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Regional military officials have held 15 rounds of talks since skirmishes in 2020 – but none since March. At least 20 Indian soldiers and an unknown number of Chinese troops have died in clashes in the Indian region of Ladakh.
Regional military officials have held 15 rounds of talks since skirmishes in 2020 – but none since March. At least 20 Indian soldiers and an unknown number of Chinese troops have died in clashes in the Indian region of Ladakh.
The Raisina Dialogue put on display growing alignment between Brussels and India on China’s assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region, but there were fireworks too as both sides disagreed on New Delhi’s above-the-fray stance on Ukraine.
The Raisina Dialogue put on display growing alignment between Brussels and India on China’s assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region, but there were fireworks too as both sides disagreed on New Delhi’s above-the-fray stance on Ukraine.
The uniformed head of Britain’s armed forces made the remarks at a geopolitics conference in India, where a senior South Korean general also revealed that Seoul was considering joining the US-led Aukus alliance and Quadrilateral Security Dialogue.
The uniformed head of Britain’s armed forces made the remarks at a geopolitics conference in India, where a senior South Korean general also revealed that Seoul was considering joining the US-led Aukus alliance and Quadrilateral Security Dialogue.
Britain’s PM Boris Johnson met counterpart Narendra Modi and signed investment deals with India worth US$1.3 billion; the leaders also discussed Russian imports and the Indo-Pacific region.
Britain’s PM Boris Johnson met counterpart Narendra Modi and signed investment deals with India worth US$1.3 billion; the leaders also discussed Russian imports and the Indo-Pacific region.
Many within Delhi’s community of strategic and geopolitical thinkers are split over the outcome of the first high-level bilateral visit between the two countries since December 2019.
Many within Delhi’s community of strategic and geopolitical thinkers are split over the outcome of the first high-level bilateral visit between the two countries since December 2019.
An enchanting area in Himachal Pradesh has earned the moniker of ‘India’s Bermuda Triangle’. Solo male travellers have reported being ‘lured’ and drugged by a ‘group of girls’. Others have vanished without a trace.
An enchanting area in Himachal Pradesh has earned the moniker of ‘India’s Bermuda Triangle’. Solo male travellers have reported being ‘lured’ and drugged by a ‘group of girls’. Others have vanished without a trace.
Chinese foreign minister in India for talks with Indian national security adviser and external affairs chief.
Chinese foreign minister in India for talks with Indian national security adviser and external affairs chief.
With the world at a ‘critical juncture’, Ukraine crisis and imminent BRICS summit expected to be on the agenda when Wang Yi visits India, say experts.
With the world at a ‘critical juncture’, Ukraine crisis and imminent BRICS summit expected to be on the agenda when Wang Yi visits India, say experts.
Imran Khan’s trip to Beijing was a hot topic in New Delhi, and Rahul Gandhi’s accusation that India had helped fuel closer Pakistan-China ties triggered a political storm.
Imran Khan’s trip to Beijing was a hot topic in New Delhi, and Rahul Gandhi’s accusation that India had helped fuel closer Pakistan-China ties triggered a political storm.
India fears Myanmar could offer a safe haven for insurgents to regroup, as it also harbours suspicions China could be backing separatist groups.
India fears Myanmar could offer a safe haven for insurgents to regroup, as it also harbours suspicions China could be backing separatist groups.
Elections in five states begin next month and as the opposition prepares for a fight, analysts say any losses for the BJP won’t bode well for the 2024 national election.
Elections in five states begin next month and as the opposition prepares for a fight, analysts say any losses for the BJP won’t bode well for the 2024 national election.
New Delhi is in talks with Indonesia and Vietnam to sell them the supersonic cruise missiles jointly developed with Russia, as part of a broader move to bolster its influence in the Indo-Pacific.
New Delhi is in talks with Indonesia and Vietnam to sell them the supersonic cruise missiles jointly developed with Russia, as part of a broader move to bolster its influence in the Indo-Pacific.
The release of a paper on stepping up defence cooperation in Central Asia and a recent Putin-Modi summit have given a fresh impetus to Moscow-New Delhi relations.
The release of a paper on stepping up defence cooperation in Central Asia and a recent Putin-Modi summit have given a fresh impetus to Moscow-New Delhi relations.
