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'JFK, mass cooking, and fashion fiascos': The colourful but exacting lives of Indian diplomatic spouses (Book Review)

Vikas Datta | March 6, 2025 1:57 PM

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) Even amid themselves, they note how they seem to only make gulab jamuns and samosas by the hundreds for official occasions, but India's 'informal diplomats' frequently show their metier. Like this absent diplomat's pregnant wife, under house arrest in Dhaka with her young son amid the 1965 war, ensuring she burnt the cypher books and then browbeat her Pakistani captors into treating her properly.

That part of Kashmir is ours: BJP, Cong support EAM Jaishankar's recent remarks on PoK

IANS | March 6, 2025 1:33 PM

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) The Kashmir issue continues to dominate national discourse, with External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar asserting that the matter is "mostly solved." However, he added that India is still waiting for the return of the "stolen part" — a reference to Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK), which remains under Pakistan’s control.

India denounces breach of security during EAM Jaishankar's UK visit

IANS | March 6, 2025 1:33 PM

New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) India on Thursday condemned the breach of security by pro-Khalistani supporters during External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar's visit to the UK.

Trump issues 'last warning' to Hamas as US confirms direct hostage talks

IANS | March 6, 2025 6:47 AM

Washington, March 6 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has issued what he called a "last warning" to Hamas to release the hostages being held in Gaza.

EAM Jaishankar affirms India's stance on Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir

IANS | March 6, 2025 5:00 AM

London, March 6 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar spoke about the situation in Kashmir and the steps taken by the Indian government, such as removing Article 370, restoring growth and economic activity and social justice in Kashmir as well as holding elections which were successfully conducted in the Union Territory with a large turnout by the people there.

Rain helps contain wildfire in Japan's Iwate

IANS | March 5, 2025 9:24 PM

Tokyo, March 5 (IANS) Steady rainfall on Wednesday has helped contain the spread of a week-long wildfire in Ofunato City of Japan's Iwate Prefecture, local media reported.

Turkey expects surge in cruise tourism for 2025

IANS | March 5, 2025 7:10 PM

Ankara, March 5 (IANS) Turkey is anticipating a significant boost in cruise tourism in 2025, with an increase in ship arrivals and passenger traffic, industry analysts predict.

Over 2,500 schools affected by ongoing Congo conflict: Minister

IANS | March 5, 2025 4:26 PM

Kinshasa, March 5 (IANS) More than 2,500 schools have been affected by an ongoing conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), one senior official said.

Dhaka seeks stronger ties with India, hopes for visa resumption: Bangladesh

IANS | March 5, 2025 1:33 PM

Dhaka, March 5 (IANS) Bangladesh has expressed its readiness to establish positive working relationships with India in light of the strained ties between the two nations following the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the atrocities committed against Hindu minorities in the South Asian state.

India charging 70 pc auto tariffs; Is Trump's 100 pc claim wrong?

IANS | March 5, 2025 10:54 AM

New York, March 5 (IANS) As he doubled down on his threats to impose reciprocal tariffs, President Donald Trump accused India of charging tariffs higher than 100 per cent on autos, even though India has slashed the highest rate to 70 per cent.