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Sunday, October 5, 2025
TopicUS aid

Topic: US aid

Nepal okays $500 million US aid to motive country’s infrastructure, adds caveat

New clause ‘interpretative declaration’ clarifies that the US grant is a development grant and not above Nepal's constitution, nor is it part of Washington's Indo-Pacific Strategy.

A meeting with Imran Khan is all it took to make Pakistanis fall in love with Donald Trump

Persecution of marginalised groups in Imran Khan's Naya Pakistan resonates with Trump's Make America Great Again. But who cares about all that.

Espionage case shatters Pakistan army’s myths – and the belief its nuke secrets are secure

The recipient of secrets shared by convicted Pakistani officials was not ‘permanent enemy’ India – but the country that gives it billions of dollars.

When Pak army chief met Xi Jinping in Beijing

Here’s what’s happening across the border: Saudi Arabia had no role in influencing Sharif family release, says Pak minister; Imran Khan opens up on his decision to choose politics as a career

On Camera

Wintrack vs Chennai Customs has unleashed middle class anger. And BJP must worry

It’s hard to build a house, run a business, or do anything without paying bribes. And yet, citizens’ anger about this open, unchecked corruption won’t erupt into Anna Hazare-type rallies.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.