India’s Defence Minister had said that if bilateral talks between India and Pakistan were to happen,it will be on Pakistan Occupied Kashmir(POK). This statement shows shifts in India’s position on J&K from offensive to defensive policy.It will also put China on alert as it seeks to push ahead with its plan for China-Pakistan Economic Corridor(CPEC)… Continue reading Why New Delhi is turning up the heat on PoK now
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Pakistan to approach ICJ over Kashmir issue
Pakistan has announced that it would take Kashmir issue to the International Court of Justice(ICJ). The tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated ever since India abrogated provisions of Article 370 of the Constitution to withdraw Jammu and Kashmir’s special status and bifurcated it into two Union Territories. This move comes after the United Nations… Continue reading Pakistan to approach ICJ over Kashmir issue
India, Bhutan natural partners: Modi
Indian Prime Minister is on a visit to Bhutan.During his visit,he held talks with Bhutanese PM to further expand the bilateral partnership. Prime Minister has inaugurated the Mangdechhu hydroelectric power plant.Most of the electricity generated by it will meet the energy requirements of Bhutan and the surplus electricity will be exported to India. He has… Continue reading India, Bhutan natural partners: Modi
Jaishankar to visit Dhaka to discuss bilateral ties
India’s External Affairs Minister will be on a two day visit to Bangladesh. The two countries are expected to review the status of all the issues and projects between the two sides. The visit is being viewed as important due to the upcoming publication of the National Register of Citizens in Assam which has drawn… Continue reading Jaishankar to visit Dhaka to discuss bilateral ties
PM to visit UAE, Bahrain from 23 Aug in bid to boost ties
Indian Prime Minister(PM) will be on a three day visit to Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates(UAE). During the UAE visit,Indian PM will be honoured with the “Order of Zayed” which is the highest UAE civilian award.It is conferred due to distinguished leadership of Prime Minister for giving a big boost to bilateral relations between… Continue reading PM to visit UAE, Bahrain from 23 Aug in bid to boost ties
5th Meeting of India-Nepal Joint Commission to be held in Kathmandu
The 5th Meeting of India-Nepal Joint Commission will be held in Kathmandu,Nepal.The meeting will be chaired by foreign ministers of both countries. India-Nepal Joint Commission was established in June 1987.The meetings are held alternately in Nepal and India.The last meeting of the Commission was held in New Delhi in 2016. The meeting will review the… Continue reading 5th Meeting of India-Nepal Joint Commission to be held in Kathmandu
BASIC nations urge developed countries to fulfill their climate finance commitments
BASIC countries namely Brazil, South Africa, India and China has held its 28th Ministerial meeting on Climate Change in Sao Paulo,Brazil. During the meeting,BASIC countries have jointly urged developed countries to fulfill their climate finance commitments under Green climate fund. Green Climate Fund(GCF) mechanism provides that the developed countries are expected to jointly mobilize $100… Continue reading BASIC nations urge developed countries to fulfill their climate finance commitments
‘No First Use’ nuclear policy depends on circumstances: Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister has said that India has strictly adhered to the doctrine of ‘No First Use’(NFU) policy of nuclear weapons.But what happens in the future depends on the circumstances. A No First Use(NFU) policy refers to any authoritative statement by a nuclear weapon state to never be the first to use these weapons in a… Continue reading ‘No First Use’ nuclear policy depends on circumstances: Rajnath Singh
BRICS countries to work to fix environmental issues faced by their cities
Union minister of environment has attended the 5th BRICS Minister of Environment Meeting held in Sao Paulo,Brazil. The meeting acknowledged the importance of urban environmental management for improving the quality of life in cities.They agreed to work together to resolve the multifaceted environmental issues faced by cities in the five-nation association. The key themes of… Continue reading BRICS countries to work to fix environmental issues faced by their cities
End of special status to Jammu and Kashmir an internal matter
United Nations Security Council has met for a closed-door informal consultation on the situation in Jammu and Kashmir at the request of China. India and Pakistan did not attend the UNSC meeting which was open only to the five permanent members and 10 non-permanent members. However,except China,no other UNSC member commented on the meeting after… Continue reading End of special status to Jammu and Kashmir an internal matter
