Overwhelmed by this collosal magnum opus. While the dark colonial & occupation story is distressing, the rise & victory of the Republik is uplifting. Haven't read a work like this in years. 1/2

ET Exclusive: France backs IMEEC as key to India-Middle East-Europe trade connectivity, French Spl envoy on IMEEC tells me in a wide ranging interview ⁦⁦ET Politics⁩ ⁦French Embassy in India 🇫🇷🇪🇺⁩ ⁦Jawed Ashraf⁩ — economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/f…

Video of proposed INSTC route via Uzbekistan to connect C Asia with India launched during Russian PMs Tashkent trip

Russia snubs Pakistan’s BRICS case; says no consensus for Islamabad’s entry. Pakistan’s fledging economy doesn’t meet criteria of emerging market status imperative for BRICS membership or partner status— My report ⁦ET Politics⁩ — economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/internati…

Sufi shrines across Bangladesh target of radicals and extremists. Since August 5 more than 50 Sufi shrines have been targeted across Bangladesh by a variety of radicals who have been let loose. Symbols of progressive ideas bear brunt — My report — economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/internati…

Andhra Pradesh's N Chandrababu Naidu government introduces new liquor policy -- liquor vends privatized, now draw of lot system to be introduced and alcohol to be available at Rs 99 or lower. Principal secretary revenue (excise) Mukesh Meena tells ET Politics how this could mean revenue of

All eyes on Cabinet formation in Delhi now. Read in ET Politics the AAP MLAs who could be included in Team Atishi and the tough choice facing Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia before September 21 swearing-in m.economictimes.com/news/politics-…

Even as Trump accuses India of being big abuser of tariffs, he describes Modi as a fantastic man and announces meeting with the PM in USA next week. Two leaders who share a good chemistry last met in India in early 2020 — I report ⁦ET Politics⁩

India serves notice to Pakistan for modifying Indus Water Treaty in background of unabated sponsor of cross border terror & intransigence on cross border river disputes — My report ⁦ET Politics⁩ ⁦Tilak Devasher⁩

In Conversation with Pankaj Saran: Bangladesh is playing with fire. India’s former Deputy NSA & envoy to Bangladesh & Russia explains in a free wheeling conversation with me on genesis of crisis and state of affairs in Dhaka ⁦ET Politics⁩ m.economictimes.com/news/india/in-…

Sincere gratitude to External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and the Government of #India for extending crucial budgetary support to the Maldives with the rollover of USD 50 million Treasury Bill. This generous gesture reflects the enduring bonds of friendship between

Convenor #NatStrat Pankaj Saran speaks at length to Dipanjan R Chaudhury and Economic Times on the #BangladeshCrisis youtu.be/1Re7Oh64JPk?si…

Delighted to hear that India has subscribed the $50 million T-Bills issued by the Government of Maldives for one more year, as emergency financial assistance. India continues to prove time and time again, that it is a time tested friend, and an unwavering ally - despite this

Commonwealth Journalists Association is deeply shocked that Shyamal Dutta, Editor of Bangladesh’s Bhorer Kagoj and a vice president of the CJA was kidnapped by unknown militants on 15 Sept & then arrested and detained by police on what appear to be trumped-up charges of murder.

▶️ খাগড়াছড়ি জেলায় ঘরবাড়ি ও দোকানে আগুন দেওয়ার প্রতিবাদে বৃহস্পতিবার রাতে (১৯ সেপ্টেম্বর) বিক্ষুব্ধ আদিবাসী ছাত্ররা শাহবাগে জড়ো হয়ে ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ে বিক্ষোভ মিছিল করে।

Bangladesh radio is trying to produce Urdu service just like East Pakistan time. Pro-Pakistani Bangladeshi Islamists are in power. Already singing Islamic songs in Urdu in concerts organised by colleges and universities.

PM first USA visit in 3rd term. While 2 key pacts are set to be signed at Modi-Biden meet following Quad summit, US court summons to NSA based on Pannun lawsuit may cast shadow over visit. India has described it as unwarranted & unsubstantiated — My reports ⁦ET Politics⁩

US concerned over export of dual use items under iCET from India to Russia. Recent reports alleged some covert channels of transfer. Sources tell ET that such fears are unfounded as India has impeccable track record of handling both Russian & W def items — My report ⁦

Tribals in Bangladesh launch protest against Yunus-led interim regime as Tribals after progressives bear brunt of Islamists. Tribals from CHT put forward series of demands before Yunus regime — My report ⁦ET Politics⁩ ⁦Pankaj Saran⁩ — economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/internati…