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China doesn’t care about US’s Olympics boycott. It has Putin onboard ‘with joy’—it’s enough

UK, US, and Australia boycotted Winter Olympics. But can China win back global opinion? Does it even want to?

China says Arunachal Pradesh part of it ‘since ancient times’

China on Friday defended the renaming of 15 more places in India's Arunachal Pradesh, claiming that the southern part of Tibet has always been its territory.

China ‘renames’ 15 places in Arunachal Pradesh before its land border law is enforced on 1 Jan

China claims Arunachal Pradesh as its own territory of 'South Tibet', and this is not first time it has 'standardised' names of places. In 2017, it had 'renamed' 6 places.

India’s plans to export BrahMos get a boost as Philippines sets aside funds for missiles

Negotiations between India and Philippines regarding BrahMos had been going on for years, but hit a roadblock in 2020, with Manila citing budgetary limitations caused by Covid.

Foreign ministers of five Central Asian countries call on PM Modi

EAM Jaishankar and NSA Ajit Doval were also present in the meeting of the foreign ministers of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.

Russian President Putin dials PM Modi over situation in ‘Asia-Pacific’ region

The two leaders also discussed practical aspects of implementing the agreements finalised during Putin's visit to India earlier this month.

India discusses Afghanistan with Central Asia, Pakistan hosts special OIC meet same day

India builds ‘regional consensus’ with Central Asian countries on Afghanistan. Concurrently, Pakistan creates fund under Islamic Development Bank at a special OIC session.

This will be India’s century, says Australian envoy O’Farrell, talks of more military exercises

In exclusive interview, Australian High Commissioner Barry O’Farrell says Canberra is hopeful of interim trade pact by 2021 end, understands agriculture is a 'politically sensitive' subject.

India, 5 Central Asian countries call for immediate humanitarian assistance to Afghans

Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar & his counterparts from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, held the third India-Central Asia Dialogue in Delhi over the weekend.

Jaishankar voices concern over Afghan situation, lauds Tajikistan’s help in evacuating Indians

External Affairs Minister's comments came during a meeting with Tajikistan foreign minister Saturday, who is in India to attend 3rd meeting of India-Central Asia Dialogue.

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Buses are stuck on third gear in India. It’s time to privatise with London-style GCC model

Using a GCC model, where the state contracts private operators, lowers costs and subsidies. It’s possible to run a high-quality service, as anyone who has used London’s buses will attest.

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.

Amid tensions with China, Philippines says BrahMos a ‘credible defence’

At interaction in Delhi Monday, Ambassador of Philippines also highlighted talks over possibility of high-level delegation visit later this year to mark 75 yrs of diplomatic ties.

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.