International Relation

PM Modi co-chairs AI Action Summit in Paris

Context: French President Emmanuel Macron has invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to co-chair the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit in Paris. Aims of the AI Action Summit in Paris Built on Previous AI Summits: Following the UK (Bletchley Park) and...

India as a Bridge between Global North and South

Context: India is increasingly taking a central role in shaping the Global South in the 21st century, particularly through initiatives such as the Voice of the Global South Summits and its G20 presidency. About Global South It refers to developing...

Trump Sanctions International Criminal Court (ICC) for ‘Illegitimate Probes’

Context: U.S. President Donald Trump imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court for probes targeting America and its ally Israel. Trump stated that the court had “abused its power” by issuing an arrest warrant for visiting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin...

Indians Entering US via Dunki Route Deported

Context: A US military plane carrying 104 Indian deportees landed in Amritsar. Many of them reached the country through multiple countries via a ‘dunki route.’ About Dunki Route It is a term for the journey migrants take through Latin American...

India-Sri Lanka Relations, Areas of Cooperation and Concerns

Context: India has named the Jaffna Cultural Centre after Tamil poet-philosopher Thiruvalluvar, signifying India’s enduring cultural and historical ties with Sri Lanka. More in News Originally, Sri Lankan Tamils expressed concern over the omission of ‘Jaffna’ from the name, prompting...

Trump Second Term Hopes for Indo-Pacific Region

Context: The inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States signals a vital moment in global geopolitics, particularly for the Indo-Pacific region. The presence of the foreign ministers from India, Japan, and Australia — America’s key...

Why Donald Trump wants Greenland?

Context: President Donald Trump expressed interest in acquiring Greenland for the protection of the free world, stating it would be an unfriendly act if Denmark did not allow this. Reasons Behind Trump's Interest in Greenland Strategic Security: Proximity to Europe,...

India-Indonesia Relations, Partnership Areas and Challenges

Context: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto arrived in India ahead of New Delhi's 76th Republic Day celebrations, where he will serve as the chief guest. India-Indonesia Ties Historical Context Deep-rooted Connections: India and Indonesia share commonalities in history, religion (Hinduism and...

H1B Visa Program, Beneficiaries, Eligibility and Limits

The H-1B visa program continues to be a focal point in discussions about immigration and skilled labor in the United States. In a recent press conference at the White House, former US President Donald Trump expressed his support for the...

Indian Diaspora, History, Significance and Legacy of Girmitiyas

Context: During the inauguration of the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD), Prime Minister Narendra Modi referred to the Indian diaspora as “India’s ambassadors to the world.” Indian Diaspora The Indian diaspora has been significantly shaped by the story of the...