Diplomacy

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

Indonesia to Commemorate Centenary of Rabindranath Tagore’s Historic Visit

Rabindranath Tagore’s journey to Indonesia in 1927 was more than a literary visit. It was a cultural pilgrimage into a region where Indian civilisational influences had blended with local genius for centuries. During his stay, Tagore travelled widely, observing Indonesian traditions, temple art, dance, architecture and craft traditions. His interaction with the cultural life of Java and Bali deeply influenced his own imagination and later shaped artistic exchanges between Indonesia and Santiniketan.

By Kautilya / July 7, 2026

Diplomacy

India-Israel Bilateral Investment Agreement Comes into Force

The agreement was signed between the Government of the Republic of India and the Government of the State of Israel on 8 September 2025 in New Delhi. Its implementation is expected to provide a more secure, transparent and predictable investment environment for investors from both nations.

By Kautilya / July 6, 2026

Governance

UIDAI Enables Free Email Update in Aadhaar through Aadhaar App

The service has been made available free of cost through the Aadhaar App from 1 July 2026 for a period of six months. The initiative is aimed at improving resident convenience and expanding access to Aadhaar services through secure digital platforms. It also reflects UIDAI’s continued focus on people-friendly digital governance under the broader vision of Digital India and Viksit Bharat.

By Kautilya / July 5, 2026

Diplomacy Economy

India and Mali Open New Trade Chapter with Inaugural Export Promotion Forum in Bamako

India’s Duty-Free Tariff Preference Scheme has played an important role in strengthening this trade relationship. With Mali’s global exports valued at nearly US$4 billion, the untapped export potential in the Indian market is estimated at around US$3.96 billion, highlighting the large scope for future growth.

By Kautilya / July 3, 2026

Diplomacy

India Calls for Zero Tolerance on Terrorism at UN, Says No Cause Can Justify Violence

Speaking during the Ninth Review of the United Nations Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni, said the international community must reject selective approaches and double standards while dealing with terrorism. He underlined that terrorism, in every form and manifestation, must be condemned clearly and without qualification.

By Kautilya / July 2, 2026

Diplomacy

India-Japan Partnership Enters a New Growth Phase with $12.5 Billion Investment Push

The ceremonial welcome accorded to Prime Minister Takaichi at Rashtrapati Bhavan reflected the warmth and importance of the relationship. Prime Minister Modi’s presence at the welcome ceremony underlined the personal and political attention being given to the partnership. The summit-level talks are expected to review the full spectrum of bilateral cooperation and create fresh momentum through several MoUs and cooperation documents.

By Kautilya / July 2, 2026

Diplomacy Economy

India and EU Move Closer on Sustainable Ship Recycling Cooperation

The development was discussed during a meeting between Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal and European Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy Jessika Roswall. Both sides reviewed the ongoing audit, inspection and approval process for Indian ship recycling facilities seeking inclusion under the EU regulatory system.

By Kautilya / July 2, 2026

Defense Diplomacy

India, Malaysia Review Defence Cooperation at 12th Military Sub Committee Meeting

During the discussions, both sides expressed satisfaction with the steady progress in defence ties and reviewed ongoing cooperation, including military exchanges, joint exercises, training programmes, staff talks, capacity building initiatives, maritime cooperation, and collaboration in emerging domains.

By Kautilya / July 2, 2026

Diplomacy Economy

UPI Goes Live in Greece, Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal Witnesses the Launch at Eurobank

Shri Piyush Goyal said that the launch marks another important milestone in the global expansion of India’s digital payment ecosystem. He said that, with UPI now live in Greece, eligible customers can transfer money instantly, securely, and seamlessly, with transaction costs reduced significantly to a fraction of those associated with conventional money transfer methods.

By Kautilya / July 1, 2026

Economy Governance

No Empty Pumps, No Dry Kitchens: How India Turned the Hormuz Supply Shock into an Energy Resilience Test

The outcome was not accidental. It was the result of years of preparation, diversified sourcing, refinery flexibility, emergency regulation, consumer protection measures and coordinated work between the Centre, oil marketing companies, refineries, state governments and infrastructure regulators.

By Kautilya / July 1, 2026

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