora sees events back home ‘with alarm’.

Why Delhi-Tehran deal on Chabahar Port is good news for India’s Shia Muslims

While improving relations with Iran may offer advantages for Indian Shia Muslims, it's important to guard against undue foreign influence as well.

Jet, set, go: Jaishankar made 33 foreign trips in 2023 as part of Modi govt’s diplomatic push

In response to question in Parliament, MoS (External Affairs) gave details of Jaishankar’s travels between November 2022 & December 2023. PM Modi travelled to 12 countries during this period.

Parliamentary panel urges MEA to ‘better utilise Indian missions’ to meet foreign policy objectives

In 24th report on ‘India’s policy planning and role of think-tanks’, the committee on external affairs has also recommended strengthening ministry's policy, planning & research division.

How Gautam Adani is helping Modi govt with India’s foreign policy challenges

India’s decision to walk the middle path, both on the Quad and the Russia-US tangle, is not only right but also courageous.

G20 is India’s time under the sun. But only grand imagination, not realism, can transform it

At its best, this so-called realism appears to be a policy fix and at its worst, a small-minded vision.

G20 leadership only brings status. India should focus on security instead, keep eye on China

New Delhi is yet to make a proper assessment of what it actually gained with its third world activism from the 1950s onwards.

Ukraine has shown Indian diplomacy is like Indian driving—any lane, any time, US or Russia

Academics have warned that India, by following its position, risks China doing invasions along the lines of Ukraine. So, India must outline the ‘red lines’.

Imran Khan’s praise for India’s foreign policy draws ire. Pakistanis ask what about Kashmir?

Many Pakistanis have expressed displeasure and outrage over Khan’s statement with some calling him the ‘darling of Indian media’.

Pakistan PM Imran Khan praising India’s foreign policy is cause for anxiety, not satisfaction

ThePrint view on the most important issues this week.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.