International Relations
6Must ReadIRGS 2Prelims + Mainsinternational
BRICS issues New Delhi Declaration, as UAE and Iran back down from tough positions
PM chairs BRICS summit, says grouping not “against anyone”; holds hour-long meet with Chinese President Xi; declaration calls for “maximum restraint” in war with no specific mention of strikes; rebukes Israel
The Hindu1 min read
IREconomyGS 2, GS 3
BRICS Summit 2026 LIVE updates: India focused on four pillars: resilience, innovation, cooperation, sustainability, says PM Modi
The Hindu1 min read
IREconomyGS 2, GS 3
Putin seeks BRICS grain trade, insurance to fight curbs
The Hindu1 min read
IRS&TGS 2, GS 3
India steps up Africa outreach as Modi holds talks with leaders from the continent
The Hindu1 min read
OtherOtherOtherGS 2, GS 3
Russia imports record fuel from India as Ukraine strikes hit refineries
Economic Times1 min read
Economy
2Must ReadOtherOtherOtherGS 2, GS 3Prelims + Mainspan_indiainternationaleurope
EU to allow 2.5 lakh Indian cars at concessional duty under FTA; quota to reach 4 lakh in 10 years
The European Union will permit 2.5 lakh Indian passenger vehicles annually at a reduced 8 percent duty. This import duty concession will gradually decrease to zero percent over five years. Quotas for electric and hybrid vehicles also receive phased duty reductions and increases. Certain Indian agricultural and processed food items will also benefit from duty concessions. The free trade agreement is expected to be signed and implemented soon.
Economic Times1 min read
EconomyPolityGS 3, GS 2
Insolvency regulator mulls tighter safeguards for personal guarantee insolvency
Economic Times1 min read
Internal Security
1Editorials & Analysis
7 articlesThe Security Council is paralysed, but the UN is not broken, says UNSG Guterres
IRGS 2Mains FocusThe Hindu1 min read
The evidence gap in dole politics
EconomySocialPolityGS 2, GS 3Mains FocusThe Hindu1 min read
High ranges of Kottayam mobilise against Centre’s proposed ESA tag
EnvPolityGS 2, GS 3Prelims + MainsThe Hindu1 min read
India has a research blindspot: its own science system
S&TPolityGS 2, GS 3Mains FocusThe Hindu1 min read
Want to 'reset' ties with India, should be done through bilateral discussions: Bangladesh
IROtherGS 2Prelims + MainsThe Hindu1 min read