News articles and essays on the Indian diplomacy at work around the world.
The arrival of INS Tir, INS Sujata and ICGS Sarathi at Colombo highlights the continuing maritime engagement between the Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard and Sri Lankan naval authorities.
The ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting is the highest defence consultative and cooperative mechanism within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. It provides a framework through which member countries can discuss common security concerns and develop cooperation in defence-related matters.
The sector also maintains important economic connections with larger incorporated enterprises. Small establishments frequently participate in manufacturing supply chains, distribution networks and service activities that support businesses operating across different parts of the economy. Their performance therefore has implications for employment, production and wider economic development.
India’s regulatory framework already recognised high-ethanol and flex-fuel vehicles through earlier amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules. The latest development should therefore be understood as a further refinement of an existing framework rather than the introduction of an entirely new vehicle category.
The gathering provides an additional platform for international engagement by connecting parliamentary institutions and legislators alongside the diplomatic and governmental mechanisms already operating within BRICS.
Piyush Goyal visited the Port of Rotterdam, accompanied by its Chief Executive Officer, Boudewijn Siemons. The engagement focused on the port’s strategic role in international maritime trade and its importance for commercial connectivity between India and Europe.
The first contingent of 300 Nigerian Army personnel departed Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on 22 October 2026. According to the Nigerian Army, the soldiers travelled aboard two Indian Air Force aircraft, identified as a C-17 strategic transport aircraft and an Airbus A321.
Welcoming the Russian parliamentary delegation, Om Birla emphasised the historical friendship between India and Russia, describing the relationship as one built upon mutual trust, respect and shared aspirations.
The minister emphasised that cooperation between India and South Korea could extend beyond ship construction to include port development, maritime logistics, technology transfer, workforce training and industrial innovation.
The inaugural dialogue follows the decision taken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in May 2026 to establish a dedicated mechanism for maritime security cooperation. Its first meeting marks the implementation of an important commitment under the expanding bilateral strategic partnership.
