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By James M Dorsey A recent 27-year, four million-tonne liquefied natural gas (LNG) Qatari export agreement with China, the longest in gas export history, highlights different Gulf state approaches to navigating big power rivalry between the People’s Republic and the United States. Widely seen as giving China a grip on Qatari gas, the deal is […]

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The Opposition, specially the Congress, is watching the developments in the NDA camp very closely as the BJP looks to find new alliances. The Congress, which hosts the Opposition meeting in Bengaluru next week, will ensure that its old friends and new potential allies remain together. There are two important developments to substantiate this. One, […]

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Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Central Bank of UAE (CBUAE) yesterday signed two agreements in Abu Dhabi to establish a framework for cross-border transactions in local currencies and interlinking of payment and messaging systems. The agreements were exchanged between the two governors, in the presence of the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and […]

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By Girish Linganna Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s success in concluding high valued defence deals during his visit to France on July 13 and 14 has led to the escalation of fighting between the United States and France over the sale of high tech defence equipment to the burgeoning Indian market. According to Indian military experts, […]

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By Arun Srivastava What a coincidence! On July 13, while Justice Amrita Singh of Calcutta High Court was telling the lawyer of the State Election Commission, Kishore Dutta, that the lust for pecuniary gain and a job for five years was at the back of huge amount of electoral violence in the state, on the […]

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The opposition BJP on Friday created uproar in the Rajasthan Assembly over the murder of a teenager in Karauli district and demanded a statement from the government. As soon as the House assembled at 1.15 pm after the special address of President Droupadi Murmu, Speaker CP Joshi took up the listed business. At the same […]

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The Congress on Friday claimed that an animated video released by the BJP showed Indian territories as part of Pakistan and China and demanded an apology from the ruling party, calling it an “attack” on India’s territorial integrity. Addressing a press conference at the AICC headquarters here, Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate said the BJP as […]

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France is a natural partner in India’s progress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday, after expansive discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace, praising the host country for a grand reception. Deepening ties between the two countries, the talks were part of PM Modi’s visit to France and covered a vast […]

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By Nitya Chakraborty The second conclave of the opposition parties is now scheduled to be held in Bengaluru on July 17 and 18 to take forward the decisions arrived at the first Patna conclave of 16 parties held on June 23. The Bengaluru conclave hosted by the Congress Party will have representation from eight more […]

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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday hit out at the Centre over scientists at top research institutions having not received funds for this financial year, alleging that the Modi government is ”hell-bent” on killing scientific research in the country. His attack came over a media report which claimed that scientists at top research institutions who […]

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By Dr. Gyan Pathak Warring BJP factions in Chhattisgarh have become too disorderly to be reined in by the Central leadership pushing the BJP on slippery ground in this poll bound state, where elections are scheduled to be held by the end of 2023. It is precisely for this reason the state BJP has been […]

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By Sushil Kutty Being Eknath Shinde is not tantamount to standing alone. The Maharashtra Chief Minister may appear aloof, even forlorn and shy, but it’s an illusion. Unlike what his name conveys, Eknath is somebody who is adept in winning allies. Let’s not forget how Shiv Sena MLAs deserted Uddhav Thackeray on his one call. […]

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Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi is likely to move the Supreme Court “very soon” against the Gujarat High Court order rejecting his plea for a stay on his conviction in a defamation case. Party sources said the petition may be filed in the Supreme Court within this week as work on it is underway. Asked […]

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The opposition grouping to take on the BJP in the next Lok Sabha polls is set to expand with more parties joining in at the second unity meeting being convened by the Congress next week in Bengaluru. Leaders of 24 non-BJP parties have been invited for the meet on June 17 and 18, the first […]

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