The Deccan Centre for International Relations (Deccan Centre), an independent think tank under the Institute for Financial Management and Research (IFMR), was formally inaugurated on January 30, 2026, at the …
Diplomacy
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Sanctions at Sea: Marinera Seizure Erodes Maritime Freedom
by Utkarsh Yadav and Aviral Pratap Singh 4 minutes readOn January 7, 2026, U.S. forces seized the Russian-flagged oil tanker Marinera (formerly Bella-1), which was carrying Venezuela-linked oil cargoes. This happened after the vessel refused a U.S. Coast Guard boarding attempt in the …
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India Reaffirms Two-State Solution, Highlights Gaza Reconstruction and Situations in Syria, Lebanon, and Yemen at UNSC
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 5 minutes readPermanent Representative of India to the United Nations, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni, reaffirmed that India has consistently supported a “sovereign, independent, viable” Palestine, living side by side in “peace and security” …
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India’s Republic Day Celebrated in Australia with Global Messages and International Partnerships
by Pooja Bhardwaj 6 minutes readIndia’s 77th Republic Day was celebrated across Australia on January 26, 2026, with official events held at Indian missions in Canberra, Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane. These events reflected the country’s …
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India’s Permanent Mission to United Nations Hosts Republic Day Reception to Mark 77th Republic Day
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readThe Permanent Mission of India organized a Republic Day reception on January 26, 2026, in New York to mark the 77th Republic Day of India, commemorating the adoption of the …
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At UN Security Council, India Defends Operation Sindoor, Rejects Pakistan’s Claims, Calls for Stronger Rule of Law and UN Reforms
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 7 minutes readPermanent Representative of India to the United Nations, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni, has stated that India’s actions during Operation Sindoor were “measured, non-escalatory, and responsible,” and were focused on “dismantling the …
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Indian Missions Across the U.S. Mark 77th Republic Day, Highlight Constitution and Diaspora’s Role
by SAH Staff Reporter 5 minutes readIndian diplomatic missions across the United States marked India’s 77th Republic Day with flag-hoisting ceremonies and programs underscoring the significance of the Constitution and the contributions of the Indian diaspora. …
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International Interfaith Conference on Capitol Hill Highlights Role of Spiritual Diplomacy in Advancing Global Peace
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readThe International Interfaith Conference, held under the title “The Rise of Spiritual Diplomats,” underscored the role of faith-based diplomacy in promoting unity, justice, and peace, on January 22, 2026, at …
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Women Don’t Lack Ambition, They Lack a Level Playing Field
by Farzana Baduel 9 minutes readBefore school drop-offs. After the children are asleep. Between paid work, care work, and the invisible labor of holding families and communities together. During motherhood, that is exactly what entrepreneurship …
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Opinion: Getting Real with the Board of Peace
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 6 minutes readIt is not as though the Board of Peace (BOP) is in tatters or on the verge of collapse except that many nations who have been invited to join the …