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Saturday, February 21, 2026
TopicUS diplomat

Topic: US diplomat

Ahead of J&K polls, US diplomats visit Srinagar, meet Omar Abdullah & other political leaders

Visit part of 'diplomatic outreach' to meet all parties and get a chance to assess situation ahead of polls in the former state, it is learnt.

Former ‘star’ US envoy, grandson of Sikh stalwart — who is latest BJP entrant Taranjit Sandhu

His social media posts show he has been attending more and more events in and around his hometown Amritsar, suggesting he may contest Lok Sabha polls from there.

Former US diplomat and Nobel Prize winner Henry Kissinger dies at 100

Kissinger served under two US presidents, and played a key role in the diplomatic opening of China, U.S.-Soviet arms control talks, and ties between Israel and its Arab neighbors.

Pakistani navy saves the lives of 12 Indian fishermen stranded at sea for eight days

Here's what's happening across the border: Karachi sees an alarming rise in the killing of girl babies, while China gives $1 billion loan to Pakistan.

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Cautious optimism — India’s new relationship with Tarique Rahman’s Bangladesh

Both Bangladesh and India will have to work together to repair the damage done during the Yunus administration.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

Embraer moves full throttle in pursuit of IAF contract, ties up with Hindalco after Adani

IAF is firming up plans to revamp airlift capabilities with medium transport aircraft that will be assembled in India & serve as its main workhorse. Embraer is leading contender as of now.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.