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The objective of the US secretary of state’s visit is to address existing tensions, while challenges concerning Taiwan, Ukraine, and human rights diminish the potential for finding common ground. At present, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Beijing, engaged in an important visit aimed at reevaluating and adjusting the relationship between the United States and China. This visit comes after a period of heightened tensions between the world’s two largest economies. He will be the first secretary of state to visit China in the past five years, and he is also the highest-ranking US official to embark on…

During his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio address, Modi emphasized that India, in his view, is the cradle of democracy, stating, “We regard our democratic principles as of utmost importance, and we hold our Constitution in the highest regard.” On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted the 102nd edition of his monthly radio program, “Mann Ki Baat,” which aired at 11 am. This radio programme has gained significant popularity and recently celebrated its 100th episode, which was broadcasted nationwide on April 26. In his radio programme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi acknowledged that the broadcast was taking place a week earlier than…

India’s Foreign Minister, S Jaishankar, has affirmed that India has no plans to become a member of NATO, emphasizing that the military alliance is not a viable option for India. This statement is a response to the recent suggestions made by a committee in the US Congress. India’s External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar has made it clear that India does not have any plans to become a part of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), which is predominantly led by Western nations. Jaishankar emphasized that India finds the military alliance unsuitable for its interests. During a press conference commemorating the…

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Riots erupted in various areas of Kolhapur, Maharashtra following a viral WhatsApp status and posters hailing Aurangzeb and Tipu Sultan. The clash occurred between two groups, one of which was associated with a Hindutva organization. On Wednesday, a clash erupted in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, allegedly due to objectionable social media posts about Aurangzeb, leading the police to resort to a lathi charge to disperse the crowd. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has appealed for peace in the region. In a bid to disperse a mob that expressed their disapproval of the alleged use of Tipu Sultan’s picture and an “offensive” audio clip…

Ahead of PM Narendra Modi’s State visit to the United States later this month, a White House Official said India is a ‘vibrant democracy’ rejecting certain implicit accusations made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi regarding the health of Indian democracy. During a press conference on Tuesday, John Kirby, who serves as the Coordinator for Strategic Communications at the National Security Council in the White House, expressed that India is a dynamic democracy. He mentioned that anyone who visits New Delhi can witness this firsthand, emphasizing the importance of discussing the robustness and well-being of democratic institutions. The White House, ahead…

The NIRF Ranking for the year 2024 has been released by Dr Rajkumar Ranjan Singh, Hon’ble Minister of State for Education and External Affairs, with IIT Madras bagging first place in the overall best institution category. The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024, which ranks India’s educational institutions based on a set of parameters, was released by Dr Rajkumar Ranjan Singh, the Minister of State for Education and External Affairs on Monday, 11:00 am. The rankings were announced in various categories during a press conference. In the overall rankings, IIT Madras has maintained its top position. The esteemed Indian Institute…

Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu spoke at Shangri-La Summit calling upon the US to engage in dialogue and not confrontation, asserting that conflict with the US would be ‘an unbearable disaster’. During Asia’s leading security summit, Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu expressed his view that engaging in conflict with the United States would result in an “unbearable disaster.” Instead, he emphasized China’s preference for dialogue rather than confrontation. Delivering his speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Li said that the world has ample space for both China and the United States to co-exist and prosper in harmony. These remarks…

Australia’s War Veteran soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has lost a high-profile defamation case against three newspapers that claimed that he committed war crimes in Afghanistan. Victoria Cross Recipient and Australia’s most celebrated living War veteran Ben Roberts-Smith had suffered a major setback as he lost a five-year-long legal battle with former SAS Corporal and three media agencies, The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald, and The Canberra Times, over allegations of unlawfully killing Afghans and committing other War Crimes in Afghanistan. The judge, Justice Anthony Besanko, ruled that articles published in 2018 over Smith’s involvement in war crimes during his service as…

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar lauded the United Nations Peacekeepers for their commitment towards preserving peace and security and saluted them for their courage and dedication.  The External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar praised the Peacemakers of the United Nations across the globe on the occasion of the 75th International Day of UN Peacekeepers, celebrated as an opportunity to recognise and appreciate the selfless service and sacrifice of more than a million personnel who have been serving the UN since decades. Mr Jaishankar took to Twitter to express his opinion and thank the UN Peacekeepers for their many sacrifices over the…