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As US-Taliban talks progress, India reaches out to China to discuss Afghanistan’s future

India is concerned that the US might delay July’s Afghan elections and bring in a caretaker govt, in a bid to rush its withdrawal from the war-torn country.

Chai tea, turmeric latte & ‘scientific’ pranayam: Indians rage at America’s disrespect

Pranayam is a yogic practice that involves controlled breathing to calm one's mind. A US science magazine says the same of a technique called 'cardiac-coherence breathing'.

Indians among those arrested, being deported after US officials bust ‘pay to stay’ visa racket

A group of Indians and Indian Americans were raided for helping foreign nationals remain in US illegally by recruiting them to enroll into a private university.

How US is reacting to former Starbucks CEO’s possible run in presidential elections

US files charges against Chinese telecom giant Huawei for stealing trade secrets among others. 

US, Taliban close to finalising peace deal to end 18-year-long Afghan war

The talks discussed key issues including a pledge from the Taliban to prevent Afghanistan from being used by terrorist groups such as the Islamic State.

Why Afghan-American diplomat Zalmay Khalilzad is Donald Trump’s ace in peace talks

US President Donald Trump had appointed Zalmay Khalilzad as the country’s envoy for peace and reconciliation talks in Afghanistan last year.

New Delhi refuses Tehran request to set up branches of Indian banks in Iran

Iran had sought Indian bank branches in the country to ease business between the two nations.

Sushma Swaraj meets US envoy for Taliban peace talks, discusses regional group creation

Move is significant as it indicates major shift in India’s Afghanistan policy — that New Delhi won’t participate in talks which are not led by Afghan govt.

There is a trade war going on & Lenovo is being painted in the same shade of red as Huawei

In North America, its revenue has climbed for the past six quarters.

Modi govt needs to understand US won’t uphold its interests in Afghanistan

Instead of reacting with injured innocence, New Delhi should undertake a clear-eyed appraisal of the situation in Afghanistan.

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.