India and Bangladesh have agreed to set up a Joint Technical committee for optimum utilisation of Ganges water as being received by Bangladesh under the Ganga Water Sharing Treaty 1996. The two countries have also agreed to prepare a framework for interim water-sharing agreement for eight rivers including Feni, Gumti and Teesta. The Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna mega-basin… Continue reading India, Bangladesh to set up committee for optimum utilisation of water resources
Category: Factly: IR
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UN, US & China rebuff Pakistan, deal it big diplomatic blow
Pakistan has failed in its efforts to seek international mediation and intervention in its campaign against India’s move to revoke provisions of Article 370 and bifurcate Jammu & Kashmir into two Union territories. United Nations has also virtually rejected the Pakistan argument that India had carried out an illegal annexation of J&K which was a… Continue reading UN, US & China rebuff Pakistan, deal it big diplomatic blow
India plans to utilize its share under Indus Waters Treaty: Raj Kumar Singh
Government officials have said that India has planned to fully utilize its share of water under the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960. This statement came as reorganization of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union territories will give the government direct control over J&K’s affairs which in turn is expected to speed up the process of… Continue reading India plans to utilize its share under Indus Waters Treaty: Raj Kumar Singh
Pakistan halts Samjhauta Express at Wagah,Indian crew brings it in
Pakistan has taken more retaliatory actions in response to India’s decision to revoke Jammu and Kashmir’s special status under Article 370. Pakistan has stopped the Samjhauta Express on their side at Wagah border citing security concerns.It has also decided to downgrade it diplomatic ties with India and has suspended bilateral trade. Pakistan has also decided… Continue reading Pakistan halts Samjhauta Express at Wagah,Indian crew brings it in
India contributes USD 5 million to UN Palestine refugee agency
India has contributed USD 5 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestinian Refugees.India has also called for ensuring sustained fiscal support for the organisation’s work. India has increased its annual financial assistance to the UNRWA by four fold from USD 1.25 million to USD 5 million when Indian Prime Minister… Continue reading India contributes USD 5 million to UN Palestine refugee agency
Bangladesh signs uranium supply deal with Russia
Bangladesh has signed a nuclear fuel supply agreement with Russia for Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant project. The deal was signed between the Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission and Russian Nuclear Fuel Supply Company(TVEL). Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant is an under-construction 2.4 GWe nuclear power plant in Bangladesh.It will be the Bangladesh first nuclear power plant and… Continue reading Bangladesh signs uranium supply deal with Russia
India signs UNISA; experts call for local laws supporting treaty
Indian Government has signed the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements(UNISA). The United Nations General Assembly adopted the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation in 2018. The UN has authorized that the Convention will be open for signature in Singapore and will be known as the “Singapore Convention on Mediation”.… Continue reading India signs UNISA; experts call for local laws supporting treaty
Pakistan downgrades diplomatic ties, suspends trade with India
Pakistan has decided to downgrade it diplomatic ties with India and suspend bilateral trade. This decision comes after Indian Parliament adopted a resolution scrapping special status to J&K under Article 370 and passed a bill bifurcating the state into two Union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Pakistan has also decided to approach the… Continue reading Pakistan downgrades diplomatic ties, suspends trade with India
Ahead of Jaishankar’s Beijing visit, India tells China to avoid commenting on Ladakh
Ministry of External Affairs has asserted that Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill 2019 is an internal matter of India. This statement came after China had objected to the creation of the Union Territory of Ladakh and said it undermined its sovereignty. The Central Government has revoked provisions of Article 370 which granted special status to… Continue reading Ahead of Jaishankar’s Beijing visit, India tells China to avoid commenting on Ladakh
Japan urged to sign UN nuke ban on Hiroshima anniversary
The mayor of Hiroshima has urged Japan to sign the Treaty on the prohibition of nuclear weapons(TPNW).This statement came as the city marked the 74 years since being targeted in the world’s first atomic attack. Japan is the only country to have experienced atomic attack against Hiroshima and Nagasaki days ahead of the country’s surrender… Continue reading Japan urged to sign UN nuke ban on Hiroshima anniversary
