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Past FTAs ‘very tough’ on India, have discomfort with ‘old mantras’ of globalisation: Jaishankar

Jaishankar said the Modi government is ‘prudent’ on FTAs, adds that trade partners need to have ‘strategic convergences’ and ‘business comforts’ now.

Chinese spies accused of using Huawei in secret Australia telecom hack

In 2012, Australian officials informed US that they had detected a sophisticated intrusion into the country’s telecommunications systems. This was done using Huawei.

Modi-Xi summits couldn’t stop India-China ‘strategic mistrust’, says ex-foreign secy Nirupama Rao

Nirupama Menon Rao, also former envoy to China & US, said Galwan incident impacted bilateral ties, but it won't be easy for India to go for 'surgical decoupling' with China.

Editor of China’s Global Times retires, Hong Kong group claims removed for being ‘loose cannon’

According to a report by China Media Project, Hu Xijin was possibly removed for reasons stemming from 'unhappiness over his highly visible international remarks'.

C-Voter survey shows what Indians feel about China, Bangladesh and Pakistan. It’s startling

While Indians remain realistic when it comes to the “eternal” friendship between China and Pakistan, many are on the fence about Bangladesh.

Covid-19: UK offers boosters for all adults by month-end, Israel says no to 4th vaccine dose

ThePrint brings you some important global stories on the coronavirus pandemic.

Bipin Rawat to Galwan, what kept China occupied this week. And why Taiwan is losing friends

Chinascope — The Week Behind The Wall is everything you need to know about what’s happening in China this week.

China slams Biden’s Summit, says US using democracy as ‘weapon of mass destruction’

The Chinese foreign ministry, which has been attacking the summit in the past few weeks, issued a lengthy statement accusing the US of stocking divisions in the name of democracy.

India thinks it’s safe, but Russia is getting close to China. Non-aligned days should be back

New Delhi should be aware of Russia’s engagements with India’s adversary—China. It can't treat its friends and foes alike.

Pakistan wants to bridge gaps between US & China, not be part of political bloc: Imran Khan

After skipping a summit hosted by Joe Biden, Khan says Pakistan enjoys good ties with China & US and wants to play a role in reducing the prevailing tension between the two nations.

On Camera

Deepika Padukone isn’t faking her pregnancy. Internet ‘critics’ need a refresher on biology

One of the comments on her recent picture, read: “She is not able to do the role of a pregnant woman properly”. It's a nasty cocktail of misogyny and an ignorance of basic human biology.

Noida International Airport, Delhi NCR’s 2nd, delayed. To begin operations by April 2025

According to a statement by the airport, commercial operations likely to begin next year 'in view of the current construction status'. It was supposed to commence operations by 2024 end.

India’s 15-yr quest for anti-tank missile: Israeli Spike, DRDO option, back to US for Javelin talks

Recent high-profile visit was of US National Security Adviser this month during which a number of key issues, including military cooperation, was discussed by both sides.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.