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Amid tensions with US, China and Russia stage naval war games in the Sea of Japan

New Delhi: China and Russia kicked off the latest edition of their bilateral naval exercise, Joint Sea-2025, on Sunday in the Sea of Japan...

15 ‘oligarch billionaires’ run India: Ex-Trump negotiator Lighthizer on why he failed with New Delhi

In his book No Trade Is Free, ex-USTR writes how an Indian friend corrected him and said only seven billionaires run the country; the others just try to influence these seven.

4 August 2025: 65 migrants dead after boat sinks near Yemen & other news of the day

ThePrint’s round-up of the major global news events.

Down but not out, asserts former Awami League minister. ‘Won’t be the last time we come back.’

Awami League's willingness to sustain as a political party runs deep, asserts Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury Nowfel ahead of first anniversary of party's ouster from power in Bangladesh.

How Japan is boosting its disaster preparedness

As climate change continues to increase the frequency and intensity of natural disasters, Japan’s proactive approach offers a powerful model for building communities that are more resilient when disaster hits.

AI doesn’t get sarcasm in Indian English. Why this is a problem

Sarcasm is challenging not only as a linguistic phenomenon but also as a challenge for AI. Large language models could detect it in Indian English only 57 per cent of the time.

Prominent US-based critic of Sikh extremism Sukhi Chahal dies, ‘suspicions’ over cause of death

Chahal was reportedly receiving death threats from Sikh extremist groups. His health had deteriorated after a meal at a friend's house. Autopsy underway.

ThePrint Exclusive: Government ID cards, family testimony nail Pakistan links of Pahalgam killers

Evidence independently obtained by ThePrint shows Pakistan govt has been aware of activities by LeT & JeM in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, but has done nothing to shut them down.

1 August, 2025: US imposes visa sanctions on Palestinian Authority officials & other world news of the day

ThePrint’s round-up of major news events from around the world.

More rhetoric than reality? What are ‘massive’ Pakistani oil reserves Trump has promised to develop

Remains to be seen whether US promise is more rhetoric than reality, Pakistani economist Javed Hassan tells ThePrint. He says Trump’s posts suggest desperation to get India deal. 

On Camera

Where is Skill India money going? It’s a Rs 48,000 crore mystery

All industries are still facing an acute shortage of skilled manpower despite thousands of crores spent on skilling schemes.

BJP MPs go full throttle against Trump even as govt hails enduring India-US ties amid tariff tension

New Delhi: While the Indian government has made a measured response to the 25 percent trade tariff imposed by Donald Trump, many in the BJP...

Trump feared India could arm BrahMos with nuclear warhead to target Pakistan in Op Sindoor—WSJ report

New Delhi: During Operation Sindoor, the United States which had received intelligence suggesting that India had launched BrahMos cruise missiles to strike targets inside...

Pakistan, Dhaka have played Washington well. Back home, Modi ecosystem has an inner conflict

To protect ourselves from Trumpian diplomacy, first we must introspect the bipolarity within our establishment discourse.