Both sides say they want to resolve their military standoff but 19 months after the first showdown, will permanent militarisation of the Line of Actual (LAC) be the status quo?
Both sides say they want to resolve their military standoff but 19 months after the first showdown, will permanent militarisation of the Line of Actual (LAC) be the status quo?
India is looking to secure a string of bilateral trade pacts to boost its Covid-19 economic recovery and grow its manufacturing sector.
India is looking to secure a string of bilateral trade pacts to boost its Covid-19 economic recovery and grow its manufacturing sector.
But for the plan to work, India must first address its governance issues, chip-making inexperience and the costs involved to take on Chinese firms, analysts say.
But for the plan to work, India must first address its governance issues, chip-making inexperience and the costs involved to take on Chinese firms, analysts say.
Days after Biden talked of ‘stronger, closer, tighter’ ties, visiting Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman indicates Washington might reconsider its tough stance on New Delhi’s US$5.5 billion deal for the S-400 Triumf system.
Days after Biden talked of ‘stronger, closer, tighter’ ties, visiting Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman indicates Washington might reconsider its tough stance on New Delhi’s US$5.5 billion deal for the S-400 Triumf system.
Moscow and New Delhi have a shared interest in ensuring the Taliban keeps its promise to prevent terrorism taking root in Afghanistan.
Moscow and New Delhi have a shared interest in ensuring the Taliban keeps its promise to prevent terrorism taking root in Afghanistan.
India fears an influx of Afghan fighters, Pakistan-based terrorists being inspired by the Taliban victory, and a new threat: drones.
India fears an influx of Afghan fighters, Pakistan-based terrorists being inspired by the Taliban victory, and a new threat: drones.
India will be on high alert against renewed security threats from the Taliban but events in Afghanistan may also alter its approach to the two superpowers.
India will be on high alert against renewed security threats from the Taliban but events in Afghanistan may also alter its approach to the two superpowers.
The Colombo Security Conclave – including India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives – last week hosted its second meeting in eight months and is poised to expand membership to Bangladesh, Seychelles and Mauritius.
The Colombo Security Conclave – including India, Sri Lanka and the Maldives – last week hosted its second meeting in eight months and is poised to expand membership to Bangladesh, Seychelles and Mauritius.
Analysts say New Delhi wants to draw closer to Southeast Asia, with its ongoing border conflict with China pushing it to join US efforts to counter Beijing.
Analysts say New Delhi wants to draw closer to Southeast Asia, with its ongoing border conflict with China pushing it to join US efforts to counter Beijing.
On his first trip to India, US Secretary of State Blinken discussed security concerns regarding Afghanistan with officials in New Delhi. He also spoke with a representative of the Dalai Lama, in a move likely to irk Beijing.
On his first trip to India, US Secretary of State Blinken discussed security concerns regarding Afghanistan with officials in New Delhi. He also spoke with a representative of the Dalai Lama, in a move likely to irk Beijing.
Sher Bahadur Deuba’s appointment is widely expected to bring Kathmandu closer to New Delhi once more after his predecessor favoured ties with Beijing.
Sher Bahadur Deuba’s appointment is widely expected to bring Kathmandu closer to New Delhi once more after his predecessor favoured ties with Beijing.
The 86-year-old Tibetan spiritual leader, who has been living in exile in northern India for some six decades, is regarded as a separatist by China.
The 86-year-old Tibetan spiritual leader, who has been living in exile in northern India for some six decades, is regarded as a separatist by China.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has inaugurated 63 new bridges and 12 roads across seven states that border China in the last month. India’s focus on publicising new infrastructure shows it ‘has stopped caring what the Chinese object to’, says an ex-army officer.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has inaugurated 63 new bridges and 12 roads across seven states that border China in the last month. India’s focus on publicising new infrastructure shows it ‘has stopped caring what the Chinese object to’, says an ex-army officer.
‘Aircraft carriers allow India to achieve some sea control in the Indian Ocean and would prove instrumental in any economic blockade of China.’
‘Aircraft carriers allow India to achieve some sea control in the Indian Ocean and would prove instrumental in any economic blockade of China.’
Experts say bonhomie with Islamabad, the military stand-off with Beijing and pressure from Washington may all be considerations behind the meeting.
Experts say bonhomie with Islamabad, the military stand-off with Beijing and pressure from Washington may all be considerations behind the meeting.