Stockholm International Peace Research Institute(SIPRI) has launched a new initiative called Global Registry of Violent Deaths(GReVD) to establish the annual number of violent deaths worldwide. SIPRI’s Global Registry of Violent Deaths (GReVD) will count the deaths caused by all forms of violence and display these in an open-source database. This will allow researchers,policymakers and the… Continue reading New initiative measuring violent deaths worldwide
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Sushma Swaraj, Shah Mehmood Qureshi to attend SCO meet
The foreign ministers of India and Pakistan will be attending a meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Council of Foreign Ministers in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan on May 21,2019. This meeting could provide an opportunity for the two countries to explore the possibility of engagement.The official dialogue between India and Pakistan has been at a standstill since… Continue reading Sushma Swaraj, Shah Mehmood Qureshi to attend SCO meet
U.S. to hike tariffs on $200 bn of Chinese goods
United States has announced that it would raise tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods to 25% because trade talks are moving too slowly. The United States and China are currently discussing a trade deal.The deal would end the trade war between both the countries that has been escalating since last year. Trade war is… Continue reading U.S. to hike tariffs on $200 bn of Chinese goods
India, UK in talks to build Naval supercarrier under ‘Make in India’: Report
According to a report,India and the United Kingdom are in talks to build a new state-of-the-art aircraft carrier along the lines of the UK’s HMS Queen Elizabeth as a part of India’s ‘Make in India’ programme. The warship will be called as INS Vishal.It would be built in India but UK companies could supply many… Continue reading India, UK in talks to build Naval supercarrier under ‘Make in India’: Report
Brunei says it won’t enforce gay death penalty after backlash
Brunei has extended a moratorium on the death penalty to incoming legislation prohibiting sax-sex relationships and adultery. The moratorium comes in the backdrop of global backlash against the country led by international human rights groups and celebrities. In April, Brunei had introduced Syariah Penal Code Order (SPCO), the first country in Southeast Asia to have… Continue reading Brunei says it won’t enforce gay death penalty after backlash
UN agency praises India’s timely response
The United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) has appreciated the Indian Meteorological Department’s pinpoint accuracy of early warnings of Cyclone Fani that has helped authorities conduct a well-targeted evacuation plan and minimise the loss of life. Cyclone Fani is the strongest cyclonic storm since the Super Cyclone of 1999 which has claimed close… Continue reading UN agency praises India’s timely response
North Korea fires several unidentified short-range missile
North Korea has fired several short range projectiles into the Sea of Japan.It could be North Korea’s first short range missile launch after more than a year. The aim of the drill was testing large-calibre long-range multiple rocket launchers was to inspect the operating ability and the accuracy of striking duty performance. The latest move… Continue reading North Korea fires several unidentified short-range missile
Indian students completing master’s in U.S. stand better chance to get H-1B visas
The US Government has brought in a new visa regime.The new visa regime allows foreign students who complete their master’s or any higher degree from US universities to get a better chance of obtaining H-IB visa. The H1B cap consists of two categories — 20,000 visas open only to applicants with a Master’s or higher… Continue reading Indian students completing master’s in U.S. stand better chance to get H-1B visas
China expanding PLA’s reach around world:US
According to a report titled ‘2019 China Military Power’ released by the US Pentagon,China may create more military bases across the world to protect its investments in its ambitious Belt and road initiative(BRI). Currently,China has one overseas military base in Africa’s Djibouti.The report said that China will seek to establish additional military bases in countries… Continue reading China expanding PLA’s reach around world:US
France,which is G-7 chair,invites India to summit
French envoy to India has said that India will be invited to the upcoming G7 summit.However,this is not the first time India will be present at G7 summit.India was also invited in the 2005 summit. The Group of 7(G7) is a group consisting of Canada,France,Germany, Italy,Japan,United Kingdom and the United States.The European Union is also… Continue reading France,which is G-7 chair,invites India to summit
