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
Category: Factly: IR
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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
China vows to counter U.S. deployment of intermediate-range missiles in Asia
China has warned the United States that it would take countermeasures if the US goes ahead with its plans to deploy ground-based missiles in the Asia Pacific region. This statement came after US Defense Secretary has said that the US was now free to deploy the weapons following its withdrawal from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces(INF)… Continue reading China vows to counter U.S. deployment of intermediate-range missiles in Asia
US says China manipulates yuan. What does that mean, how is it done?
The US Treasury Department has declared China as a currency manipulator.This move comes after China allowed the yuan to suddenly depreciate or lose value relative to the dollar. In retaliation,the US has also announced that it would approach the International Monetary Fund(IMF) to eliminate the unfair competitive advantage created by China’s latest actions. Foreign Exchange… Continue reading US says China manipulates yuan. What does that mean, how is it done?
China warns India of ‘reverse sanctions’ if Huawei is blocked
China has warned India not to stop its Huawei Technologies from doing business in the country otherwise Indian firms operating in China may face trouble. This statement came after India has planned to establish 5G cellular network in the country but has not decided whether to open the trials to Huawei. The US administration has… Continue reading China warns India of ‘reverse sanctions’ if Huawei is blocked
