Tag: Narendra Modi

India farmers’ interests ‘my top-most priority’: PM Modi
17Dec By Yusara AskariNo Comments
Asia

India farmers’ interests ‘my top-most priority’: PM Modi

As the farmers’ protests against the three new farm laws by the Indian government enters Day 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated his government's commitment towards the farmers and said that protecting their interests was its topmost priority."The present agricultural laws had been the demand of farmers since a long time. Even those who are in the opposition today were supporting these bills earlier when they were in power, but could never take a decision on them and pacified the farmers with false assurances. I once again repeatedly convey to my farmer brothers that for each and every one of the farmers' doubts, my government will stand with you. The interests of farmers has been the top-most priority of my government right from day one,” PM Modi said at a virtual ceremony of proj
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NSA Doval using insurgents to force Islamabad away from Kashmir issue, retd Pak Air Force officer
25Nov By Yusara AskariNo Comments
Asia, Politics

NSA Doval using insurgents to force Islamabad away from Kashmir issue, retd Pak Air Force officer

A Pakistani military veteran has alleged that India's National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval is using elements in the insurgent groups in Pashtun tribal areas and Balochistan to force the Pakistan Army away from the Kashmir issue.In an editorial titled 'Doval's dirty war', published on tribune.com.pk on November 22, senior Pakistani columnist and retired Pakistan Air Force officer Air Vice Marshal Shahzad Chaudhary said: "Reports of RAW teaming up splintered TTP elements under one control against Pakistan and synching them with Allah Nazar and the BLA in Balochistan, as indeed with some nationalists in the former tribal regions of Pakistan, is how Doval plans his next phase of war.""It is in play already and has gone on unremittingly, relentlessly and incessantly as Doval attempts at f...
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MEPs express support for India’s respect for democratic, constitutional powers
25Nov By Grace TsoiNo Comments
World

MEPs express support for India’s respect for democratic, constitutional powers

In a letter to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) on Tuesday expressed their support for India’s respect for democratic constitutional responsibility and to reinforce their backing for a common goal to address extremism and terrorism.“As the Republic of India, the largest democracy in the world, celebrates Samvidhan Divas on the 26 November 2020, we send our congratulations to the country for maintaining peace, democratic values and freedoms and for upholding the Constitution of India established in 1949,” French Member of the European Parliament Thierry Mariani, and Gianna Gancia, Italian Member of the European Parliament wrote in the letter.The Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) said that despite India’s short term as a Republic, it was
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India-US ties will grow stronger irrespective of who emerges victorious in US Presidential Election: Gautam Bambawale
5Nov By Nectar GanNo Comments
Politics

India-US ties will grow stronger irrespective of who emerges victorious in US Presidential Election: Gautam Bambawale

Former Indian ambassador to China, Gautam Bambawale said the bilateral ties between India and the US are not going to be affected and will only continue to grow stronger irrespective of who emerges victorious in the US presidential polls.Republican President Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger Joe Biden are seeking the minimum 270 out of the 538 electoral votes needed to win the White House.While Biden is leading marginally in overall Electoral College vote tally, Trump has already claimed victory and has said he will move the Supreme Court to dispute the process of counting."The elections results are neck to neck so far. There are a few states left still and they are important as either of the two candidates can win. It really is for American people to decide who their president wi...
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India should take a stand on Tibet policy amid CCP’s aggression on the border: Experts
26Oct By Grace TsoiNo Comments
Asia, Conflict, Opinion, World

India should take a stand on Tibet policy amid CCP’s aggression on the border: Experts

The Indian government must review the One China Policy and take a stand on Tibet as India’s future and values is intertwined with Tibet’s independence amid China’s aggressive actions on the border, said experts on the issue.On the eve of October 1st, when China was celebrating its National day, commemorating 71years of Communist Party rule, Indian security and strategic affairs think tank Usanas Foundation had organized a Webinar to bring the global attention to the forgotten Tibetan cause.The focus of the webinar was on the 'Tibet Policy and Support Act of 2019', its impact on the future course of the United States of America's policy directives towards Tibet, and the possible spillover effect on New Delhi's 'One China policy' and the Tibetan resistance movement.The U.S Bill will certainl
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Rock-solid India-Bangladesh ties
23Oct By Stuart WhiteNo Comments
Asia, Opinion

