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Palm oil ban aimed at Malaysia, import from Indonesia and Nepal will be ‘fast-tracked’

Commerce ministry issues notification restricting import of refined palm oil. Move is apparently directed at Malaysia due to its souring relationship with India.

Don’t want India to degrade its defence capabilities, says US on CAATSA and S-400 deal

Referring to India as a 'major defence partner', a US official said the Trump administration is doing a case-by-case analysis on where CAATSA sanctions will be applied.

US Ambassador Kenneth Juster will be part of Modi govt’s J&K tour for foreign envoys today

Juster will be part of 15-member delegation. 3 months ago, a US official had said the envoy and other American diplomats were not able to visit J&K after August.

Iran not for war, welcomes any Indian initiative that can help peace, says envoy

The comments come after Iran fired missiles at two US military bases in Iraq in retaliation to the killing of its top commander General Qassem Soleimani.

Why US Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal’s Kashmir resolution doesn’t have many takers

Kashmir resolution lists security challenges faced by India in J&K but also urges govt to refrain from use of force against peaceful protesters and those detained.

PM Modi wishes Trump for the new year, discusses improving cooperation with US

During the call, PM Modi noted that India-US relations 'have grown from strength to strength' and highlighted the progress made last year.

India summons Pakistan’s diplomat over Gurudwara Nankana Sahib vandalism

The MEA said it lodged a strong protest with Pakistan and called on it to ensure the safety, security, and welfare of minority communities.

India reached out to diplomatic missions 10 days before citizenship law was passed

MEA Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar has said Modi govt reached out to ‘countries across all geographical regions’ to share perspectives on Citizenship Act, NRC.

How Modi govt’s budget could be affected by US air strikes to kill Iranian general

Oil prices rose close to $70 a barrel in international markets after US air strikes killed Qassem Soleimani, an Iranian general.

Australian PM Scott Morrison could cancel India visit over bushfire crisis back home

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison is scheduled to visit India, on his maiden trip after coming to power, from 13-16 January at PM Modi's invite.

On Camera

Prajwal Revanna case shows why and how sexual crimes by men in politics can go unchecked for years

It would be a disservice to the women of Hassan to look at Prajwal Revanna’s alleged abuse of power as a ‘sex scandal’. Allegations against him show what ‘absolute power corrupts absolutely’ actually means.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.