Amid South China Sea churn, India, Brunei to sign defence pact
India’s Act East policy is poised to acquire a greater strategic orientation, with Asia’s second largest economy set to sign its first defence pact with the oil-rich state of Brunei, which is increasingly looking at New Delhi as a balancer in the region.
Modi, Abdullah focus on deepening Delhi-Kabul counter-terror cooperation
Amid the ongoing volatility in Afghanistan and a tortuous process of transition, India hosted Afghanistan’s CEO Abdullah Abdullah in New Delhi and discussed a host of pressing issues, including the security situation and the play of the Afghan peace process in the violence-torn country. Mr Abduallah’s visit to Delhi came barely five weeks after a […]
Zika virus: New scare for the world
The obscure mosquito-borne virus Zika, is the new pandemic that has become a major cause of concern for public health officials worldwide. At present there is no specific cure for the disease found in the Americas. The virus has put the onus on the world of scientific research to find a solution to it. The […]
Abdullah in Delhi: India, Afghanistan to step up counter-terror cooperation
Building on the successful visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Afghanistan in December, Afghanistan’s Chief Executive Officer and Head of the Council of Ministers Abdullah Abdullah is in India for wide-ranging discussions, with counter-terrorism and security issues topping the agenda. Mr Abdullah will hold a bilateral meeting with Mr Modi and External Affairs […]