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India has a geopolitical trilemma with Afghanistan. It’s not a good vs evil choice

If India boycotts Afghanistan, Pakistan, China, and possibly even Russia will take its place. The harsh reality of geopolitics is that openings are short-lived.

Republicans working on a bill to sanction countries that trade with Russia—Trump

US President Donald Trump told reporters Sunday that the Republicans were drafting legislation that would impose sanctions on countries doing business with Russia, including Iran.

Russia probes man in first known case under new law banning online searches for ‘extremist’ material

A new law passed in July sets fines of up to 5,000 roubles ($61.50) for people who knowingly search for extremist materials online.

‘Bring my brother back alive, not in a body bag’—Indian men still trapped in Russia’s war

At least 100 people and 27 families from all over the country gathered at the protest site in Jantar Mantar on 2 November asking for their sons and brothers to be brought back.

Trump claims Pakistan, Russia & China testing nuclear weapons secretly. ‘If they test, we have to’

US President offers no evidence, says ‘they don’t go and tell you about it’. Energy secretary later clarifies no explosive tests planned for now

Oil tanker with cargo from sanctions-hit Russian firm idles off Mumbai

The Ailana reached waters off Mumbai on 24 October, and has been nearly stationary since then, with the cargo still aboard. US had sanctioned Rosneft and Lukoil PJSC two days before.

Russia’s super-missile test shows a new, expensive technological race—with dire outcomes

The test raises a question. Why have Russian nuclear strategists now invested in the Burevestnik, when the US abandoned nuclear ramjet propulsion in 1964?

Trump sanctions Russian oil companies as Moscow holds nuclear drills

The sanctions come a day after plans for a Trump-Putin meeting fell apart. US accuses Russia of lack of commitment toward ending the war in Ukraine.

Precise & proven: The Tomahawk, America’s prized missile wanted by Kyiv & feared by Kremlin

After initially showing interest in supplying the long-range missile to Ukraine, Trump appeared hesitant following his meeting with Zelenskyy, a day after his phone call with Putin.

India isn’t toeing Trump’s line any longer & how bankruptcy code to end ‘defaulter’s paradise’ fared

Global media also discusses Trump's assertion that India will not buy oil from Russia & his strange tariff strategy that strengthens China.

On Camera

India’s nuclear-power goal needs more than capital

New Delhi has finally accepted that the base load power demand of the future will need supplementing, and nuclear plants are one way to go about it.

Coastal states Maharashtra, TN, Gujarat top India’s exports index, landlocked UP a surprise performer

Releasing Export Preparedness Index report, NITI Aayog CEO says Centre has ‘ticked a lot of boxes’, & responsibility of driving the next phase of export growth now rests with states.

Rafale deal to be inked in 2026, final assembly line in Nagpur, Indian firms to be roped in

The proposed project costing about Rs 3.25 lakh crore will entail procurement of 18 aircraft in fly away condition & the rest made in India with up to 60% indigenous content.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.