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From ‘massive bombardment’ to ‘productive talks’, Trump’s flip-flop rhetoric through the Iran war

Four weeks in, the US President's approach to Iran has oscillated. Washington 'negotiating with itself', Iran has said.

India rejects Pakistan’s condemnation of life term to Kashmiri separatist Asiya Andrabi

A Delhi court sentenced Andrabi, chief of banned Dukhtaran-e-Millat, for conspiring to commit a crime against the State. Pakistan called her a 'vocal advocate for the Kashmir cause.

Litani river as marker, Israel’s plan for ‘security zone’ within Lebanon & its implications for Hezbollah

IDF is seeking to establish what it describes as a ‘sterile zone’. Lebanese president Joseph Aoun has labelled the action as a violation of sovereignty.

Complexities of peace talks with Pakistan as Iran-US mediator & why India should sit back & watch

This is the transcript of 'Cut The Clutter' Episode 1816 examining the complexities & hypocrisies as Pakistan tries to play mediator in the Gulf war, & why India should keep away.

Iran’s embassy in India buckles under Pak pushback, deletes tweets thanking ‘people of Kashmir, India’

Tehran’s diplomatic mission in New Delhi has since shared and amplified content from Iranian state media thanking ‘Kashmiris’, without mentioning India.

India-US ties driven not by dusty formalities but clear-eyed interests—US under secy of war Colby

US Under Secy of War for Policy Elbridge Colby at an event in Delhi said US-India don't need to agree on everything to cooperate effectively, but 'interests converge on fundamental issues'.

Trump dials Modi amid talks with Iran. Importance of keeping Hormuz open discussed

Call between the two leaders comes as the US claims it is negotiating an end to the conflict with Iran. EAM Jaishankar spoke to his counterpart Rubio for the first time Monday.

Navy chief says drones, mines threatening choke points like Hormuz without as much as formal blockade

Admiral Dinesh Tripathi, India’s Chief of Naval Staff, also highlighted that info warfare has led to creation of new global choke points including undersea cables and its associated infra.

Modi, Trump speak for first time since Iran war, discuss importance of keeping Strait of Hormuz open

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has said that the two leaders discussed the ongoing situation in the Middle East, including the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open.

India-Japan to finalise deal to co-develop & co-produce UNICORN mast ‘soon’, says Japanese envoy

The countries signed a memorandum for co-development of UNICORN masts in November 2024. India has been second Asian nation to have such an agreement with Tokyo, after Philippines.

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India’s strategic oil reserves tell a tale of structural constraints & stalled expansion. Here’s why

India’s oil reserves, which can last just 74-75 days, are much less than other major economies. Japan, for instance, holds reserves for 254 days.

India-Japan to finalise deal to co-develop & co-produce UNICORN mast ‘soon’, says Japanese envoy

The countries signed a memorandum for co-development of UNICORN masts in November 2024. India has been second Asian nation to have such an agreement with Tokyo, after Philippines.

The Vishwaguru delusion, mine vs yours, is ruining our view of the world

One side thinks India is punching way above its weight. The other thinks Modi has undermined India and it punches below its strength. Both are wrong.