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What does Joe Biden as US President mean for India?
What does Joe Biden as US President mean for India?

India can expect Biden to take forward the legacy of former presidents Bill Clinton, George W Bush, Barack Obama and Donald Trump

Why Pakistan cast its evil eye on the 'paradise on earth', Kashmir
Why Pakistan cast its evil eye on the 'paradise on earth', Kashmir

In the name of ‘Holy War’, Pakistan-based tribesmen unleashed unheard of and unseen violence in the Valley

Big No to Pakistani occupation: Gilgit-Baltistan activist calls for ‘Resistance Day’ on Oct 22
Big No to Pakistani occupation: Gilgit-Baltistan activist calls for ‘Resistance Day’ on Oct 22

The activist said the resistance would continue till the Pakistani Army pulled out of the region

India may develop complete missile systems in next 4-5 years: DRDO Chief
India may develop complete missile systems in next 4-5 years: DRDO Chief

The missiles are a part of modernisation in the Indian defence sector that has gathered pace in recent years

Indo-US 2+2 dialogue: Mike Pompeo, Mark Esper to visit India later this month
Indo-US 2+2 dialogue: Mike Pompeo, Mark Esper to visit India later this month

The sides are expected to discuss China’s increasing hostility in the Indo-Pacific and Asian regions

India and US set for 2 plus 2 talks, govt ready to sign geo-spatial cooperation  pact
India and US set for 2 plus 2 talks, govt ready to sign geo-spatial cooperation pact

The Galwan Valley clash, Chinese aggression in eastern Ladakh and activity in the disputed South China Sea will be discussed

India, Bahrain discuss bilateral cooperation in financial and business sectors
India, Bahrain discuss bilateral cooperation in financial and business sectors

Both the sides reviewed the economic partnership between both the countries and ways of bolstering it

Proscribed ULFA-I carrying out anti-India activities from China: Center to Guwahati tribunal
Proscribed ULFA-I carrying out anti-India activities from China: Center to Guwahati tribunal

The Assam government has additionally submitted a list of eight locations in the Sagaing division where the proscribed outfit has set up its operational camps with help of NSCN (K)

Tripura critical in strengthening bilateral relations with Bangladesh: Indian envoy
Tripura critical in strengthening bilateral relations with Bangladesh: Indian envoy

Tripura is the gateway of the Northeast and critical in further developing a bilateral relationship with Bangladesh

Abdullah Abdullah, Afghanistan’s top negotiator for Intra-Afghan talks, to visit India
Abdullah Abdullah, Afghanistan’s top negotiator for Intra-Afghan talks, to visit India

He is expected to meet top officials of the Indian government during his visit

Wary of China, Canada formulates new Indo-Pacific Policy
Wary of China, Canada formulates new Indo-Pacific Policy

Canada-China relations have nosedived since December 2018 after the arrest of Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou

2 Indians feature in UN’s special video campaign on women in peacekeeping
2 Indians feature in UN’s special video campaign on women in peacekeeping

The campaign recognizes their contributions and tries to attract more women to work in UN missions

India hits out at Pakistan for delisting of 4,000 terrorists at UN Human Rights Council
India hits out at Pakistan for delisting of 4,000 terrorists at UN Human Rights Council

Pakistan has been carrying out human rights violations at various places in its own territory as well as territories of other nations

Afghani Sikhs, Hindus leave for India amid growing threats from Islamic State
Afghani Sikhs, Hindus leave for India amid growing threats from Islamic State

The Indian government is assisting in the repatriation of members of the Hindu and Sikh communities from Afghanistan

Indian-American businessman running for Lt. Governor of Virginia
Indian-American businessman running for Lt. Governor of Virginia

Puneet Ahluwalia is a Delhi Public School (DPS) alumnus who immigrated to the US in 1990

Trust the armed forces and their ability to secure India’s interest: S Jaishankar
Trust the armed forces and their ability to secure India’s interest: S Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said both military commanders and diplomatic channels are negotiating with the Chinese side

India can be a ‘force multiplier’ for global economy: PM Modi at 75th UNGA
India can be a ‘force multiplier’ for global economy: PM Modi at 75th UNGA

Prime Minister Narendra Modi cited the ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan,’and ‘Jan Arogya Mission’ to show India’s commitment towards development

India, Denmark sign MoU on Intellectual Property issues
India, Denmark sign MoU on Intellectual Property issues

Union Cabinet had given approval for signing of the MoU with Denmark on September 15

‘Indian troops free to fire if they face hostile action by PLA on LAC’
‘Indian troops free to fire if they face hostile action by PLA on LAC’

Officials highlight the fact that for the first time in decades, the Chinese side lost soldiers in combat during the Galwan clash

After video of Chinese soldiers ‘crying’, war of words breaks out between Chinese and Taiwanese media
After video of Chinese soldiers ‘crying’, war of words breaks out between Chinese and Taiwanese media

The Taiwanese media mocked the video, saying Chinese soldiers were crying due to fear of deployment on the India-China border

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Foreign Media

Saudi Arabia to release new currency note with map showing Jammu and Kashmir as part of India
Saudi Arabia to release new currency note with map showing Jammu and Kashmir as part of India

Saudi Arabia had released a 20 Riyal banknote which showed the entire Jammu and Kashmir as an altogether separate state

PM Modi will hold virtual summit with Sheikh Hasina in December, says Indian envoy
PM Modi will hold virtual summit with Sheikh Hasina in December, says Indian envoy

The summit was finalized during the recent India-Bangladesh Joint Consultative Commission meet

Pakistan’s role in drugs smuggling poses serious danger to the region
Pakistan’s role in drugs smuggling poses serious danger to the region

Pakistan, accused of sponsoring terrorism, has also come under the scanner over narcotics smuggling

India looks at acquiring advanced Russian light tanks to increase its combat capabilities
India looks at acquiring advanced Russian light tanks to increase its combat capabilities

The talks to acquire these tanks began in July this year after India faced hostility from China at the border