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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.
The Indian Olympic Committee is searching for a new sponsor and kit after dropping Chinese brand Li-Ning, with less than 40 days to go.
The Indian Olympic Committee is searching for a new sponsor and kit after dropping Chinese brand Li-Ning, with less than 40 days to go.
Despite military tensions, a pandemic and calls for a boycott of Chinese goods, two-way trade has grown by over five per cent, with China leapfrogging the US as India’s largest trade partner.
Despite military tensions, a pandemic and calls for a boycott of Chinese goods, two-way trade has grown by over five per cent, with China leapfrogging the US as India’s largest trade partner.
The government is seeking tighter control of digital media amid a wave of discontent over India’s Covid-19 pandemic response and other policies.
The government is seeking tighter control of digital media amid a wave of discontent over India’s Covid-19 pandemic response and other policies.
As summer arrives, both sides have restarted patrols, strengthened logistics and added infrastructure along the de facto border.
As summer arrives, both sides have restarted patrols, strengthened logistics and added infrastructure along the de facto border.
All eyes are on 54-year-old Penpa Tsering, the approach he will take to deal with Beijing, and whether this can win over younger Tibetans.
All eyes are on 54-year-old Penpa Tsering, the approach he will take to deal with Beijing, and whether this can win over younger Tibetans.
The bid to deepen ties comes amid the EU’s concern over human rights in China, and as border tensions remain between New Delhi and Beijing.
The bid to deepen ties comes amid the EU’s concern over human rights in China, and as border tensions remain between New Delhi and Beijing.
Even for those who are physically well, India’s worst health crisis in recent history is causing many to feel fear, confusion, numbness, anxiety and helplessness.
Even for those who are physically well, India’s worst health crisis in recent history is causing many to feel fear, confusion, numbness, anxiety and helplessness.
There is a growing belief that India withdrew too early and New Delhi has remained silent on Beijing’s offer for help with its Covid-19 surge.
There is a growing belief that India withdrew too early and New Delhi has remained silent on Beijing’s offer for help with its Covid-19 surge.
General Bipin Rawat says China’s creation of ‘disruptive technologies’ has emboldened Beijing, while he joined his counterparts from Australia and Japan in asserting the importance of the Quad and its focus on the Indo-Pacific.
General Bipin Rawat says China’s creation of ‘disruptive technologies’ has emboldened Beijing, while he joined his counterparts from Australia and Japan in asserting the importance of the Quad and its focus on the Indo-Pacific.
The three countries are planning to increase their joint presence in the Indo-Pacific, while in a veiled reference to Beijing’s criticism, India’s external affairs minister says ‘people need to get over’ the idea the groupings are a threat.
The three countries are planning to increase their joint presence in the Indo-Pacific, while in a veiled reference to Beijing’s criticism, India’s external affairs minister says ‘people need to get over’ the idea the groupings are a threat.