The Indian government has put on hold the Track 2 initiative with Pakistan which was meant to promote people-to-people contact between the two countries. The decision comes in the wake of the terror attack in Pulwama, which was claimed by Pak-based terror group JeM. Track 2 diplomacy is an unofficial dialogue and problem-solving activities aimed at building relationships… Continue reading After Pulwama, India to put Track II initiative with Pakistan on hold
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UN Security Council condemns Pulwama attack
The UN Security Council (UNSC) condemned the terror attack perpetrated by Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), in a show of solidarity and support to India. France is also expected to move a proposal, along with the United States and the United Kingdom, to declare Masood Azhar a terrorist subject to UNSC sanctions under Resolution 1267,… Continue reading UN Security Council condemns Pulwama attack
India pitches for global action against terrorism
During Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince visit to India, both countries signed five agreements and Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) including deals on an investment fund and tourism. India and Saudi Arabia called on all states to reject the use of terrorism against other countries. They stressed for early adoption of the ‘UN Comprehensive Convention on International… Continue reading India pitches for global action against terrorism
Maiden ‘Regional Maritime-Safety Conference’ to focus on security, trade
The Regional Maritime Safety Conference 2019, being organized by India for the first time began in Mumbai. It is organized by the National Maritime Foundation (NMF), in coordination with Ministry of Shipping and Ministry of External Affairs. The two-day conference will deliberate on issues related to assuring maritime safety in the India-ASEAN sub-region, safeguarding our… Continue reading Maiden ‘Regional Maritime-Safety Conference’ to focus on security, trade
Iran Unveils New ‘Fateh’ Submarine
Iran has unveiled a “state-of-the-art” domestically produced submarine capable of firing cruise missiles. A Cruise Missile is a guided missile that flies with constant speed to deliver a warhead at specified target over long distance with high accuracy It is Iran’s first submarine in the semi-heavy category. The underwater-vessel weighs nearly 600 tonnes and is… Continue reading Iran Unveils New ‘Fateh’ Submarine
Quash Kulbhushan Jadhav verdict, says India
India urged the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to annul former Indian Navy officer Kulbhushan Jadhav’s death sentence by a Pakistani military court and order his immediate release. India submitted that (a) Pakistan violated its obligations under Article 36 of Vienna Convention on Consular Relations 1963 by refusing India consular access to Jadhav when he… Continue reading Quash Kulbhushan Jadhav verdict, says India
Iran to promote Chabahar as curbs will hit main port
India and Iran will organise the “Chabahar Day” conference on February 26 as Iranian government is planning to promote the port highlighting the potential of the Chabahar port beyond India-Afghan trade alone. As part of it’s measures to boost infrastructure at Chabahar port, Iran is looking at the construction of a nearly 200-km gas pipeline… Continue reading Iran to promote Chabahar as curbs will hit main port
Kulbhushan Jadhav espionage case: India, Pakistan to fight it out in U.N. court
India will appeal at International court of justice(ICJ),UN’s top court to order Pakistan to take an alleged Indian spy off death row. 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 all these… Continue reading Kulbhushan Jadhav espionage case: India, Pakistan to fight it out in U.N. court
No change in China’s stance
China has declined to back India’s appeal to list Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist by the United Nations following Pulwama attack. China has repeatedly used its veto power at 15 member UN Security council(UNSC) to block the listing of Masood Azhar as a global terrorist by the 1267 Sanctions Committee. The UNSC… Continue reading No change in China’s stance
India revokes Most Favoured Nation status granted to Pakistan
India has revoked the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status to Pakistan in the aftermath of the terror attacks in Pulwama. Most Favoured Nation is a treatment accorded to a trade partner to ensure non-discriminatory trade between two countries vis-a-vis other trade partners. Under WTO rules, a member country cannot discriminate between its trade partners. If… Continue reading India revokes Most Favoured Nation status granted to Pakistan
