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Blinken says US-India partnership has ‘never been more dynamic’, highlights G20 progress

The US Secretary of State was speaking at the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies on Wednesday.

US says new upgraded ties with Vietnam not a ‘cold war’ move against China

During a visit by President Joe Biden this week, Vietnam and the United States upgraded their relationship to the highest diplomatic status.

‘Herculean task, needed compromise’ — S. Korean, German envoys on how India clinched G20 declaration

It was understood that compromise was needed to get Russia & China on board, says South Korean envoy. German envoy says India waited till 'last minute' to share declaration's full text.

With Putin summit, North Korea charts new course in fraught Russia relationship

This year, Pyongyang's relations with Moscow are in the spotlight, with Kim Jong Un choosing Russia - not China - as his first foreign visit since before the Covid pandemic.

Modi meets Saudi Arabia’s Mohammad bin Salman in Delhi, reviews trade ties

The PM and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince also held the first leaders’ meeting of the India- Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council, to discuss energy, security, defence.

Saudi Arabia & India ‘upgrade’ ties with eight agreements at leaders’ summit

Comprehensive Energy Pact — one of 8 signed at India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council — covers renewable energy & investments in petroleum reserves, among other things.

UK and India agree pensions & insurance partnership to boost cross-market investment

Britain's finance ministry said the partnership will support the growth of the sector in both countries, focusing on knowledge sharing, growing bilateral investment & diversifying risk.

SubscriberWrites: India’s rise, a tale of regional integration, secure technology and proactive diplomacy

India was also quick to engage war-torn Afghanistan when the Taliban took over and sent them aid in the form of food and vaccines, which made sure millions in Afghanistan survive.

India-China & Tibet question: Battle for control of Mongolian teen’s body & soul enters critical phase

The next chapter of the tense India-China relationship could well depend on the succession question that lies ahead for Tibetan Buddhism.

India-Saudi partnership crucial for region’s stability, says Modi after meeting Crown Prince Mohammed

Monday’s talks were the first Leaders’ Meeting of the India-Saudi Arabia Strategic Partnership Council.

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Skoda Octavia RS combines performance with practicality—without breaking the bank

Ashish Gupta, Brand Director for Skoda India, said while performance cars like the Octavia RS are not too cheap, ‘car buyers who know and love their cars find them to be far better bang for the buck’.

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.