The financial assistance from the Gulf allies comes as Pakistan is set to repay a $3.5 billion loan from the United Arab Emirates by the end of April, following a request for immediate settlement.
The difference in labelling Khalilur Rahman’s visit, while subtle, indicates respective domestic sensibilities. While major outcomes remain to be seen, the focus is on discussing all issues, from water to trade.
At the inaugural Manmohan Singh Memorial Lecture, former German chancellor slams major powers’ retreat from the UN, while lauding Singh for reforming India.
The Dhurandhar movie soundtrack has found its way into a 45-second video posted by French President Emmanuel Macron, after he returned from his two-day visit to India.
In Sri Lanka, where Buddhism shapes national identity, political culture and daily life, the exposition of holy relics marks a deliberate move of Indian diplomacy.
The latest advisory comes as anti-India sentiment continues to soar in Bangladesh. The first polls of the post-Sheikh Hasina era are scheduled for 12 February.
Recent data does not support any dramatic shift away from the dollar. As per IMF, the share of international transactions conducted in dollars has declined from 56.90% to 56.77%.
Increase in employment subsidy, Rs 500 crore for estate revamp, new townships in pipeline—but land cost, power breakdowns and inspector raj top among key worries for industry leaders.
CDS Anil Chauhan says future space capability will not be built by government agencies alone. ‘It will be co-developed with industry, start-ups, and technology innovators’.
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.
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