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A slugfest is on in American Right. MAGA is preparing for the post-Trump era

Erika Kirk’s AmericaFest conference turned into a gladiatorial colosseum for the growing rift among conservative politicians and influencers.

‘Alcoholic’ Trump, ‘odd’ Musk, ‘conspiracy theorist’ Vance—White House Chief of Staff’s tell-all

Later, White House Chief of Staff alleges that Vanity Fair disregarded 'significant context' to create 'an overwhelmingly chaotic & negative narrative' about Trump administration.

JD Vance hopes Hindu wife Usha will be ‘moved’ by the church one day, ‘eventually’ embrace Christianity

At an event honouring Charlie Kirk, US V-P says he makes ‘no apologies’ for believing Christian values are key to America’s foundation, adding that ‘neutrality’ often hides an agenda.

Vance called ‘3-4 times’ on 9 May, told him if Pakistan attacks India, it’d cost them dear—Modi in LS

Speaking in Lok Sabha during a debate, Prime Minister Modi said no world leader asked India to stop Operation Sindoor. 

Op Sindoor still on, Modi told Vance ‘if Pakistan hits, Indian response will be more devastating’

The US was never a mediator, and The New York Times article claiming Vance called Modi got the sequence of events wrong, say govt sources.

‘None of our business,’ says US VP Vance on India-Pakistan conflict, Rubio pushes for de-escalation

US vice-prez's remarks come at a time when Marco Rubio urged Pakistan to take concrete action against terrorists. America under Trump has laid responsibility of Pahalgam on Pakistan.

JD Vance’s India visit is a trigger for ‘Made in China vs Made in India’ rivalry, say Chinese

A researcher at the Shanghai Institute of International Studies argues that India has aligned itself with the US since the trade war began, seeking favourable terms to attract relocating industries.

US Veep JD Vance warns of ‘dire consequences’ if India, US lag behind in tech & defence

In Jaipur, Vance rejected claims Trump sought to start a global trade war, characterising the tariffs announced earlier this month as an effort to 'rebalance' global trade.

‘Signal-gate’ to Laura Loomer’s ire, why US NSA Mike Waltz’s India visit remains in limbo

Waltz was earlier expected to travel to India later this month. However, he may now travel in early May, or potentially even later. He has faced a turbulent few weeks.

‘Neo-Cold War mentality’, ‘arrogance’—Chinese are fuming over JD Vance’s ‘peasants’ remark

A Baidu commentary suggested that JD Vance’s remark laid bare the systemic arrogance of the American political elite, revealing how developing countries are often reduced to caricatures.

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Why legal provisions are necessary to curb the power of trade unions: MH Mody

The collusion between the new class of bureaucrats, politicians, businessmen and trade union bosses perpetuates itself partly because of the short-run benefits and partly because they see no way out of the system, wrote author MH Mody in 1980.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Embraer moves full throttle in pursuit of IAF contract, ties up with Hindalco after Adani

IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.

No country is ever fully sovereign. Cold War era taught India its real meaning

India’s fraught neighbourhood places multiple constraints on its strategic choices. It leaves no time to take a deep breath, lean back and reset.