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Saudi Arabia latest to join mediators in Ukraine war. But it was a PR exercise for Zelenskyy

The list of mediators is only growing: Saudi Arabia has joined Israel, Turkey, China, India, and Brazil. But all the talk is only rhetoric until the 2024 US election.

Territorial integrity must be respected, says Doval as he pushes for Russia-Ukraine peace at Saudi meet

Speaking at NSAs’ meeting on Ukraine in Jeddah, to which Russia was not invited, Ajit Doval said India will remain an active, willing partner to find a lasting & comprehensive solution.

India to attend Ukraine peace talks in Jeddah, Russia not invited. What to expect from Saudi summit

India’s participation comes weeks before G20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi. China’s participation remains uncertain.

‘Malicious’— India claps back at Islamic group OIC for ‘unwarranted’ remarks on Jammu Kashmir

At the UN Human rights Council, India said it was unfortunate the OIC had allowed Pakistan to use its platforms to push anti-India propaganda.

Pakistan International Airlines bans in-flight entertainment on flights to Saudi Arabia

The flights can only play Quranic verses and naats for the pilgrims travelling to Jeddah and Medina.

The small-town boy who became India’s first ISIS suicide bomber

In less than a decade, Fayaz Kagzi went from being a B.Ed student in Maharashtra to Lashkar recruiter and finally ended up dying for the ISIS cause in Saudi Arabia

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Critical minerals are the new oil. India can’t afford to depend on China

Mineral security is no longer just an economic concern but a national security imperative, underpinning the country’s ambitions in clean energy, defence self-reliance, and advanced manufacturing.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

RSS chief Bhagwat draws the line at 75. India’s politics stares at the Modi Exception

BJP has no dynastic succession, at least not at the top. You can trace this back to Vajpayee-Advani era. This act of spotting, empowering younger talent is even more striking with the choice of BJP presidents.