September 22, 2026

Diplomacy

News articles and essays on the Indian diplomacy at work around the world.

Diplomacy Economy

India and Namibia Deepen Trade and Investment Partnership as Bilateral Commerce Expands

The decisions were taken during the Fourth Session of the India-Namibia Joint Trade Committee, held in New Delhi on August 10 and 11, 2026. The Indian delegation was led by Amit Kumar, Joint Secretary in the Department of Commerce, while the Namibian delegation was headed by Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiati, Executive Director in Namibia’s Ministry of International Relations and Trade. The agreed minutes of the meeting were signed by the two co-chairs on August 11.

By Kautilya / August 12, 2026
Diplomacy

India, Côte d’Ivoire Reaffirm Stronger Partnership as New Delhi Deepens Engagement with West Africa

Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh, highlighting the relationship between the two countries, reiterated India’s commitment to working closely with Côte d’Ivoire and strengthening a partnership that has steadily expanded beyond traditional diplomacy into trade, investment, capacity building, technology, agriculture and development cooperation.

By Kautilya / August 10, 2026
Defense Diplomacy

India and US Navies Begin Specialised EOD Exercise at Kochi, Strengthening Underwater Warfare Cooperation

The exercise, being conducted from August 10 to August 14, 2026, brings together specialist diving and Explosive Ordnance Disposal personnel from India and the United States. Unlike major naval exercises centred around destroyers, aircraft carriers, submarines and combat aircraft, the Kochi engagement concentrates on the less visible but critically important disciplines of detecting, handling and neutralising explosive threats in the maritime environment.

By Kautilya / August 10, 2026
Diplomacy Economy

India and Singapore Review Eight-Pillar Strategic Partnership at 19th Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi

The talks were co-chaired by Rudrendra Tandon, Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs, and Luke Goh, Permanent Secretary (Policy), Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Singapore. Both sides assessed implementation of initiatives under the CSP roadmap and discussed projects being taken forward through the India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR).

By Kautilya / August 10, 2026
Economy Governance Infrastructure Intervention

PMAY-Urban Crosses Major Milestone: 1.25 Crore Homes Sanctioned, Over 1 Crore Delivered

Alongside the overall housing milestone, the programme has also emerged as a major instrument of women’s asset ownership. Of the approximately 1.25 crore houses sanctioned under PMAY-U and PMAY-U 2.0, around 1 crore houses have been allotted either in the name of the female head of the household or under joint ownership involving women.

By Kautilya / August 10, 2026