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NDA leaders strongly rejected senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's criticism of India’s diplomatic position on the Gaza conflict. While the opposition accused the Centre of moral silence, ruling alliance leaders emphasized India's balanced approach toward global peace and humanitarian aid

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar criticised European countries for selling weapons that are allegedly used against India, while asserting that New Delhi has never endangered Europe’s security. He also said the US had encouraged India to buy Russian oil after the Ukraine war to stabilise global energy markets

Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing’s recent visit may have raised eyebrows, but engagement with the neighbour remains a strategic necessity

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said US attempts to pressure India into scaling back ties with Russia are “futile,” asserting that bilateral relations will continue to grow. He praised India’s economic growth and said trade could reach $100 billion in coming years

A geopolitical analysis highlights India’s balancing act in West Asia, urging it to maintain ties with UAE, Israel, and Iran simultaneously. It notes PM Modi’s UAE visit as part of India’s broader strategy to deepen strategic, economic, and connectivity partnerships across the region

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the West Asia conflict is a global concern and must be resolved through dialogue and diplomacy, while also highlighting the need for strong defence preparedness and citizen readiness amid evolving security challenges

Congress MPs Shashi Tharoor and Manish Tewari defended India’s cautious stance amid the Iran-Israel-US conflict, describing the government’s measured diplomacy as responsible statecraft. They emphasized strategic autonomy, non-alignment principles, and prioritizing India’s national interests over taking sides in West Asia.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed escalating West Asia tensions with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, stressing safety of Indians and energy supplies. Opposition leaders reacted with mixed views, welcoming dialogue but questioning India’s foreign policy approach and regional developments

Mark Carney’s pragmatic approach has sent a clear message that anti-India elements cannot misuse Canadian freedoms to malign India

The United States has granted India a six-month waiver from sanctions on the Chabahar port project. The MEA said New Delhi continues trade discussions with Washington and is assessing the impact of recent US sanctions on Russian oil companies

In a fragmented global order, plurilateralism offers agility and strategic alignment

With global powers chasing competing visions, multipolarity is being shaped more by rivalry, and less by cooperation

India needs to keep communication lines open and prevent Afghanistan from becoming a sanctuary for anti-India terror groups

Rising conflict between Taliban and Pakistan will benefit India strategically in the region

The former Prime Minister, most remembered for economic reforms, also shaped nation’s foreign policy in the first decade of this century

India's External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, emphasized the positive relationship between Moscow and New Delhi, stating that Russia has respected India's interests