What is Indus Waters Treaty and why India has issued notice to Pak

India has issued a notice to Pakistan for modification of the Indus Waters Treaty of September 1960 following Islamabad's "intransigence" on its implementation, stressing that the neighbouring......

Modi Breaks Fresh Ground In Foreign Policy

'The big power struggle in faraway Europe erupted at a most critical juncture when India has been increasingly sceptical about American policies and statesmanship,' argues Ambassador M K......

For Taliban, US is Important

The Taliban knows that Washington holds the key, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE: Men sell Taliban flags outside the former United States embassy in Kabul, October 8, 2021.......

Taliban: Time for India to think BOLD

Like China, India too should connect the dots and move ahead with a long-term perspective in Afghanistan, advises Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar, who played a stellar role in beginning India's dealings......

Ajay Banga becomes first Indian-American to head World Bank

Ajay Banga was on Wednesday appointed the next president of the World Bank, becoming the first-ever Indian-American to head the global financial institution which said it looks forward to working......

India gets $1.75 bn World Bank loan for health, private investment

The World Bank has approved loans totalling $1.75 billion (about Rs 13,834.54 crore) to fund India's  PM Ayushman Bharat scheme and private investment to boost the economic growth.......

India may not get to play a major role in reconstruction of Ukraine

Reconstruction efforts after the Russia-Ukraine war will be dominated by the heft of the membership of major nations across international organisations. Photograph: Viacheslav Ratynskyi/Reuters......

Time For RBI To Change Penalty Rules

Penalty must act as a deterrent.If it is too low, it could encourage the regulated entities to lap up penalty instead of complying with the norms, suggests Tamal Bandyopadhyay. Photograph: PTI......