Our agriculture sector is in desperate need of latest technology that assists the industrious farmers :Modi
Prime Minister, Narendra Modi has wished farmers on the passage of farm bills in Parliament and called it a watershed moment in the history of Indian agriculture.In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister said, “A watershed moment in the history of Indian agriculture! Congratulations to our hardworking farmers on the passage of key bills […]
‘Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership’ between India and Russia :Modi
Prime Minister received a telephone call today from His Excellency Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation.The Russian President conveyed his greetings on the occasion of Prime Minister’s birthday. Prime Minister Modi expressed his warm appreciation for the gesture.Both leaders reiterated their strong commitment to further strengthen the ‘Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership’ between India […]
IBSA stands up to be counted, pushes hard for UNSC reforms
With a view to rejuvenating the IBSA trilateral of leading democracies straddling three continents, the ministers of India, Brazil and South Africa held their virtual meeting on September 16 to leverage their collective clout to accelerate the reform and expansion of the UN Security Council. India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held wide-ranging talks with […]
A period of uncertainty could follow this US election
The 2020 US presidential election is different for many reasons but for those watching from other capitals, the most significant aspect might be the delay expected in getting the final results and the uncertainty in between.Trends may be known by the end of voting day on 3 November, but it would be days before the […]
India, China forge 5-point formula to defuse border crisis
In a bid to break the deadlock on the months-long border standoff, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi held talks lasting for over two hours in Moscow on September 10. The talks appeared to be positive and constructive, fuelling hopes afresh for a resolution of the worst-ever crisis in […]
India, US ask Pakistan to abandon cross-border terror, spur 26/11 justice
Twelve years after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, justice for victims of the carnage remains elusive with India and the US joining hands to push Pakistan to take “immediate, sustained, and irreversible action” to ensure that no territory under its control is used for terrorist attacks. The US came out in full support of India […]
Will China-India foreign ministers’ meeting be a turning point?
The meeting between the defence ministers of India and China laid an important foundation for the meeting between Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Indian Minister of External Affairs Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, said the Global Times, the Chinese newspaper, ahead of the crucial meeting in Moscow on September 10. Chinese State Councilor and […]
Pence bats for stronger India-US ties, Jaishankar seeks modus vivendi with China
Amid the persisting India-China border impasse, US Vice President Mike Pence has assured India that Washington will continue to stand firm with New Delhi. India, on its part, pitched for equilibrium in its relations with China which have been stressed by the recent border standoff. Speaking at a webinar organized by the US-based US-India Strategic […]
Beware pride and prejudice: Reporting & writing on India-China relations need balance
By Xie Chao The China-India border issue tends to incite nationalist sentiments in both countries whenever a standoff is reported. Compared to Chinese scholars who are suggesting means of negotiations in a calm and objective manner, their Indian counterparts are competing to propose hard-line approaches. It is common for Indian scholars to express anti-China rhetoric […]
Mapping India’s Rise Amid Pandemic
A crisis can trigger ruin and catastrophe, but it also sometimes brings out the best in people and nations. More than any other country in the world, India has shown vividly how to creatively and resolutely harness challenges thrown by the ongoing coronavirus crisis to script its own resurgence as well as contribute to global […]