With PM Modi, Afghan President Ghani raises issues of IS, Pakistan terrorists
Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani on Wednesday discussed with Prime Minister Narendra Modi the growing presence of the IS (Da’esh) in Afghanistan, and the continuing influx of terrorists from Pakistan, during his day-long visit to Delhi.
‘S. Korea wants to elevate ties with India’ – Expert says
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U.S., China step up trade war, slaps tit-for-tat tariffs
New rates on both sides will go into effect on September 24, 2018 -The trade rivalry between the U.S. and China escalated to an unprecedented level, with both countries announcing new tariffs on imports from each other.
Rising Hindu nationalism is eroding India’s secular culture: U.S. report
Hindu nationalism has been a rising political force in India in recent decades, “eroding” its secular nature, a U.S. Congressional report has claimed, as it warned that social media platforms provide “both tacit and overt sanction” for rising incidents of “majoritarian violence” in the country.
BIMSTEC embarrassment for India
Nepal, Thailand send only observers to grouping’s first joint military exercise being held in Pune- India is facing an embarrassing situation at the first ever military exercise of the regional grouping BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) with Nepal and Thailand backing out from sending full contingents.
Tejas clears maiden mid-air refuelling trial
India’s indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas (LSP8) passed its maiden mid-air refuelling trial.
CPEC to consider Pak. social sector priorities
China and Pakistan are looking afresh at projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), in tune with Prime Minister Imran Khan’s focus on development of social infrastructure.
LEMOA fully operational now
The India-U.S. foundational agreement for mutual logistics support, the Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA), has been fully operationalised over the past few months.
COMCASA to help keep a watch over Indian Ocean
The foundational agreement Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA) which India concluded with the U.S. at the 2+2 dialogue will enable Indian military to get a better picture of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) which is seeing increasing Chinese movements.
India signs landmark defence pact with U.S.
India and the United States on Thursday sealed the landmark Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA) that will lead to a new generation of bilateral military partnership.