The Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s(SCO) member states will hold a joint anti-terrorism exercise “Sary-Arka-Antiterror 2019”.The joint-military exercise will take place in Kazakhstan’s Sary Arka region. The decision to hold a joint exercise was announced during the 34th meeting of the Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure(RATS) council held in Tashkent,Uzbekistan.The meeting was chaired by Russia.It has also declared plans… Continue reading India, China, Pakistan, other SCO members to hold joint anti-terrorism exercise in 2019
Category: Factly: IR
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H-1B changes due to kick in from April 1
The US has said that it will start accepting H1B visa petitions for the fiscal year 2020.The H1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. The US has announced several changes to the H1b programme which are (a)new data hub… Continue reading H-1B changes due to kick in from April 1
India, Sri Lanka joint exercise ‘Mitra Shakti-VI’ to commence from Mar 26
Exercise MITRA SHAKTI will commence from March 26 to April 8 for the year 2018-19,in Sri Lanka. It is a military exercise between India and Srilanka.It is conducted annually as part of military diplomacy and interaction between the two countries. The aim of the exercise is to build and promote close relations between the armies… Continue reading India, Sri Lanka joint exercise ‘Mitra Shakti-VI’ to commence from Mar 26
U.K. court issues warrant for Nirav Modi’s arrest
UK court has issued an arrest warrant against fugitive diamond jeweller Nirav Modi.Earlier,UK Home Secretary had certified India’s Enforcement Directorate(ED) extradition request.He is wanted in the Rs 13,500 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case. Extradition is simply the surrender of a criminal to one country by another.The process is regulated by treaties between the… Continue reading U.K. court issues warrant for Nirav Modi’s arrest
Male reaffirms its India first policy
During Indian Foreign minister’s visit to Maldives,Maldives has reaffirmed its “India-First Policy”.It means that it will work closely with India on all issues and will remain sensitive towards India’s security and strategic concerns. The two countries agreed on the importance of peace and security in the Indian Ocean region and to strengthen coordination for regional… Continue reading Male reaffirms its India first policy
India-Africa joint field training exercise to kick off on March 18
AFINDEX is a Joint Field Training Exercise between the Indian Army and 16 African nations.The 2019 edition will be conducted in Pune from March 18 to 27. It aims to train the participating contingents in Humanitarian Mine Assistance (HMA) and Peace Keeping Operations (PKO) under the United Nations Charter through practical,comprehensive discussions and tactical exercises.… Continue reading India-Africa joint field training exercise to kick off on March 18
Indians to get more time to find work in U.K.
Indian and International students will benefit from an improved post-study visa regime announced by the UK government.It is a part of a new “International Education Strategy” launched by the UK government in preparation for its post-Brexit policies. The strategy is aimed at increasing the total number of international students from around the world choosing to… Continue reading Indians to get more time to find work in U.K.
Yellow Vest’ protesters loot Paris stores
Yellow-Vests protestors looted and vandalised shops and restaurants located along the Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris,France. The yellow vests movement or yellow jackets movement is a populist, grassroots political movement for economic justice that began in France in November 2018. The activists are dressed in yellow vests referred to as “gilets jaunes”.The yellow vests get their… Continue reading Yellow Vest’ protesters loot Paris stores
India keeps Khalistan threat off Kartarpur talks
During the meeting between Indian and Pakistani delegation,India did not raise the issue of Pakistan supporting the Khalistani movement.The meeting was held to discuss the modalities of the proposed cross-border Kartarpur corridor. Indian officials said that Khalistan issue was not brought up during the talks as it did not want to give Pakistan an opportunity… Continue reading India keeps Khalistan threat off Kartarpur talks
Myanmar, India raze 12 camps of insurgents
The Indian and Myanmar armies conducted a coordinated operation against insurgents in Myanmar territory.This operation was carried out to avert a possible threat to the Kaladan transit and transport project. The action was taken against the Myanmar insurgent group,Arakan Army and the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN),Khaplang group.NSCN(K) is a North-East insurgent group known… Continue reading Myanmar, India raze 12 camps of insurgents
