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Why India could gain ‘major leverage’ as Australia, UK, US join hands to take on China

AUKUS is a new trilateral security partnership. UK & US will help Australia acquire nuclear-powered submarines, pushing it to directly counter China.

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.

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?