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India, Sri Lanka, Maldives meet identifies terrorism, trafficking among 4 areas of concern

The trilateral security meeting discussed specific proposals for cooperation for each of the areas as vital for dealing with contemporary security challenges in the region.

Modi asks Indian missions abroad to make big push for ‘Brand India’, eyes export, manufacturing boost

In address to heads of Indian missions and other trade and commerce stakeholders, Modi cites scrapping of retrospective tax as a sign of consistency in govt policies.

Iran welcomes India’s role in ensuring security in Afghanistan — President Raisi to Jaishankar

During Friday's meeting, the Iranian President stressed the importance of close cooperation and coordination between Iran and India in developing peace and stability in Afghanistan.

PM Imran Khan, Army Chief General Bajwa criticise India for revoking J&K’s special status

In these 2 years the world has witnessed unprecedented oppression, Khan claimed as he accused India of making attempts to change the demography of the region.

Jaishankar meets counterparts from Kuwait, Nicaragua, Bolivia, Oman at Raisi’s oath ceremony

Jaishankar discussed regional issues, cooperation & other matters with the leaders on the sidelines of Iran's new President Ayatollah Sayyid Ebrahim Raisi's oath ceremony in Tehran.

India-China military talks constructive, both sides agreed to resolve Ladakh issue: MEA

MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said the 12th round of military talks, the two sides had 'in-depth exchange' of views on eastern Ladakh row relating to disengagement of troops.

India will share its vision, perspectives on Afghanistan at UNSC meet on 6 Aug, MEA says

The decision to hold the meet under Indian presidency came 2 days after EAM Jaishankar spoke to his Afghan counterpart on convening an emergency session to stop Taliban’s violence.

China is investigating circumstances of Indian student’s death in Tianjin, MEA says

MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said an official from Indian embassy is currently in Tianjin & efforts are underway to bring Bihar-based student's mortal remains back to India.

India summons Pakistani charge d’affaires & lodges protest over ransacking of Hindu temple

MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said India also conveyed its grave concerns over continued attacks on the freedom of religion of the minority communities in Pakistan.

India not invited to ‘extended Troika’ meet convened by Russia on Afghanistan

India is yet to comment on the meeting scheduled to be held in Qatar on 11 August. Talks under the same format had earlier taken place on 18 March and 30 April.

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Tirupati controversy shows temples can’t run as public sector units. They must be privatised

A private temple could make crores by selling better laddus and investing in goshalas and captive production units to control quality.

After a brief surge, private investment & hiring has again turned cautious. Focus is on cutting debt

Financial year 2022-23 saw private investments & hiring surge, but since then firms are using cash to reduce debt. General elections didn’t help matters, either.

Air Marshal A.P. Singh takes over as IAF chief, task cut out

Air Chief Marshal Singh took over from incumbent V.R. Chaudhari Monday afternoon. His top priority will be strengthening the fighting capability of the IAF, it is learnt.

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?