In Episode 1828 of Cut the Clutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta argues that such attacks stem from the structural reality of Pakistan as a military-dominated state that sustains its relevance through periodic tensions with India.
Taiwan blamed Chinese economic coercion after Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar revoked airspace access to Lai’s aircraft just ahead of his trip to Eswatini
In Berlin, defence minister hails PM Modi's 'balanced approach'. Despite blockade, India has stood out as one of the countries with most ships to have navigated Strait of Hormuz.
President of Taiwan Lai Ching-te had planned to go to Eswatini, the only African nation to diplomatically recognise Taipei. But Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar cancelled overflight access.
NATO takes aim at Russia and China for nuclear 'expansion', Beijing urges US to stop 'armed attacks' on facilities in non-nuclear weapon states, apparently referring to Iran
The Quad, revived by Trump in 2017, picked up steam during Biden’s tenure. However, India, which has held rotating presidency of Indo-Pacific grouping since 2025, has not yet finalised summit dates.
This is the first visit by a South Korean president in eight years. The two leaders agreed to expand the existing bilateral trade to $50 billion by 2030.
Shift from dollar to yuan could threaten petrodollar system, a 1970s arrangement where oil-exporting nations price their oil exclusively in US dollars in exchange for US security guarantees.
The latest request by the Maldivian govt to roll-over a $400 million currency swap line has raised alarm bells in New Delhi. If granted, this would be the 3rd extension of the loan.
The incident comes as confusion remains over the status of the critical waterway. Tehran has declared the strait closed as US continues its naval blockade of Iranian ports.
As religious identity transforms, the Indian-American diaspora finds new ways to balance ancient Vedic beliefs with the realities of 21st-century life.
Increase in employment subsidy, Rs 500 crore for estate revamp, new townships in pipeline—but land cost, power breakdowns and inspector raj top among key worries for industry leaders.
Gen Manoj Naravane (retd) said in an exclusive interview with ThePrint that India should focus on having more experts who understand China's psyche and its workings
American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.
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