October 11, 2024

Diplomacy

News articles and essays on the Indian diplomacy at work around the world.

Defense Diplomacy

Is India’s Military Exercise with Kyrgyzstan Part of its Bigger Outreach in Central Asia?

Seen in isolation, Khanjar-VIII, the name of the manoeuvres, may not mean much. But when clubbed with China’s long shadow over the region, which has discomforted both Russia, the traditional heavyweight, and India, which is anxious that its deep cultural ties with Central Asia may soon be eroded under Beijing’s influence, it acquires an altogether different meaning. It is apparent that China’s push into Central Asia has alarmed both Moscow and New Delhi, opening the door for greater collaboration with each other.

By Kautilya / May 2, 2021
Economy Governance

India Imposes Anti-Dumping Duty on Chemical from 4 Regions

India has imposed anti-dumping duty on imports of a chemical used in foam making from four regions, including the EU and Saudi Arabia, for five years to guard domestic players from cheap shipments. The duty was imposed following recommendation of the commerce ministry’s investigation arm Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), which conducted a probe into alleged dumping of ‘Toluene Di-Isocynate’ from the EU, Saudi Arabia, Chinese Taipei and the UAE.

By Kautilya / May 1, 2021
Economy Governance

Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW) is Working to Identify Traditional Organic Areas

Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW) is working to identify Traditional Organic Areas to transform them into certified organic production hubs. The Government of India has certified 14,491 ha of such area under Car Nicobar and Nancowry group of islands in UT of A&N Islands. This area becomes the first large contiguous territory to be conferred with organic certification under the ‘Large Area Certification’ (LAC) scheme of the PGS-India (Participatory Guarantee System) certification programme.

By Kautilya / April 30, 2021
Diplomacy Economy

India in Talks with Guyana for Long-Term Crude Supply

India has expressed interest in buying one of the 1 million-barrel cargoes Guyana’s government is entitled to in order to test the crude in its refineries, according to Guyana’s Natural Resources Minister Vickram Bharrat. If the crude is compatible, the parties could begin talks on a long-term arrangement.

By Kautilya / April 28, 2021
Diplomacy Infrastructure

India Builds Infrastructures for Three Educational Institutions in Nepal’s Palpa

“On 22nd and 23rd April 2021, newly constructed buildings of Shree Rambha Higher Secondary School, Shree Laxmi Higher Secondary School and Shree Nava Adarsha Multiple Campus respectively, built with Government of India’s financial assistance of NRs. 98.37 Million, were virtually inaugurated by Shri Karun Bansal, First Secretary (DP&R) of the Embassy of India, Kathmandu, District Coordination Committee, Palpa and School Management Committee and local representatives,” the release from the Indian Embassy stated.

By Kautilya / April 27, 2021