'Meeting US Officials in New York Was Never on Cards,' Clarifies Delegation Member Sarfaraz Ahmad
Today's newsletter features an exclusive chat with JMM MP Sarfaraz Ahmad on India’s diplomatic outreach, and an interview with Omar Abdullah on Kashmir’s governance model.
Senior journalist Harinder Baweja sits down with J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah who delivers a blunt critique of New Delhi’s security model, and what he calls “tokenism” in governance. Aditi Bhaduri decodes Kazakhstan’s quiet rise as a middle power, asking whether its strategic geography between China and Russia could open new doors for Indian diplomacy. Sakshat Chandok reports on the Indian delegation covering the US and Latin America. In an exclusive chat with JMM MP Sarfaraz Ahmad, who was part of the Indian delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, Ahmad clarifies that “meetings with officials in New York were never on the cards,” and that the delegation will instead be holding meetings with the US government officials in Washington DC. Finally, Team Webqoof fact-checks a viral video of a kangaroo at an airport.
Exclusive 🚨
Omar Abdullah Interview: 'Easier to Demand My Head Than to Seek Accountability’
'Indian Delegation Will Return to US, Meet Govt Officials in Washington DC'
Report Card: How Successful Has India's Op Sindoor Outreach Been?
Perspectives 🗣
Kazakhstan's Middle Power Moment Could be a Rare Opportunity for India
The Caste and Class Politics Behind Mocking Chikankari Kurtas
In the News 📰
Assam: CM Himanta's Move to 'Arm' Indigenous Communities Sparks Political Row
Fact-Checked ✅
Fact-Check: Did This Kangaroo Try To Board a Flight? No, It’s AI!
Old Clip of CPI(M) Rally Viral as Protest Against Recent Maoist Killings
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