India sheds ambivalence, backs France and Macron against terror
In an important marker that underlines the country’s assertion of its strategic autonomy, India has come out unequivocally in support of France, which has come under fire over alleged anti-Islamic remarks of its president following a terror attack perpetrated by a Muslim zealot in Nice. Prime Minister Narendra Modi minced no words when he strongly […]
With China in focus, India & US sign BECA, align Indo-Pacific vision
In the waning days of the first term of the Trump administration, India and the US signed the last of the defence foundational pacts and explored enhanced collaboration in the Indo-Pacific with a view to balancing China’s assertive postures in the region. The wide-ranging 2+2 ministerial talks between India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and […]
India-US dialogue: Can 2+2 add up to more than 4?
Barely a week before the American people elect their president, India and the US are set to deepen their strategic embrace by signing the last of the key defence foundational agreements at the 2+2 dialogue in the Indian capital on October 27. When External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh sit down […]
Malabar invite to Australia a major boost for Quad
Ending many visions and revisions, India has finally invited Australia to participate in the annual Malabar naval exercises next month, a strategic move that marks a major upgrade for the Quad’s capacity to shape a free and prosperous Indo-Pacific region. The Malabar Exercises featuring navies of India, the US, Australia and Japan will be held […]
India pitches for new tech-driven partnership with West Asia
Amid the ongoing economic and geopolitical churn triggered by the pandemic, India has pitched for forging an “ahead of the curve” partnership with the energy-rich West Asia region focused on Industrial Revolution 4.0, technology collaboration, R&D and high capital-intensive projects. This new transformed partnership between India and the Arab region, including West Asia, will focus […]
Vietnam a key pillar of India’s Act East & Indo-Pacific policy: Minister
The text of the Keynote Address by India’s Minister of State for External Affairs V. Muraleedharan, at VIISAS-ICWA International Webinar on October 7 is as follows: India enjoys a special relationship with Vietnam. Since the glorious civilizational linkages of the past to the today’s Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, we have grown together in the socio-cultural, trade […]
Quad: Indo-Pacific concept has gained wider acceptance, says Jaishankar
I am very pleased to be present here for the second Australia-India-Japan-United States Consultations on regional and global issues of common interest. Foremost, I would like to thank Japan for hosting us in these challenging times and appreciate their warm and gracious hospitality.The fact that we are meeting here today, in person, despite the global […]
India must expand, adapt the Quad to promote its interests
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will hold Quadrilateral talks with his counterparts from the US, Australia and Japan in Tokyo on October 6. The meet is ostensibly concerned with common security issues as well as dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, but the subliminal agenda, of countering China’s excessive behaviour in the region, is not […]
The need of the hour is to ensure more youngsters develop interest in Science : Modi
“The need of the hour is to ensure more youngsters develop interest in Science. For that we must get well-versed with science of history and history of science”, said Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi today while inaugurating the Vaishvik Bhartiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) Summit, a global virtual summit of overseas and resident Indian Researchers and Academicians.”VAIBHAV […]
BrahMos Missile Featuring Indigenous Booster Successfully Flight Tested
BrahMos surface-to-surface supersonic cruise missile featuring indigenous Booster and Airframe Section along with many other ‘Made in India’ sub-systems was successfully flight tested for designated range at 1030 hours today on September 30, 2020 from ITR, Balasore in Odisha. It is one more major step in enhancing the indigenous content. The BrahMos Land-Attack Cruise Missile […]