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India among fastest growing diplomatic networks, 11 new posts since 2021, reveals new report

The country has opened 11 new missions since 2021 and climbed to the 11th rank in the Global Diplomacy Index, a report by the Lowy Institute.

‘Can’t have standoff at border and negotiate in the next room,’ says Jaishankar on India-China ties

Speaking at JNU, Jaishankar offered an insight into the thinking of India’s foreign policy approach in recent years and its reasoning for a multi-vector non-West approach.

‘Indians helped me go viral’ — Utah-based social media consultant on posing as Kiribati govt on X

The US-Kiribati dual national manages a handle on X which is followed by foreign affairs experts, top officials, journalists & even the Indian High Commission in Fiji.

Several Indians who worked as support staff to Russian army discharged after India’s demand, MEA says

Ministry of External Affairs said India remains committed to actively pursuing with Russian authorities all relevant cases of Indian nationals for early discharge from Russian army.

‘Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed agreed to Modi’s request for Hindu temple in 5 mins,’ says UAE diplomat

Anwar Mohammed Gargash, diplomatic advisor to the UAE President, called this an example of building India-UAE relations. Earlier this month, Modi inaugurated Abu Dhabi's 1st Hindu temple.

‘Greater need to invest in maritime capabilities, adopt modern tech,’ says Navy chief Hari Kumar

Speaking at Raisina Dialogues in New Delhi, Admiral Kumar said ongoing conflicts, such as Ukraine-Russia and Israel-Hamas, showed that the character of warfare is changing.

‘Kind of ironic’: Senior UK Labour Party member told over ‘imperialism’ speech at Delhi conference

Peter Mandelson, who slammed ‘imperialist Putin’ at Raisina Dialogue, was also reminded by the Mauritius foreign minister of the UK’s unlawful occupation of its territory.

Jaishankar fields questions on India-China ties, ‘decolonisation’ of UN at Raisina Dialogue

At a session at Raisina Dialogue, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar answered a range of questions — from India-China ties to reforms and ‘de-colonisation' of the UN.  

MEA asks Russia to release Indians in its army, urges its citizens to ‘stay away’ from Ukraine war

In its statement, ministry of external affairs says it's aware few Indians had signed up for jobs in Russian army, which has been recruiting nationals from other countries in support roles.

‘Not afraid of punishment from China,’ says Vietnam deputy foreign minister on developing ties with US

Speaking at Raisina Dialogue in Delhi, Do Hung Viet shut down suggestions that China could weaponise Mekong river, but added that China's development of dams along the river was concerning.

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Moon madness has taken over modern dating. A waning crescent is the best time to ghost

Alongside buying into the grift that is dating apps, the girlies are also installing astrology apps like Astrotalk to investigate the same tired mystery—will he ever text back?

In NCLAT’s WhatsApp ruling, reminder of India’s cautious view of competition disputes involving Big Tech

WhatsApp privacy policy case is among a string of matters involving practices like restrictive platform rules, pricing & billing policies, reflecting India’s tight scrutiny of market dominance.

‘Let them see’: Putin says new nuclear-powered missiles in the making, in message to Washington

At a ceremony felicitating Russian military engineers, Putin highlights Moscow’s 'parity' in defence technologies for the next century.

Bihar is where politics moves, and everything else stands still

Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.