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The “India Out” campaign is gaining momentum in Bangladesh.
21Feb By News DeskNo Comments
Asia, World

The “India Out” campaign is gaining momentum in Bangladesh.

Opponents of Bangladesh's Awami League, frustrated by the Sheikh Hasina-led party's runaway victory in elections last month, are promoting a boycott of goods made in neighboring India, which they suspect of covertly working to keep Hasina in power. While offering no evidence to support charges of Indian interference in the election, members of the groups, based in and outside Bangladesh, suspect New Delhi has used its influence to tone down criticism of the balloting process by the United States and other countries. More broadly, the boycott campaign has provided a focus for deep-seated resentment of India in Bangladesh, driven by border and water grievances and by a sense that India's Hindu nationalist ruling party looks down on its Muslim neighbors. The campaign, labeled "India...
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<strong>China’s approach to the SCS Code of Conduct</strong>
18Feb By News DeskNo Comments
World

China’s approach to the SCS Code of Conduct

In October last year, China’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson had optimistically announced that parties had agreed to “accelerate negotiations so as to strive to reach at an early date an effective and substantive” Code of Conduct (CoC) to govern their activities in the South China Sea (SCS). This statement came eight months after a similar proclamation made at the beginning of 2023. The lack of progress in reaching consensus on a CoC in the SCS in the last several decades is not surprising, as China the most powerful player in the region, refuses to move in that direction, preferring instead to use unilateral force to stake its territorial claims. Negotiations on the CoC clearly show that this long-drawn process is likely to drag on well into the future, Arguably, China
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<strong>Satellite images show Chinese outposts within Bhutan, matter of concern for India as well</strong>
1Jan By News DeskNo Comments
Asia

Satellite images show Chinese outposts within Bhutan, matter of concern for India as well

The talks between Bhutan and China held in October 2023 to formally demarcate their borders has not prevented Beijing from continuing illegal construction in north Bhutan's Jakarlung Valley. This is taking place despite the fact that in 1998, China had inked a formal agreement with Bhutan to not to alter the status quo in disputed areas. Jakarlung lies only 50km from Bhutan’s eastern border with Arunachal Pradesh in India. Jakarlung adjoins Beyul Khenpajong, an important cultural and religious area for Bhutanese. In fact, the royal Bhutanese family traces its ancestral heritage to Beyul Khenpajong. Satellite images available in public domain after the border talks have shown China’s scaled-up presence in Jakarlung over the last two years. At present, one can see ongoing construction
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French Elegance At 75: Macron To Grace India’s Republic Day Celebrations-2024
25Dec By News DeskNo Comments
Asia, Politics

French Elegance At 75: Macron To Grace India’s Republic Day Celebrations-2024

The acceptance of Prime Minister Modi's invitation by French President Macron to be the Chief Guest for India's 75th Republic Day resonates with the enduring partnership between the two nations. This collaboration has been exemplified by the participation of six French leaders in Republic Day celebrations since 1976. The 25th anniversary of their Strategic Partnership, emphasized by PM Modi during France's Bastille Day in 2023, symbolizes the profound depth of this relationship. Since its initiation in 1998, the alliance has successfully navigated challenges, including those posed by Pokhran II, while collaborating across diverse sectors such as defence, space, culture, and citizen initiatives. Notably, France plays host to a significant Indian diaspora, fostering strong cultural and educ...
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<strong>China has nothing to hope for from the National Assembly election in Bhutan</strong>
14Dec By News DeskNo Comments
Asia, China, Politics

China has nothing to hope for from the National Assembly election in Bhutan

The run up to the National Assembly election Bhutan has not carried any encouraging news for Beijing. With the media in China cheering over the fond hope of the Bhutan government stepping up its engagements with Beijing, India will be keenly watching the results of the ongoing National Assembly election in the Himalayan kingdom. But, the result of the primary round of the two-stage process of election in Bhutan is rather encouraging for New Delhi and to the detriment of Beijing. In the primary round of the poll, the People’s Democratic Party led by former Prime Minister of Bhutan Tshering Tobgay has won a resounding majority. PDP secured 39 out of the 48 seats in the primary round election, polling 42.5 percent of the total votes cast. This will give the PDP an advantage over rival Bhu
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India’s Vision At Cop 28: Climate Action And Global Collaboration For A Sustainable Future
2Dec By News DeskNo Comments
Asia, Politics

