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US Health Secretary urges WHO for ‘transparent’ 2nd phase of Covid origins investigation

In a video message Tuesday, Xavier Becerra urged that next phase of investigation should give international experts the independence to fully assess the source of the virus.

Khalistan supporters vandalise Gandhi’s statue in US during a rally supporting India’s farmers

The peaceful protest was soon hijacked by the separatist Sikhs who were carrying Khalistani flags with anti-India banners which said they represent The Republic of Khalistan.

India-US 2+2 talks tomorrow as both look to achieve ‘shared diplomatic & security objectives’

Washington and New Delhi are set to discuss India-China border standoff and sign a key defence pact a week before the US goes to vote.

Bharat Biotech partners with Washington University for Covid intranasal vaccine

While the Phase 1 trial will take place in St Louis University's Vaccine and Treatment Evaluation Unit, Bharat Biotech, will pursue further stages of clinical trials in India.

India, US set to hold 2+2 talks, defence cooperation pact likely on agenda amid LAC standoff

New Delhi and Washington are likely to sign defence foundational pact BECA during the 2+2 meeting that has been in the works since July.

American military support to India is not automatic in China-India war. Delhi must know it

Whatever the extent of the current US-India engagement, the American support will at most come in the form of continued and increased intelligence assistance.

3 ways India can escape Trump sanctions for Russia S-400 missile deal

India must preserve its burgeoning ties with Washington without alienating its other international partners.

Donald Trump plans on inviting Vladimir Putin to Washington, says White House

The White House announcement comes days after Trump and Putin held their controversial summit in Helsinki.

NDA govt will render justice to victims of anti-Sikh riots: Ram Madhav

Justice Dhingra Commission is actively looking into 186 serious cases of crime against the Sikh community in 1984,a number of FIRs have been filed again, says Madhav.

Lessons of the missile ‘leak’ — pity the soft state

Paranoia, and not supreme, serene self-confidence, is the hallmark of a superpower and India needs to understand that.

On Camera

Jana Sangh leader VK Malhotra brought Advani to Delhi, kept the party afloat after 1984 setback

Unlike his colleagues from the time of the BJS, several of whom became governors and held other constitutional posts, Malhotra chose to lead a quiet and simple retired life after the massive 2014 victory of the BJP.

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.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.