India Moves to Counter China’s ‘Health Silk Road’ Push
India is aggressively stepping up engagement in its neighbourhood to counter China’s renewed bid to expand its strategic footprint by taking advantage of the Covid-19 crisis.
Diplomacy
News articles and essays on the Indian diplomacy at work around the world.
Jaishankar Discusses India-Central Asia Foreign Ministers’ Meet Through VC
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday held a video conference with Indian ambassadors in Central Asia and discussed preparation for India-Central Asia foreign ministers’ meet. “Regional reviews continue.
NSA Explores Geopolitical Space for India in Post-covid Recovery
National security adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval has asked policy think tank NITI Aayog to prepare a list of goods and services that are likely to be in demand in international markets once the covid-19 pandemic subsides, two people familiar with the development said, requesting anonymity.
5 More States/UTs Board ‘One Nation One Ration Card’ National Portability Platform
The Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Shri RamVilas Paswanapproved the integration of 5 States and Union Territories, – Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu – with the National Cluster under the “One Nation One Ration Card” plan.
Over 325000 People Using “Janaushadhi Sugam” Mobile App to Access Janaushadhi Kendras
Amid nationwide lockdown due to COVID-19 crisis Janaushadhi Sugam Mobile App is helping people in a big way to locate their nearest Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Kendra (PMJAK) and availability of affordable generic medicine with its price.
Struck by Covid-19, India Pushes Pedal to the Metal on Virtual Diplomacy
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar started a series of regional reviews beginning with Indian envoys in Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Papua & New Guinea and the Pacific Island countries.
India Appoints New Ambassadors To Qatar, Bahrain
Deepak Mittal has been appointed India’s next Ambassador to Qatar, while Piyush Srivastava goes to Bahrain in the same capacity, as per an official release of Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued on Wednesday.
India Could Consider Sanctions Policy Against Rogue Pakistan
In a detailed and bold study ‘Devising an Indian Policy on sanctions for Pakistan’ made available to ET, Gateway House suggests India need to adopt a comprehensive regulatory framework on sanctions to sanction Pakistan which has been facing heat from G20 and FATF over last few years.
Indian Railways Today Crosses 3 Million Mark in Distribution of Free Meals
Distribution of free hot cooked meals by Indian Railways crossed the three million mark today during the national lockdown due to COVID-19. On 20th April, 2020, Indian Railways reached 2 million mark in distribution of free meals, in last 10 days, it has accomplished a million mark in distribution of free meals.
Jaishankar Speaks to Foreign Ministers of Lebanon, Colombia, Jamaica, Grenada, Trinidad and Tobago
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke to his counterparts from Lebanon, Colombia, Grenada, Jamaica, Uruguay and Trinidad and Tobago and held discussions on strengthening cooperation and partnership as well as the coronavirus pandemic.