Ukraine War: Total breakdown of USA-Russia entente

After weeks of buildup of Russian military troops, accompanied by constant denials by Russian President Vladimir Putin of any aggressive intent, and amidst several warnings by the United States President Joe Biden about an impending invasion of Ukraine, a full-blown war between R...

Managing Mali mayhem key to countering terrorism

On Monday, leaders of the 15-member Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) decided to close borders with Mali and impose tough economic sanctions as the military junta in power since last year’s coup, second in under nine months, failed to hold the promised election...

Lessons for India in ruckus over AUKUS

In a clear sign that it was not letting go of the issue, France ratcheted up its criticism of the triad of United States, United Kingdom and Australia over the nuclear submarine deal that killed a EUR 56 billion deal which Australia had signed with France over two years ago. Usin...

Donald Trump comes calling

United States President Donald Trump’s visit is expected to be high on hype, but low on content. And that is not too bad for India.

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Foreign embassies assured by government amidst cash crunch

The Indian government is reportedly taking steps to address diplomatic missions over the cash crunch they have been facing post demonetisation.

Kerala targeting major global fairs to promote tourism

Kerala tourism is set to introduce an aggressive marketing policy to promote and increase the publicity of the destination and its tourism products abroad at the three-day PATA Travel Mart at Indonesian capital Jakarta, from 7th September. Kerala, popularly known as “God’s Ow...