Foreign Relations
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As Modi visits Germany, Ukraine crisis will set tone for discussions
The Olaf Scholz-led government has said it does not want to ‘preach or teach India’ about Ukraine and may focus on energy needs and geopolitical considerations.
Catharina Haensel
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US rules out involving India and Japan in its new security alliance
The US, the UK and Australia had last week announced that they had struck a security partnership – dubbed Aukus – focused on the Indo-Pacific region.
Scroll Staff
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Modi discusses Indo-Pacific cooperation with French president amid global row on submarine deal
India’s foreign secretary said that the US-UK-Australia partnership will not have an impact on the Quad grouping.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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Over 17,400 citizens write to EC seeking action against PM Narendra Modi for hate speech
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Australian journalist leaves country amid visa troubles, says ‘too difficult to do my job in India’
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Ramachandra Guha: Why 2024 is India’s most important election since 1977
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‘The Kerala Story’: Why did Catholics re-release a Hindutva movie days before polling?
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Dubai: How a high-altitude jet stream, not cloud seeding, created a storm ‘the size of France’
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The Castro era has officially ended. What’s next for Cuba and the United States?
Just as Fidel Castro’s 2016 death did not transform US-Cuba ties, his brother Raul’s exit from politics is unlikely to do so.
Joseph J Gonzalez, The Conversation
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Russia and China are sending a message to Biden: Do not tell us what to do
The global balance of power is shifting, and for many nations, the smart money might be on Russia and China now.
Tony Kevin, The Conversation
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India calls for inclusion of Chabahar Port in international north-south transport route
The INSTC is a key trade corridor project, in which India is partnering with 12 countries to set up an economic route, Jaishankar said.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Eco India: How can India deal with its mounting tyre waste?
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India denies being dropped from Chabahar project, says no response from Iran since December
The MEA said the Indian Railways Construction Limited had completed its site inspection and review for the project.
Scroll Staff
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Iran removes India from Chabahar rail project collaboration citing delays, draws Congress criticism
The development came as China finalised a massive 25-year strategic partnership deal worth $400 billion with Iran.
Scroll Staff
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US and Pakistan are ‘bedfellows’, says former Afghan President Hamid Karzai: The Hindu
During a visit to India over the weekend, Karzai said India should rethink its support to the US’ new South Asia policy.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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In Cannes-bound ‘In Retreat’, a Ladakh that has rarely been seen before
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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Watch: Five directors shoot on iPhones for MAMI Mumbai Film Festival initiative
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Why India must move fast on the Chabahar Port project in Iran
The project will open up a route to Afghanistan and Central Asia while helping India side-step Pakistan.
Sanjay Kapoor
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India begins Malabar naval exercise with US and Japan close to South China Sea
The drill gains significance now, given the ongoing maritime territorial dispute and China staking claim in the region.
Scroll Staff
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How real estate has become a 'soft' power tool in the world of international politics
Russia in particular appears to have learned the political value of property.
Mirjam Büdenbender and Oleg Golubchikov, The Conversation
The Field
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Jyothi Surekha Vennam finishes second in women’s compound qualification
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Table Tennis: Sreeja Akula overtakes Manika Batra as India’s highest ranked women’s singles paddler
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IPL 2024: Sandeep Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal lead Rajasthan Royals to dominant win over Mumbai Indians
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Squash: Saurav Ghosal announces retirement from professional circuit
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Chess: Gukesh Dommaraju – inexperienced, expected to fail, but the chosen Candidate