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After agreeing to China project, Nepal links pact with India on Raxaul-Kathmandu rail link

The agreement is for a preliminary engineering-cum-traffic survey to build a railway link.

India disputes UN chief’s report on children and armed conflict

The report includes reference to incidents of violence against children in Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, and J&K

Nawaz Sharif’s 10-year sentence clears way for Pakistan Army to take charge ahead of elections

The widely expected verdict against Sharif solidifies the impression that a creeping coup is underway in Pakistan.

US pharma giant asks Indian stores to cut margins, says govt price cap choking operations

Abbot wants margins cut on 14 key drugs. But the association of pharmacists has refused to compromise on profits. New Delhi: US pharma giant Abbott...

Air India gives in to China, drops reference to Taiwan on its website

China Civil Aviation Authority had in April directed several countries to change the name of Taiwan to Chinese Taipei.

India’s choppers to fly back from Maldives in 10 days as ties grow cold

The cold vibes from Male for New Delhi signals a rollback of the country’s ‘India-first’ policy and coincides with a growing warmth in ties...

Indian-American judge Amul Thapar shortlisted by Trump as nominee to US Supreme Court

If nominated and confirmed by Senate, Thapar will be the first Indian-American to be on the bench of the US Supreme Court.

When Narendra Modi felt Donald Trump treated him like ‘just another Asian leader’

In the US, Trump and Modi hit it off. In Manila, the warmth was missing. Wednesday’s cancellation of talks reflects sliding India-US ties.

CPEC encroaches on India’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, says official

An Indian official says the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has problems as there are sensitive issues involved.

In defence of tariff thrust, Donald Trump lashes out at India for ‘100% import duties’

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will be in the US for talks with their American counterparts next week.

On Camera

Union Budget is not corporate India’s wishlist. Tax breaks can’t solely drive profit

The incidence of GST is higher on the poor than rich. The public would be better off pushing for faster timelines for this rather than making plaintive appeals for income tax reductions.

Noida International Airport, Delhi NCR’s 2nd, delayed. To begin operations by April 2025

According to a statement by the airport, commercial operations likely to begin next year 'in view of the current construction status'. It was supposed to commence operations by 2024 end.

Amid tensions with China, Philippines says BrahMos a ‘credible defence’

At interaction in Delhi Monday, Ambassador of Philippines also highlighted talks over possibility of high-level delegation visit later this year to mark 75 yrs of diplomatic ties.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.