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Breaking ice
The India-Afghanistan talks reflect India’s shift from non-recognition of the Taliban to a pragmatic approach to engagement In a significant step towards recalibrating ties, India and the Taliban-led Afghan government held a high-level meeting in Dubai. The dialogue, attended by India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister Mawlawi...
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Brace up for battle royal
09 January 2025 | Pioneer -
Trudeau steps down
08 January 2025 | Pioneer -
E-student visa initiative
07 January 2025 | Pioneer -
Vision for rural India
06 January 2025 | Pioneer -
America under attack
04 January 2025 | Pioneer -
Save Priya
03 January 2025 | Pioneer -
A wish list for 2025
01 January 2025 | Pioneer
Shifting stance
Trump’s support for H-1B visas marks a major shift, offering relief to US companies and Indian tech workers alike Politicians seldom walk their talk and do not mind taking u-turns even if it means reversing their own previous positions. Donald Trump the US President elect is the latest example. Trump has...
A silent crusader
Dr Manmohan Singh a reluctant politician yet a resilient leader and a gentleman is no more but his legacy lives on The man with the vision and selfless dedication to the nation, Dr Manmohan Singh is no more. Dr Singh passed away on December 26, 2024, at the age of 92....
A blow to regional peace
The fragile peace of South Asia faced a severe setback when Pakistan conducted airstrikes in Afghanistan On the night of December 24, 2024, a series of airstrikes conducted by Pakistan in Afghanistan’s Barmal district of Paktika province claimed the lives of at least 15 civilians, including women and children. The strikes...
Extradition dilemma
Bangladesh’s request to extradite Sheikh Hasina raises critical questions about India’s role as a key player in South Asian politics Bangladesh has formally requested India to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India following her ouster on August 5, 2024. The request, conveyed through a diplomatic “note verbale,”...
Adieu Shyam Benegal
With passing of Shyam Benegal, Indian cinema has lost a luminary, but his films will continue to illuminate and educate The curtains have fallen on one of the most illustrious chapters in Indian cinema. Shyam Benegal, the pioneering filmmaker who redefined storytelling in Indian cinema, passed away at the age of...
Attack and aftermath
Christmas market attack in Germany reigniting polarising debates about immigration and national security A recent attack on a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, has reignited contentious debates about immigration and national security, with far-right groups seizing the moment to push for mass deportation of immigrants. The tragedy, which claimed the lives...
Outreach to Kuwait
With a focus on economic cooperation and cultural exchange, PM Modi’s Kuwait visit strengthens the ties between the two nations Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Kuwait marked a historic moment, as he became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the Gulf nation in over four decades. The visit,...
