India, US to boost strategic partnership during Biswal’s visit
While India and the US look to bolster defence and strategic ties with much-awaited Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA), the visit by US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Nisha Desai Biswal to India seeks to accelerate the strategic partnership between both the countries. The regular high level visits from […]
Kabul terror attack: 28 killed in Taliban suicide bombing
At least 28 people have been killed and over 300 injured in a Taliban car bomb attack and gun battle in a crowded area of Kabul. A Taliban suicide car bomber attacked an office of Afghanistan’s main national security agency in Kabul during the morning hour. “A suicide bomber detonated a vehicle filled with explosives […]
RIC makes pitch for setting up counter-terror front
In an attempt to enhance cooperation in combating terrorism, Russia, India and China (RIC) trilateral group pitched for setting up of a counter-terrorist front with the UN playing a central role. The three countries decided to work closely in cutting finances to terror networks besides other steps. They have also decided to step up engagement […]
Swaraj talks tough with China on Masood Azhar
In a sharp reaction to China’s move to block India’s step for a United Nations ban on Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar, India’s Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj said that it was important for both the countries to cooperate in combating terrorism.