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Trade, 2+2 talks, Afghanistan to top US Deputy Secretary Wendy Sherman’s agenda in India

Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman’s visit to India next week is expected to put Trade Policy Forum dialogue back on track and will also set the tone for the upcoming 2+2 talks.

Need to work jointly to reform global health architecture — Mandaviya at India-US health meet

Speaking at the event, the health minister mentioned that Indian generic drugs have helped in bringing down the cost of treatment of various diseases globally.

Always hopeful that dialogue can happen between India and Pakistan, UN says

A spokesperson for UN Secretary-General said despite the tone and content of the remarks, the UN is hopeful dialogue can happen, maybe in a place that is 'not under the spotlight'.

Friendship with India & China of ‘paramount importance’ in our foreign policy: Nepal at UN

Speaking at the UN General Assembly debate, the new Nepal Foreign Minister said that their worldview is shaped by its adherence to the principle of 'amity with all & enmity with none'.

Countries forming ‘exclusive cliques’ & hyping ‘China threat’ — Beijing slams Quad summit

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the Quad has been insinuating China with the so-called 'rules-based order' and driving a wedge between Beijing and regional countries.

Afghanistan withdrawing from General Debate was its ‘own decision’, UN spokesperson says

Afghanistan's Permanent Representative at UN Ghulam Isaczai was listed to speak Monday on the final day of the UN General Debate but withdrew his participation over the weekend.

Need to pay closer attention to illicit rise of nuclear weapons network — India at UN

Speaking at a UNSC briefing on Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla said India is committed to the goal of complete elimination of nuclear weapons.

India’s importance getting more obvious, new govt won’t change ties: German envoy Lindner

German Ambassador to India Walter J. Lindner talks of Indo-Pacific region, hints at China by saying one country blocking sea-lanes will have an impact in Berlin.

These Indian women diplomats have given fiery responses to Pakistan at UN in last 5 years

Sneha Dubey, India's First Secretary at the UN, made waves for her reply to Pakistan PM last week. She joins the ranks of diplomats Eenam Gambhir, Vidisha Maitra and Paulomi Tripathi.

Jaishankar to discuss bilateral, trade & investment cooperation during 3-day visit to Mexico

Jaishankar was received by Minister of Finance and Public Credit Rogelio Ram rez de la O with whom he discussed Mexico's response to Covid crisis.

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The BaaS effect—How MG’s battery plan can make Windsor an attractive pick for EV buyers

With many more electric cars on the way, the Maruti Suzuki eVX and Hyundai Creta EV in particular, the EV space is getting interesting.

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?