#SamvadaUpdate 🔊Japan Faces Political Instability as Ruling Coalition Disintegrates Japan’s ruling coalition has collapsed after junior partner Komeito quit, putting Sanae Takaichi’s bid for prime minister at risk. The split comes amid rising political tensions and public

India and the Taliban: From Reluctant Engagement to Strategic Assertion 🔹The Afghan FM’s visit is not only important for trade, investment, infrastructure, and security, but also because it comes at a time when relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan are strained. 🔹India

Trust But Verify: Why Scepticism Remains a Key Factor in India-China Relations ▪️ India viewed China’s actions, the unilateral military mobilisation, the hostile aggression in Galwan Valley, and the violation of a long-standing understanding on border protocols as a betrayal.

#SamvadaUpdate Sudan and Pakistan Sign $1.5 Billion Defence Cooperation Agreement Pakistan has signed a $1.5 billion defence agreement with Sudan, signalling its expanding role as a defence exporter and a growing alignment with conflict-ridden regimes in Africa. The deal

Latin America at the Crossroads: China’s Advance, U.S. Decline, and India’s Emerging Role 🔹Through its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), China offered large-scale investments and loans for infrastructure projects, notably without imposing political or economic conditions, unlike

Starmer’s India Visit: Trade, Strategy, and a Bid to Revive Britain’s Economy 🔸Prime Minister Starmer hailed the growing partnership between India and the UK, emphasising that he wanted the free trade agreement to be implemented as soon as possible. 🔸The evolving India-United

Ceasefire in Gaza: Trump and Sisi Lead Push for a Fragile Peace 🔹Hamas releases all living Israeli hostages on 13th October under the US ceasefire deal. 🔹Families in Tel Aviv of the hostages celebrated with joy and relief as news of their freedom arrived. 🔹The US President

IMF as the New East India Company: Debt Traps, Political Control and India’s Dilemma on Regional Bailouts 🔹The IMF was established to promote global stability; nonetheless, its lending methods have trapped developing countries in cycles of dependency, notably in South Asia.

#SamvadaUpdate Madagascar Coup: Military Takeover Following Weeks of Unrest Madagascar faces a major political upheaval as elite military unit CAPSAT has seized power, ousting President Andry Rajoelina after weeks of widespread protests against corruption and political

#SamvadaUpdate India Invites Canadian PM to AI Impact Summit 2026 India has invited Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi this February. The summit will focus on AI deployment, innovation, and collaboration across the Global South,

The New Grain Wars: India vs. Russia in the Battle for Global Food Security 🔸Control of grain exports has shifted from merely an economic advantage to a potent geopolitical weapon. 🔸Russia has become a supplier of cheaper wheat to African countries, particularly those that

#SamvadaUpdate India Cuts Russian Oil Imports by Over 45% To Ensure Energy Security and Meet Its Fuel Targets India’s state-owned refiners have cut Russian oil imports by over 45% between June and September 2025, and diversified it's sources to meet its fuel targets and ensure

#SamvadaUpdate India Post Resumed Postal Services to the United States from 15th October 2025 India Post resumed all categories of postal services to the United States from 15th October 2025, following a temporary suspension that had occurred due to regulatory changes under the

70 Years of Trust: India-Mongolia Ties Evolving into a Modern Strategic Alliance 🔹The 3Ds – Democracy, Dharma and Development Partnership – have emerged as the pillar of the India-Mongolia relationship. 🔹Both countries have reaffirmed their commitment to stronger cooperation