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In less than 60 days, India and China held four major bilateral dialogues, all targeted at finding a solution to the boundary issue whilst maintaining peace on the border. In August, they held diplomatic level talks, followed by discussions between the Special Representatives, culminating in a first-of-its-kind Corps Commander-level flag meeting in early September. Finally came the bilateral meeting between PM Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The post Modi-Xi: Balancing, Not Reset

Shri Rajiv Gauba Calls Electric Mobility a "Strategic Imperative" for Viksit Bharat as NITI Aayog Launches Second Edition of India Electric Mobility Index niti_admin Wed, 09/16/2026 - 15:14 Publishing Date Wed, 09/16/2026 - 12:00 Release Link https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleaseDetail.aspx?PRID=2308864&reg=48&lang=1

18th BRICS Summit: Explore India’s priorities, Global South cooperation, strategic autonomy, and key issues discussed at the CPPR roundtable. The post Event Report — The 18th BRICS Summit: India’s Priorities and the Future of the Global South | CPPR appeared first on Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR).

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India’s Eurasian shift will play itself out in the upcoming BRICS Summit. This is in contrast to just four years ago, when India cultivated the West, especially the U.S., in the aftermath of the 2020 Galwan clashes. Now with the U.S.’ tough tariffs and trade negotiations, India has made space to lean towards the Eurasian groupings, emphasising its long-held foreign policy principle of strategic balancing. The post India’s diplomatic shifts in SCO and BRICS appeared first on Gateway House.

The SCO aims to be more than a security dialogue, because churn in the global order means not only military power but includes new instruments like infrastructure, energy and technology. The SCO has potential here. China’s factories, Russia’s energy and resources, India’s technology and services, and Central Asia’s location and minerals, connected to Iran and Pakistan’s location on the Arabian Sea, could become a formidable economic geography. The post The SCO at 25 is evolving appeared first on

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The revised law modernises China’s defense system by clarifying military and civilian responsibilities, integrating advanced technology, and defining duties for citizens, including the potential for resource expropriation Highlights The 24th session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s […] The post Revision of National Defense Mobilization Law of China: A warning signal for India? appeared first on Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR).

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India will host the 18th BRICS Summit from September 12-13, 2026, amid adverse geopolitical circumstances. With Russia at war in Ukraine and Iran, the UAE and Saudi Arabia caught in the U.S.-Israel conflict, the BRICS grouping faces its biggest test yet. Yet its members remain committed to the “BRICS spirit” and promoting a fair international order. Can India use the summit to advance peace and development? The post BRICS’ Delhi summit: an intense agenda appeared first on Gateway House.

Fundraising is often spoken about as a specialised function, as a job that’s done by the founder, CEO, or a dedicated fundraising team. It is considered a ‘gated’ space associated with high stakes, long-term relationships, difficult conversations, and high rates of rejection. Donors, too, often expect to meet the most senior person in the room, making fundraising feel like a responsibility that only a select few can hold. Yet fundraising is about much more than simply raising resources. It is ab

The 25th round of Special Representative talks between India’s Ajit Doval and China’s Wang Yi resulted in a significant 8-point joint statement Highlights National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met on August 25 in Beijing […] The post The 8-point Joint Statement: Strategic implications for India-China relations appeared first on Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR).

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Kochi street vendors need suitable vending zones and dedicated spaces for effective rehabilitation, says D Dhanuraj. The post Finding the Right Space for Kochi’s Street Vendors: D Dhanuraj appeared first on Centre for Public Policy Research (CPPR).

Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi held talks with Russian President Mr. Vladimir Putin on trade, energy and defence at the SCO summit in Bishkek.

Uzbekistan conferred its highest honour for foreign leaders on Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi, underscoring the deepening India-Uzbekistan Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and longstanding civilisational ties.

As Israel readies for its national elections in October, a new actor has stepped into the national scene and will likely influence the polling. This is the Israeli-Jewish diaspora, which comes in all dimensions of Judaism and democracy. For the first time, they feel the need to actively cast their vote, given its criticality and the yearning for political change. The post A new actor in Israel’s 2026 election appeared first on Gateway House.

India and Japan have agreed to deepen defence cooperation with a focus on maritime security, defence technology, joint exercises and greater operational coordination, strengthening their strategic partnership in the Indo-Pacific.

Just four months ago, India and Bangladesh seemed determined to move beyond the difficulties faced during the two-year transition of Mohammad Yunus. But former PM Sheikh Hasina’s audio address to her constituents via Delhi changed the mood. Can the realists and pragmatists in Delhi and Dhaka rebuild and strengthen a coalition of mutual interests? The post Pragmatising India-Bangladesh ties appeared first on Gateway House.

1. Email chor These are the managers or leaders who simply forward the team’s hard work with a cheery line: “Happy to share that we successfully completed…” which translates to, “I didn’t do it, but I’m definitely sharing it. Because I can.” 2. Mic chor Their privilege gave them the vocabulary and confidence to take up space and raise their voice. At the slightest opportunity, they grab the mic and conveniently forget to pass it to the one whose idea they just stole and repackaged as their ‘deep

Japan’s recently-released defence white paper marks a significant turn in intent and policy. The country’s long focus on economic security is now blended with its defence capacity, bringing together foreign policy, intelligence, and economic, technological and industrial capacities into a “comprehensive architecture for national defence.” This is a new conception of national security in Japan. The post Japan’s 2026 Defence White Paper appeared first on Gateway House.

India has officially launched its campaign for a non-permanent seat on the UNSC for 2028-29. This will be India’s ninth time on the UNSC. The election is strict and process-driven. The campaign has been launched well in time to ensure election with the highest possible number of votes to signal global acceptance of India, now the world’s most populous country, as a permanent member of the UNSC. The post India bids for UNSC appeared first on Gateway House.