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‘Depressed’ IFS officer jumps to death in Delhi’s Chanakyapuri, cops rule out foul play

2011 batch IFS officer Jitendra Rawat was posted as Director at Overseas Employments & Protector General of Emigrants in the Ministry of External Affairs.

India summons UK chargé d’affaires after Sikh extremist breaches Jaishankar’s security, tears tricolour

External affairs ministry condemned incident earlier in the day outside of Chatham House in London. In 2023, Sikh separatists had breached Indian High Commission in London as well.

MEA says reports of USAID funding voter turnout in India ‘deeply troubling, looking into it’

US President Donald Trump last week called the funding to India a 'kickback scheme', while asserting that USAID was 'trying to get somebody else elected'.

Qatar’s Amir to visit India on PM Modi’s invitation from 17-18 Feb in 2nd visit since 2015

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced that the Amir will be accompanied by a ministers and senior officials.

India-US promise ‘decisive action’ against Sikh separatists, send stern message to Pakistan

Islamabad rejected the specific reference to Pakistan, calling it ‘contrary to diplomatic norms’; also expressed concern about India buying American security platforms.

Stop conflating Sheikh Hasina with India, New Delhi tells Bangladesh envoy

New Delhi further blames Bangladesh for persistent negativity surrounding ties, while underlining its desire for a 'constructive and mutually beneficial relationship' with Dhaka.

Denied a visa again, Seattle ex-council member Kshama Sawant alleges ‘political retaliation’ by India

On X, Sawant accuses Indian govt of retaliating against her & other activists for their opposition to Modi’s policies. MEA sources say her visa application is still under process.

India voices concern amid Maldives’ FTA with China, will take into account while framing own policies

Malé has been facing a liquidity crisis. Last year, India rolled over $100 mn worth of loans, while offering roughly $750 mn in currency swap lines to support neighbouring country.

After Jaishankar & Doval, foreign secy Vikram Misri to travel to China for talks

High-level interactions between India, China continue following Modi-Xi meet in Oct 2024. China pushed resumption of direct flights & more visas in previous talks.

Jaishankar to represent Indian govt at US President-elect Trump’s swearing-in ceremony

During the visit, the external affairs minister will also have meetings with representatives of incoming administration, as well as other dignitaries visiting the US on that occasion.

On Camera

Lifting night shift ban increased female employment in India—only among big firms

Discriminatory laws limit firms from hiring willing women, and removing such barriers can help narrow the economic gap between developing and developed countries.

What’s behind bond yields’ logic-defying spike? The market’s concern over the future

While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.

‘Foreign policy rests on hard power’—from 1965 Indo-Pak war to Op Sindoor, key takeaways for India

A panel of experts moderated by ThePrint’s Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta drew connections between insights of 1965 Indo-Pak War and strategic takeaways highlighted by Op Sindoor.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?