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Police updated the casualty figures of the April 22 suspected militant attack at Baisaran meadow near the Kashmiri resort town of Pahalgam, raising the death toll to at least 26, with another 17 people wounded, making it one of the worst attacks on civilians in India since the 2008 Mumbai attacks, Reuters reported on April 23.

India: Kashmir Attack's Death Toll Rises, Pakistan-Linked Group Claims Responsibility

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U.S. Vice President JD Vance began a four-day visit to India on April 21 and is scheduled talk with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Reuters reported the same day. 

India: U.S. Vice President Vance Arrives in India

India's Enforcement Directorate filed a money laundering case against senior leaders of the main opposition Indian National Congress party, including Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi, for allegedly using a shell company to illegally acquire assets worth $300 million from the publisher of the National Herald newspaper, Reuters reported on April 15.

India: Senior Opposition Leaders Accused of Money Laundering

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India is conducting its largest-ever naval exercise off the east coast of Africa, known as the Africa-India Key Maritime Engagement, or AIKEYME, with 10 other African countries on April 13-18, Radio France Internationale reported on April 16.

East Africa: India Holds Its Largest Naval Exercise With East African Countries

Bangladesh

India's Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs issued a notification on April 8 rescinding a June 2020 circular that enabled Bangladesh to trans-ship goods through India's Land Customs Stations, Indian Express reported April 9.

India: Country Ends Trans-Shipment Facility for Bangladesh After Dhaka Hints at Strengthening Ties With China

The Reserve Bank of India cut its key repurchase rate by 25 basis points to 6.00% for the second time in a row, aiming to stimulate the sluggish economy amid the impact of new U.S. tariffs, Reuters reported on April 9.

India: Central Bank Cuts Rates Amid Rising Growth Risks From U.S. Tariffs

Sri Lanka

During his three-day state visit to Sri Lanka from April 4 to 6, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held high-level talks with Sri Lankan President Anura Dissanayake and signed seven memorandums of understanding across various sectors, including defense, energy, digital infrastructure, health and trade, Times of India reported April 5. 

India, Sri Lanka: Countries Sign Defense and Energy Agreements

On the sidelines of the BIMSTEC summit in Bangkok, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus for the first time since former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's departure, Reuters reported on April 4. 

India, Bangladesh: On the Sidelines of BIMSTEC, Modi and Yunus Discuss Bilateral Issues

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A general view shows Sri Lanka's Colombo port on April 9, 2025.

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Textile exports from Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Pakistan will suffer under new U.S. tariffs, worsening economic hardships and risking political instability.

South Asia's Textile Industry Reels From U.S. Tariffs

Pedestrians walk past a broadcast screen of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in Mumbai on April 3, 2025, airing news of U.S. President Donald Trump unveiling sweeping new trade tariffs. 

If implemented, Trump's threatened 27% tariff would severely hurt certain Indian sectors (e.g., pharmaceuticals), though other sectors (e.g., textiles) could benefit if India's main competitors end up facing even higher tariffs.

For India, High U.S. Tariffs Offer a Mixed Bag

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India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi (L) walks with New Zealand's Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (R) before their meeting at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, on March 17, 2025. 

U.S. tariff threats are pushing India to revamp negotiations over free trade agreements, but protectionist trade policies and other obstacles will challenge the progression of talks.

India Dusts Off Old FTA Negotiations Ahead of U.S. Tariffs

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Canadian flags are seen outside a building in Ottawa. 

A look at what the coming week will bring -- and a list of recommended RANE articles from the week that was.

The Weekly Rundown: Canada's Ruling Liberals Pick a New Leader, India and the EU Hold Trade Talks 

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during a luncheon at the U.S. State Department on June 23, 2023, in Washington, D.C.

Discussions between the two leaders will likely focus on addressing India's trade surplus with the U.S., exploring ways to mitigate potential tariffs, and deepening defense cooperation.

What To Expect From Modi's Meeting With Trump

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Jordan's King Abdullah II speaks to the press in the Cross Hall of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 12, 2024.

