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![Modi story takes a hit as Indian voter stumps all; votes for a secular democracy, jobs and better quality of life Modi story takes a hit as Indian voter stumps all; votes for a secular democracy, jobs and better quality of life](https://nrifocus.com/wp-content/uploads/Modi-Rahul.jpg)
Modi story takes a hit as Indian voter stumps all; votes for a secular democracy, jobs and better quality of life
Government will have to return to basics and shun religious polarisation for a better India
![India was among the first countries to recognise Palestine as a state in 1988; continues to support two-state solution for peace in Middle East India was among the first countries to recognise Palestine as a state in 1988; continues to support two-state solution for peace in Middle East](https://nrifocus.com/wp-content/uploads/India-palestine-flag.jpg)
India was among the first countries to recognise Palestine as a state in 1988; continues to support two-state solution for peace in Middle East
New Delhi will continue to balance its warm ties with Israel while staying committed to a Palestinian State
![Iranian President’s death raises instability in Middle East as NRI concerns mount Iranian President’s death raises instability in Middle East as NRI concerns mount](https://nrifocus.com/wp-content/uploads/Iranian-president.jpg)
Iranian President’s death raises instability in Middle East as NRI concerns mount
Indian expats watching Iran developments closely in a region that is rife with crises
![Look who’s talking! US media reports about Indian assassination plots reek of hypocrisy Look who’s talking! US media reports about Indian assassination plots reek of hypocrisy](https://nrifocus.com/wp-content/uploads/Biden-modi.jpg)
Look who’s talking! US media reports about Indian assassination plots reek of hypocrisy
Biden and Modi walk a fine line to ensure the reports don't rock the boat with bilateral ties on an upswing
![If oil disappeared tomorrow, millions of jobs would be lost: OPEC If oil disappeared tomorrow, millions of jobs would be lost: OPEC](https://nrifocus.com/wp-content/uploads/Opec.jpg)
If oil disappeared tomorrow, millions of jobs would be lost: OPEC
We need to be cautious of endangering the present, in the name of saving the future, writes the OPEC Secretary-General in his column
![India-UAE ties set template for partnerships in a polarised world India-UAE ties set template for partnerships in a polarised world](https://nrifocus.com/wp-content/uploads/India-UAE.jpg)
India-UAE ties set template for partnerships in a polarised world
The India-UAE partnership, to any observer of international relations, has also moved out of the narrow sphere of energy demand and supply. It has now diversified to joint cooperation in many other sectors, the most significant being defense and security
![India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor could be game-changer for region India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor could be game-changer for region](https://nrifocus.com/wp-content/uploads/corridor-new.jpg)
India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor could be game-changer for region
The economic corridor once up and running holds the promise of becoming a force multiplier for the entire region. Coincidentally, the Middle East oil producing nations flush with oil surpluses estimated at around $4 trillion, and India, are the fastest growing regions in the world
![Youth lineup for jobs in Israel as India fails to provide jobs Youth lineup for jobs in Israel as India fails to provide jobs](https://nrifocus.com/wp-content/uploads/workers.jpg)
Youth lineup for jobs in Israel as India fails to provide jobs
Policy makers need to do a quick re-think and absorb youth into the economy
![How Smriti Irani’s Saudi visit is turning heads How Smriti Irani’s Saudi visit is turning heads](https://nrifocus.com/wp-content/uploads/SMRITHI.jpg)
How Smriti Irani’s Saudi visit is turning heads
A non-Muslim delegation from India to Medina has set the stage for a lasting friendship between the two countries. And, even better, has lent a voice to women's freedom
![Will Jaishankar’s powers of persuasion work with Iran as Red Sea on the boil? Will Jaishankar’s powers of persuasion work with Iran as Red Sea on the boil?](https://nrifocus.com/wp-content/uploads/Jaishankar-Minister-1.jpg)
Will Jaishankar’s powers of persuasion work with Iran as Red Sea on the boil?
It remains to be seen if Tehran will give ear to India...
![Why global investors are upbeat about India Why global investors are upbeat about India](https://nrifocus.com/wp-content/uploads/India-Gate.jpg)
Why global investors are upbeat about India
Country’s huge growth potential was underscored after a visit to 9 Indian cities