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Understanding India’s relations with Central Asia
This article is authored by Pravesh Kumar Gupta, associate fellow (Eurasia), Vivekananda International Foundation, New Delhi.
Published on Feb 14, 2025 03:09 PM IST
Pravesh Kumar Gupta
Indian authorities assess impact of Trump memorandum on Chabahar port in Iran
While the first Trump administration had forced India and other countries to completely stop Iranian oil purchases in 2019, it had allowed New Delhi to go ahead with operations at Chabahar.
Updated on Feb 06, 2025 02:08 PM IST
Bhutan again bags lion’s share of India’s external aid portfolio
Bhutan was allocated ₹2,150 crore from the total external aid outlay of ₹6,750 crore
Published on Feb 01, 2025 04:18 PM IST
India’s foreign secretary meets Taliban minister for first time in Dubai
The meeting was part of the Indian side’s continuing engagement with the Taliban regime in Kabul, which isn’t formally recognised by New Delhi
Updated on Jan 08, 2025 09:10 PM IST
Iranian minister on visit to Delhi to pitch for resuming energy trade
Overall trade between India and Iran plummeted after New Delhi ended purchases of Iranian oil in mid-2019 because of the threat of secondary sanctions
Published on Jan 02, 2025 06:41 PM IST
Discussed aid, use of Chabahar port in Iran, says MEA on talks with Taliban
JP Singh, who was on his second visit to Kabul this year, has held several meetings with acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaki in recent years
Updated on Nov 07, 2024 09:26 PM IST
PM Modi, Iran President hold discussions on Israel-Hamas issue, Chabahar Port
The Israel-Hamas conflict and connectivity initiatives centered around the Chabahar port figured in ameeting between PM Modi and Iranian President Pezeshkian
Updated on Oct 23, 2024 12:57 AM IST
HT Correspondent, New Delhi
Eye on the Middle East | The India-Iran bilateral and a test of patience
Given the prolonged efforts in Chabahar and a positive political relationship, the India-Iran bilateral relationship is unlikely to be at risk
Published on Sep 23, 2024 08:00 AM IST
At ₹2,068 crore, Bhutan gets lion’s share of India’s external aid portfolio
The external affairs ministry was allocated ₹22,154 crore, while its actual expenditure in 2023-24 was ₹29,121.88 crore, according to the budget documents
Updated on Jul 23, 2024 07:18 PM IST
Chabahar is a metaphor for strategic autonomy
Chabahar deal augurs India’s rise as a leading power that can persuade or compel other countries to accommodate its national interests.
Published on May 29, 2024 11:47 PM IST
The road ahead for Indian operations at Chabahar port in Iran
India and Iran inked a 10-year pact on operations at Shahid Beheshti terminal of Chabahar port in Tehran on May 13
Updated on May 23, 2024 06:41 AM IST
Ebrahim Raisi, a hardline cleric who brought Iran closer to Russia, China
Ebrahim Raisi, who was seen by some as a potential successor to the 85-year-old Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, died in a chopper crash
Updated on May 20, 2024 04:10 PM IST
Long-term pact with Iran on Chabahar a ‘major achievement’, says India
India hails long-term pact with Iran for Chabahar port as key for regional connectivity hub; US acknowledges project's significance despite sanctions risk.
Updated on May 18, 2024 01:22 AM IST
On Chabahar and US sanctions, a litmus test for New Delhi and Washington
Chabahar is arguably a litmus test for how well the US recognises India’s value in deterring China and in increasing Iran’s own stakes in regional stability
Published on May 17, 2024 12:41 AM IST
Why Chabahar port is a big deal for India, Iran
While it is difficult to redraw the map lost due to Partition, Chabahar port could provide access to our hinterland.
Published on May 16, 2024 10:03 PM IST
Shouldn’t take narrow view of Chabahar: Jaishankar after US warning on sanctions
External affairs minister S Jaishankar underscored that the US has been appreciative of the relevance of Chabahar port in the past
Updated on May 16, 2024 05:02 AM IST
US envoy's ‘rare exceptions’ message after State Dept warns India of ‘sanctions’
Earlier, without naming India, the State Department warned of ‘sanctions’ over India's recent Chabahar port agreement with Iran, a traditional US foe.
Published on May 15, 2024 02:05 PM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
Morning brief: Jaishankar on potential US sanctions for Chabahar port deal
A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items you should check out.
Published on May 15, 2024 08:39 AM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
US to sanction India for Chabahar port agreement with Iran? S Jaishankar reacts
On Monday, India signed a 10-year contract to run the Chabahar port in Iran.
Published on May 15, 2024 06:13 AM IST
HT News Desk, New Delhi
Anchoring ties in Chabahar waters
The port agreement suggests how India and Iran are keen to exercise strategic autonomy
Published on May 15, 2024 01:24 AM IST
HT Editorial
Why Iranian envoy thinks US won’t impose sanctions on India over Chabahar port
Iranian ambassador Iraj Elahi also said any possible sanctions by the US would harm the trade of many countries, not just India or Iran
Published on May 14, 2024 07:32 PM IST
Chabahar deal: US warns of sanctions against entities considering trade with Iran
India on Monday signed a 10-year contract to operate the strategic Iranian port of Chabahar that will help New Delhi expand trade with Central Asia
Published on May 14, 2024 12:04 PM IST
US warns of sanctions after India-Iran Chabahar Port agreement
The US issued a warning to “anyone” entering into business with Iran hours after India signed a port deal with the country.
Published on May 14, 2024 08:11 AM IST
HT News Desk | Written by Vaishnawi Sinha | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
India, Iran sign 10-year agreement for Indian operations at Chabahar port
Sarbananda Sonowal’s visit amid India’s general elections emphasises the importance attached by New Delhi to the Chabahar port
Updated on May 14, 2024 04:48 AM IST
Rezaul H LaskarRajeev Jayaswal
Afternoon briefing: India, Iran to sign pact for Chabahar port; all latest news
A shortlist of the biggest headlines, recommended stories, and a special collection of news items that you should check out.
Published on May 13, 2024 01:18 PM IST
India, Iran to sign 10-year agreement for operations at Chabahar port
The long-term agreement was being negotiated by the two sides over the past three years or so and had been primarily held up by differences on a clause related to arbitration
Published on May 13, 2024 12:41 PM IST
Rezaul H LaskarRajeev Jayaswal
India’s top diplomat for Afghanistan meets Taliban ‘foreign minister’
JP Singh, the joint secretary heading the external affairs ministry’s division for Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran, met Amir Khan Muttaqi on Thursday
Updated on Mar 09, 2024 01:06 AM IST
Taliban regime says India wants to expand political cooperation, trade: Report
Taliban-controlled Afghanistan ministry's spokesperson Abdul Qahar Balkhi wrote in a post on X that Singh and Muttaqi discussed Afghanistan-India relations.
Published on Mar 08, 2024 08:10 AM IST
Bhutan biggest beneficiary of India’s external aid portfolio
In keeping with the government’s “Neighborhood First” policy, Bhutan was allocated Rs.2,068 crore from the total external aid portfolio of Rs.4,883.56 crore, including soft loans and grants, for foreign countries
Published on Feb 01, 2024 08:52 PM IST
India, Iran narrow differences on long-term pact on strategic Chabahar port
India and Iran have narrowed the gap on the major issue of arbitration in the 10-year agreement for operations at the strategic Chabahar port
Updated on Oct 05, 2023 04:58 AM IST
Rezaul H LaskarRajeev Jayaswal