Mumbai, June 24 (IANS) Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt, who is receiving a lot of positive response for his recently released film ‘Haunted 3D’, has lauded the government for sticking by the nation’s principle of staying neutral in the face of rising global conflicts. The director spoke with IANS during the promotions of his film, and said that India has managed to stay autonomous when it comes to its foreign policy.He told IANS, “When most of the countries have chosen one side or the other, our …
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New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) The India-Nordic Summits have served as the institutional cornerstone of engagement, facilitating structured dialogue between New Delhi and the five Nordic countries and deepening cooperation in maritime security, the blue economy, and sustainable infrastructure.These are not ceremonial exchanges but a reflection of India’s calculated effort to embed itself in the ongoing reconfiguration of global supply chains across democratic economies, a report has stated.”For cent…
Sofia, June 6 (IANS) India’s engagement with both the United States and China reflects a carefully calibrated “strategic neutrality” shaped by political considerations and interdependencies framed as “interconnectedness”.This form of neutrality reflects a broader political trend across the Global South, where India, along with other nations including Indonesia, Brazil and Saudi Arabia, pursues a realist balancing strategy shaped by US–China bipolarity but not entirely defined by it, a re…
Abu Dhabi, June 5 (IANS) India’s traditional nonalignment strategic autonomy is being redefined into proactive engagement and power projection for an era of competitive multipolarity, a report has stated. The recentering of force in Indian foreign policy in the Defence Force vision 2047 document released by the Defence Ministry indicates that strategic autonomy is not merely a defensive plan but is becoming proactive and power projective, a report in Modern Diplomacy mentioned.“This shift is…
New Delhi: India has recently concluded deals with New Zealand, South Korea and Russia that are advantageous in headline terms, but signal more about India’s quest for strategic autonomy. They mark a deliberate shift in how New Delhi is deploying trade and defence alignment policies as calibrated levers of strategic autonomy amidst rising global rivalries and uncertainties. The agreements, different in scale and context, indicate a strategic logic: India is widening its economic and security o…
Washington, April 23 (IANS) The India–US relationship is undergoing strain but remains fundamentally strong, shaped by shared strategic interests and long-term convergence, former US Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster told the think tank community here.Speaking at the Hudson Institute’s “New India Conference”, Juster traced the evolution of India’s foreign policy and its growing alignment with Washington, particularly in response to China’s rise.“India remains committed to the prin…
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) As the US-Iran conflict drags into its second month — unsettling markets, testing alliances — one thing is becoming clear: the world does not need longer wars. It needs smarter outcomes.That is why it is worth revisiting a decision closer home — one that, at the time, drew sharp criticism from the Congress-led opposition. When the Modi government chose to halt Operation Sindoor soon after achieving its objective, the opposition was quick to call it hasty, even short-…
Johannesburg, March 25 (IANS) India’s ability to navigate relationships with multiple, often competing actors, could become a key diplomatic strength, serving as a link between BRICS and the US, which under President Donald Trump viewed the bloc as anti-American and as a potential threat to Washington, a report has highlighted. South African newspaper ‘The Citizen’ reflected how India’s relationship with Israel would impact the unity of the BRICS countries.While the conflict in Iran has …
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday that India must work in a mission mode to emerge as a global hub of indigenous drone manufacturing in the next few years to ensure strategic autonomy, enhance defence preparedness and make the country Aatmanirbhar in view of the present geopolitical uncertainties.Addressing the inaugural session of the two-day National Defence Industries Conclave at Manekshaw Centre here, the minister asserted that the ongoing conflicts, …
Abu Dhabi, March 13 (IANS) Amid ongoing conflict in West Asia, India has pursued a diplomatic path, prioritising the safety of its citizens while engaging with all partners in the region. India’s response has remained measured, responsible and humane., a report has highlighted West Asia has a central place in strategic landscape of India. Nearly nine million Indians live and work in Gulf nations. People from India working in different fields in West Asia play an important role in the economies o…