Rock-solid India-Bangladesh ties

Ever since Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina came to power in Bangladesh in 2009, the Indian government headed by Narendra Modi has extended wholehearted support for Bangladesh for rebuilding its economy and its infrastructural development.In return, the Sheikh Hasina government has set a unique example of cooperation and reciprocation out of which the people of both countries would reap ample benefit. The transit, trans-shipment and building regional connectivity would immensely facilitate and promote trade, commerce and tourism.A number of issues, including the most critical and complex border problem, which had been hanging for about 40 years despite the inking of a treaty was resolved in an unprecedented bill passed in the Indian Parliament with unanimous support by all members of both the ...
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LG thanks PM Modi, Rajnath Singh for opening 10 bridges in J&K
21Oct By Yusara AskariNo Comments
Asia

LG thanks PM Modi, Rajnath Singh for opening 10 bridges in J&K

The Lieutenant Governor of Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), Manoj Sinha expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Defense Minister, Rajnath Singh for inaugurating 10 bridges as these will play a crucial role in strengthening the connectivity to the far-flung areas of J&K.Defense Minister, Rajnath Singh inaugurated 44 bridges constructed by the Border Road Organization (BRO) in 7 states/UTs with international borders.He also laid the foundation stone for Nechiphu tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh.Out of the 44 bridges, 10 bridges in J&K were inaugurated in the presence of J&K LG Manoj Sinha and Dr. Jitendra Singh, MoS PMO, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Department of Atomic Energy, Space, Ministry of Development of Nort...
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India, Japan ink major military logistics support agreement amid tensions in LAC
4Oct By Grace TsoiNo Comments
Singapore, World

India, Japan ink major military logistics support agreement amid tensions in LAC

In their annual summit on September 9, India and Japan inked a landmark agreement that will allow their militaries to access each other's bases for logistics support at a time when Chinese military is flexing its muscle in the Indo-Pacific region.On 9 September, India and Japan in their annual summit inked mutual logistics support arrangement (MLSA).The mutual logistics support arrangement (MLSA) was signed by defence secretary Ajay Kumar and the Japanese ambassador to India Suzuki Satoshi, a defence ministry spokesperson said.Japanese ambassador Satoshi also tweeted “Great pleasure to sign the agreement concerning reciprocal provision of supplies and services between #JSDF and the #IndianArmedForces. Hope the agreement will further promote cooperation between them. #JapanIndia.”The MLSA a
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India confident in standing solo against China in any border dispute: EFSAS
15Sep By Grace TsoiNo Comments
Conflict, Opinion, World

India confident in standing solo against China in any border dispute: EFSAS

A Europe-based think tank that India, post the June 15 Galwan valley clash, has shown the confidence of standing solo against China in any future border dispute.Several negotiations have taken place between India and China since the clashes in Eastern Ladakh. Though they have yielded some results as troops of both countries started pulling back, Chinese troops are still present in the Depsang Plains region, Gogra, and the Fingers region along the Pangong Tso.The European Foundation for South Asian Studies (EFSAS) said: "In the initial phase of disengagement at Pangong Tso, the Chinese moved back from Finger 4 to Finger 5, but continued with their deployment on the ridge line. India is insisting that China move back from Finger 5 to its old position on the Finger 8 spur. In the face of repe...
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Dealing with increasingly assertive China a common challenge for India, US: Biden’s advisor
4Sep By Joanne SerriehNo Comments
China

Dealing with increasingly assertive China a common challenge for India, US: Biden’s advisor

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden's advisor Antony Blinken, a former deputy secretary of the state said that India and US have a common challenge which has to deal with an increasingly assertive China across the board, including using aggression toward New Delhi at the Line of Actual Control (LAC)."We have a common challenge which has to deal with an increasingly assertive China across the board, including its aggression toward India at the Line of Actual Control but also using its economic might to coerce others and reap unfair advantage. Ignoring international rules to advance its own interests asserting unfounded maritime and territorial claims that threaten freedom of navigation in some of the most important seas in the world," Blinken said during a panel discussion moderated...
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