The International Court of Justice(ICJ) has said that it will deliver its verdict on July 17 in the case relating to Indian national Kulbhushan Jadhav. Kulbhushan Jadhav,an Indian national was convicted of conducting ‘subversive activities’ for the Indian government in Pakistan and has been sentenced to death by a Pakistani military court.However, India have denied… Continue reading International Court of Justice to deliver verdict in Kulbhushan Jadhav case on July 17
Category: Factly: IR
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Cabinet approves MoU between India and Maldives for Shipping
The Union Cabinet has given approval for the MoU between India and Maldives for the establishment of passenger and cargo services by sea, which was signed during the visit of Prime Minister of India to Maldives. The MoU will pave way for ferry services between Maldives and Kerala by Connecting Kochi with Male & Kulhudhuffushi… Continue reading Cabinet approves MoU between India and Maldives for Shipping
World’s most powerful passports revealed: Know where India ranks
The Henley Passport Index 2019 has been recently released. The index has ranked India at 86th position.India’s mobility score is 58 which means that Indian passport holders can access 58 countries around the world without a prior visa. As per the Index,Japan and Singapore have the world’s most powerful passports.Both the countries secured top position… Continue reading World’s most powerful passports revealed: Know where India ranks
China takes lead in BCIM with ₹2L cr offer to Bangladesh
Bangladesh Prime Minister is on a visit to China.During the visit,nine agreements were signed in different sectors ranging from aid for the Rohingyas and economic and technical cooperation, investment, power,culture and tourism. Bangladesh PM has obtained rice aid for the Rohingya refugee crisis.China will provide 2,500 tonnes of rice for Rohingyas living in Bangladesh after… Continue reading China takes lead in BCIM with ₹2L cr offer to Bangladesh
Govt attempts fresh focus on FTAs, talks with U.S., EU and ASEAN negotiators next week
Indian Government will engage in three sets of important trade talks with the European Union (EU), the United States and ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations). The talks will focus on resolving its pending talks on trade and dispelling criticism that India has been protectionist and held up Free Trade Agreement(FTA) negotiations. The chief negotiator… Continue reading Govt attempts fresh focus on FTAs, talks with U.S., EU and ASEAN negotiators next week
India to host 3rd global sunflower seed meet on July 19
India will be hosting the 3rd International Sunflower Seed and Oil Conference(ISSOC) 2019 on July 19 and 20 in Mumbai. It is organized by the International Sunflower Oil Association (ISOA and will be hosted by the Solvent Extractors’ Association of India (SEA). International Sunflower Oil Association (ISOA) was established in 2015 in Rome by National… Continue reading India to host 3rd global sunflower seed meet on July 19
India says Iran oil imports not stopped
Indian Government has said that India’s bilateral relations with Iran stand on their own and are not influenced by India’s relations with any third country. This statement came after an MP had asked whether there is any pressure on the Indian Government from the United States on stopping oil imports from Iran. The government has… Continue reading India says Iran oil imports not stopped
US Senate passes legislative provision to give India NATO ally-like status
The United States Senate has passed a legislative provision that brings India at par with US NATO allies and countries like Israel and South Korea for increasing defence cooperation. This legislative provision was part of the National Defence Authorisation Act for the fiscal year 2020. The legislation provides for increased US-India defence cooperation in the… Continue reading US Senate passes legislative provision to give India NATO ally-like status
US declares Pakistan’s separatist Baluchistan Liberation Army as terrorist group
The United States has designated the Balochistan Liberation Army(BLA) as a terrorist organisation. The terrorist designation allows the US administration to seek criminal penalties against elements of the BLA and foreign officials deemed to be aiding it.It will also allow US to ban travel to the United States for individuals associated with BLA. The US… Continue reading US declares Pakistan’s separatist Baluchistan Liberation Army as terrorist group
OPEC agrees to extend output cuts into 2020 as demand falters
Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries(OPEC) has won the support of other major oil producing nations to extend a production cut in a bid to shore up prices at a time of decreasing demand. The 10 non-OPEC nations present at the meeting included countries such as Mexico, Bahrain, Kazakhstan and Russia among others. The United… Continue reading OPEC agrees to extend output cuts into 2020 as demand falters
