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New Delhi: US First Lady Jill Biden spoke about her divorce from her first husband during an American TV show claiming that had she not gotten divorced, she never would have met her current husband, US President Joe Biden. Reflecting on her divorce, Jill who was on Kelly Clarkson's show offered advise to the recently divorced three-time Grammy-winning singer that she will heal over time. The first lady shared some advice with Clarkson about healing from the experience and finding love again. Jill Biden told Kelly Clarkson that she should take one day at a time and things will get better. "I want to tell you Kelly, I mean this is what I would say to you if I were your mother. You know, my mother always said to me 'things are going to look better tomorrow.' And if you can take one day at a time, and things will get better and, you know, I look back on it now and I think, you know, if I hadn't gotten divorced, I never would have met Joe. I wouldn't have the beautiful family I ... » Learn More about Jill Biden talks about her divorce on TV, says THIS about husband and US President Joe Biden

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, during Thursday’s phone call, agreed to establish a hotline, as both sides stressed the importance of “timely” communication in the wake of last year’s border crisis . A statement from the Ministry of External Affairs said that during the call, the ministers “agreed to remain in touch and establish a hotline.” Analysis: With media blitz, China crafts new narrative on border crisis The Chinese Foreign Ministry, in a separate statement, said both sides agreed to set up a communication hotline to exchange opinions in a timely manner. This hotline will be in addition to the military hotline between Indian Army’s Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) and China’s Western Theatre Command. Indian Army Chief General Manoj Naravane said in January last year the proposal for the military hotline, which had been mired in bureaucratic delays for years, had been accepted by both sides after ... » Learn More about India, China Foreign Ministers to establish hotline

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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday spoke to his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi to review the on-going disengagement along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) . In a message on Twitter, Mr. Jaishankar said he “spoke to State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi this afternoon” and “discussed the implementation of our Moscow Agreement and reviewed the status of disengagement”. Also Read No territory conceded under disengagement pact with China: MEA The two Ministers had met in Moscow in September and agreed that the situation was “not in the interest of either side” and to continue dialogue and “quickly disengage”. Working out the modalities, however, proved to be complicated and took several months. Both sides broadly agreed on a plan to disengage at the ninth round of military-level talks in January, which began to be implemented earlier this month. On Thursday, the Ministry of External Affairs said the completion of disengagement on the north ... » Learn More about India, China review status of disengagement at LAC

Who knows, the moment of truth in Ladakh may also augur for a giant leap toward a boundary settlement with China in the fulness of time. IMAGE: Indian Army tanks during the disengagement process in Ladakh. Photograph: ANI Photo The 9th round of talks at the army commanders' level between India and China resulted in a breakthrough that since achieved the successful disengagement of troops on the north and south banks of Pangong Tso in eastern Ladakh. This in turn provided the ambience for the 10th round of talks , which would presumably address disengagement elsewhere in Ladakh as well as patrolling issues in Depsang. The breakthrough at Pangong Tso was a good thing to happen -- as also its efficient implementation by the two armies 'in a phased, coordinated and verified manner.' It must be savoured as a net gain on the road to peace. But, curiously, the opposite seems to be happening. The reduction of military tensions in Pangong Tso has become a ... » Learn More about Time for India, China to give peace a chance

Next Ajai Shukla & Sonia Trikha Shukla The Chinese intrusion into Indian territory in Ladakh seemed to be a trial balloon for dealing with troublesome Indian positions E ven for the most intrepid helicopter pilots of the Indian Air Force, flying a sortie to the desolate outpost of Daulat Beg Oldi on the Line of Actual Control with China has always meant pushing the limits. Click on NEXT to read further... Image: Mi-17 helicopter Photographs: Ministry of Defence Tags: Abdul Hanfee , Line of Actual Control , Siachen Base Camp , Daulat Beg Oldi , Indian Air Force Next Prev Next A fter crossing the Karakoram Pass into India, the traders would leave their camels at Daulat Beg Oldi and transfer their goods onto pack ponies for the cruel journey over Saser La into the more hospitable Shyok river valley that led on to Leh, Turtok or Srinagar. This isolation has defeated even the ... » Learn More about The Chinese can be driven out in minutes, but…