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…
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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…
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) India’s recent interim trade agreement with the United States, which resulted in a reduction in US tariffs, is being increasingly seen worldwide as reflecting New Delhi’s strategic autonomy in taking decisions that are in national interest.“India’s response, which is seemingly rooted in a deliberate policy of strategic autonomy, reveals a pragmatic approach that prioritises national interest without surrender, as many pundits had suggested,” according to an art…
New Delhi, Feb 19 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday recounted a compelling story at the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, highlighting India’s digital transformation through the example of a Mumbai street vendor who, a decade ago, was unable to open a bank account but now seamlessly uses online payment systems. Opening his keynote address with a warm ‘Namaste’, the French President expressed gratitude to the hosts, saying, “Thank you very much for welcoming us to this magnificent ci…
Munich, Feb 15 (IANS) Amid repeated assertions from the United States regarding New Delhi’s purchases of Russian oil, India, reaffirming its “strategic autonomy”, has conveyed a clear message on the global stage that its energy decisions will be determined by availability, cost, and risk considerations. The remarks come against the backdrop of fresh US sanctions targeting Russia’s oil sector and claims by President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio that India has agreed to halt add…
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said that if an INDIA bloc government had negotiated an agreement with the US, it would have ensured an arrangement on “equal” terms and would not have allowed India to be treated “equal to Pakistan”, asserting that it would have taken every possible step to safeguard India’s energy security and farmers.Participating in the discussion on the Union Budget, Gandhi sought what he described as “creat…