Russia-Ukraine Conflict

The Weekly Rundown: Trump Meets With India and Jordan's Leaders, Ecuador Holds Elections

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The lobby of the headquarters for the U.S. Agency for International Development is seen on Feb. 3, 2025, in Washington, D.C. 

Social Issues

Cuts to U.S.-funded humanitarian and development programs could worsen global health outcomes, destabilize security environments, accelerate democratic backsliding, and create opportunities for rival powers to expand their influence.

The Global Implications of Trump's Foreign Aid Cuts

Bangladeshi soldiers stand guard in Dhaka on July 27, 2024.

Since assuming power in August, Bangladesh's interim government has pursued closer ties with Pakistan and China, deepening India's concerns about regional stability and its declining influence over Dhaka.

Bangladesh's More Assertive Foreign Policy Puts India on Edge

The Geopolitics of Water

South Asia's rising demand for water resources will exacerbate disputes over key waterways, particularly the Brahmaputra and Indus rivers.

The Geopolitics of Water: Regional Rivals Compete for South Asia's Rivers

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The West Front of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 17 in Washington. Donald Trump will be inaugurated as U.S. president on Jan. 20.

Israel-Hamas Conflict

The Weekly Rundown: The Gaza Ceasefire, Trump's Inauguration

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U.S. President Joe Biden gestures to reporters after landing on the South Lawn of the White House on Sept. 22, 2024, in Washington, D.C. 

U.S.-China Relations

Trump's more aggressive and transactional approach could deliver quick wins for the U.S.'s position in the region, though it could also strain ties with key partners. 

Trump's Asia-Pacific Approach Will Test Biden's Gains

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Water utilities are uniquely vulnerable to cyberattacks due to frequent financial and security limitations, exposing water-stressed countries to threats from hacktivists and foreign adversaries.

 The Geopolitics of Water: Cyberattacks' Impact on Water Stress in the U.S. and Beyond

<p>India is endowed with favorable geographic barriers. Surrounded by oceans on three sides and the formidable Himalayan Mountains to the north, what is now modern India has been free of outside interference for much of its long history. Its large geographic size and population, coupled with weaker peripheral nations on much of its boundaries, have allowed India to become the dominant force in South Asia. Home to the world&rsquo;s second-largest population, India&rsquo;s 1.3 billion people are spread out across the peninsular nation, from the foothills of the Himalayas to the tropical south. India&rsquo;s population core is settled along the Ganges river basin, a densely populated swath of fertile land that extends across the northern Himalayan border. India&rsquo;s primary geographic challenge comes from a lack of strong internal boundaries. Modern-day India struggles to rectify the ambitions of a relatively weak national government that competes with the prerogatives of strong, diverse states &mdash; a legacy of a long history of domestic infighting between various dynasties uninhibited by mountains or other defining geography. A similar lack of defining geography still plagues India&rsquo;s northwest border. Waves of Greek, Persian, and Mongols invaded, culminating in the Mughal Empire, which united much of the subcontinent prior to British conquest. The northwestern border still poses national security risks, due to ongoing disputes with Pakistan. But rising domestic consumption means India is increasingly dependent on imported goods from distant suppliers. Surrounded by water or impassable mountains, New Delhi now faces the additional task of developing naval capabilities to secure its critical supply routes, risking maritime tensions with China in the broader Indo-Pacific basin.</p>

SITUATION REPORTS

India: Kashmir Attack's Death Toll Rises, Pakistan-Linked Group Claims Responsibility

India: U.S. Vice President Vance Arrives in India

India: Senior Opposition Leaders Accused of Money Laundering

East Africa: India Holds Its Largest Naval Exercise With East African Countries

India: Country Ends Trans-Shipment Facility for Bangladesh After Dhaka Hints at Strengthening Ties With China

India: Central Bank Cuts Rates Amid Rising Growth Risks From U.S. Tariffs

India, Sri Lanka: Countries Sign Defense and Energy Agreements

India, Bangladesh: On the Sidelines of BIMSTEC, Modi and Yunus Discuss Bilateral Issues

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