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Friday, January 30, 2026
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Topic: Arabs

My secular critics’ reaction to Arab outrage chooses short-term relief over long-term damage

If there is even a slim possibility of democratic resistance to the Modi govt's brazen majoritarian politics of hate, then we must not do anything to jeopardise it further.

Arab nations should restrict ties with India to trade, not comment on our internal dynamics

The Islamic monarchies that took strong note of the insult to their religion conveniently overlooked the disrespectful remarks against Hindu deities and religious symbols.

Need for hate speak detox, and horses have a bone to pick with Indian politicians

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Remarks against Prophet: Security for suspended BJP leader Nupur Sharma after ‘death threats’

The party dumped its popular face amid anger from the Arab world; said it respected all religions and religious personalities.

Why are Arabs so powerless? Unlike Israel, they never valued brain over brawn

Israel, with almost no natural resources and a population of nine million, is a Goliath of biblical proportions. And its secret strength is not its weaponry.

Saudi Prince hits a new year reset by making allies not enemies

A new US administration, combined with threats from Iran and a weakening economy, has seen Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s calculations shift to reconciliation.

Zee News & News 18 India on Arab states, Ramdev breaks rules with ‘lauki’ juice on India TV

A quick take on what prime time TV news talked about.

As Gulf calls for an ‘India without Islamophobia,’ Jaishankar works the phones

Reactions from UAE royal princess, Kuwait government and others have made Delhi sit up and take note of anti-Muslim hate speech by Indian nationals.

Arabs turn blind eye to persecution of Chinese Muslims because of Beijing’s power

As Xi Jinping’s BRI becomes China’s pet project, there is a dramatic escalation in the country’s persecution of the Uyghurs.

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Economic Survey 2025-26 takes global lessons seriously—and shows why Swadeshi is the way to go

The Economic Survey 2025-26 is not a celebration of success, but a measured warning that the traditional paradigms of global economic growth are no longer applicable.

Economic Survey backs skilled visas to give IT services sector a boost, green energy for data centres

The IT services sector contributed more than half of India’s Gross Value Added, serving as a major driver of exports and employment, the Economic Survey 2025-26 has found.

Indian Army ties up with US drone company that made its name in the Ukraine conflict

Shield AI will provide V-BAT vertical takeoff & landing drones along with licences for software, which will be integrated into aircraft and made available to select Indian partners.

Non-alignment is coming back in a new avatar: Trump-peedit alliance

No nation other than China can negotiate one-on-one with Trump on an equal footing. That’s why the middle powers who so far formed the core of multilateral bodies now feel orphaned.