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"This issue has multiple motives": Former diplomat Mahesh Sachdev on US ac
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Former diplomat Mahesh Sachdev stated allegations against deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro cited by US President Donald Trump are unproven, and the situation involves legal, geopolitical and economic motives, including sanctions and US interest in Venezuela's oil sector.
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From bonhomie to brinkmanship: India-US relations face test in Trump 2.0 e
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
India-US relations in 2025 were marked by mixed signals, with public warmth between leaders overshadowed by rising trade disputes, tariff hikes, and disagreements over mediation claims, even as both sides continued strategic engagement and described the partnership as "special."
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Turkish President Erdogan slams Israel's recognition of Somaliland as "ill
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Turkish President Erdogan condemned Israel's recognition of Somaliland as "illegitimate and unacceptable", warning it could destabilise the Horn of Africa. Somalia also criticised the move as illegal, while analysts said it threatens regional stability and could spread Middle East tensions i
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Russia FM Lavrov reaffirms Taiwan as integral part of China, opposes any f
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated Taiwan is an inseparable part of China and opposed any form of independence for the island. He said the issue is China's internal matter, criticised Western involvement, and reiterated Russia's support for China's sovereignty and territorial i
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Housing sales dip but ticket sizes rise in 2025, says ANAROCK
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Hardening property prices, layoffs in the IT sector, geopolitical tensions and other uncertainties dented India's residential growth momentum in 2025. ANAROCK Research data indicated that housing sales in the top 7 cities witnessed a 14 per cent decline in 2025, with approximately 395,625 un
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Safe-haven demand lifts gold to all-time highs; Analysts see further upsid
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Analysts said the rally reflects a confluence of macroeconomic and geopolitical factors that continue to reshape investor behaviour. They believed that a weaker US dollar as well as escalating geo-political tensions are being reflected in the continuous surge in the prices.
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Bangladesh rediscovering its Pakistani roots: Foreign Affairs Expert Susha
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Talking about the recent bedlam of protests and violence against the minorities, Sareen said that Bangladesh is now going back to its Pakistani roots.
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GST 2.0 played key role in supporting domestic consumption, economic growt
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The impact of GST 2.0 was reflected quickly in tax collections and consumption indicators. Gross GST collections rose to Rs 1.96 trillion in October 2025, registering a 4.6% year-on-year increase, after the new tax structure came into effect.
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Invesco cautiously optimistic on India's 2026 growth despite equity market
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Despite equity market underperformance triggered by geopolitical tensions, global investment firm Invesco has expressed cautious optimism on India's economic outlook for 2026, citing progress on domestic reforms, scope for improved US-India relations and monetary easing by the Reserve Bank o
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Taiwan detects heightened Chinese military activity around its territory
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Taiwan detected the presence of 7 PLAN vessels operating around its territory along with 13 sorties of PLA aircraft, the Ministry of National Defence (MND) shared on Tuesday.
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India-Russia summit reminder to the West that Moscow cannot be isolated: S
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
The recently concluded 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit serves as a clear reminder to Western capitals that Moscow "cannot be isolated", said South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman, noting that New Delhi and Beijing--two of the world's most influential global players--continue to maintain close
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India emerges as key winner as global talent migration declines 8.5% YoY:
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Global mobility of highly skilled professionals has recorded its first decline since 2020, dropping 8.5 per cent year-on-year -- a fall of about 220,000 cross-border career moves, according to a new report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) titled "Global Talent Mobility Is Slowing and Shiftin
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