Japan-India ‘Space Dialogue’ to Include Surveillance Sharing
Japan and India are moving to share satellite data and surveillance technologies, acknowledging the strategic importance of monitoring outer space and the world’s oceans.
Diplomacy
News articles and essays on the Indian diplomacy at work around the world.
India, Russia Exploring Joint Mechanism on Afghnistan
New Delhi, Dec 9 (UNI) India and Russia are exploring a joint mechanism on Afghanistan to counter the increasing threat from radical militant groups in the region, as both sides search for approaches to deal with the complex situation.
Doval’s OPERATION UNICORN: Hunt for Christian Michel
As the 10-man team led by CBI joint director A. Sai Manohar boarded the Gulfstream jet for Dubai, there was a sense of mission. Seldom had a plane from the R&AW’s covert air wing been used for such a task. They were going to bring home British national Christian Michel, an alleged middleman in the INR. 3,600-crore AgustaWestland helicopter deal.
48 Afghan Cadets, 31 From Other Nations, Graduates from Indian Military Academy
Along with Wahizada, 48 other Afghan cadets also graduated from IMA during the passing out parade on Saturday. Similarly, 15 cadets from Bhutan, five from Maldives and Tajikistan, and two each from Sri Lanka, Vietnam and Nepal graduated at the 143rd Passing-out Parade.
The Significance of India’s ‘Act East Policy’
ASEAN is faced with many new challenges today. How would ASEAN cope with growing Chinese influence in the region?
The Mandala Concept
The Mandala concept is one in which there are circles of friends and foes with the central point being the Principle King and his State.
This is a well thought out strategy to consolidate power for the Kingdom who employs this concept.
Mandala in Sanskrit means ‘Circle’. The concept is also known as ‘RAJAMANDALA’ meaning, ‘CIRCLE OF KINGS’.
India Mulls Forming Global Drone Alliance
India is looking at forming a global drone alliance on the lines of the International Solar Alliance wherein the member countries will accept regulations made collectively for drones.
Centre Okays Dam on Ravi, will Cut Water Flow to Pakistan
The Centre on Thursday approved implementation of the Shahpurkandi Dam project on the Ravi in Punjab. The move will allow India to use the water which at present goes “waste” flowing through the Madhopur Headworks downstream to Pakistan. Once completed in June 2022, it will improve irrigation potential of farmers in Jammu & Kashmir and Punjab.
Ajit Doval: The Man Behind Extradition Of Augusta Westland Middleman Christian Michel
As per a Livemint report, the extradition was the culmination of India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval’s and Indian Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Navdeep Suri’s quiet, but intense diplomacy.
Australia Looks to Partner India in the Pacific Rregion for Joint Projects
Australia which has announced a slew of projects last month to boost infrastructure in the Pacific islands amid increasing Chinese inroads in the region is looking to partner India for projects in the Pacific as part of Canberra’s Indo-Pacific strategy.