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With China flexing muscles in Indo-Pacific region, India & Vietnam plan defence & oil tie-up

President Ram Nath Kovind is on a visit to Vietnam, where the two countries reaffirmed the importance of freedom of navigation & unimpeded economic activities in the South China Sea.

China says differences with India ‘properly managed’ ahead of Doval-Wang border talks

The 21st round of India-China border talks will be held at the picturesque Dujiangyan from 23-24 November.

China plays down reports of new Maldivian govt’s pro-India tilt

The Chinese foreign ministry said that it hoped Male will make the right choice and not pull out of a free trade deal with Beijing.

PM Modi breaks the ice with Maldives with promise of whatever help Male needs

Modi is attending the inauguration of President Ibrahim Solih and said 'Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikaas' extends to India’s neighbours too.

In first visit to Maldives, PM Modi plans to reset ties with anti-China Solih govt

Modi's visit - the first by an Indian head of state since 2011 - is expected to reset strained ties with Maldives.

Donald Trump’s decision to skip Asia summits not a snub, says US Vice-President

The president’s absence leaves Mike Pence to fill a void that’s grown wider under Trump, who’s intensified a diplomatic and economic battle with China.

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu attends WWI ceremony in Paris

The ceremony marking the centenary of the end of World War I was also attended by other world leaders like Trump and Putin.

India exempted from sanctions because of its value to Chabahar port & Afghanistan railway line: US

The Chabahar Port is considered a gateway to golden opportunities for trade by India with central Asian countries.

US midterm polls: Voter anger with Donald Trump hands Democrats House control

Democrats won at least 17 Republican-held districts in the US midterm polls, a significant down payment on the net gain of 23 seats they need to win the House.

China backs Pakistan for ‘peace through dialogue’ with India

In a joint statement, China backed Pakistan to settle outstanding disputes with India, without directly referencing the Kashmir issue. 

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Drop that cigarette. Smokers are twice as likely to develop skin cancer compared to non-smokers

A noticeable effect of smoking is premature aging. Studies indicate that the skin biopsy of a 40-year-old heavy smoker can resemble that of a 70-year-old non-smoker.

10 yrs ago, battery leasing failed to boost demand for EV cars in India. Now, it’s making a comeback

Under this model, battery is provided to EV owners on a subscription basis or lease. With more people open to buying EV cars, the lower upfront cost could likely drive wider acceptance.

Morocco signs pact with Tata for joint manufacture of WhAP Infantry Fighting Vehicle

The armoured platform is India's first amphibious infantry combat wheeled vehicle. Last year, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces had procured 90 military trucks from the Tata Group.

Islam doesn’t kill democracy. The army-Islam combo does

How come Indonesia, Malaysia, Turkey and Sri Lanka remain constitutional, democratic and stable despite Islam and Buddhism respectively, but Pakistan, Bangladesh and Myanmar don’t?