Mr. Modi has invested a large amount of time and energy to travel the world, visiting a very wide array of countries across the globe. If he retains power, he could personally influence many of them to vote for an Indian nominee.
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A gentleman who used to be an editor asked me why I hadn’t written `an obit for 370’ after the Supreme Court’s orders. It’s frustrating…
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Author David Devadas decodes Delhi G-20 Declaration
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For many, ‘Jawan’ is an indictment of the state of the nation over the past few years
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Control of the Indian Ocean region is critical for China’s economy, and its strategic ambitions.
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