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Nepal Army chief embarks on four-day visit to India to bolster defence ties

During his visit to New Delhi on the invitation of his Indian counterpart, Gen. Sharma will be conferred with the title of honorary 'General of Indian Army', the Nepal Army said.

Afghan instability big regional worry. That’s the message Delhi NSA meet wants to send Taliban

Wednesday's meeting, to be chaired by NSA Ajit Doval, will be attended by security heads of Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan & Uzbekistan.

India summons senior Pakistan High Commission diplomat over killing of fisherman

Pakistani Maritime Security Agency opened fire on an Indian fishing boat in the Arabian Sea Saturday that resulted in the death of a fisherman from Thane, and injury to another.

Indian fisherman’s death in Pakistani firing — New Delhi to raise issue strongly with Islamabad

A fisherman from Thane in Maharashtra was killed when Pakistan Maritime Security Agency opened fire Saturday. Another fisherman was injured, and is being treated in Okha, Gujarat.

Ajit Doval holds strategic dialogue with France, agrees to strengthen defence & security ties

France’s resolve to expand strategic cooperation with India came nearly 2 months after the new security alliance by Australia, UK and US that had infuriated the French govt.

Med-tech, fintech, gaming, defence could drive future India-Sweden trade, says business council

A survey released last week says Swedish firms plan to invest $1 billion in India over the next two years. From 2015-20, firms already invested a total of $2 billion in India.

Beyond optics, what Pope Francis accepting Modi’s invite means for Christians in India

India has witnessed over 300 attacks on Christians in last 12 months. In Kerala, BJP is trying to woo Syrian Christians by making common cause on ‘love jihad’, ‘narcotics jihad’.

Afghan interim foreign minister to visit Pakistan to reset bilateral ties

This will be the first visit by the interim Afghan foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to Pakistan since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan on 15 August.

India says Pakistan not attending NSA talks on Afghanistan ‘unfortunate but not surprising’

The talks on 10 November, on the security situation in Afghanistan, will be hosted by NSA Ajit Doval. Russia, Iran and 5 Central Asian countries have confirmed their participation.

US, India are set for tough talks as US Trade Representative Tai comes calling this month

Katherine Tai is embarking on her maiden visit to India as US Trade Representative later this month. The two sides will resume the Trade Policy Forum after a gap of four years.

On Camera

Is Bangladesh ready for ‘developed country’ status? It’s all optics for Sheikh Hasina

The graduation is meant to bolster the legacy and legitimacy of Sheikh Hasina's Awami League, even as the real-world preparedness lagged behind the glossy narrative.

How Rupee ended up as Asia’s worst currency this year

Possible improvements in US-India trade ties and a lower tariff rate could ease pressure, but if that doesn’t eventuate, RBI may be forced to support the rupee further.

Asim Munir set to take charge as overall commander of Pakistan military, most powerful Army chief ever

In largest overhaul of military command in 5 decades, Field Marshal Asim Munir set to assume post of Chief of Defence Forces tomorrow, as Army claims primacy in Pakistan armed forces.

A tribute to Tejas. India’s delay culture is the real enemy in the skies

It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.