Not in direct talks with Taliban: MEA News: Amid reports of a significant shift in stance with India attending talks with the Taliban at the second 12-nation ‘Moscow format meeting of consultations on Afghanistan’ in Moscow, the Ministry of External Affairs has clarified that no direct conversation between the two sides was part of the… Continue reading Not in direct talks with Taliban: MEA
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India appreciates sanctions waiver
India appreciates sanctions waiver News: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has expressed appreciation for the United States’ waiver on India-Iran energy trade and the Chabahar Port project. Important Facts: Background: US has granted temporary waivers for Iran oil imports to eight countries including India owing to the significant reductions in their oil imports from… Continue reading India appreciates sanctions waiver
In a first, India to send two former diplomats to talks that include Taliban representatives
In a first, India to send two former diplomats to talks that include Taliban representatives News: Russia has invited a group of senior Afghan politicians to talks with the Taliban in Moscow, in which India would be participating at a “non-official” level. Important Facts: Russia in August proposed holding multilateral peace talks in Moscow and… Continue reading In a first, India to send two former diplomats to talks that include Taliban representatives
U.S. imposes ‘toughest ever’ sanctions on Iran
U.S. imposes ‘toughest ever’ sanctions on Iran News: US has granted temporary waivers for Iran oil imports to eight countries including India owing to the significant reductions in their oil imports from Iran. Important Facts: India, China, Greece, Italy, Turkey, South Korea, Taiwan and Turkey are the eight major importers of Iranian oil who… Continue reading U.S. imposes ‘toughest ever’ sanctions on Iran
Iran oil: India likely to be exempted from U.S. sanctions
Iran oil: India likely to be exempted from U.S. sanctions News: India is likely to be one of eight countries which can temporarily import oil from Iran post sanctions from US beginning on November 5. Important Facts: Relaxation from US sanctions come aftermath these countries (including India) have made “significant reductions” in oil imports from… Continue reading Iran oil: India likely to be exempted from U.S. sanctions
Russia to host Taliban dialogue
Russia to host Taliban dialogue News: Russia has quietly invited a group of senior Afghan politicians to talks with the Taliban in Moscow, bypassing President Ashraf Ghani’s government. Important Facts: Russia in August proposed holding multilateral peace talks in Moscow and invited 12 countries and the Taliban to attend a summit the following month. It… Continue reading Russia to host Taliban dialogue
India protests China-Pakistan bus via PoK
India protests China-Pakistan bus via PoK News: India has lodged a protest with Pakistan and China over a bus service set to be launched today between Lahore and Kashghar (a city in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region in China’s far west) through the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) under the ambitious CPEC project. Background: Pakistan and China… Continue reading India protests China-Pakistan bus via PoK
India invites Italy for defence production
India invites Italy for defence production News: On the first visit of Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte tenure, India invited Italy to participate in the defence sector under the “Make in India” scheme. Important Facts: Highlights of Joint Statement: A mutual agreement to counter terrorist financing and state sponsors of terrorism. A clear reference to… Continue reading India invites Italy for defence production
Modi, Abe back ‘free Indo-Pacific’
Modi, Abe back ‘free Indo-Pacific’ News: India and Japan outlined a vision document for strengthening bilateral relations at the 13th annual summit held in Japan recently. Important Facts: 2. Highlights of the vision document: Both sides called for a “free and open Indo-Pacific” which is usually seen as a response to China’s growing dominance in… Continue reading Modi, Abe back ‘free Indo-Pacific’
The great game in West Asia
The great game in West Asia News: The article discusses about the Jamal Khashoggi disappearance which Turkey has used to sharpen the battle lines with Saudi Arabia. Important Facts: About Jamal Khashoggi: He was a journalist who was once a Saudi government insider, but had gone into self-imposed exile in the U.S. in 2017. He’d… Continue reading The great game in West Asia
