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India and Taiwan ink key agreement on labour cooperation

Taipei announced Friday it had signed MoU with New Delhi to allow Indian workers to be employed in Taiwan. This comes as India-China ties remain strained over the 2020 Galwan clashes.

Why Indian exporters are seeking a ban on transshipment of Bangladeshi goods via Delhi

New Delhi, Dhaka have taken collaborative steps in past 2 yrs in terms of transshipment of goods, but India also wants its textile sector to compete with other garment giants like Bangladesh.

Modi expresses ‘deep appreciation’ for Amir of Qatar over return of Navy veterans

Modi met Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani during his Qatar visit. Discussions included expanding areas of bilateral cooperation to include space, technology and innovation.

ASEAN, India vow to strengthen maritime security in Indo-Pacific

During the visit, Hourn had extensive talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and discussed the steps to implement the Plan of Action to implement the ASEAN-India Partnership for Peace, Progress, and Shared Prosperity.

People trust our intent & commitment, says Modi in UAE. ‘World needs inclusive, clean governments’

Modi’s visit to the UAE is his seventh since 2014. On Wednesday, he will also inaugurate BAPS Mandir, the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi.

Shehbaz Sharif set to be next Pakistan PM, Nawaz Sharif’s daughter Maryam CM of Punjab

Former PM and PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif nominates his younger brother for the top post after days of suspense over who would form the next government in Pakistan.

How Trump’s NATO-bashing has sent shockwaves throughout Europe

Former US President Donald Trump said last week that Russia is free to attack any NATO ally that wasn’t meeting defence spending obligations. Many wonder if it has hurt his presidential bid. 

Indonesia set to go to polls on 14 February. BrahMos and other defence deals in waiting

Decisions on deepening of cooperation between India & Indonesia in various sectors on hold since late last yr. Incumbent Joko Widodo's defence minister Prabowo Subianto a frontrunner.

8 Navy veterans jailed by Qatar released after pardon by Qatari Emir, 7 return to India

In a significant diplomatic breakthrough for ministry of external affairs, the Indian Naval veterans, in Qatari jail since August 2022, were released early Monday.

Deepening economic & cultural ties, promoting shared history — new Irish envoy’s mandate in India

Ambassador Kevin Kelly, the Irish envoy to India highlights areas of focus for Dublin in the near future. He also explains Ireland’s stance on the EU-India FTA and the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

On Camera

I attempted UGC-NET thrice—was left with no option but to look for PhD abroad

The disastrous paper leak aside, the June 2024 NET brought in countless complaints from students regarding the quality of exam centres allotted. And the format shifted from computer based to the manual OMR.

Noida International Airport, Delhi NCR’s 2nd, delayed. To begin operations by April 2025

According to a statement by the airport, commercial operations likely to begin next year 'in view of the current construction status'. It was supposed to commence operations by 2024 end.

India’s 15-yr quest for anti-tank missile: Israeli Spike, DRDO option, back to US for Javelin talks

Recent high-profile visit was of US National Security Adviser this month during which a number of key issues, including military cooperation, was discussed by both sides.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.