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Tackling Pakistan: Better development at home has to be part of India’s security strategy
February 28, 2019, 7:10 PM IST
Even as the situation between India and Pakistan remains tense, the recent military exchanges – though limited in their nature – serve as a reality check. First, India is more than capable of carrying out…
February 28, 2019, 7:10 PM IST
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Active Defence: With India undertaking pre-emptive strikes, it must prevent Pakistan from gaining the moral high ground
February 27, 2019, 7:08 PM IST
As tensions escalate between India and Pakistan, the Pakistani Air Force today entered Indian airspace and reportedly dropped bombs on six targets – all empty pieces of land. This forced the Indian Air Force to…
February 27, 2019, 7:08 PM IST
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Swedish Booster: The Scandinavian nation can provide specialised inputs for Indian healthcare
February 25, 2019, 7:13 PM IST
Sweden has one of the best healthcare systems in the world. This is exemplified by the fact that life expectancy in Sweden is 81 years for men and 84 years for women. The country actually…
February 25, 2019, 7:13 PM IST
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FROM TOI PRINT EDITION
‘Defence is one of the most important areas of Vietnam-India cooperation; $500 million credit line is highly appreciated’
February 25, 2019, 2:00 AM IST
Vietnam has emerged as a critical strategic partner for India in the Asean region. Since the establishment of Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2016, bilateral ties have witnessed significant growth. Vietnam’s ambassador to India, Pham Sanh…
February 25, 2019, 2:00 AM IST
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Modi in Korea: Geopolitical compulsions leading Seoul to ramp up ties with New Delhi
February 24, 2019, 10:34 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to South Korea comes at an interesting time. South Korea today is in the midst of three challenges – proofing itself from the fallout of the US-China trade war, reforming…
February 24, 2019, 10:34 PM IST
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Combo Against Terror: India and Morocco elevate their partnership to fight the common menace
February 20, 2019, 7:39 PM IST
In a quiet but significant visit last week, India’s foreign minister Sushma Swaraj landed in the north African nation of Morocco and inked four key agreements. These included a memorandum of understanding on fighting terrorism…
February 20, 2019, 7:39 PM IST
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US’s Middle East Conference: There can be no peace in the region without involving Iran
February 17, 2019, 8:12 PM IST
This past week a US-organised conference in Poland that was meant to address security issues in the Middle East turned out to be an anti-Iran meet. The Ministerial to Promote a Future of Peace and…
February 17, 2019, 8:12 PM IST
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Pulwama Attack: We need a comprehensive long-term strategy to root out terrorism in Kashmir
February 15, 2019, 8:12 PM IST
The dastardly Pulwama terror attack has understandably led to calls for a tough response to Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. India cannot take the biggest attack in Kashmir lying down. The attack, which led to the deaths of…
February 15, 2019, 8:12 PM IST
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Rafale CAG Report: There’s only one lesson, we must invest heavily in indigenous defence production
February 14, 2019, 7:25 PM IST
The much-awaited CAG report on the Rafale fighter jet deal has made one thing clear. And no, it’s not whether the NDA deal is cheaper than the UPA deal. As the report itself clarifies, price…
February 14, 2019, 7:25 PM IST
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Trump-Kim Redux: Another photo op or something more substantive?
February 12, 2019, 12:49 PM IST
Remarkably, a second summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korea’s supreme leader Kim Jong-un has been scheduled for end of this month in the Vietnamese capital of Hanoi. The date and venue of…
February 12, 2019, 12:49 PM IST
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Push And Pull: Despite China’s protests, India must remain firm on Arunachal Pradesh
February 11, 2019, 1:26 PM IST
True to form, China again objected to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Arunachal Pradesh, which it still considers as part of south Tibet. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying reiterated that the Chinese…
February 11, 2019, 1:26 PM IST
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Logical Conclusion: Iran can help India with Afghanistan
February 8, 2019, 7:37 PM IST
It is now clear that the Taliban will have a say in the future of Afghanistan. With the Donald Trump administration in the US initiating talks with the Pashtun group and the latter engaging in…
February 8, 2019, 7:37 PM IST
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Pakistan’s Tragedy: Competing power centres are at the root of the mess
February 8, 2019, 4:25 PM IST
In a noteworthy ruling, Pakistan’s Supreme Court has proscribed that country’s armed forces, ISI and other intelligence agencies from indulging in political activities. It said that the Pakistani Constitution emphatically prohibits members of the armed…
February 8, 2019, 4:25 PM IST
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Strong Resolve: Irrespective of Morocco-Saudi Arabia relations, Rabat should stand firm on the Sahara
February 6, 2019, 7:10 PM IST
Relations between the north African nation of Morocco and Saudi Arabia continue to grow tense. Saudi television channel Al Arabiya recently aired a documentary on the Moroccan Sahara which had an anti-Moroccan slant. For, the…
February 6, 2019, 7:10 PM IST
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It’s Not Trade: Chinese technology is America’s real bugbear
February 2, 2019, 7:37 PM IST
In a significant development, the US has announced that it will pull out of a key arms control treaty with Russia, citing non-compliance by the latter. The Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty is a crucial Cold…
February 2, 2019, 7:37 PM IST
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Win-Win Partnership: ‘Taiwan Excellence’ can power Indian tech manufacturing
January 31, 2019, 3:30 PM IST
At the Taiwan Excellence pavilion at the 27th Convergence India exhibition (29th to 31st January) here in New Delhi, some of the most cutting-edge Taiwanese tech products were on display. From smart printers to miniature…
January 31, 2019, 3:30 PM IST
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Wizard of Oz: Djoker is king of Melbourne
January 27, 2019, 7:16 PM IST
In what turned out to be a relatively tame Australian Open men’s final, Novak Djokovic comprehensively beat Rafael Nadal (6-3, 6-2, 6-3) to win the first Grand Slam of the year a record seventh time….
January 27, 2019, 7:16 PM IST
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Plug The Gap: Leaving Taiwan out of global health framework is unacceptable
January 25, 2019, 7:18 PM IST
In a welcome move, the US House of Representatives recently passed a bill that would see Washington’s efforts to help Taiwan regain observer status in the WHO included in an annual report by the US…
January 25, 2019, 7:18 PM IST
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Priyanka Takes The Plunge: The Gandhi sibling is likely to be an asset for Congress
January 25, 2019, 2:11 PM IST
Priyanka Gandhi’s anointment as Congress general secretary in charge of eastern UP has certainly taken people by surprise. Hitherto, the Gandhi sibling was seen to be reluctant to take the plunge into full-time politics, content…
January 25, 2019, 2:11 PM IST
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China’s Slowdown: Xi knows he is in choppy waters, but it remains to be seen if the Chinese ship navigates smoothly
January 22, 2019, 6:58 PM IST
China has reported its lowest economic growth in 28 years. According to data released, China’s GDP growth rate for 2018 stood at 6.6%. While the Chinese growth rate has been slowing down since 2010, last…
January 22, 2019, 6:58 PM IST
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