U.S. ban lends support to Baloch fighters
Following the U.S. ban on the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), the militant organisation’s support base has widened within the political spectrum of Balochistan.
The government’s decision to slash its allocation for Iran’s Chabahar port by two-thirds in the latest Budget will be a further blow to India-Afghan trade.
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Motion for freedom of press
A motion has been moved in the Rajya Sabha by the opposition parties to hold a debate on “how to strengthen freedom of press”.
The new Aadhaar Ordinance challenged
A writ petition has been filed in the SC challenging the new Aadhaar Ordinance and Regulations.
Union Budget 2019-20: Bhutan gains, Chabahar loses in Budget share
Union Budget 2019-20 puts an outlay for the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
US corporate sector welcomes Indian budget, says it will attract FDIs
The American corporate sector hailed the Indian Budget noting that it is not only inclusive but also attractive for foreign investments.
Arctic mission will trap scientists in ice to study climate
In a couple of months scientists from 17 nations will be studying the impact of climate change on the Arctic and how it could affect the rest of the world.
Pakistan action exposes terror complicity: India
Ministry of External Affairs said that reported Pakistani actions against terrorists and terror groups have exposed the country’s complicity in using terrorism as a tool of statecraft.
Alert issued against insulin pumps
Central Drug Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) which is the apex drug regulator, issued an alert after has noted that some models of insulin pumps are vulnerable to hackers.
Aadhaar Amendment Bill Passed
The Aadhaar and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2019 has been passed by the Lok Sabha.