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Open to talk with India on CPEC: China Context China on Monday offered to open talks with India to resolve differences on the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), opening the door for removing a major irritant in New Delhi-Beijing ties New Delhi has objected to the corridor which passes through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, as violation of… Continue reading Open to talk with India on CPEC: China

A pivot in Asia  Context The National Defence Strategy (NDS) and the National Security Strategy (NSS) released recently by the U.S. showcase the country’s strategic priorities and the way forward. As the two documents lay considerable focus on the ‘Indo-Pacific’, they will serve as crucial policy indicators for India and the region. The previous Obama… Continue reading A pivot in Asia 

Three milestones in education  Every year in January, when the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) is released, there is a hue and cry about the status of children’s learning in India. The hand-wringing, debates and discussions die down after some time. But this year’s situation is different. India is in a position right now… Continue reading Three milestones in education 

Rs. 370 cr. allotted for building border infra Context Laying emphasis on building infrastructure along the Indo-Pak and Sino-India borders, the government has sanctioned nearly Rs. 370 crore to the BSF and the ITBP for construction of bunkers and special climate-controlled huts in forward areas, an official said on Wednesday. BSF, ITBP will build bunkers,… Continue reading Rs. 370 cr. allotted for building border infra

INS Karanj boosts Navy’s firepower Context The Navy’s third state-of-the-art Scorpene class submarine, INS Karanj, was launched by Reena Lanba, wife of Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Sunil Lanba. The new submarine is named after the earlier Kalvari class INS Karanj, which was decommissioned in 2003. Third Scorpene class submarine joins Naval fleet Six Scorpene class submarines… Continue reading INS Karanj boosts Navy’s firepower

Power of a single identity Context Indian activists echo American conservatives of the 1930s, but Aadhaar is the best tool to administer the subsidy regime Social Security Act of US The United States enacted the landmark Social Security Act in 1935, giving birth to the Social Security Number (SSN). The debate leading up to the… Continue reading Power of a single identity

‘Data safety: few firms ready Context With less than four months to go for the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation to kick in, “too many companies are still not prepared” for the regime that would also cover Indian IT firms, according to a global survey. Only 33% have plans to comply with the EU rule: EY survey… Continue reading ‘Data safety: few firms ready