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US sale of F-16s to Pakistan hits roadblock

January 13, 2016January 13, 2016 - by India Writes Network

In a major setback for Islamabad, the US Congress has put on hold a planned sale of eight new F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan. Pakistan has been working towards modernising its fleet of fighter jets.

Ahead of Hollande’s visit, India, France trying to clinch Rafale deal

January 12, 2016January 12, 2016 - by India Writes Network

The coveted Rafale fighter jet deal between India and France may be reaching its closure, ahead of French President Francois Hollande’s visit to New Delhi. India and France are close to a deal to buy 36 combat planes from Dassault, India’s Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said.

Parrikar’s post-Pathankot pep talk: Pain for pain, make it costly for terrorists

January 11, 2016January 11, 2016 - by India Writes Network

Make them suffer the pain, and make it costly – this is the pointed message of India’s Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar to the country’s security agencies on how to defeat terrorists behind the Pathankot attack and their tribe who want to inflict terror on India.

Talks with Pakistan only after action on Pathankot: NSA

January 11, 2016January 11, 2016 - by India Writes Network

Amid ongoing uncertainty over the foreign secretary-level talks between India and Pakistan after the Pathankot terror attack on Janauary 2, India has categorically stated that it will talk with Pakistan only after it takes some action against the perpetrators of the airbase assault.

Bonding with China in Delhi, via books and culture

January 10, 2016January 11, 2016 - by India Writes Network

Beijing-Delhi bonding via books and culture. This is the way to go, and the New Delhi World Book Fair provides just the platform to rediscover this ancient civilization morphing into a major global power through Chinese literature.

Pakistan PM, military, ISI promises Pathankot probe to salvage dialogue with India

January 9, 2016January 9, 2016 - by India Writes Network

In an unprecedented response to a terror strike in India, Pakistan’s civilian leadership and the military-ISI complex, often called the “deep state,” have come out with a joint statement promising full cooperation in probing the Pathankot attack, which India blames on militants and handlers based in the neighbouring country.

Ahead of Oli visit, Nepal’s envoy says blockade will end soon

January 9, 2016January 9, 2016 - by India Writes Network

Underlining optimism about ending the blockade in the India-Nepal border region ahead of Prime Minister K.P. Oli’s visit to New Delhi, Nepal’s Ambassador to India Deep Kumar Upadhyay has said that the Nepal-India relations would be back to normal in the next few days.

Pathankot terror: FS talks likely to be delayed, ball in Pakistan’s court

January 7, 2016January 7, 2016 - by India Writes Network

With the Pathankot attacks, masterminded by elements from across the border, India has made it clear that “the ball is in Pakistan’s court,” and indicated that the foreign secretary-level talks will depend on prompt action taken by Islamabad on actionable intelligence provided by New Delhi.

ISI masterminded Pathankot attack using Jaish: Former US official

January 7, 2016January 7, 2016 - by India Writes Network

Even as speculation continues about the precise identity of the perpetrators of the Pathankot terror attacks, a former US official and strategic expert has singled out Pakistan’s spy agency ISI to be the mastermind of the airbase assault.

North Korea’s Hydrogen bomb test sparks global outrage

January 6, 2016January 7, 2016 - by India Writes Network

North Korea’s claim of having conducted a hydrogen bomb test has elicited a chorus of global outrage, with world leaders promising a firm response. India has cautioned Pyongyang to refrain from actions that will impact peace and stability in the region.