India announced an important adjustment to its assistances to foreign countries in the Union Budget for 2025–26, confirming its long-term Neighbourhood First policy. The Ministry of External Affairs has committed ₹5,483 crore as foreign aid, with over 60% going towards neighbouring states and key strategic partners. #IndiaBudget2025 #NeighbourhoodFirst #ForeignAid #IndiaForeignPolicy #MaldivesIndia #BhutanAid #SouthAsia #Geopolitics #BreakingNews As expected, Bhutan receives the largest share of India’s assistance, further demonstrating its centrality to India's regional development policy. Of notable political significance is the increase in funding for the Maldives, which increased from ₹400 crore to ₹600 crore. This increase is especially significant because the Maldives has had strained diplomatic relations with India since the election of President Mohamed Muizzu, who adopted a pro-China foreign policy. Aid to Afghanistan has decreased as India continues to exercise caution with respect to the Taliban. Myanmar received higher funding as a result of continuing instability in the region, which has an effect on India's northeastern states. The funding levels allocated to Nepal and Bangladesh reflect the continuing complexities associated with these countries and their relationships relative to each of their borders with India. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman indicated that India's foreign aid is not purely financial support but rather a form of Power, Stability and Long Term Strategic Engagement in response to rapidly changing geopolitical conditions. India Today Global is an India-based news channel that serves as an international arm of India's prominent media organization. It aims to provide factual, up-to-date news, analysis, and insights from India and around the world. The channel delivers a mix of content, including political news, business updates, entertainment, and cultural stories, focusing on both India-centric news and broader global issues. India Today Global features expert commentary, interviews, and in-depth reporting on key developments in India, as well as how they intersect with global events. It is known for its reputation as a trusted source of news in India. India Today Global is designed to cater to the Indian diaspora in the US while also appealing to international viewers interested in South Asian affairs and perspectives on global news. It's the English news brand that understands and fits perfectly into the digital-first lifestyles of our English news audiences. The marquee shows of our channel are: Statecraft: Our Executive Editor Geeta Mohan decodes the truth, cut out the noise, and present you the real facts that shape your world. We'll dissect the narratives spun by competing interests, analyze the subtle shifts in geopolitical landscapes, and illuminate the underlying forces that drive international relations. Expect rigorous analysis, informed perspectives, and a commitment to clarity in a world often obscured by deliberate ambiguity. We'll explore the economic levers, the military strategies, and the cultural influences that intertwine to form the complex tapestry of global power. Join us as we navigate the corridors of influence and reveal the hidden mechanisms that govern our interconnected world. Threadbare: We dive deep into global politics to unwind myths and expose false narratives shaping the world. Our episodes tackle disinformation, political information, and geopolitical myths to provide fact-based insights. Stay informed with in-depth analysis on international relations, political crisis, and global events. If you're interested in debunking political myths, exploring truth behind media narratives, and understanding the real forces driving global politics, this playlist is for you! Follow us on Twitter: https://x.com/ITGGlobal Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/indiatodayglobal Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/indiatodayglobal Follow us on Website: https://www.indiatoday.in/global Watch our marquee shows: Has Zelensky’s NATO Obsession Cost Ukraine Its Future? | Statecraft Ep 180 https://youtu.be/vKZaiTIYJmg Trump Silent as Pakistan Vows Nuclear Strike on India | Homeland With Pooja Shali https://youtu.be/17H72AAoy14 Trump-Zelenskyy Summit: Europe's Last Stand | Ukraine Faces Impossible Choice | India Today Global https://youtu.be/pn9QC48rrh8 Mr. Netanyahu, Can You Call It War When Babies Are Starving To Death? | POV | Episode 3 https://youtu.be/PG4Oot_4yl0 Chicken Meme FLOODS Internet As Trump Snaps at Reporter | ‘Taco Trade’ | Viral POTUS | Episode 7 https://youtu.be/klgzLwFoSSU How India Can Win Its Global Diplomatic Battle With Pakistan | Threadbare | Episode 38 https://youtu.be/qRKLcnzeESQ