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Global Pulse: America’s secret war in Yemen and the first Lebanese election since 2009

America has involved itself in yet another war it doesn't belong in. The Holocaust exhibition in America reveals shocking details of its complacency. Meanwhile, the Lebanese elections are seeing the emergence of many progressive issues. 

Global Pulse: The US Supreme Court is jittery at the thought of Justice Kennedy resigning

The US Supreme Court is threatened by rumours of Justice Kennedy's retirement and Israel has made shocking revelations about Iran's nuclear programme that could deal a deathly blow to the reputation of American intelligence gathering. The famous character of Apu in "The Simpsons" is acknowledged as stereotypical.

China replaces the US as the big brother for Pakistan’s defence needs

After 2008, American exports fell sharply, while China’s picked up so much that it became the largest arms supplier to Pakistan, SIPRI data shows.

New CEO of Infosys says now is the time to sacrifice margins for growth

Infosys has to invest in advanced technology and skills to capture new opportunities. That includes pumping more money into technologies such as the Internet of Things, retraining employees, localising its workforce in the US and building up sales staff.

Trump’s protectionist tariffs not directed at India, but can have a collateral impact

US expects partners to comply and bend to its domestic politics-driven decisions, and India needs to strengthen its countervailing strategies.

Global Pulse: ‘Sputnik Syndrome’ in America has pushed it ahead of other countries

The 'Sputnik Syndrome' in America has constantly pushed it ahead of other countries. Mike Pompoe is here to dismantle Rex Tillerson's legacy and Finland has solved homelessness. 

The new arranged marriage: When algorithms replace your parents

As a result of India’s rising incomes, higher education levels and technological advances that ease communications, arranged marriage is changing there and among people of Indian heritage who live elsewhere.

Trump shouldn’t end up hitting India while aiming at Russia

Frustrated U.S. legislators are threatening to act unilaterally where they can. Their efforts now threaten critical U.S. allies and partners -- India chief among them.

China’s Xi pledges greater openness amid Trump trade dispute

The speech -- marking 40 years after the first economic reforms transformed China -- was being closely watched after Trump’s plan to hit hundreds of Chinese products with duties.

As China’s influence in UN peacekeeping grows, is India doing enough?

India may have to take a fresh approach if it wants a seat at the UN high table, because China now has a larger...

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.