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Topic: SCO

Global politics had a week of mayhem. India was the beacon of peace

The world continues to club India as “South Asia”, but India stands alone as a beacon of dharma and peace.

Don’t blame Trump alone—India-US ties were on shaky ground anyway

For all the various formats of bilateral dialogue, the India-US relationship never developed an institutional framework that could have prevented a free fall under circumstances like the current ones.

Navarro to Loomer—Trump’s team is making India new frontline of MAGA politics

It's a wolf pack unleashed on India, and Peter Navarro is leading it. The week gone by has been critical for Indian diplomacy amid the tensions with the US.

India rejects Trump trade hawk Navarro’s ‘Brahmins profiteering’ comment—‘inaccurate & misleading’

MEA also said India had no role to play in denying Azerbaijan membership in the SCO earlier this week, amid Azeri media reports that Baku blamed New Delhi for blocking its membership.

Israel-Iran conflict: India distances itself from SCO statement critical of Tel Aviv

India has not condemned Israel’s airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, but called for dialogue and diplomacy to de-escalate the situation.

China-Pakistan SCO presence threatens India. Strategic engagement helps in other ways

India's participation at the Islamabad SCO summit remained restrained, with sharp rebuttals to any attempts to thaw tensions with Pakistan.

Modi’s absence at SCO is India’s balancing act. New Delhi’s still committed to the forum

The deep-seated contradictions among member states on regional security and terrorism, combined with growing Chinese influence, have compelled New Delhi to perform a strategic balancing act.

SCO is not an anti-Western club. India’s presence is a guarantee against it

The SCO is critical for India to advance its priorities for peace and prosperity in its northern periphery and broader Eurasia.

Modi’s India lost an opportunity by hosting SCO summit online with Xi, Putin, Sharif

PM Modi could have used the chance to deliver some homilies about Democracy over One-Party Dictatorship

On Camera

Why is going to law school so popular again?

In a recent survey of law school admissions officers, 94% said the current political climate in the US played at least a moderate role in the increase.

Consumer Price Index gets up to date. Airfare, OTT plans, e-commerce prices in new basket—MoSPI secy

New CPI series will take 2024 as base year, will provide more accurate measure of inflation, spending on digital services. Expected to enhance representation and reliability, says Saurabh Garg.

Joint production, closer ties, emerging tech: The foundation of new defence pact between India & US

The agreement, signed after meeting between Rajnath and US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on sidelines of ADMM-Plus in Kuala Lumpur, aims to deepen bilateral ties in the critical sector.

Deepfake on duty: when I asked AI to read Op Sindoor citations

On 21 Oct, a buzz went up that the govt had released full list of gallantry award recipients along with Op Sindoor citations. I put an AI caddy on the job. It took me into a never-ending rabbit hole.