India, US hold first maritime security dialogue
With a focus on deepening their growing partnership in the maritime domain, India and the US held the first round of discussions under the newly constituted maritime security dialogue. The …
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India, Pakistan spar over Geospatial Information Bill
India and Pakistan sparred over the draft Geospatial Information Regulation Bill on May 17, with Pakistan expressing “serious concern” to the United Nations over the Jammu and Kashmir map.
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Activities putting South China Sea at risk, a concern for India, US: Pentagon
The Pentagon has said that any activity that ‘puts at risk’ the critical waterway of the South China Sea is of concern to countries like India and the US. “The …
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Parrikar’s UAE visit to broaden defence partnership
Giving impetus to India’s West Asia Policy, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar will visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from May 18 to 20. The visit will focus on bolstering cooperation …
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NIA seeks permission to visit Pakistan to probe Pathankot attacks
For the first time, India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA) has sent a ‘formal request’ to Pakistan, seeking permission to visit the country to probe January’s Pathankot terror attack.
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Obama lashes out at trump for bigotry & ‘anti-intellectualism’
Lashing out indirectly at presidential hopeful Donald Trump, US President Barack Obama criticised the populist campaign for “anti-intellectualism” and bigotry. While Mr Obama did not specifically address Mr Trump during …
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China rejects Pentagon report on troops build-up
China has condemned a report by the Pentagon, which said that it has increased its defence capabilities and added more troops along the border with India. “The report ‘hyped’ China’s …
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Madhesis begin fresh protests in Nepal
As the Nepal government continues to weaken, Madhesis have begun fresh protests against the new constitution. The protests began on May 15 after agitators scuffled with the Nepal police, adding …
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Amid China’s opposition, US backs India’s entry into NSG
India’s membership of multilateral nuclear export regimes has become a high-stakes game, with China mobilizing opposition and the US throwing its full weight behind New Delhi’s aspiration in the run-up to the NSG plenary next month.
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China reclaims 3,200 acres in South China Sea
In a significant development in the disputed South China Sea, China has reclaimed more than 3,200 acres of land. In recent months, China’s focus has shifted to developing and weaponising …
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