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New citizenship law is an internal matter: India objects to Malaysian PM’s remark on CAA

On the sidelines of the Kuala Lumpur Summit 2019, Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad questioned the necessity of the Citizenship Act when Indians have 'lived together for 70 years'.

India-China border talks to focus on border management, says Beijing

The two-day meeting between Chinese delegation led by Foreign Minister Wang Yi and the Indian team headed by NSA Ajit Doval will begin Saturday.

‘Win over those who disagree’ — Jaishankar rebuff to Pramila Jayapal evokes mixed response

S. Jaishankar cancels meeting with US lawmakers after they refused to exclude Pramila Jayapal, who has introduced a resolution urging India to lift restrictions in Kashmir. 

No interest in meeting Pramila Jayapal, Jaishankar says after cancelling meet with US panel

Jaishankar was to meet US lawmakers' committee that included Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, who has introduced a resolution to lift restrictions in Kashmir.

Jaishankar raises H1B visa issue with US, seeks unobstructed flow of talent from India

During the 2+2 dialogue, Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar underlined that no unreasonable legislation should constrain movement of talent.

Respect India’s national integrity & unity, Jaishankar tells Canada during J&K discussion

During his meeting with Canadian counterpart François-Philippe Champagne, S. Jaishankar discusses cross-border terror threat facing India.

MEA says changing nomenclature of PoK doesn’t mean Pakistan has legal occupation of it

According to reports, PoK government has given an order to change the nomenclature of the services in the region.

Afghan NSA meets Ajit Doval, discusses revival of US-Taliban talks & counter-terrorism

Afghanistan NSA Hamdullah Mohib, who is on a two-day visit to India, also discussed his government's plans to begin the intra-Afghan dialogue.

What India & US are expecting from their security deal signed during 2+2 talks

Much-awaited Industrial Security Annex will ease transfer of high-level technology from US to India and safeguard classified military information.

US grants India ‘narrow exemption’ from sanctions to continue Chabahar port development in Iran

The Trump administration said the exemption will stand so long as Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps do not participate in the port project.

On Camera

Stop asking fans to explain why they like Taylor Swift. Belittling Swifties reeks of sexism

She’s perhaps the only artist that one still has to offer a ‘reason’ for liking. No one bats an eye if you like Harry Styles or Beyonce. But god forbid you express your love for Swift publicly.

CBDT signs record 125 Advance Pricing Agreements, 31% more than last year

The 125 APAs include 86 Unilateral APAs (UAPAs) and 39 Bilateral APAs (BAPAs). The total number of APAs since the start of the APA programme has risen to 641, with 506 UAPAs and 135 BAPAs.

Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi to take over as Chief of the Naval Staff

He has been the chief of personnel and the flag officer commanding-in-chief, Western Naval Command, in the rank of vice admiral.

44 years on, two things that have changed in Modi’s BJP, and one that hasn’t

As the BJP heads for a likely third successive term in power, it's fascinating to debate how true it looks to the original proposition: a party with a difference.