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US, Britain & Australia announce new trilateral Indo-Pacific alliance ‘AUKUS’

Under the first initiative of AUKUS, Australia will build a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines with US & UK's help as China's influence grows over the strategically vital region.

Afghanistan key focus at SCO meet, Modi, Jaishankar to spell out India’s future plans

The PM will address the summit virtually. EAM Jaishankar will attend in-person the meetings that will be focused on Afghanistan.

PM Modi to virtually lead Indian delegation at annual SCO summit on 17 September

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will travel to Dushanbe for the summit and attend a meeting on the Afghanistan crisis along with holding a series of bilateral meetings.

India sees itself as ‘net provider’ of security in Indian Ocean region, says envoy Sandhu

India's Ambassador to the US Sandhu Tuesday said that challenges faced by nations are 'complex' to be tackled single-handedly & mutual interdependence is a sign of strength.

India concerned about Afghanistan being used by LeT & Jaish, Foreign Secy Shringla says

India's external affairs ministry says the international community must stand with the people of Afghanistan in their desire to live in peace and dignity.

Deeply engaged with India on terror in Afghanistan, Blinken testifies at Congressional hearing

At US congressional hearing Monday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken defends Biden's decision to carry out troops withdrawal from Afghanistan, says President inherited deadline & not plan.

Over 100 world leaders including Modi, Biden to address UNGA in-person next week

PM Modi will address the general debate of the 76th UNGA session on 25 September, a day after the Quad summit. Biden will also deliver his maiden address as US President this time.

US senator introduces bill to boost India-US cooperation in clean energy & climate change

Introduced by Senator Robert Menendez, the legislation will bolster the US-India Climate & Clean Energy Agenda 2030 Partnership, which aims to help India achieve its climate targets.

PM Modi to attend first in-person Quad Summit to be hosted by Biden on 24 September

The White House said the Quad Leaders will be focused on deepening their ties & advancing practical cooperation on areas such as combatting Covid & promoting free and open Indo-Pacific.

India will stand by Afghans as it is passing through ‘critical’ phase, says Jaishankar

Speaking at a high-level UN meeting on Afghanistan, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar also said that the international community must come forward to help the country.

On Camera

Deepika Padukone isn’t faking her pregnancy. Internet ‘critics’ need a refresher on biology

One of the comments on her recent picture, read: “She is not able to do the role of a pregnant woman properly”. It's a nasty cocktail of misogyny and an ignorance of basic human biology.

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.

India’s 15-yr quest for anti-tank missile: Israeli Spike, DRDO option, back to US for Javelin talks

Recent high-profile visit was of US National Security Adviser this month during which a number of key issues, including military cooperation, was discussed by both sides.

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.