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Joe Biden, Xi Jinping to meet virtually on 15 Nov to create stability amid rising tensions

The talks come as tensions between the two countries have been building over issues including Taiwan and restrictions on sales of US technology to China.

PM Modi holds meeting with US Congressional delegation

The delegation was led by Senator John Cornyn, who is the co-founder and co-chair of the Senate Caucus on India and Indian Americans.

Russian President Putin likely to visit India next month for annual bilateral summit

Ahead of the summit, India and Russia may also hold the inaugural 2+2 foreign & defence ministerial dialogue in Moscow that could add momentum to the strategic partnership.

Tibet, Buddhism, India-Pak tension — 3 factors that define China’s foreign policy in South Asia

Experts from India, Nepal and other countries discussed 'China's influence on South Asia' at All India Conference of China Studies. ThePrint was a digital partner for the event.

Over 1,500 Indian pilgrims to visit Pakistan from 17 to 26 November ahead of Gurupurab

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said the pilgrims' jatha will visit Gurdwara Darbar Sahib, Sri Panja Sahib, Dera Sahib, Kartarpur Sahib & Gurdwara Sacha Sauda.

India hasn’t accepted China’s illegal occupation or unjustified claims, says MEA

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi says it has taken note of US report that referred to construction activities by China along the LAC in Arunachal Pradesh.

Cut ties with terrorist groups and eliminate them, Pakistan, China, Russia & US tell Taliban

Pakistan PM meets Taliban delegation, assures support for Afghan people. Meetings took place in Islamabad a day after India hosted a dialogue of security chiefs of 7 nations.

Taliban wants to establish communication with world: Pak foreign minister at Troika Plus meet

Addressing the opening session of the meet attended by China, Russia & US, Qureshi urged the global community to immediately help Afghanistan to avoid a looming human catastrophe.

President confers honorary rank of ‘General of Indian Army’ on Nepal Army Chief

In continuation of a tradition that started in 1950, Gen Sharma was conferred with the honorary rank. Sharma currently is on a 4-day visit to India to expand bilateral defence cooperation.

Terrorism, women’s rights, humanitarian aid — Taliban gets stern message from Delhi NSA meet

At Regional Security Dialogue, participants say Afghan territory should not be used to plan terrorist acts. Vow to follow principle of non-interference, but say will continue to seek peace in country.

On Camera

Drop that cigarette. Smokers are twice as likely to develop skin cancer compared to non-smokers

A noticeable effect of smoking is premature aging. Studies indicate that the skin biopsy of a 40-year-old heavy smoker can resemble that of a 70-year-old non-smoker.

10 yrs ago, battery leasing failed to boost demand for EV cars in India. Now, it’s making a comeback

Under this model, battery is provided to EV owners on a subscription basis or lease. With more people open to buying EV cars, the lower upfront cost could likely drive wider acceptance.

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?