India’s Vision At Cop 28: Climate Action And Global Collaboration For A Sustainable Future

SYNOPSIS The 28th Conference of the Parties (COP 28) unfolds in Dubai as a critical juncture for global efforts to combat climate change. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visionary leadership and India's unwavering commitment to climate action set the stage for substantive discussions. The narrative, beyond rhetoric, encompasses India's achievements, including audacious targets for carbon neutrality and renewable energy. Initiatives like the Green Credit Program and Lead IT 2.0 underscore India's pivotal role in driving a sustainable, low-carbon future. Challenges persist, notably in climate financing, but COP 28's legacy embodies hope, determination, and a global commitment to collaborative climate action. As the conference unfolds, it becomes a catalyst for change and a testament to th...
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Chinese social media accounts that are anonymous are being targeted, raising worries about free expression and privacy.
21Oct By News DeskNo Comments
Asia

Chinese social media accounts that are anonymous are being targeted, raising worries about free expression and privacy.

Leading influencers on Weibo have been told they must use their real names, with other platforms expected to introduce similar rules Change follows the introduction of new internet rules, but critics fear it will increase the risk of online harassment and the release of private data. This week a number of popular Chinese social media accounts suddenly started closing or deleting large numbers of followers. “I will close this account now and say goodbye to all of you,” one account that mainly posts celebrity news wrote. “I hope you all will lead happy and successful lives.” They were reacting to a new policy that will make it mandatory for social media users with a large following on Weibo to disclose their real names – raising concerns that it will violate the privacy of tho
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Four critical issues regarding U.S.-Chinese relations
18Aug By News DeskNo Comments
World

Four critical issues regarding U.S.-Chinese relations

Professor Stephen M. Walt of Harvard University recently wrote in Foreign approach that the United States should base its approach toward the People's Republic of China (PRC) on the answers to five basic issues. Walt's primary concerns center on China's economic future, the effect of U.S. efforts to limit China's access to cutting-edge technologies, Xi Jinping's leadership skills, the "effectiveness" of balancing against China by other countries, and the results of the competition between China and the U.S. to win over coalition allies. I like Walt's fundamental notion, however I may rephrase his essential questions somewhat. Therefore, I will provide my own (more concise) list. Is there wiggle space for Beijing and Washington to agree on a delineation of regional influence and c...
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Daily Digest | Modi’s revised statement, in which Macron omits crucial details on defense purchases; China advises India that “specific issues” shouldn’t define relations, among other things.
16Jul By News DeskNo Comments
World

Daily Digest | Modi’s revised statement, in which Macron omits crucial details on defense purchases; China advises India that “specific issues” shouldn’t define relations, among other things.

Updated joint statement after Modi-Macron meetings omits crucial language about defense agreements The joint statement between India and France that was first made public after discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron has been altered, and the current version, which was made public on Friday, leaves out important information on pending defense accords. References to a plan for the collaborative development of a combat aircraft engine and the creation of three more Scorpene submarines were among the omitted information. Gujarat sees unabated illegal immigration to the United States Bharat Rabari's wife Chetna Rabari filed a report with the Prantij police on Wednesday alleging that her husband has been missing since February 4—six months
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China is the primary benefactor of the bitter US politics, according to Dawn Nakagawa
24Jun By News DeskNo Comments
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China is the primary benefactor of the bitter US politics, according to Dawn Nakagawa

Liberal democracies must formulate a coordinated, competent response to international issues.While the US-China trade war continues to dominate political discussion worldwide, the US itself has been experiencing an equally unsettling trend for some time. American political scientist Graham T. Allison coined the phrase "Thucydides Trap" to refer to a propensity for conflict when a rising power poses a danger to an established great power's hegemon status in a certain area or globally. It comes as no surprise that a Thucydides Trap is being played out in the rivalry between the two superpowers of the planet. But the degree to which the social and political fabric of the US has deteriorated has been a surprise. Republicans and Democrats, the two main political parties, are now at od...
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