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India reiterates its ‘strong support’ for Palestine, urges dialogue with Israel

Ahead of International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian People, PM Modi says India stands with efforts to form a state that peacefully co-exists with Israel.

India looks to bring ties with Sri Lanka back on track as Gotabaya Rajapaksa comes calling

Gotabaya Rajapaksa is travelling to India Thursday on his first foreign trip as Sri Lankan President. He will hold a meeting with PM Narendra Modi Friday.

Indian consul general in US suggests Israel model for Kashmiri Pandits’ return, kicks up row

In a viral video, Sandeep Chakravorty tells Kashmiri Pandits to keep their culture alive like Jews, and slams US Congress for dragging India into discussions.

Pakistan struggles under the weight of CPEC but puts on brave face against US criticism

The $60 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor is growing into a problem for Islamabad and could result in massive debt, experts say.

Bangladeshis would rather swim to Italy than come to India, says outgoing envoy

Bangladesh High Commissioner Syed Muazzem Ali made the comments in a farewell speech delivered at New Delhi’s Press Club of India. 

Pakistan resumes postal mail service with India after three-month gap

Pakistan had suspended the service after India scrapped Article 370, effectively stripping Jammu and Kashmir of its special status and spitting it into two a union territories.

Putin invites Modi to attend Russia’s Victory Day celebrations in May

Victory Day is celebrated on 9 May during which Russia shows off its military might and commemorates the allied victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.

Modi meets ‘close’ friend Xi at BRICS summit, says ties with China have ‘new energy’

The meeting between Modi and Xi, on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Brazil, comes days after India decided not to join China-backed RCEP over unresolved "core concerns".

India and US to hold second round of 2+2 talks on 18 December, sign key defence pact

Delhi and Washington will formally sign the Industrial Security Annex in this round of talks, which will ease transfer of high-level technology from US to India.

Amit Shah calls India’s RCEP walkout a bold move but indicates Modi govt keeping door open

In a write-up for The Economic Times and Jagran, Amit Shah blames UPA for agreeing to become part of RCEP, says it showed Congress’ lack of foresight.

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Profit margins in lottery industry are tiny. Here’s how Future Gaming paid for its electoral bonds

Neither state govts nor companies earn large profits from lotteries. However, a look at the system shows there’s ample evidence of murky dealings and financial irregularities. 

Amid plans to lift AFSPA, Army starts joint training with Jammu & Kashmir Police

In an interview with Gulistan News this week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government would leave law and order to J&K Police and slowly withdraw troops.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.