Afternoon brief: Spotlight on new Canada Indo-Pacific strategy in Jaishankar-Joly phone call; and all the latest news

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Published on: Dec 12, 2022, 13:03:33 IST

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Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.

Union Minister for External Affairs, Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. (ANI/PIB file)

In Jaishankar-Joly phone call, spotlight on Canada’s new Indo-Pacific strategy

External affairs minister S Jaishankar and his Canadian counterpart Melanie Joly discussed enhancing bilateral cooperation, especially in the context of Canada’s new strategy for the Indo-Pacific…read more.

IAF decides to allow women officers to join its Garud commando force

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has allowed women officers to join its special forces unit, the Garud commando force, to promote gender equality within its ranks provided they meet the criteria for selection…read more.

Peru president proposes moving up elections amid deadly protests

Peru's newest president, Dina Boluarte gave in to protesters' demands early Monday announcing in a nationally televised address that she will send Congress a proposal to move up elections…read more.

Virat Kohli's priceless post for Cristiano Ronaldo after Portugal's shock World Cup exit: 'For me, you are the GOAT'

Morocco shattered Cristiano Ronaldo's FIFA World Cup hopes on Saturday as they stunned Portugal with a 1-0 win in the quarterfinal win. Ronaldo had only one trophy missing from his illustrious cabinet…read more.

RRR beats two decade-old record of Rajinikanth’s Muthu to become highest-grossing Indian film ever in Japan

SS Rajamouli’s magnum opus RRR, which released in Japan on October 21, has now become the highest grossing Indian film in the country, overtaking Rajinikanth’s Muthu, which held the record for…read more.

Loved Deepika Padukone's sizzling gold swimsuit in Pathaan song Besharam Rang? Here's what it costs

Actos Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan recently revealed the first look from the first song - Besharam Rang - of their upcoming film Pathaan. The music video came out today and features…read more.

Optical illusion: Can you spot a bird hidden in this picture?

The internet is a treasure trove of mind-boggling optical illusions that frequently surface online and challenge our eyes and brain, along with prompting us to question reality. Case in point…read more.

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