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China says India changed laws to create new UTs, New Delhi says it’s not Beijing’s business

Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh were Thursday bifurcated into two union territories, nearly three months after the Modi govt scrapped Article 370 and Pakistan attempted to make it an international issue.

It was US ambassador Juster who wanted to take part in Tawang festival, Arunachal CM says

Washington says Juster's visit to Arunachal Pradesh highlights resolute US support for Indian sovereignty and commitment to local partnerships.

Saudi Arabia looking at India to procure and jointly produce defence equipment

For the first time, New Delhi and Riyadh will also hold joint naval exercises in March 2020.

Saudi Arabia ‘backs India’ against Pakistan on Kashmir and Article 370

Imran Khan had during his visit to Riyadh earlier this month urged Saudi Arabia to support Pakistan's stance on Kashmir but wasn't given any assurance.

Last minute demands by India are jeopardising RCEP trade deal

Modi govt will push for further concessions but is likely to agree to sign due to fears India could be left out, forcing it to negotiate bilateral agreements.

BRICS is all about geopolitics, not economics

BRICS nations — as well as other populous & economically dynamic countries in Africa & Asia — are still outsiders in the global financial system.

PM Modi calls for reform of United Nations, says some countries use it as a ‘tool’

Speaking at an event in Riyadh Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the UN should not merely be an institution but also an instrument for positive change.

Modi’s Riyadh visit expected to improve energy ties with Saudi, ensure steady supply of oil

PM Modi said Saudi Aramco is set to invest in the West Coast refinery in Raigad. He also held a bilateral meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

PM Modi meets Saudi King Salman, discusses bilateral ties with top ministers

PM Modi is on a two-day visit to Saudi Arabia to participate in a high-profile financial summit Future Investment Initiative, dubbed 'Davos in the desert'.

Audi, Mercedes, BMW worried about low car sales in India: German envoy Walter Lindner

In interview to ThePrint, German Ambassador to India Walter J. Lindner says India & EU should have high-level economic dialogue on trade & investments.

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Strong showing by north, improved compliance — how GST revenue rose to record Rs 2.1 lakh cr in April

While April typically sees highest collections in a financial year, analysts say a host of reasons came together this time to lift total figures.

Complex network of India’s existing air defence capabilities & the way forward

Provocations among Israel & Iran have prompted discussion on the need for India to broaden its air defence apparatus, given tensions with adversarial neighbours.

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.