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India-US ties reaching a turning point. But General Electric won’t ever get us complete tech

With Russia's foot sliding into enemy camp and despite China still in play, India should be ready to boost ties with US alone—Aatmanirbhar has never been more crucial.

Delhi’s nuclear trade with US still hasn’t taken off. Expanding it can help Make in India

In its last year in office, the Modi govt should consider revisiting the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act 2010, which stalled India-US nuclear cooperation.

New road to DBO not enough to stop PLA. Tunnel under Saser La pass is the solution

The logistics of the Daulat Beg Oldi sector continue to pose a challenge due to the vulnerability of road communications.

Manipur is burning because of North Block’s legendary ignorance of the Northeast

Delhi’s know-it-all attitude blinds decision-makers. Sending Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma as a peacemaker to Manipur is evidence of this disregard.

Mahabharata war to Dasaratha sacrifices—Tripura’s Manikya dynasty used religion as a force

In Tripura, the Sanskritic culture served as a veneer over a vibrant, cosmopolitan Northeastern world that we are often too quick to dismiss today as 'tribal' or 'violent'.

Brij Bhushan is confident he will get BJP ticket. He can’t stop name-dropping Yogi Adityanath

From Mallikarjun Kharge to Jairam Ramesh, the current Congress top brass is mostly from South India. North Indian party members are finding it hard to fit in.

Modi govt right to dismiss Jack Dorsey. Social media must learn to respect national sovereignty

Merits or demerits of any law aside, a nation should never be forced to amend its legislation due to social media tactics and its power to generate 'collective opinion'.

Maruti Suzuki missed out on the SUV party. But Grand Vitara, Invicto show it’s pulling hard

Maruti Suzuki Invicto is a step up in the Suzuki Motor Corporation and Toyota Motor Company tie-up.

Gautam Adani won’t change the power of local lord of the ports in Haifa—the dockworkers

After the Adani Group took over Haifa port, the dockworkers were embroiled in internal battles. They all wanted to grab a large share of the privatisation grant.

Biparjoy shows changing nature of Arabian Sea cyclones. Climate-proof India’s west coast

India’s renewable energy push highly depends on the west coast’s wind potential. Protecting the energy infrastructure there is critical to ensure a smooth energy transition.

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Skincare doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Here are 10 timeless hacks

If there’s one thing I tell every single patient, it’s this: sunscreen is non-negotiable.

Strategic petroleum reserves: Why India needs bigger oil buffers & how others compare | Cut The Clutter

This is the transcript of Ep 1830 of Cut the Clutter, where Shekhar Gupta explains why strategic petroleum reserves are a national necessity & how India compares with China, US & Japan.

DRDO unveils amphibious battle platforms with crewless turrets, anti-tank missile capability

Tracked and wheeled variants, built in collaboration with Tata Advanced Systems and Bharat Forge, carry 30mm turrets, cross water using hydro jets, and are 65% indigenous.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

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.