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    Donald Trump ordered the creation of a sixth branch. (Photo: Pixabay)Opinion
    Afghan, Iran & US: Deft Indian footwork needed

    Afghan national security adviser Hamdullah Mohib was in India on January 3-6 for parleys with India's NSA Ajit Doval.

    8 Jan 2019 12:00 AM IST

    EC confirmed the complete result of the constituency in southwestern Gopalganj from where Sheikh Hasina won, bagging 2,29,539 votes, while her BNP opponent got only 123 votes. (Photo: AP)Opinion
    Hasina, Delhi need to show more maturity

    She has been in power since 2009 and has essentially remained India-friendly all through.

    2 Jan 2019 1:10 AM IST

    US President Donald TrumpOpinion
    US' Afghan exit to leave India in a difficult spot

    The outcome will depend on what troops are actually withdrawn.

    26 Dec 2018 6:30 AM IST

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi further said that the government has taken several measures for improving the ease of doing business in the country. (Photo: PTI)Opinion
    Don't burn bridges with turbulent neighbours

    China may not fully understand the dynamics of domestic Indian politics, but it can and will calculate the...

    17 Dec 2018 12:00 AM IST

    AgustaWestland scam accused middleman Christian Michel arrives at the CBI headquarters in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)Opinion
    Extradition, diplomacy and India's poll politics

    The worry is that the use of diplomacy to spring a fugitive in a politically-sensitive case may not end with Michel.

    10 Dec 2018 12:03 AM IST

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Russian President Vladimir Putin and China President Xi Jinping during a meeting in the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Buenos Aires on Saturday. (Photo: AFP)Opinion
    India still on margins in G-20's power play

    Bilateral and trilateral meetings of leaders invited more attention than the summit speeches.

    4 Dec 2018 1:37 AM IST

    Police personnel inspect the site of a blast at the Nirankari Bhavan in Adliwal village near Amritsar. (Photo: PTI)Opinion
    Punjab at edge again: Handle with wisdom

    The Afghan imbroglio draws Pakistan into a growing dissonance, if not confrontation, with the United States.

    21 Nov 2018 12:05 AM IST

    Prime Minister Narendra ModiOpinion
    Modi in Maldives: Time for relook at China BRI

    India should judge Chinese projects in its maritime neighbourhood by smarter red lines, which cannot mean a zero Chinese...

    17 Nov 2018 7:08 AM IST

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi further said that the government has taken several measures for improving the ease of doing business in the country. (Photo: PTI)Opinion
    Divisiveness and polls: Takeaways in US, India

    The BJP spokespersons are no longer sticking to their traditional line that the BJP would abide by the Supreme Court...

    9 Nov 2018 12:26 AM IST

    Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa (Photo: AP)Opinion
    Surprises may loom as Lankan turmoil grows

    In the 2015 presidential election, China allegedly funnelled funds to Rajapaksa through its port development budget.

    31 Oct 2018 12:16 AM IST

    Opposition parties on Wednesday slammed the government for CBI Director Alok Vermas removal amid an escalating feud between him and his deputy Rakesh Asthana. (Photo: File | AP)Opinion
    Reform the CBI, don't go for a quick-fix

    India has prominent lawyers in private practice, including at the Union level as attorney general and solicitor general.

    26 Oct 2018 12:25 AM IST

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds bilateral meeting with Chinsese President Xi Jinping. (Photo: Twitter/@narendramodi)Opinion
    At Modi-Abe summit, China will loom large

    China must be closely reading the domestic developments in each rival nation carefully.

    17 Oct 2018 12:30 AM IST

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