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3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (938+ words) Image Courtesy: Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India / Instagram Instagram offers a particularly interesting window into this transformation. Its visual-first format and strong appeal among younger users make it different from social media in general. For a foreign ministry,…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (597+ words) On social media, saying something is only the beginning. Governments increasingly seek to amplify particular messages by reposting, endorsing, and coordinating their circulation. The word has become especially important in discussions of online influence. An automated account or software system…...

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3+ day, 13+ hour ago   (421+ words) India's World What Lies Ahead | September 2026 September will be a busy month for Indian diplomacy, beginning in Central Asia, moving to New Delhi and ending in New York. Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Uzbekistan on 29 and 30 August before attending the…...