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Similar structural aspects among Quad members helped foster cooperation, says Jaishankar

Referring to Quad, the foreign minister said its work takes into account the consequences of globalisation, requirements of the global commons and the expression of converging interests.

India unlikely to reopen Kabul embassy in near future, only people-to-people links to continue

After invalidating all visas in August after Taliban takeover of Kabul, India could start distributing e-visas as soon as international flight operations resume in Afghanistan.

‘Reprehensible, disgraceful’ — Nepal govt over burning of PM Modi’s effigies in Kathmandu

The statement from Nepal's home ministry came after some students burnt effigies of PM Modi during protests over the death of a Nepalese youth near the border with India in July.

India-US 2+2 dialogue slated for November this year, foreign secretary says

A 2+2 ministerial dialogue takes place between foreign and defence ministers of India and US annually. The last meeting was held in New Delhi.

Taliban indicated they’d be reasonable in addressing India’s concerns, foreign secretary says

Speaking to reporters in Washington D.C. Friday, Foreign Secretary Harsh Shringla also said the US and India are keeping a close watch on the situation in Afghanistan.

Jaishankar meets Slovenia PM Janez Jansa to enhance bilateral ties

Foreign Minister S Jaishankar is in the central European nation as part of a four-day visit to Slovenia, Croatia and Denmark.

India, Nepal sign MoUs to rebuild over 100 health & heritage projects damaged in 2015 quake

According to the Indian embassy, the projects will be reconstructed at a cost of 420 crore Nepalese rupees ($36 million).

India-Russia friendship has stood test of time, PM Modi says

Addressing the Eastern Economic Forum Friday, the prime minister said energy & policy are major pillars of India's 'special & privileged strategic partnership' with Russia.

Foreign secretary Shringla holds talks with Blinken over Afghanistan situation, India-US ties

It was the first high-level discussion between the two officials after US troops' exit from Afghanistan. Shringla, who is in the US, also met Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman.

Taliban will not antagonise India because it’s an ally of the West, Shyam Saran says

In an exclusive interview, Saran says the Taliban would need funds and international aid to govern effectively, and so support from the western countries would be needed.

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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?