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Looking forward to meet PM Netanyahu, consolidate enduring bonds: PM Modi ahead of Israel visit

New Delhi:  Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India and Israel share a robust and multifaceted strategic partnership that has witnessed remarkable growth and dynamism, and he is looking forward to his discussions with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The prime minister is due to leave for Israel on on Wednesday on a two-day visit….

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India, Israel reaffirm ‘zero tolerance’ policy towards terrorism

New Delhi: India and Israel on Tuesday reaffirmed their policy of “zero tolerance” towards terrorism as they vowed to strengthen bilateral cooperation to combat the menace, including through information sharing. The two sides deliberated extensively on effectively combating the challenge of terrorism at a meeting of their joint working group on counter-terrorism held in New…

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UN: India abstains on draft resolution calling for unconditional ceasefire between Russia, Ukraine

United Nations: India on Tuesday abstained in the UN General Assembly on a draft resolution that called for an immediate, full and unconditional ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. The draft resolution, ‘Support for lasting peace in Ukraine,’ coming on the fourth anniversary of the Russian invasion of its neighbour, was adopted by the 193-member UN…

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DGCA tightens norms for non-scheduled operators; says pilots cannot be simply blamed for lapses

New Delhi:  Asserting that safety lapses cannot be simply blamed on pilots, aviation watchdog DGCA on Tuesday announced a raft of strict measures for non-scheduled operators, including intensive audits and a safety ranking mechanism, amid safety concerns raised in the wake of recent aircraft accidents. After a special audit found various lapses, the regulator has…

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Robed Realignment

India has never lacked for faith. What it increasingly lacks is accountability from those who monetize it. The latest controversy surrounding Avimukteshwaranand is not an isolated embarrassment—it is part of a recurring pattern. A self-styled spiritual authority lays claim to exalted lineage, courts attention through provocative declarations, faces allegations or scrutiny, and then—almost on cue—discovers…

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IPL Season in Hyderabad: The Real T20 Happens Off the Field

By Vinay Rao A Satirical View As the IPL circus rolls into Hyderabad, fans are busy debating strike rates, death bowling, and playoff chances. Meanwhile, seasoned watchers of cricket administration know that the most competitive tournament in town doesn’t always involve bat and ball. Welcome to the annual Hyderabad Premier League of Opportunities—a fast-paced event…

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India’s entry into the battle of chips

Semiconductor Collaboration and Changing Global Strategy The recent agreement between India and the United States on semiconductor and advanced technology cooperation is not just a bilateral agreement but a decisive step towards a changing global balance of power, technological dominance, and economic security. Just as oil was considered the most strategic commodity in the twentieth…

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