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"Frankenstein that Pakistan created in 80s and '90s is now coming back," s
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Sinha, while talking to ANI, said that Pakistan's ISI sponsored the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, which has now turned against its mentors.
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Operation Sindoor 'took the mickey out of Pakistan,' says former diplomat
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Former Indian diplomat Yash Sinha said India's Operation Sindoor strikes in May "took the mickey out of Pakistan," hitting key terror hubs and air bases, and forcing Islamabad to seek peace after suffering major damage.
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"Pakistan played its hand badly, its foreign policy a failure": Former Di
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Former Indian diplomat KP Fabian on Sunday termed Pakistan's foreign policy as a "failure" after Islamabad acted as an aggressor against Afghanistan.
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"Any plan for Gaza without a plan for the West Bank is a non-starter": For
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Fabian strongly criticised the gaps in Trump's proposal.
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"Anything that happens in neighbourhood, repercussions on India can be hug
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Former diplomat Ashok Sajjanhar called KP Sharma Oli's resignation in Nepal "sudden and unexpected," linking protests to deep-rooted discontent beyond a social media ban. He warned of security implications for India, stressing vigilance on the open border and reaffirming the importance of
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H-1B fee hike order rushed, now being rolled back like 'toothpaste back in
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Former diplomat Mahesh Sachdev criticised the US decision to raise the H-1B visa sponsorship fee to USD 100,000, calling it rushed and restrictive. He said the move hampers the flow of skilled Indian professionals, reflects pressure from US politics, and risks hurting innovation despite p
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"The approach is quite negative": Ex-diplomat KP Fabian on US H-1B visa fe
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Former Indian diplomat KP Fabian termed the US H-1B visa fee hike as negative but noted it now applies only to fresh applications. He said current visa holders face no change, warned earlier proposals risked family separation, and added the US modified rules after corporate opposition.
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Trump's H-1B visa fee hike "two-edged sword" for US innovation, India's IT
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Former senior Indian diplomat Mahesh Sachdev on Saturday described US President Donald Trump's proclamation of imposing a USD 100,000 annual fee on H-1B visa applications as a "two-edged sword", warning that it could undermine America's IT innovation while significantly impacting Indian com
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"He is keen on scoring a self-goal": Former diplomat KP Fabian on Trump's
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Former diplomat KP Fabian criticised US President Donald Trump's order raising H-1B visa sponsorship fees to USD 100,000, calling it "an atrocity and unnecessary." He warned it would hurt Indians and the American economy, saying Trump was "keen on scoring a self-goal."
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"This is a regressive step in my view": Former Indian diplomat Anil Trigun
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Former Indian diplomat Anil Trigunayat called Donald Trump's USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee plan "regressive," warning it will hit India hardest. He stressed India-US trade talks must resolve tariff issues, backed Ian Bremmer's view of India's strong global position, and urged vigilance over t
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Trump tariffs threaten to "destroy" 25 years of US-India partnership, warn
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The group outlined specific actions for the business and tech community, urging them to engage with both Republican and Democratic lawmakers. Khanna specifically called for pressure on Republican members of Congress regarding the strategic importance of the relationship and for Democrats
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"Govt completely lost confidence of people....ban was last straw on the ca
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Speaking with ANI, he said that Nepal's government has lost the confidence of its citizens, and the social media ban was the "last straw on the camel's back" that triggered the violent protests in Nepal.
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