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Covid, Quad, climate change among initiatives to act on in 2022 for India, US: White House

Referring to PM Modi and President Biden's meeting last September, White House Press Secy Jen Psaki said it was about launching a new chapter in the history of US-India relationship.

Foreign Secy Shringla meets Bhutan minister to review economic ties, hydropower sector

The meeting took place in New Delhi Monday during Minister for Economic Affairs of Bhutan Lyonpo Loknath Sharma's visit to India.

India monitoring Kazakhstan violence, looks forward to early stabilisation, says MEA

MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi assured safety of Indian nationals in central Asian country. Kazakhstan has been witnessing large-scale violence over rising fuel prices.

Hot Springs in focus at India-China talks this week, not ‘legacy issues’ Depsang & Demchok

With new commanders on both sides and after a significant gap without military escalation, sources are hopeful of progress at the 14th round of talks, scheduled for Wednesday.

India sends 3rd batch of medical assistance to Afghanistan containing 5 lakh Covid vaccines

India also sent 1.6 tons of medical assistance to Afghanistan through WHO, the MEA said, adding that it stands committed to continuing a 'special relationship' with the Afghan people.

Bridge over Pangong lake built by China in illegally occupied eastern Ladakh, says MEA

China has been focusing on strengthening its military infrastructure after Indian troops captured several strategic peaks on the southern bank of the Pangong lake in August 2020.

India plans ‘twin-track’ approach to engage with Myanmar junta as China makes inroads

India has taken a ‘decisive step’ to officially engage with Myanmar’s junta, keeping in mind its close partnership with ASEAN and concerns over Beijing growing closer to the regime.

Shouldn’t turn ‘New Year’s sweets into bullets’, Chinese paper hits out at India’s Opposition

In an editorial, The Global Times praised the exchange of sweets between Chinese and Indian soldiers on New Year & blamed India's Opposition for turning 'sweets into bullets'.

Decades-old amendment to Sri Lanka’s Constitution still straining ties with India. Here’s why

Amendment is aimed at facilitating reconciliation of Tamilian minority by giving them greater representation, but successive Sri Lankan governments see it as an imposition by India.

EAM Jaishankar speaks to US Secretary of State, Russian counterpart

Jaishankar’s talks with Blinken covered various issues including the Indo-Pacific situation. Talks with Lavrov was focused on the follow-up of the Modi-Putin summit.

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Lower oil prices lead to 4x profits for oil firms, bonanza for govt, but no relief for aam aadmi

Petrol & diesel prices have barely changed since June 2022, even though oil prices have fallen 28% since then. This has boosted profitability of OMCs and dividend payouts to govt.

Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet visits Manila, strengthens ties with Philippines

The port call witnessed subject matter exchanges between the Indian Navy and the Philippine Navy personnel. There were also sports fixtures, cross-deck visits, and cultural exchanges.

Abki baar 90 paar for Congress? Why even 30 more seats will ruffle BJP

Discussion about outcome of Lok Sabha polls continues to boil in cauldron of expectations only from BJP. Now reverse this equation, what if we asked about the performance of the 'loser'?