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New chapter in ties as Indian foreign secy meets Germany navy chief, warship ‘Bayern’ visits

With Germany identifying India as one of the key partners in its Indo-Pacific policy, a German frigate entered Indian waters for a port call in Mumbai, in a major signal to China.

China, Afghanistan top of mind as PM Modi holds 1st summit with Central Asian leaders on 27 Jan

India, which sees Central Asia as part of its ‘extended neighbourhood’, firmed up plans to hold the summit when foreign ministers of these nations visited New Delhi in December 2021.

India ready to provide assistance to kin of Indians killed in UAE: Envoy

Two Indians, a Pakistani national were killed and six others injured in a suspected drone attack in Abu Dhabi Monday claimed by Yemen's Houthi rebels.

Democracy, tech, vaccines, India has given world a bouquet of hope: PM Modi at WEF

In his virtual ‘state of the world’ address at World Economic Forum, PM Modi also stressed that India has the world’s 'largest, safe and successful digital payments platform'

Jaishankar holds talks with Sri Lankan Finance Minister on Indian investments

During the virtual meeting, Jaishankar also raised the issue of Indian fishermen in Sri Lankan custody and urged for their early release as a humanitarian gesture.

Pakistan launches National Security Policy, says ‘peaceful resolution of Kashmir’ issue at core

Pakistan PM Imran Khan launched 62-page-long 'public' version of NSP, while 'main' version will remain classified and will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Why CBI has booked Indians for ‘theft, embezzlement’ committed in UAE & Saudi Arabia

Cases registered under special treaty that allows CBI to locally prosecute Indians accused of crimes in Saudi Arabia and UAE — instead of extraditing them.

Jaishankar meets UK trade minister, welcomes launch of FTA negotiations

The agreement would be a substantial opportunity for both the economies and a significant moment in the bilateral relationship, said India-UK joint media statement.

As India’s mango exports to US resume, traders hope ‘smoother’ pre-clearance measures will help

Mango exports to US are restarting after 2 years, because Covid stopped US officials from coming for pre-clearance. Govt bodies say Indian officials will now clear consignments.

Pakistan’s first National Security Policy wants peace with India, ‘no hostility for 100 yrs’

Pakistan PM Imran Khan to release policy Friday. The 100-page policy for 2022-26 has put onus on achieving economic security, normalising trade ties with India.

On Camera

Tirupati scandal isn’t political or communal. It’s about temple economics

A private temple could make crores by selling better laddus and investing in goshalas and captive production units to control quality.

After a brief surge, private investment & hiring has again turned cautious. Focus is on cutting debt

Financial year 2022-23 saw private investments & hiring surge, but since then firms are using cash to reduce debt. General elections didn’t help matters, either.

Morocco signs pact with Tata for joint manufacture of WhAP Infantry Fighting Vehicle

The armoured platform is India's first amphibious infantry combat wheeled vehicle. Last year, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces had procured 90 military trucks from the Tata Group.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?