Topic: Extended Troika
Taliban wants to establish communication with world: Pak foreign minister at Troika Plus meet
Addressing the opening session of the meet attended by China, Russia & US, Qureshi urged the global community to immediately help Afghanistan to avoid a looming human catastrophe.
Indian aid and flag needs to touch down in Afghanistan. ‘Influencers’ are already flying in
In several recent summits, international actors have been jostling for space and status in Afghanistan. India can’t be conspicuous by absence.
On Camera
YourTurn
Rahul Gandhi must clear his position on Congress leadership. Chintan Shivirs won’t help
If a 137-year-old party is still discussing its foundational ideas and core ideology, and can’t have everyone on board, the road ahead seems rocky.
Bad timing could hamper LIC IPO
Most early public enterprise IPOs have been trading 75% below their original price, small investors concerned.
Defence
India ‘doesn’t foresee’ border fighting with China, but ‘won’t back down’ if tensions reignite
Aim is to ensure not just disengagement of troops, but overall de-escalation. Govt in favour of solving tensions through talks as it wants peace with all neighbours including China.
How Congress is like the Ambassador & why Indian politics needs a brand new set of wheels
Like the car, nothing the party has done to reinvent itself has worked. Only way forward is to offer something looking towards the future, not in image of glorious past.