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Russia ‘state agency’ film equates Kashmir with Palestine, Moscow goes into damage-control

News agency Redfish Media released trailer of ‘Kashmir: Palestine in Making’ on Twitter last week. Twitter has labelled it 'Russia state-affiliated media'. 

Jaishankar holds extensive talks with Sri Lankan counterpart Peiris in New Delhi

G.L. Peiris’ 3-day visit comes after India extended $500 million credit line last Wednesday, to help Sri Lanka purchase petroleum products.

Turkmenistan, Afghanistan push TAPI gas pipeline again but this is why India is being cautious

New Delhi continues to remain a participant in the mega gas pipeline project conceived in the 1990s. But concerns over safety and security around the project have grown manifold.

Jaishankar to hold talks with Sri Lankan counterpart on his India visit from 6 Feb

GL Peiris is on a visit to India from 6 to 8 February. The two foreign ministers are expected to delve into ways to further expand bilateral cooperation in trade and investment.

Chinese bridge on Ladakh’s Pangong lake being made on illegally-occupied area: Govt

Addressing the Lok Sabha, MoS for External Affairs V Muraleedharan said these areas have been under illegal occupation of China since 1962 and India has never accepted it.

Modi govt gives breather to 80 Afghan cadets ‘stuck’ in India — a 1-yr English learning course

Cadets who graduated from military academies in India were earlier given a 6-month visa extension, but since they don't have permission to work here, they were left with no earnings.

America stands with India against Chinese intimidation, US says

US State Dept spokesman Ned Price comments come after China deputed a PLA officer, who was involved in the Galwan valley clash, as a torchbearer for the Beijing Winter Olympics.

Putin talks closer ties with Beijing, slams US’ Winter Olympics boycott in Chinese media column

Russian President Vladimir Putin's op-ed for Chinese state-owned Xinhua News Agency comes ahead of his visit to Beijing for the Winter Olympics.

India shuns Beijing Winter Olympics, condemns China move to pick Galwan soldier for torch relay

MEA says Acquino Vimal, Charge d’affaires at the Embassy of India in China, will not be attending the traditional opening or closing ceremonies of the Winter Olympics.

Want peace, but enabling environment must come from India, says Pakistan NSA Moeed Yusuf

In interview to Indian Express, Yusuf also says 'Kashmir remains an integral issue to Pakistan', there has been a 'qualitative change' in region after India scrapped Article 370.

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I attempted UGC-NET thrice—was left with no option but to look for PhD abroad

The disastrous paper leak aside, the June 2024 NET brought in countless complaints from students regarding the quality of exam centres allotted. And the format shifted from computer based to the manual OMR.

Noida International Airport, Delhi NCR’s 2nd, delayed. To begin operations by April 2025

According to a statement by the airport, commercial operations likely to begin next year 'in view of the current construction status'. It was supposed to commence operations by 2024 end.

India’s 15-yr quest for anti-tank missile: Israeli Spike, DRDO option, back to US for Javelin talks

Recent high-profile visit was of US National Security Adviser this month during which a number of key issues, including military cooperation, was discussed by both sides.

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.