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ORF Kalpana Chawla Space Policy Dialogue 2019 starts today – here's what to expect

The three-day event starting 29 April is important advocacy for a national space policy for India.

ICICI Bank board to blame for letting Chanda Kochhar hold her position despite controversy, say corporate governance experts

The ICICI Bank board’s duty is to look out for the bank and do right by the lender. Instead, it chose to stand by long-serving boss Chanda Kochhar.

Milind Deora column: India should not lose sight of long-term economic interests amid anti-China, anti-Pakistan jingoism

Our general demeanour towards China has been one of steady disengagement, and we’re only hurting our country and the economy in the process, writes former Union minister Milind Deora.

Kashmir people are getting tired of militancy, says Indian Army chief General Bipin Rawat

The people in Kashmir have realised that it is very difficult to secede from India and they are also getting tired of militancy, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat said on Wednesday.

Benjamin Netanyahu inaugurates Raisina Dialogue, lauds Narendra Modi's economic policies

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu inaugurated the third edition of the geo-political conference, 'Raisina Dialogue', in New Delhi on Tuesday and laid stress on the need to develop economic, military and political power to emerge as a strong nation.

India must build stronger ties with Nepal to keep China at bay: Observer Research Foundation

The advancement of ties between Nepal and China calls for a revision and possibly better management of India's ties with Nepal, a recent report has said

Narendra Modi wants a solution to Kashmir issue despite his RSS links, says Congress leader

Congress leader Saifuddin Soz said he feels that irrespective of his background and RSS connections, Narendra Modi wants a solution to the Kashmir issue.

Congress leader Saifuddin Soz says he would have kept Burhani Wani alive, held talks with separatists

If veteran Congress leader Saifuddin Soz had his way, he would have held a dialogue with Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani if he was not killed by security forces last year

Narendra Modi in Astana: Joining SCO is a shift in policy, but Pakistan may throttle India's goals

The Shanghai Co-operation Organisation (SCO) seems like a good opportunity to initiate trade with central Asian countries, but Pakistan is expected to be a stumbling block

Internet should not be allowed to be abused by a few, says IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad

Internet is one of the finest creations of human mind which can't be allowed to be abused by a few, Union Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said on Thursday.