India and China’s agreement on joint patrolling of the Ladakh border marks a significant thaw in their tense relationship, coming after several skirmishes, notably in Ladakh’s Galwan Valley and Arunachal Pradesh. The timing of this breakthrough, just before the BRICS summit, sends a clear message that the two Asian giants are leaning towards negotiation and…
Beijing: China on Tuesday confirmed that it has reached an agreement with India to end the standoff between the two armies in eastern Ladakh. “Over a recent period, China and India have been in close communication through diplomatic and military channels on issues related to the China-India border,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian told…
Kazan (Russia): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday arrived here to attend the 16th BRICS Summit, where he is likely to hold bilateral meetings, including with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping. “Landed in Kazan for the BRICS Summit. This is an important Summit, and the discussions here will contribute to a…
Increasing reliance on the NET may inadvertently limit the scope of research in India. Research thrives on diversity of thought, methodology, and perspective. Standardized tests such as the NET, which prioritize memorization over critical thinking, may produce scholars who are adept at passing exams but cannot push the boundaries of knowledge. This narrowing of inquiry…
Panjim: The Indian single-malt whisky industry is still nascent, there are currently around 9 distilleries making Single Malt Whisky in India, compared to over 140 malt distilleries in Scotland. However, with growing popularity and acceptance, Indian Single Malt is competing with global brands and marking a niche of its own. Goa-based Cheers Group, producers of…
Our Political Desk In a shocking and rather bizarre series of events, Bangladesh has been thrust into a political crisis that has left many observers scratching their heads. At the center of this storm is the mysterious resignation and sudden disappearance of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. For months, rumors have swirled, but recent revelations by…
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said two foreign terrorists, who have possibly infiltrated from north Kashmir’s Bandipora area, were involved in an attack that left seven people dead in Ganderbal district a day before. A doctor and six labourers were killed when terrorists struck a tunnel-construction site on the Srinagar-Leh…
New Delhi: Eighty-five Indian nationals have been discharged from the Russian military so far and efforts are on to secure the release of 20 more Indians, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said on Monday. The Indian side is expected to take up the issue of discharge of the remaining Indians when Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds…
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday slammed Canada for its “double standards,” as relations between New Delhi and Ottawa continue to deteriorate following the killing of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada last year. “Double standards is a very mild word for it,” Jaishankar said while explaining how Canada treats other…
Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, currently out on bail in a multi-crore scam, now faces fresh controversy, accused of taking expensive items from his official residence while vacating it. The Public Works Department (PWD), responsible for maintaining government buildings, has released a list of missing items from the property, sparking a political storm. Kejriwal…
