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Former envoy questions Pak's mediator role amid fragile ceasefire in Iran

New Delhi, May 27 -- Former Indian diplomat Veena Sikri questioned Islamabad's credibility as a mediator amid rising geopolitical complexity in West Asia and noted how a fragile ceasefire remains in p... Read More


Shereen Ratnagar: An archaeologist who went beyond history

India, May 27 -- The last time I met Shereen Ratnagar, I asked her about the political clamour surrounding India's first Prime Minister. She glanced at the cello-taped image of Jawaharlal Nehru fixed ... Read More


Penpa Tsering begins second term as Tibet's 'government-in-exile' chief, sends strong message to China

India, May 27 -- Penpa Tsering, the Sikyong (political leader) of the 16th Kashag (Cabinet) of the Central Tibetan Administration, was sworn in on Wednesday for a second consecutive term in the presen... Read More


UN Women urges protection of Afghan women's rights and freedoms

Afghanistan, May 27 -- UN Women has called for Afghan women and girls to live in an environment free from violence, discrimination, and restrictions, stressing that they must enjoy their full human an... Read More


Startups chase GIFT City licences to win NRI investors, but will the rush last?

New Delhi, May 27 -- Fintech startups are racing to secure licences in GIFT City as they try to build one-stop platforms for non-resident Indians (NRIs) to save and invest by combining payments, fund ... Read More


'More than problematic': US Senator Lindsey Graham questions Pakistan's role as mediator in Iran-US peace talks

Writing on X, May 27 -- US Senator and close Donald Trump ally Lindsey Graham has questioned Pakistan's role as a potential mediator in efforts to broker peace between Iran and the United States, desc... Read More


Young buyers lift India to #3 spot for Swiss watchmaker Tissot

New Delhi, May 27 -- Bengaluru, New Delhi : India has emerged among the top three global markets for The Swatch Group's Tissot, just behind China and the US and overtaking traditional strongholds Fr... Read More


Iran-US war: US Senator questions Pakistan's role as mediator after it refuses to sign Abraham Accords

New Delhi, May 27 -- Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has questioned Pakistan's role and neutrality as a mediator between the United States and Iran in the ceasefire talks in Islamabad, citing the co... Read More


Rubio says "some progress" made on Iran deal but "we'll see over next hours, days"

Washington DC, May 27 -- Underscoring Washington's strategic dual-track approach to the ongoing West Asian crisis, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has highlighted that the administration remains com... Read More


Japan delegation meets DPA officials at Kandla Port; discusses maritime cooperation

Kutch, May 27 -- The Japanese Delegation on Wedesday visited the Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) Kandla and held an insightful interaction meeting chaired by Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engine... Read More