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Ahead of Macron’s Republic Day visit, French President’s adviser in Delhi to finalise agenda

While enhancing bilateral ties is on the agenda for talks between Modi and Macron later this month, no big contracts are likely to be signed, it is learnt.

‘Indian servicemen in Maldives subject of disinformation’ — ex Maldivian spokesperson, amid diplomatic row

Safaath Ahmed, former spokesperson for Maldivian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, says 75 unarmed Indian military personnel deployed in Maldives were engaged in humanitarian work, rescue & medical ops.

Mandela-Arafat friendship, lessons from apartheid — why South Africa’s taking Israel to ICJ over Gaza

South Africa has been among the most strident critics of Israel's military operation. It has gone as far as to say that Gaza has turned into a 'concentration camp'. 

Czech PM focusses on scientific collaboration during India visit, inspects AI centre in Rajasthan

Czech PM has been pushing for deeper scientific cooperation between New Delhi & Prague during his India visit. Jaipur trip comes a day after he addressed Vibrant Gujarat Summit.

India ‘front & centre’ of Ireland’s strategic thinking in Asia-Pacific — Irish foreign secy in Delhi

At event organised by Delhi-based think-tank Observer Research Foundation, Hackett says Ireland has invited President Droupadi Murmu for state visit, mentions 'cultural attache' for Delhi embassy.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in London

Singh, who is on an official visit to UK, also attended the India-UK Defence Industry CEOs Roundtable with his British counterpart Grant Shapps at the Trinity House in London.

Maldives & China ‘upgrade’ ties, ink 20 key agreements on tech, BRI & more during Muizzu visit

Agreements signed during Maldivian President Muizzu’s maiden visit to China covered areas of tourism, disaster risk reduction, agriculture, housing & blue economy cooperation.

Congressional panel warns of Chinese ‘legacy’ semiconductors flooding US markets, calls for govt action

Legacy chips, defined by US law as semiconductor chips that are 28 nm or larger, are integral to everyday consumer products. China's called US attempts to control its exports 'economic bullying'.

‘No doubt China will be our closest partner’: Maldives President Muizzu praises BRI amid row with India

Muizzu, who is on a state visit to China, also encouraged the country to regain the top spot in terms of sending the most number of tourists to Maldives.

Maldives tourism industry on row: India ‘first responder to crises, aided post-Covid recovery’

Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI) and Maldives Association of Travel Agents & Tour Operators (MATATO) have issued statements emphasising importance of New Delhi-Malé ties.

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I am a dog lover, but we don’t know how to win the war on strays

We have failed terribly at two important things. One, we are reacting to this issue only emotionally, not logically. And two, we are not asking the right questions.

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.