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China an ‘unavoidable’ focus for New Delhi, foreign policy as poll talking point — global lens on India

Just days before world's largest elections begin, the world's eyes are firmly set on India — be its economy, or assertive foreign policy.

‘Pakistan factor in LS polls’ & China’s response to PM Modi’s comments — how global media views India 

Why Global Media views India as the 'frontrunner' among China's emerging rivals in 'Global South', & Musk's India visit. 

‘Less liberal, more assured & assertive’ — influential global voices on Modi’s election-eve India

New Delhi: In the latest issue of Foreign Affairs, Rohan Mukherjee, assistant professor of international relations at the London School of Economics and Political...

Economic potential to books ‘explaining Hindutva’ — how global media reported on India

Global media puts spotlight on contrasting pictures of 'economic growth' & 'democratic recession' in India among other key takeaways.

Global unrest due to Covid-19 lockdown indicates steep rise in poverty and inequality

A look at the biggest news stories from around the world on the coronavirus pandemic.

Trump unveils long-awaited Middle East peace plan to resolve Israel-Palestine conflict

US President Donald Trump called the plan a 'win-win' opportunity for both countries even as it guarantees unified Jerusalem only to Israel.

Coronavirus outbreak — how this new strain is wreaking havoc across China

China's National Health Commission confirmed that the new strain of the coronavirus can be transmitted from person-to-person.

Berlin peace summit: World leaders agree to uphold arms embargo in Libya

Leaders of Russia, Turkey, UK, Germany and France agreed to not interfere in the conflict in Libya but an official ceasefire is still not in sight.

Australia’s bushfires could become the new normal, warn climate scientists

A review of 27 scientific papers published since 2013 reveals that there is a clear link between climate change and bushfires in Australia.

US and Iran appear to signal desire to avoid further conflict, but risks remain

In retaliation for the killing of top Iranian general Qassem Soleimani by the US, Iran had launched missile strikes on US troops in Iraq.

On Camera

Stop asking fans to explain why they like Taylor Swift. Belittling Swifties reeks of sexism

She’s perhaps the only artist that one still has to offer a ‘reason’ for liking. No one bats an eye if you like Harry Styles or Beyonce. But god forbid you express your love for Swift publicly.

CBDT signs record 125 Advance Pricing Agreements, 31% more than last year

The 125 APAs include 86 Unilateral APAs (UAPAs) and 39 Bilateral APAs (BAPAs). The total number of APAs since the start of the APA programme has risen to 641, with 506 UAPAs and 135 BAPAs.

Vice Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi to take over as Chief of the Naval Staff

He has been the chief of personnel and the flag officer commanding-in-chief, Western Naval Command, in the rank of vice admiral.

44 years on, two things that have changed in Modi’s BJP, and one that hasn’t

As the BJP heads for a likely third successive term in power, it's fascinating to debate how true it looks to the original proposition: a party with a difference.