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US shoots down Chinese ‘spy’ balloon off East Coast, Beijing condemns decision

Dishha Bagchi -
The balloon had set off a diplomatic crisis with US State Secretary Antony Blinken canceling trip to China. President Biden had ordered the US military to shoot down the device.
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Pakistan readies Bill mandating 5-year jail for those attacking army, judiciary

Amogh Rohmetra -
Vetted by law & justice ministry & initiated by interior ministry, the draft bill has been sent to federal cabinet for approval. There is also provision of fine up to Rs 1 million.
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India, US discuss Narendra Modi White House visit

Trevor Hunnicutt -
Biden is eager to deepen ties with the world's largest democracy as part of his bid to win what he has framed as a contest between free and autocratic societies, especially China.
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Indian refiners pay traders in dirhams for Russian oil

Nidhi Verma -
Indian refiners and traders are concerned they may not be able to continue to settle trades in dollar if the price of Russian crude rises above a cap imposed by G7 and Australia.
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Green hydrogen & shipping focus of delegation visiting India next week, says Norwegian ambassador

Simrin Sirur -
Norway has already made investments worth $200 million in India, says ambassador Hans Jacob Frydenlund, foresees ‘concrete cooperation’ on green hydrogen & other renewable energy areas.
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Ajit Doval meets US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, discuss India-US strategic partnership

Lalit K Jha -
During their meeting on Wednesday, India & the US elevated their strategic partnership with the launch of the initiative on Critical and Emerging Technology or iCET.
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Budget 2023: MEA gets much less than parliamentary panel wanted. But chair says ‘satisfactory’

Pia Krishnankutty -
Less than 2 months ago, panel chaired by BJP MP P P Chaudhary had recommended more than doubling allocation to foreign ministry, to 1% from 0.44% of overall budget.
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Doval, Sullivan talk jet engines, long-range artillery & Stryker at launch of tech initiative

Snehesh Alex Philip -
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval spoke with his American counterpart Jack Sullivan in Washington this week, highlighting the need to convert intentions, ideas into action through focused, timely steps.
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NSA Doval, US counterpart Sullivan attend ‘special’ reception hosted by Indian envoy Sandhu

ANI -
Doval, who arrived in Washington on Tuesday, also met US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley.
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Why India wants to modify Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan

Pia Krishnankutty -
India & Pakistan have locked horns over Kishanganga & Ratle hydroelectric projects, primarily over process of dispute resolution under Indus Waters Treaty and World Bank's role.
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India will take lead in 6G: Telecom Minister Vaishnaw

6G Vision shows Modi govt doesn’t want to miss the bus...

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India has announced plans to roll out 6G services by 2030 – in line with the global timelines. Modi govt's ‘Bharat 6G Vision Document’ lays out the roadmap and action plans.
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How govt’s move to remove benefits on long-term capital gains could...

File photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of France Emmanuel Macron | ANI Photo

India-France space alliance key to Delhi’s ambitions. But it must deepen...

Economy

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabling Finance Bill 2023 in the Lok Sabha Friday | Photo: PTI

Finance Bill 2023 amendment removes long-term capital gain benefit for debt...

TCA Sharad Raghavan -
Tax analysts and mutual fund industry participants say this will hamper growth of bond market, and potentially curtail avenues for fund-raising by companies.

Defence

‘Make cadets versatile’: House panel says NCC training should include space...

Yuthika Bhargava -
In its report, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence noted cadets can be used to train elderly & cyber illiterate in proper use of cyber applications like banking transactions.

National Interest

Illustration: Soham Sen | ThePrint

Four reasons the Sikhs are hurting. And it’s not about the...

Shekhar Gupta -
'Causes' of anger are dera threat to Sikhism, incarceration of ‘Bandi Singhs’, inaction in sacrilege cases, & ‘if BJP-RSS want Hindu Rashtra, what’s wrong with Sikh Rashtra?’

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