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Immigrants should do more than just send money home

Studies suggest remittances have a small effect on economic growth as families that receive it tend to work less and such countries may come to be dependent on those flows.

On World Population Day, a look at how we became 7.7 billion people & where India stands

ThePrint takes a look at various aspects to the human civilisation’s numbers on the planet today — from carbon footprint to TFR.

DGCA says Indian airlines will avoid ‘affected Iranian airspace’ & flights to be re-routed

DGCA order comes two days after the US aviation regulator prohibited American operators from flying over Iranian airspace due to tensions between the two nations.

Modi govt should be quick to condemn communal violence, punish perpetrators, US says

US will ‘continue to highlight importance of preserving diverse & inclusive society" in diplomatic engagement with India, State Department official says.

India unlikely to stop oil import from Iran despite US move to end waivers

While the US move to not renew the waivers was expected, India’s strategic partnership with Iran might ensure the oil imports don’t stop completely.

US to no longer release details on number of civilians killed in its drone strikes

US govt was earlier required to publish an annual report on the number of civilians killed in drone strikes on high-value terrorists in countries like Pakistan.

Why do many Americans support legalising marijuana?

Interest in making marijuana legal in America has exploded over the last 30 years, and it doesn't have much to do with use, geography or demographics.

India issues demarche to US over arrest of Indian students, seeks consular access

This is the first time India has issued a demarche to US since the row over diplomat Devyani Khobragade in 2013.

India to provide consular access to 8 arrested in US over alleged visa fraud

The Ministry of External Affairs is also mobilising Indian community organisations in the US to extend ‘all possible support’ to students affected by this.

Americans won’t leave Afghanistan, they did not come to leave: Hamid Karzai

The former Afghan President says reconciliation talks with Taliban won’t succeed until and unless they are Afghan-led and Afghan-owned.

On Camera

The Bads of Bollywood finally gives us the sidekick that everyone needs

Sidekicks are quintessential in Bollywood, and every few years, when a star or lead shines, a filmmaker reminds us that the person next to the hero is a key ingredient in the recipe.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.