Introduction The Refugee Problem in India is again in the limelight after the February 2021 coup in Myanmar. Numerous people are coming to India from Myanmar to save their lives. However, the Indian government is reluctant to allow this influx considering the challenges posed by refugees. India’s stance towards refugees had remained accommodative in the… Continue reading Refugee Problem in India – Explained, Pointwise
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The Issues of UNHRC Resolution against Sri Lanka and India’s Stand – Explained, Pointwise
Introduction Recently the United Nations Human Rights Council(UNHRC) adopted a resolution against Human Rights violations in Sri Lanka. However, this is not the first resolution about Human Rights violations in Sri Lanka. The UNHRC earlier had adopted the 30/1 resolution in 2015. The then Sri Lankan government accepted the resolution and started working on it. But… Continue reading The Issues of UNHRC Resolution against Sri Lanka and India’s Stand – Explained, Pointwise
India’s stand on Human Rights violation in Sri Lanka
Synopsis: India maintained balance between the diplomatic relations with Sri Lanka and its support to Tamil minority people in the country. Introduction The previous government in Sri Lanka had made some commitments to the UNHRC. The commitments include constructive engagement with the international community on the Human Rights violation in Sri Lanka. Further, the government… Continue reading India’s stand on Human Rights violation in Sri Lanka
Brief Analysis of India- Bangladesh Bilateral Relations
Synopsis: An evaluation of India- Bangladesh bilateral relation from the past to the present. Background India played an important role in Bangladesh’s independence. India provided political, diplomatic, military and humanitarian support during Bangladesh’s Liberation War. For example, India lost 3,900 Indian soldiers and provided accommodation to an estimated 10 million Bangladeshi refugees. Following Bangladesh’s Independence,… Continue reading Brief Analysis of India- Bangladesh Bilateral Relations
Lessons from the Bangladesh’s Growth story
Synopsis: India and other South Asian countries can learn from the growth story of Bangladesh. Background March 2021 marks 50 years of diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and India and 50 years of Bangladesh independence. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Dhaka as the guest of honour in Bangladesh’s 50th Independence Day celebration. Growth… Continue reading Lessons from the Bangladesh’s Growth story
The Issue of Cross Border Electricity Trade in South Asia
Synopsis: India should plan a stable institutional model for governing electricity trade across borders. It should avoid imposing restrictive rules which is against the free market economy. Background Currently, Guidelines for Import/Export (Cross Border) of Electricity-2018 govern the trade of electricity across its borders. In 2014, India through the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation… Continue reading The Issue of Cross Border Electricity Trade in South Asia
“Permanent Indus Commission” Meeting held after 2 Years
What is the News? The PIC (Permanent Indus Commission) of India and Pakistan meet held after two years in New Delhi. PIC aims to resolve outstanding issues under the Indus Water Treaty. About PIC (Permanent Indus Commission) Indus Water Treaty signed between India and Pakistan in 1960. The Commission was created to implement and manage… Continue reading “Permanent Indus Commission” Meeting held after 2 Years
India abstains in the “UNHRC resolution against Sri Lanka”
What is the News? India has abstained from a crucial vote on Sri Lanka’s human rights record at the United Nations Human Rights Council(UNHRC). About UNHRC Resolution on Sri Lanka: Firstly, the 46th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council(UNHRC) adopted a resolution titled “Promoting reconciliation, accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka”. Secondly,… Continue reading India abstains in the “UNHRC resolution against Sri Lanka”
Speculation about the disengagement agreement is baseless
Synopsis: The allegations against India’s disengagement agreement at Pangong Tso is baseless. Rather, we need to appreciate the efforts of India’s negotiators for ensuring a successful border disengagement Introduction: After the India-China disengagement agreement both agree to withdraw from the Pangong Lake area. The disengagement agreement ended the nine-month-long military stand-off between both countries. But, there… Continue reading Speculation about the disengagement agreement is baseless
116th meeting of the “Permanent Indus Commission(PIC)”
What is the News? India and Pakistan will hold the 116th meeting of the Permanent Indus Commission(PIC) in New Delhi. They will discuss water sharing issues and address each other’s concerns with the Indus Water Treaty. About Permanent Indus Commission(PIC): The Permanent Indus Commission is a bilateral commission of officials from India and Pakistan. It… Continue reading 116th meeting of the “Permanent Indus Commission(PIC)”
