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 1.Amid the ongoing row over the Lipulekh pass, Nepal's foreign minister Shishir Khanal on Sunday stated that Nepal would like to resolve its border dispute with India through an "open heart." Speaking to reporters in New Delhi, Khanal added that Nepal would like to resolve issues with India through diplomacy."We look at India with an open heart, clear eyes, and with a single, transparent agenda: the economic transformation of Nepal," said Khanal. https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/they-cannot-nepal-minister-raises-concerns-over-india-china-border-trade-amid-lipulekh-row-101780816150951.html 2.Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to travel to Pyongyang on Monday (June 8, 2026) in his first visit in seven years, a trip likely meant to reassert China's unique influence over North Korea in return for providing economic and political benefitsDuring his two-day stay, Mr. Xi will meet leader Kim Jong Un. It will be their first summit since September in Beiji...

 1.Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday hailed Moscow's strategic partnership with New Delhi and asserted that Western attempts to force India into scaling back its cooperation with Russia are futile and damaging to global stability.In an interaction with heads of leading global news agencies including PTI, Putin lauded India's economic growth and its independent foreign policy and said Russia is determined to expand its economic engagement with the country. https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/putin-calls-india-reliable-partner-slams-detrimental-western-interference-11593017 2.U.S. President Donald Trump said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a good friend and expressed confidence that the United States and India would reach a trade agreement. We will get to a deal because I like your prime minister a lot. He is a good friend of mine. We get along great, and we are gonna make a deal,” Mr. Trump told reporters at the Oval Office on Thursday (June 4, 2026). https://www.the...

 1.President of Myanmar U Min Alaing arrived today in Gaya,Bihar,on five-day visit to India.He visited the world -renowned Mahabodhi Temple in bodh Gaya and offered prayers at the sacred Buddhist site. He also meditated under the revered Bodhi Tree,Where Lord Buddha is belived to have attained enlightenment  https://newsonair.gov.in/president-of-myanmar-u-min-aung-hlaing-to-arrive-in-india-on-five-day-visit/ 2.The US on Tuesday proposed new tariffs of at least 10% on imports from most major trading partners, including India, following a US investigation into alleged forced-labour practices. India is likely to face a 12.5% tariff.“The failure of our most important trading partners to address the importation of goods made with forced labor is unacceptable. This creates a dynamic where American workers are forced to compete globally on an unlevel playing field,” top trade official Jamieson Greer said. https://www.livemint.com/money/personal-finance/us-plans-extra-12-5-tariffs-on-...

 1.Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing has assured that he will not allow use of his country’s territory by groups that pose a security threat to Indian interests. The concern was raised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who hosted Mr. Hlaing at the Hyderabad House where broad-spectrum conversations were held, including calls for dialogue between the military junta-backed government and the pro-democracy Opposition. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said the discussion was “free-wheeling” and included the issue of continued detention of former leader and Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/myanmar-assures-india-its-territory-wont-be-used-against-new-delhis-security-interests/article71048243.ece 2.The United States is likely to assure India that no additional tariffs under Section 301 will be imposed if the two countries conclude an interim trade agreement before July 24, when the current 10 per cent baseline tariff window is scheduled to expire, acco...

 1.India and New Zealand have signed a historic free trade agreement, described by leaders as a "once-in-a-generation" pact that deepens economic links with added people movement and trade benefits.  This deal goes beyond trade in goods. It also opens new doors for students, workers and everyday buyers in India. Here's how. Follow Markets Live Updates. https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/india-new-zealand-free-trade-pact-indian-students-higher-education-work-study-visa-consumers-benefit-11419608 2.Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the 594-km Ganga Expressway on Wednesday. Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath was also present on the occasion. Built at an estimated cost of about Rs 36,230 crore, Ganga Expressway is Uttar Pradesh's longest expressway and one of India's biggest greenfield road projects. The six-lane access-controlled corridor, expandable to eight lanes, links Meerut to Prayagraj across 12 districts. It also comes with a much larger ambi...

 1.India and New Zealand are set to formally sign their Free Trade Agreement (FTA) today, April 27, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. The ceremony will be conducted by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and New Zealand's Minister for Trade and Investment Todd McClay. New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon had first announced the date of signing. https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/india-new-zealand-free-trade-agreement-2026-explained-13900039.html 2.National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Sunday (April 26, 2026) met UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and discussed measures to deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership and the regional situation. The Indian Embassy in the UAE said Mr. Doval conveyed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s greetings to the UAE leader during his official visit to the Arab country. https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/nsa-doval-discusses-regional-situation-with-uae-president-al-nahyan/article70910612.ece 3.The highl...