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PoliticsAug 17Afghanistan geography should not be field for negative competition , but bridge for prosperity : EnvoyAn envoy states that Afghanistan's geography should be used as a bridge for prosperity rather than a field for negative competition.middleeaststar.com · Syria
PoliticsAug 17What India cockroach protests reveal about youth , solidarity and hopeThe article analyzes what the 'cockroach' protests in India reveal about youth engagement, solidarity, and aspirations. This provides insight into a notable social movement.theconversation.com · Australia
PoliticsAug 17Delhi High Court gives Centre two months to act on nursing body’s pleaAn RTI response from the Centre on July 7, 2026 stated that the NNMC has not been constituted and that no appointment or recruitment had been madeThe Hindu
PoliticsAug 17Afghanistan Embassy in Delhi celebrates fifth year of Taliban regimeThe Taliban marked five years in power on Saturday (August 15, 2026), seeking to portray their government as in ‌control even as aid and rights groups warned of escalating crises.The Hindu
PoliticsAug 17$100 , 000 H - 1B visa fee could push talent away , offshore US jobs : Indian - American Congressman Raja KrishnamoorthiIndian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi warns that a $100,000 H-1B visa fee could deter foreign talent and lead to offshoring of US jobs. This concern highlights potential negative economic and workforce impacts of a proposed visa policy.hindustantimes.com · India
PoliticsAug 17RSS is the Taliban of India, says Congress leader B.K. HariprasadHe termed the RSS as an “underworld” organisation that is conducting functions “irresponsibly”.The Hindu
PoliticsAug 17Many PDP leaders detained for bid to protest seeking insurance for hail-hit apple orchards in KashmirFormer PDP legislator Aijaz Ahmad Mir has been advocating for inclusion of apples and cherries under a comprehensive Crop Insurance SchemeThe Hindu
PoliticsAug 17Shehzad Poonawalla doubles down on BJP exit , urges party to accept resignation | Indiablooms - First Portal on Digital News Managementindiablooms.com · India
PoliticsAug 17Pakistan dreams of economic rescue , pins fresh hopes on Makkah defence pact : ReportA report indicates that Pakistan is seeking economic recovery and places new hopes on a defense pact associated with Makkah.sentinelassam.com · India
PoliticsAug 17India's testing agency in focus after more exams canceledMonths after canceling the medical entrance exam, India's testing agency has canceled three other exams prompting outrage among opposition leaders. In Bihar, several people were killed in a temple stampede.DW News [en]
PoliticsAug 17JVP Handunneththi Pledges to Rebuild Sri Lanka Along the Lines of a Developed NationJVP Handunneththi has pledged to reconstruct Sri Lanka to achieve developed nation status. This statement outlines a political vision for the country's future.lankanewspapers.com · Sri Lanka
PoliticsAug 17Delhi auto union to protest at Jantar Mantar on August 17 , demand welfare boardAn auto union in Delhi plans to protest on August 17 at Jantar Mantar, demanding the establishment of a welfare board. This action signifies a collective effort to advocate for improved conditions for auto workers.thehindu.com · India
PoliticsAug 17Five Years Since Withdrawal from AfghanistanThis article marks the five-year anniversary since the withdrawal from Afghanistan. It likely reflects on the implications and events following that significant geopolitical decision.texasgopvote.com · United States
PoliticsAug 17Farmers at Khanauri border appeal to PM Modi , Haryana govt to allow peaceful march to DelhiFarmers at the Khanauri border are appealing to Prime Minister Modi and the Haryana government for permission to conduct a peaceful march to Delhi. This highlights ongoing farmer protests and calls for government engagement.indiagazette.com · India
PoliticsAug 17Farmers seek Delhi march as Haryana blocks route at KhanauriFarmers are attempting a march towards Delhi, but authorities in Haryana have blocked their route at Khanauri. This situation indicates potential for escalating protest actions.economictimes.indiatimes.com · India
PoliticsAug 17Farmers at Khanauri border appeal to PM Modi , Haryana govt to allow peaceful march to DelhiFarmers at the Khanauri border are appealing to Prime Minister Modi and the Haryana government for permission to conduct a peaceful march to Delhi. This indicates ongoing tensions and demands from the agricultural sector.news.webindia123.com · India
PoliticsAug 16Reading Pakistan beyond the Mecca pactThis article discusses understanding Pakistan's political and geopolitical landscape beyond the context of the Mecca pact. It offers an analysis of international relations.tribuneindia.com · India
PoliticsAug 16Nirupama Rao and Lin Minwang on the great India-China face-offWelcome to Open Dialogue, a series from the South China Morning Post where we bring together leading voices to discuss the stories and subjects occupying international headlines. In this edition, we invited a leading Chinese scholar of South Asian affairs and a former Indian foreign secretary and ambassador to China to reflect on the deep fault lines in India-China relations. They debate whether the biggest barrier is history or politics, clash over the border, Pakistan and India’s ties with the...South China Morning Post
PoliticsAug 16 India is emerging as an economic power : RS Deputy Chairman Harivansh says arms lobby upset over indigenous weaponsRS Deputy Chairman Harivansh stated that India is emerging as an economic power, implying that the arms lobby is displeased with indigenous weapons development. This highlights India's economic rise and its impact on the defense industry.chinanationalnews.com · China
PoliticsAug 16UN warns of rights crisis as Taliban marks 5 years of power in Afghanistanmorningstaronline.co.uk · United Kingdom
PoliticsAug 16Joint Statement by Ministers of Foreign Affairs of UAE , Qatar , Jordan , Indonesia , Pakistan , Trkiye , KSA , and EgyptMinisters of Foreign Affairs from several nations, including UAE, Qatar, and Egypt, have issued a joint statement. This indicates coordinated diplomatic communication on a matter of shared interest.arabherald.com · Syria
PoliticsAug 16‘We were never seen as a mind, only as a vote’: Neha Bora on India’s student resistance and the fight for democracyNeha Bora discusses India's student resistance and the fight for democracy, highlighting concerns about how students are perceived in the political landscape.The Hindu
PoliticsAug 16‘Missed Independence Day? Go to Pakistan:’ Thrissur school owner’s remarks spark controversyParents question branding of absent students as ‘anti-national;’ SFI takes out protest march against school managementThe Hindu
PoliticsAug 16 Delhi cops told us we are traitor : Jantar Mantar protesters meet Rahul GandhiProtesters at Jantar Mantar, who claim Delhi police called them traitors, met with Rahul Gandhi. This event highlights ongoing political dissent and engagement with opposition figures.hindustantimes.com · India