Thermo Fisher, a Massachusetts (USA) company has said that it would no longer sell its equipment in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region- the region where China had been conducting “Physicals for All” project. The project envisages collection of DNA samples, iris scans, and blood types of all residents in the region between the ages of 12 to 65.… Continue reading China uses DNA to track its people, with US help
Category: Factly: IR
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Kartarpur Corridor meet may also be postponed
In the wake of terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district, India might suspend its ongoing talks with Pakistan over Kartarpur corridor. The Kartarpur Corridor is a 4km long proposed corridor comprising border gates, road and a bridge to link Dera Baba Nanak gurdwara in Gurdaspur district in India to Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur… Continue reading Kartarpur Corridor meet may also be postponed
India and Saudi agree to set up comprehensive security dialogue
In the backdrop of Saudi Arabia’s Crown prince visit to India,both countries have advanced the security relationship that was started in 2016 by instituting a comprehensive security dialogue to oversee common security issues. The dialogue will largely focus on (a) intelligence sharing (b) identifying threats (c)working on common solutions to security problems (d) cyber security… Continue reading India and Saudi agree to set up comprehensive security dialogue
After Pulwama, India to put Track II initiative with Pakistan on hold
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
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
