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Elections keep petrol & diesel rates in check in India, even as global crude price soars

Global crude price has risen by almost $9 since 10 March, when the Lok Sabha polls were announced. But average petrol price in India has risen by just 50 paise.

What’s the surgical pelvic mesh India is looking to ban, and why it’s risky

With India reviewing its stand on pelvic mesh after a US ban on the product, ThePrint explains what the implant device is and its health hazards.

When a spy story from India-US mission during the Cold War spooked an IAF pilot

IAF pilots flying sorties over Khardung La in late 1970s were told by their supervisors to watch out for some antennae.

US puts India on ‘Priority Watch List’ for IP rights violations

The US trade body said that American businesses in India have been facing IP challenges that make it difficult for innovators to receive and maintain patents.

US ban on Iran oil exports gives opposition fresh ammo to take on Modi govt

Modi govt is facing criticism that his diplomacy has failed to guarantee continued access to cheaper Iranian oil comes.

India’s Chabahar port project won’t be impacted by Iran sanctions, says US

The US govt said the Chabahar port project is a separate exception and will not be impacted by the decision to not renew exemptions from Iran sanctions.

US’ Iran oil waiver cancellation could impact India strategically, not economically

US has withdrawn waivers on importing oil from Iran. India says it's studying impact of US decision, but will be difficult for it to stop all imports from Iran. 

India confident China will lift ‘technical hold’ to list Masood Azhar as terrorist

Development comes as Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale is on a 2-day trip to Beijing. 

Masood Azhar issue moving towards settlement, says China

China dismissed reports that it was served an ultimatum by US, UK and France and given an April 23 deadline to lift its technical hold on designating Masood Azhar a global terrorist.

China is joining the rush for Arctic riches

Melting Arctic ice will give China access to 100 billion barrels of oil & create shipping routes, necessary for its One Belt One Road project.

On Camera

The politics of air pollution—how they are fooling the citizens

Greens have a sizeable support in the Western countries with clean air and blue skies, but not in India, where poisonous air, water and soil kill millions.

India picks up non-sanctioned Russian oil as discounts widen

The purchases confirm a cautious return to Russian oil, though overall spot purchases remain limited. Trade talks between US and India are ongoing.

India to commission new squadron of submarine-hunting Romeo choppers in Goa later this month

The helicopters produced by Lockheed Martin are known as ‘submarine hunters’. India ordered 24 of these aircraft in 2020 to replace the Sea King helicopters. 15 have been delivered till date.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.