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Embracing Taliban key to China’s goals in Central Asia. But Islamic State won’t let it happen

Like the US and USSR before it, China is being taught that being the pre-eminent power in Afghanistan isn't necessarily a good thing.

Kathmandu-Kerung railway, airports & more—Chinese aid can cost Nepal and its ties with India

India has a clear policy that it would not entertain any project in Nepal constructed with Chinese aid. This would mean heavy losses for at least two international airports in Nepal.

These Pakistani social media ‘stars’ are raising temperature with Pathaan’s Besharam Rang

Lahore’s Akhtar Lawa, fake Mr Bean, and other ‘stars’ shine despite back-breaking inflation, price hikes, and fading forex reserves.

India’s green GDP is improving, but govt faces tough choices to ensure environmental protection

Sinking of Joshimath has provoked larger concerns about the environment. And though India's green record is better, govt must heed environmental warnings, prioritise water conservation.

Why Joshimath should have moved ground beneath India’s planners decades ago

Two large developmental projects that lie close to Joshimath have come under the lens — the NTPC thermal power project and Char Dham road widening work.

What reports on Indian women’s falling participation in labour force don’t tell you

Critics analysing World Bank report to claim continuance of patriarchal oppression and structural barriers fail to acknowledge a critical aspect about women's economic participation in India.

Japan, the only country merging two security theatres in Europe and Indo-Pacific

If there is one Indo-Pacific player with the economic heft and strategic capabilities to truly champion the merging of the two security theatres, it is Japan.

Governor vs govt not new in India but Constitution doesn’t guarantee a solution

Two features about the post of the Governor are important to note when considering the relations between his office and the respective elected government.

Gujarat is anything but a dry state. Decriminalise liquor, use tax revenue for development

The alcohol ban in Gujarat has resulted in a loss of tax revenue, well over $2 billion.

Toyota, Hyundai, BYD—leading carmakers add to Auto Expo 2023’s sustainability theme

Chinese carmaker SAIC Motor, which sells cars under the MG brand, has a forest theme running across its pavilion, while BYD is showcasing its new EVs.

On Camera

Profit margins in lottery industry are tiny. Here’s how Future Gaming paid for its electoral bonds

Neither state govts nor companies earn large profits from lotteries. However, a look at the system shows there’s ample evidence of murky dealings and financial irregularities. 

Amid plans to lift AFSPA, Army starts joint training with Jammu & Kashmir Police

In an interview with Gulistan News this week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the government would leave law and order to J&K Police and slowly withdraw troops.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.