Xi Jinping was the first leader whom PM Modi hosted in his home town Ahmedabad in Sept 2014 and Xi responded by hosting Modi in Xi’an, his own home town in May 15. Since then, the two have met on multiple occasions as both nations are part of multiple international organizations, where heads of state meet. Despite all tensions both […]
Twice in the last fortnight the Supreme Court has rapped the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and fined it for appealing against cases pertaining to grant of disability pensions to veterans. The MoD was appealing against the decision of the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT). In its judgement the Supreme Court remarked that the government must wake up to its duties and […]
Post the launch of a chemical attack on the town of Douma on 7th Apr, the west was aghast. The anger over the earlier incident of poisoning of Skripal in London had yet to recede. Trump vowed action, while Russia warned of consequences. For the US, Syria was a war where it was trapped, with almost no exit. Trump had […]
The much-touted China Pak Economic Corridor (CPEC) is unlikely to either be a part of the Belt Road Initiative (BRI), nor benefit either nation to the extent it was supposed to. It would only add to financial difficulties of Pak in the long term. The CPEC moves through the Karakoram Pass, which remains closed for six months in a year, […]
A report in the press last week stated that the army, in its latest conference of senior officials termed the army commanders conference, deliberated on its holding of ammunition stocks, both in quality and quantity. The army, as per government directives is expected to be prepared for a two-front war, involving both China and Pak operating in collusion. Adding a […]
Elections in Pak are scheduled in the middle of the year. As per their constitution an interim government must be in place prior to the elections. Thus, it will be sworn in by 31st May and the new government will be formed by end Jul. As elections draw close, open interference by their Supreme Court and deep state in matters […]
Background A strong counter infiltration grid adopted by the Indian army and its willingness to hit hard against any Pak post supporting infiltration, has reduced infiltration levels in Kashmir. An approaching summer may bring forth increased attempts however each should be met with enhanced volume of fire, seeking to deter and eliminate. Internally, the rapid culling of foreign militants, which […]
Background A strong counter infiltration grid adopted by the Indian army and its willingness to hit hard against any Pak post supporting infiltration, has reduced infiltration levels in Kashmir. An approaching summer may bring forth increased attempts however each should be met with enhanced volume of fire, seeking to deter and eliminate. Internally, the rapid culling of foreign militants, which […]
The Hindu published an article last week entitled, ‘One year on, life in shreds for human shield’. The article is based on a recent interview with Farooq Dar, the individual who was tied to a jeep by Major Gogoi a year ago, during the by-elections to rescue a team of security and election staff trapped in a booth and threatened […]
Post its annexation of Crimea in 2014, sanctions began being applied against Russia. With the US claiming Russia’s active interference in its Presidential polls, sanctions only increased. The diplomatic cold war kicked in when the US expelled 60 Russian diplomats and closed its Consulate in Seattle. Russia responded likewise distancing ties with the west. The Syrian chemical weapon incident and […]