Wednesday, 29 March, 2023
TopicPresident Joe Biden

Topic: President Joe Biden

G20 leaders condemn Russian aggression on Ukraine in ‘strongest terms’, demand its withdrawal

Tuesday's schedule at the summit was also disrupted by an emergency meeting to discuss reports of a missile landing in Polish territory near Ukraine and killing two people.

US appoints another new interim envoy for India, but no full-time ambassador for past 22 months

While Washington calls its relationship with India one of the 'most consequential in the world', the absence of an ambassador in Delhi since Biden became President has raised eyebrows.

US President Biden calls Pakistan ‘most dangerous country’, draws ire

The US President made the remarks at a private fundraiser in California following which Pakistan summoned the US Envoy

US sets up fund to use $3.5 bn frozen assets ‘for stability of Afghan economy’

A total of $7 billion in Afghan assets were frozen in the US last year after the Taliban came to power in Afghanistan.

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File photo of smog in Delhi. Some doctors have called air pollution a bigger threat than Covid-19.| Photo: Suraj Singh Bisht | ThePrint

Air quality is better but not enough to banish air purifiers. Here are options for your room & car

What’s the solution for people who cannot leave Delhi? Air purifiers from Dyson's expensive range to Xiaomi's affordable ones can be of help.

NFRA to conduct audit quality inspections of five audit firms

New Delhi, Nov 16 (PTI) The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) will carry out audit quality inspections of five audit firms, including the...

Defence

The Defence Services Staff College in Wellington | Image credit: dssc.gov.in

In a first, six women officers to enter prestigious Defence Services Staff College

As many as 15 women appeared for the examination, out of which six were selected, including one who has made it to the course along with her husband. 

Why military is more for asserting political will, not just about controlling territory

No matter what tactics, doctrine, or weapon system is used, the objective of any war is to control territory, argues Gen. MM Naravane (retd). But it's politics that matters most.