Foreign Ties
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US warns of ‘potential risk of sanctions’ after India signs Chabahar port contract with Iran
Washington has imposed sanctions on Tehran in view of its drone and missile programmes and financing of the Palestinian militant group Hamas.
Scroll Staff
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Centre summons Canadian envoy after Khalistan slogans chanted at event attended by PM Justin Trudeau
The slogans were shouted at an event in Toronto to celebrate Khalsa Day, which commemorates the founding of the Sikh community.
Scroll Staff
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Joe Biden won’t lecture Modi on concerns about India’s democratic backsliding, says White House
The United States will not determine questions of politics of democratic institutions in India, a senior official said.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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Maharashtra ruling alliance accused of insulting state by placing Shivaji-style headgear on PM Modi
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Constitution, cows, rations: Why Dalits in UP want to vote out the BJP
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This personal narrative explores the joy and irony of small-town life in India
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Football: Sunil Chhetri’s legacy goes beyond the playing field
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Spain denies permission to Israel-bound ship carrying explosives from India to dock at its port
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India partnered with Russia when US couldn’t do so, says Secretary of State Antony Blinken
He said that Washington was now investing in efforts to partner with Delhi.
Scroll Staff
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View from Dhaka Tribune: India needs to keep Bangladesh on its side if it hopes to take on China
Bangladesh tends to lean towards India on most issues, but has not been treated the same by Delhi.
Ranjan Basu
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What Brexit would mean for relations between India and the UK
Don't assume a UK outside of the EU will be able to rewrite its trade deal with India.
Paul James Cardwell, The Conversation & Navajyoti Samanta, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walks the Cannes red carpet with an injured arm
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Watch: Meet Figaro, the curious cat who loves to ‘help’ her human making pottery
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Watch: Messi, the dog from ‘Anatomy of a Fall’, walks the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival
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Video: Being Muslim in today’s India
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Watch: Massive rainstorm hits Mumbai, strong winds knock down trees, damage cars
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Why Modi's visit to Saudi Arabia has a clear strategic focus on Pakistan
As the regional balance of power between Saudi Arabia and Iran shifts in the latter's favour, India will want to loosen Saudi-Pakistani ties.
Harish V. Pant
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Indians are falling out of love with British universities – and David Cameron is to blame
In the last five years, the number of Indian students opting for UK varsities has more than halved.
Shelly Walia, Qz.com
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Why Israel matters to India (and Modi)
The announcement of Narendra Modi's planned trip to Israel later this year has generated a lot of heat.
Chaitanya Mallapur, IndiaSpend.com
The Reel
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‘It Ends With Us’ trailer: Blake Lively stars in drama about an abusive relationship
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‘Thalaimai Seyalagam’ review: Overcooked and unsavoury
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‘Kartam Bhugtam’ review: Lots of sowing but little reaping
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‘Baahubali: Crown of Blood’ review: More of the same, only in animation
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‘IF’ review: Film about ‘imaginary friends’ is low on imagination
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Modi versus Manmohan: Who's the bigger globetrotter?
Modi has spent 53 days abroad in the first year of his prime ministership. That's not very different from Manmohan in the first year of UPA-II.
Chaitanya Mallapur, IndiaSpend.com
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Afghan President Ghani's first visit to India yields little ‒ but New Delhi isn't unduly bothered
For India, peace in Afghanistan is the ultimate objective. If Ghani achieves this by seeking the help of Pakistan or China, so be it.
Seema Guha