One of the founding members of BRICS, and having already held its Presidency thrice i.e. 2012, 2016 and 2021, India again assumed its Chair for the fourth time on January 1, 2026. Now India plans to host the 18th BRICS Summit from September 12-13, 2026, wherein the leaders of the BRICS member nations and partner …
Background An year after the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) revoked the security clearance of the Turkish Celebi company in the aftermath of Turkiye’s support to Pakistan during Op Sindoor in May 2025, Canan Celebioglu-the chairperson of the company has described it as the most unfortunate blow to its existence, stating that the Indian …
Background India’s relationship with Central Asia is not new. It is rooted in centuries of historical interaction, cultural exchanges, trade linkages and shared strategic interests. The five Central Asian countries i.e. Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan occupy a vital position in the Eurasian region and hold growing strategic importance in India’s foreign policy framework. …
India's national security is under siege from a perfect storm of upheavals convulsing its immediate neighbourhood, thrusting the nation into a high-stakes geopolitical cauldron where complacency is no longer an option. The 2024 ouster of pro-India Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Bangladesh has unleashed chaos, leading to an interim regime under Muhammad Yunus, which grapples …
