In a move aimed at strengthening ties with the Indian-origin community in Sri Lanka, India has expanded eligibility for the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card to include up to the sixth generation of people of Indian descent.
India’s reliance on discounted Russian crude is facing a critical turning point as temporary diplomatic breathing room disappears. Following a massive surge in imports during March 2026, the Indian energy sector is now bracing for renewed pressure as the United States ends key sanctions waivers that had facilitated the flow of “stranded” Russian oil.
In the backdrop of a volatile global energy landscape, Indian External Affairs Minister [S. Jaishankar] participated in the “AZEC Plus” ministerial meeting via video conference from New Delhi on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, to address critical supply chain disruptions and ensure maritime security. Convened by Japan and chaired by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, the high-level meeting brought together 11 member nations and key partners to discuss the fallout of the West Asia conflict and the strategic closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
New Delhi witnessed the presence of several prominent political leaders and ministers at a memorial event marking the 40th day after the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The ceremony, also known as Chehelum, was organised by the Iranian Embassy and held at the Iran Culture House in the national capital.
The INDIA bloc has signaled a major recalibration of its political strategy, announcing that a formal, unified stance on the contentious issues of national delimitation and the caste census will be unveiled after April 15. The decision comes amidst a heated legislative environment as the government moves to fast-track the Women’s Reservation Act by delinking it from the ongoing 2026-27 Census.
In a significant move to fortify economic relations between Northern Europe and South Asia, India is set to officially establish the Danish Chamber of Commerce (DCC). This strategic initiative marks a new chapter in the “Green Strategic Partnership” between the two nations, aiming to streamline investments and foster innovation across key industrial sectors.
