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Here comes Biden's statement on Afghanistan: "Followed Trump's deal with Taliban"

The jihadists the US toppled 20 years ago for sheltering Osama bin Laden will now fly their flag over the US Embassy building on the 20th anniversary of 9/11, said WSJ

Aug 16, 2021

Taliban co-founder Abdul Ghani Baradar is the face of insurgent victory

Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Taliban leader freed from a Pakistani jail on the request of the US less than three years ago, has emerged as an undisputed victor of the 20-year war in Afghanistan, the Guardian reported.

Aug 16, 2021

Pentagon spokesperson ducks question on exerting pressure on Pakistan over Taliban issue

Kirby was addressing a press conference where; the Pentagon spokesperson was asked on 'pressuring Pakistan to attain a durable peace in Afghanistan'

Aug 10, 2021

Parliament logjam: Both Houses worked for 18 hours in 2 weeks

Amid the blame game, sources have said that both Houses of parliament could function for only 18 hours in 105 hours of scheduled sitting.

Aug 1, 2021

Wechat announces sticker challenge with a prize money worth Rs. 5 Lakh

WeChat suspends new user registrations in China amid widening crackdown

Social messaging app WeChat said on Tuesday it has temporarily suspended registration of new users in China, as the regulators in the country come down heavily on the internet firms.

Jul 28, 2021

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken during his trip to Israel and Palestine

Quad partnership "sets the tone" for Blinken's India visit next week: US State Dept

The US government is pointing to the first leader level Quad summit earlier this year to headline its "high priority" status for the US-India partnership, ahead of Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to India next week to discuss China, the coronavirus response and Afghanistan.

Jul 24, 2021

An old image of Jawhar Sircar (right) with then British Prime Minister David Cameron

Jawhar Sircar nominated as Rajya Sabha MP; Didi's new trump card

Mamta Banerjee's Trinamool Congress party announces its newest nomination to Rajya Sabha from Bengal. Jawhar Sircar, former CEO of Prasar Bharati CEO and a strong Modi-government opponent to represent TMC in Upper House

Jul 24, 2021

Indian Navy receives first two Submarine Hunters MH-60 Romeo choppers from US [fascinating facts]

The Indian government had approved the purchase of helicopters in February 2020, ahead of former US President Donald Trump.

Jul 18, 2021

Biden nominates Los Angeles Mayor Garcetti as envoy to India, Senate approval next

Garcetti has 12 years of experience as an intelligence officer in the US Navy Reserve, served in the Defense Intelligence Agency besides being Mayor of LA for two terms

Jul 10, 2021

Biden cancels Trump proposal to time-limit student visas

US President Joe Biden's administration has announced it is cancelling a proposal by his predecessor Donald Trump to limit student visas to a four-year term for scholars from India and most other countries.

Jul 9, 2021

NYT "Ad for South Asia Correspondent" stirs a hornet's nest; Here's why

The job listing also mentioned India as a nation with rich history that was on the cusp of a major inflection point. It went onto describe Modi as the one advocating self-sufficient, muscular nationalism centred on the country's Hindu majority

Jul 3, 2021

Team Trump's Gettr is "no-getter"; MAGA-alternative to Twitter gets mixed reviews [reactions]

Trump's answer to a Twitter alternative is Gettr, launched by one of his closest advisors Jason Miller. Here's how people are reacting to this move.

Jul 2, 2021

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Robbers attempt "Money Heist" style theft in Maharashtra; caught in the act [details]

The police patrolling the area noticed unusual activity and reached the spot, while seven of the gang were arrested, one managed to flee.

Jun 28, 2021

"Trump selling kulfi in PAK": Former US president doppelgänger is breaking the internet [watch]

Donald Trump found in Pakistan, singing and selling kulfi. This is a must-watch.

Jun 18, 2021

Putin dodges question about "disappearing" opponents repeatedly; drags US in [details]

"Look at the American streets. People are getting killed there, including those who are leading the various political organizations," Russian President Vladimir Putin told reporters when questioned on his opponents being dead, jailed, or imprisoned.

Jun 17, 2021

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