India shows no improvement in global corruption index, ranked 76
In what could be seen as a bad news for the Indian government trying to project a clean image and a corruption free administration, not much has changed on the corruption front in Asia’s second largest economy, according to an international global corruption index. Showing no sign of visible improvement in the global corruption index, […]
26/11 Mumbai terror: Pakistan court refuses to give voice samples of terror suspects
In a setback to justice for the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks investigation, the Islamabad High Court dismissed the Indian government’s petition seeking voice clippings of the alleged masterminds and of six other suspects in the case due to non-prosecution. The decision was taken by the court on Januay 27. The court’s decision is set to […]
India-France energy ties: Riding on Metro for green & clean future
On a crisp wintry day, the sun shone brighter on India-France relations as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Francois Hollande decided to dump the high-security cavalcade to take the Metro ride to Gurgaon for their date with the International Solar Alliance. The Metro ride was symbolic of the two leaders’ commitment to green energy […]
New nuclear safety law to be drafted by China soon
As geopolitical tensions continue to rise in the Asia-Pacific region, China is speeding up the drafting of a nuclear safety law and atomic energy law. A white paper on its nuclear emergency preparedness was released on January 27. China began to build its first nuclear power plant in 1985. It has made fast progress in […]
Akbaruddin, India’s PR to UN, bats for UN reforms, anti-terror treaty
With 2016 set to be a crucial year for United Nations amid a host of festering crises in the world, India’s Permanent Representative Syed Akbaruddin underlined New Delhi’s commitment to the UN-led diplomacy in achieving world peace and stability. Mr Akbaruddin, a veteran diplomat who set new benchmarks in his previous role as spokesperson […]
Trump rhapsodies about India, bemoans decline of America
Like him or loathe him, the flamboyant and controversial US Republican party’s presidential front runner Donald Trump seems to love India. Known for his polarising views on a range of issues, Mr Trump has spoken on India for the first time after he entered the presidential race.