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UN General Assembly leaders urged stronger investment in diplomacy and conflict prevention, warning the organisation often reacts after wars erupt. Malaysia, Rwanda, Finland, Switzerland and others called for early action, dialogue, political solutions and implementation of existing peace agreements

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held meetings with foreign leaders and ministers on the sidelines of UNGA81, discussing bilateral ties, multilateral cooperation, regional security, the Ukraine conflict, West Asia developments, and economic, energy and food security issues

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India remains in continuous contact with Russia and Ukraine and is exploring ideas to help end the conflict. In Warsaw, he stressed dialogue, diplomacy and negotiations, while defending India’s Russian oil purchases as separate from resolving the war

Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the SCO Summit in Bishkek urged resolution of conflicts through dialogue and diplomacy, warning that West Asia tensions affect global energy security and supply chains. He also called for stronger action against terrorism, drug trafficking and organised crime

India said it seeks positive and constructive ties with Bangladesh based on mutual interests and reciprocity amid uncertainty over Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's visit. New Delhi said Bangladesh's extradition request for Sheikh Hasina is under established processes and is also examining Dhaka's energy request

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran will continue pursuing peace under its memorandum of understanding with the United States, provided Washington builds trust. He stressed reciprocal commitments, rejected coercion and reaffirmed Iran’s readiness for dialogue while protecting its national rights

Former Qatari Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who transformed Qatar into a global diplomatic, media and investment powerhouse, has died at 74. He modernised the nation, founded Al Jazeera, expanded global influence and peacefully transferred power to his son

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's three-nation tour to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand highlighted India's evolving diplomatic approach, combining strategic partnerships with strong leader-level engagement. The visit focused on trade, defence, technology and Indo-Pacific cooperation while reinforcing long-term bilateral relationships

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India successfully managed one of the century's biggest energy crises through timely policies, diversified fuel imports and diplomacy, while dedicating Rajasthan's Pachpadra refinery and launching development projects worth over ₹1.06 lakh crore

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India overcame the global energy crisis through diversified fuel imports, strong diplomacy and government support, including excise duty cuts. He highlighted India's growing refining capacity while inaugurating Rajasthan's first greenfield refinery-cum-petrochemical complex

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Alexander Stubb at the Kultaranta Talks in Helsinki, discussing global conflicts, diplomacy and strategic cooperation. Finland described India as an influential global actor, while both sides reaffirmed commitment to digitalisation, sustainability and multilateral engagement

India urged the UN to revise its Afghanistan sanctions regime, calling for incentives over punishment to reflect changed political realities. It highlighted humanitarian aid, development projects, and continued engagement with Afghan authorities to support stability and the Afghan people 

Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah said both Nepal and India have encroached on each other's territories and called for a diplomatic resolution of border disputes. His remarks sparked criticism from opposition leaders and former diplomats in Nepal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised India as a “huge power” and said the country shows “crazy love for Israel” despite global criticism of the Jewish state. He highlighted strong India-Israel ties, expanding diplomatic partnerships and his close rapport with Prime Minister Narendra Modi

India’s outgoing envoy Pranay Verma met Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman in Dhaka, reviewing bilateral ties and expressing optimism for future cooperation, while both sides pledged to strengthen people-centric relations after a period of diplomatic strain

India’s new envoy Vikram Doraiswami arrived in Shanghai to assume his role as ambassador to China, amid efforts to normalise ties following the Ladakh standoff and revive bilateral engagement across sectors

India-Africa partnership will signal stability and reliability in a turbulent world, said S. Jaishankar. He highlighted deeper cooperation, capacity building, and shared global vision ahead of the India-Africa Forum Summit-IV and expanding strategic engagement

Global tensions remain elevated as diplomatic efforts continue across multiple regions. Economic uncertainty persists with fluctuating markets, while technological advancements drive industry shifts. Climate concerns intensify after recent extreme weather events, prompting renewed policy discussions and international cooperation initiatives

New Delhi’s ability to seize this geopolitical window will depend less on foreign goodwill and more on its own domestic capacity

The Modi-Putin summit showcased India’s strategic balancing act between Washington and Moscow, focusing on energy security, trade, and diplomacy. US media highlighted India’s efforts to maintain historic ties with Russia while navigating pressure from the United States and Europe