In a historic diplomatic gesture, Brazil has conferred its highest national honour, the Order of the Southern Cross, on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, marking a new milestone in India-Brazil relations. The award was presented by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during PM Modi’s official visit to Brasilia for the BRICS Summit, cementing…
In a significant diplomatic development, Turkey’s Defence Minister Yaşar Güler met with Bangladesh Army Chief General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed and Foreign Minister Muhammad Yunus in Dhaka, marking what analysts describe as a strategic move to strengthen bilateral military and defence ties between the two countries. Meeting Highlights: Defence, Trade And Strategic Interests The high-level meeting…
In a strong statement amid ongoing tensions over land eviction drives in Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has justified the government’s action to clear encroachments, asserting that state land must be freed for public welfare and development. He warned the All Assam Minority Students’ Union (AAMSU) of a “stern response” if it continues what…
In a development that has sparked outrage across Bangladesh’s political and civil society landscape, an alleged leaked audio recording claims that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina authorised security forces to use lethal weapons against protesters, instructing them to “shoot” to restore order during recent anti-government demonstrations. The Leaked Audio And Its Content The audio clip, widely…
In a striking diplomatic exchange, a US State Department spokesperson countered India’s stance that former President Donald Trump had no role in facilitating the ceasefire understanding between India and Pakistan along the Line of Control (LoC). Using the phrase, “Some opinions are wrong, mine rarely are,” the spokesperson implied strong US disagreement with New Delhi’s…
In a strong and unequivocal statement, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu asserted India’s sovereignty over the state, countering China’s repeated claims by highlighting historical facts and the state’s shared border with Tibet, not directly with China. Context: China’s Persistent Claims Over Arunachal Pradesh China has long claimed the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh as…
Recent intelligence and diplomatic assessments have highlighted a growing strategic concern for India as Turkey has reportedly joined Pakistan in funding and supporting the construction of mosques and madrasas along the India-Nepal border. This development, experts say, could significantly impact India’s border security, communal harmony, and regional influence. Background: Turkey-Pakistan Nexus In South Asia Turkey…
The Union Health Ministry is set to launch an extensive population-level study to investigate sudden and unexplained deaths among young Indians, amid growing medical and public concerns over an apparent rise in such cases in recent years. This decision comes after anecdotal and regional hospital data pointed to unexpected cardiac arrests, strokes, and collapse incidents…
Manipur’s fight against COVID-19 is witnessing a positive trend with the state’s active cases dropping to just 41 while total recoveries have surged to 263 as of July 9, according to data released by the state Health Department. This development comes as a significant relief amid continued concerns over sporadic fresh cases in northeastern states….
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held significant bilateral engagements on the sidelines of his multilateral commitments, reflecting India’s strategic focus on Southeast Asia and Latin America. His discussions with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim revolved around reviewing the ASEAN-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA) to address trade imbalances and enhance mutually beneficial economic ties. Additionally, Modi met…
