India’s energy diplomacy with Russia has shifted from Cold War solidarity to refinery-led opportunism. As discounted oil keeps the economy afloat, questions loom—are we building resilience or courting overdependence? A deeper look at history, strategy, and future risks.
Read MoreAt the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, the warmth of Prime Minister Modi’s embrace with Vladimir Putin went beyond optics. It symbolised a recalibrated Eurasian diplomacy where India balances West–Russia tensions while deepening strategic stakes in the SCO and BRICS.
Read MorePrime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with Xi Jinping in Tianjin underscored India’s evolving multipolar diplomacy—balancing rivalry and dialogue. New Delhi’s strategy is neither retreat nor alignment but a pragmatic pursuit of coexistence in a fractured, fast-shifting world order.
Read MoreIn a striking rebuke to Western dominance, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping’s opposition to “discriminatory sanctions” signals BRICS’ rising defiance—evoking memories of NAM and Bandung, while foreshadowing a future shaped by digital finance, energy alliances, and resilient supply chains.
Read MoreIndia’s economy clocked a robust 7.8% growth in Q1 2025–26, reaffirming its position as the world’s fastest-growing major economy. Powered by manufacturing revival, services momentum, and strong domestic demand, this growth signals resilience amid global headwinds and geopolitical uncertainty.
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