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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Fact-checking five days of Narendra Modi’s speeches: A catalogue of lies
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Banana republic in the making?: A South Asian perspective on India from Kathmandu
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Uttarakhand restricts sale of land for agriculture as locals protest tourism infrastructure boom
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Karnataka forms SIT to probe ‘obscene videos’ case allegedly involving JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna
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Why Calcutta HC struck down 25,000 teachers’ appointments and how it could impact the election
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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.
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Video
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Video: Listen to this acapella version of Shankar Mahadevan’s ‘Breathless’ by four singers
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Watch: Argentinian woman is crowned Miss Universe Buenos Aires at 60
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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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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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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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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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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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Laxita, Ekta clinch silver as India finish second in tournament
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Men’s recurve team win gold; Deepika Kumari clinches silver
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Badminton, Uber Cup 2024: Indian women’s team beat Singapore to inch closer to quarter-finals
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India tour of Bangladesh: Focus on T20 World Cup preparation after moving on from last year’s drama
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IPL 2024: Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel earn Rajasthan Royals easy win over Lucknow Super Giants