India has secured the vice‑presidency of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for the first time since becoming a full member in 2010, marking a major diplomatic and regulatory milestone. Senior IAS officer Vivek Aggarwal will assume the position from July 2026 to June 2027, working alongside the incoming UK presidency. The appointment places India […]
Iran could be on the verge of earning over $60 billion annually after Washington and Tehran moved toward a landmark understanding that would allow large‑scale oil and fuel exports to resume. The development marks the most significant shift in US sanctions policy in years, following a prolonged period in which Iran’s access to global energy
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has issued one of her strongest public rebukes yet to US President Donald Trump, dismissing his repeated claims that she “begged” him for photographs at the recent G7 Summit in France. Calling the remarks “senseless, unprovoked and completely false,” Meloni said she would respond once but refused to prolong what
Russia has indicated it is willing to resume dialogue with European governments, but the Kremlin has firmly rejected any negotiations framed around pressure, preconditions or assumptions of Russian weakness. The remarks come as divisions widen within the European Union over whether to reopen communication channels with Moscow amid shifting diplomatic dynamics around the Ukraine war.
Iran has announced a new set of maritime regulations for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, introducing advance‑registration requirements, safety protocols and a temporary waiver on transit‑related charges. The rules follow the recent US‑Iran agreement aimed at restoring safe navigation after months of conflict that disrupted one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. Under
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on Indian businesses, exporters, and young entrepreneurs to take full advantage of the rapidly expanding global opportunities created through India’s network of free trade agreements (FTAs). Speaking at an industry event in Delhi, Modi said the world is “opening doors for India” at a pace unseen before, and urged
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has sharply criticised US President Donald Trump after he claimed she “begged” him for a photograph during the recent G7 Summit in Evian. The remarks, made in an interview with Italian broadcaster La7, triggered an immediate political backlash in Rome and escalated into a full‑blown diplomatic dispute. In a video
The Union government has defended its temporary blocking of Telegram, telling the Delhi High Court that the platform has evolved into a major hub for cybercrime, fraud and illicit networks. Appearing before Justice Tejas Karia, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued that the action was driven by national‑security and public‑safety concerns, not just the controversy surrounding
Russia is in advanced discussions to induct the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile into its armed forces, marking a rare reversal in the traditional flow of defence technology between Moscow and New Delhi. According to BrahMos Aerospace chief Jaiteerth Joshi, Russia has formally conveyed its interest in acquiring the missile and is exploring ways to expand
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to visit India next month for the annual India–Japan Summit, a trip that signals renewed momentum in bilateral cooperation across strategic and industrial sectors. According to reports, Takaichi will travel with a 50‑member business delegation, including top executives from major Japanese corporations such as Suzuki Motor, Itochu, and
