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One Nation One Ration Card: Portability, Inclusion and Food Security

Lubina Dua Background India has one of the world’s largest food security systems, yet for decades it was anchored to geography. Under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013, subsidised food grains were distributed through the Public Distribution System (PDS)…

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India’s Russian Oil Imports and the Sanctions Squeeze: Balancing Strategic Autonomy and Economic Cost

Asmatwali Background Since 2022, India’s energy import strategy has undergone a dramatic transformation. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the resulting Western sanctions on Moscow, European buyers shunned Russian crude, creating a large pool of discounted oil. India, as the…

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India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC): A New Connectivity Vision

Asmatwali Background The India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) is a landmark multi-modal connectivity initiative formally announced on September 9, 2023, at the G20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi — a defining moment of India’s G20 Presidency. The Memorandum of Understanding…

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India–Venezuela Strategic Dialogue 2026: Advancing Energy Security, Critical Minerals, and Global South Cooperation

The high-level meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the acting president Delcy Rodríguez at Hyderabad House, New Delhi, on 4 June 2026, marks a significant step toward transforming the bilateral relationship into a broader strategic partnership

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