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India, Zimbabwe explore ways to boost bilateral trade in Delhi

Two countries plan to sign deals in digital transformation, telemedicine, rough diamonds, and more.

‘Don’t need gyaan from others on how to hold polls’ — S Jaishankar refuses to be ‘compliant’ with West

At the launch of the Bengali edition of his book ‘Why Bharat matters’, EAM Jaishankar accuses the West of trying to ‘influence’ ongoing Lok Sabha polls, calls it an ‘old habit’.

‘National security not a choice but obligation’ — Jaishankar’s message to Indian businesses

The external affairs minister says no Indian citizen can say the border situation with China isn't their concern because 'it’s our LAC, it is a challenge'.

UN-linked body defers NHRC accreditation for 2nd yr in a row, human rights defenders ‘not surprised’

Henri Tiphagne, founder and executive director of human rights NGO People's Watch, asserts that human rights activists in India have long been demanding an 'upgraded' NHRC.

India, US to explore collaboration in Africa at 2-day Washington DC dialogue

Two countries to discuss ideas and perspectives on ways to develop institutional, technical, and bilateral synergies in Africa.

India sends second tranche of humanitarian aid to Kenya amid floods in the East African country

The aid package sent Tuesday includes 40 tonnes of medicines, medical supplies, and other equipment to assist flood victims.

India rolls over $50-mn loan on ‘request’ by Muizzu govt, easing Maldives’ growing debt crisis

Maldives’ external debt servicing to touch $1.07 bn in 2026. Economic realities have forced a change in tactics towards India by the ‘pro-China’ Muizzu government. 

India bought Russian crude because ‘we wanted somebody to’, says US Ambassador Eric Garcetti

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar said earlier this month that India was 'pressured' to not buy crude oil from Russia in light of sanctions imposed by US, EU.

‘Win-win deal’: India, Iran sign 10 year contract for Chabahar Port amid Gaza war

Diplomatic sources say terms of the deal were finalised months ago but certain 'legal issues' were pending, which were ironed out.

India expects long-term arrangement with Iran on Chabahar port: Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar 

Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal is in Iran to sign a ‘crucial contract’, which Jaishankar said would clear the path for bigger investment in the port. 

On Camera

Big ideas for Budget D-Day—jobs, skills and innovation should be the focal point

In her interim Budget speech in February, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had mentioned the need for industry-academia collaboration. This time, the Budget could give the initiative a bigger push.

Water stress inevitable, what steel & coal sectors can do to avoid looming crisis

11 of 15 major river basins in India to experience water stress by 2025. India’s major power grids depend on 14 major river basins, all of which are under ‘high water stress’.

India set to carry out trials for US-made Stryker combat vehicles in Ladakh & deserts

Army is looking to procure about 530 infantry combat vehicles to re-equip several mechanised infantry battalions. Talks between India & US are at an advanced stage, it is learnt.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.