Category: World

New Delhi: India is steadily expanding its strategic influence across the Indo-Pacific through a combination of indigenous defence capabilities, stronger regional partnerships and an increasingly proactive foreign policy. The country’s growing engagement with key maritime nations, particularly Indonesia, reflects its ambition to play a larger role in maintaining regional security, economic cooperation and strategic stability. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India’s foreign policy has increasingly focused on strengthening ties with Indo-Pacific nations while promoting mutual respect, shared prosperity and a rules-based international order. Recent high-level engagements with…

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By Ajay Kumar / Ravivar Delhi Network New Delhi | A seemingly warm remark at Hyderabad House in New Delhi has drawn significant attention in diplomatic circles. During bilateral talks on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi referred to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi as his “younger sister,” a gesture that reflected more than personal warmth. In diplomacy, words often carry strategic significance, and the comment underscored the deep trust that India and Japan have cultivated over the past two and a half decades. Yet the real importance of the summit…

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New Delhi: Europe, long associated with snow-capped mountains, mild summers, and cool breezes, is now experiencing an unprecedented climate crisis. Countries that rarely needed fans or air conditioners are witnessing temperatures soaring beyond 45°C. Roads are buckling under extreme heat, rivers are shrinking, forests are burning, and thousands of lives are being threatened by prolonged heatwaves. While many Indians may wonder why temperatures that are common in parts of India are causing such alarm in Europe, the answer lies in infrastructure and preparedness. European homes were designed to retain heat…

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Colombo Dialogue Rekindles Debate on Informal Engagements Amid Continued Bilateral Tensions New Delhi: Recent discussions surrounding a regional security dialogue held in Colombo have once again drawn attention to the complex nature of India-Pakistan relations. While official ties between the two neighboring countries remain strained, the reported presence of Indian and Pakistani representatives at a common strategic forum has sparked debate over the role of informal diplomacy and backchannel communication in South Asia. For decades, India-Pakistan relations have been shaped by a combination of public confrontation and discreet diplomatic engagement.…

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Dhaka: The recent developments surrounding Bangladesh’s Mongla Port and the Teesta River management project are far more than just stories of two infrastructure ventures. They signal a major realignment in the South Asian balance of power. For India, the underlying challenge is not merely countering China’s expanding footprint, but continuously reinforcing strategic trust and deep-rooted partnerships with its neighbors. Geopolitical vacuums do not remain empty for long; wherever an established influence recedes, another power will inevitably step in. The trajectory of India-Bangladesh relations will heavily depend on how effectively both…

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Tehran: The historic and highly anticipated funeral rites for Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, are currently drawing to a close across Iran and Iraq. Widely regarded as one of the largest state funeral gatherings in modern history, the official period of mourning has drawn high-profile dignitaries and representatives from nearly 100 nations, including India, Pakistan, Russia, China, Saudi Arabia, and Afghanistan. The state ceremonies mark the conclusion of a deeply turbulent period. On February 28, during the holy month of Ramadan, a devastating airstrike claimed the lives…

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Strategic Partnerships, Economic Gains, and Global Influence Shape India’s Rising International Profile New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ongoing official visit to Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand from July 6 to July 11 has once again brought India’s proactive foreign policy into focus. While opposition parties continue to question the frequency and cost of overseas visits, supporters and strategic analysts argue that these diplomatic engagements have played a significant role in strengthening India’s economic, strategic, and geopolitical standing over the past decade. The visit aims to deepen strategic partnerships, expand…

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Tokyo: Celebrity chef Harpal Singh Sokhi recently went to Japan. He shares his experience on the country and the culture. ”My experience of Japan was overwhelming. I think it is one country from where we should learn ethics, discipline, manners, cleanliness. The way they are preserving nature, it’s amazing. Green Japan, is something to watch out for. I did not see any place that was not green. It was completely filled plants. The country go through multiple disasters every year, yet they sprint back and get up so fast that…

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Mumbai: Nidhi Vasandani, an ex-journalist and popular news anchor, runs The Nidhi Vasandani Show on YouTube, where she breaks down geopolitics, national security, and the stories behind the headlines for a wide Indian audience. In a recent episode, she unpacked why Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Seychelles matters far more than it appears on the surface. She opened with a question most people wouldn’t think to ask. She said, “A country whose total population is around 1 lakh. Exactly the same as a small town or a big political…

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Grant Stainless Steel a Separate National Policy Status; India Can Become a Global Hub India Can Emerge as a Global Stainless Steel Hub, But It First Needs a National Stainless Steel Policy Mumbai: To address the annual economic loss of nearly ₹12 lakh crore caused by corrosion, the stainless steel industry has urged the Government of India to introduce a National Stainless Steel Policy and launch a National Anti-Corrosion Mission. The demand was raised during the strategic partnership announcement between the Indian Stainless Steel Development Association (ISSDA) and the Global…

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