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FTAs and new markets will increase India's export to USD 1 trillion by 2030
With these new initiatives, India has seen a surprising surge in exports of precious metals, minerals, automobiles, electronics, pharmaceuticals, organic chemicals, textiles, spices and defence equipment.
Russia, India closer to joint military equipment production : Minister Lavrov
Russia and India have made progress in talks on joint production of military equipment, according to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Lavrov said the cooperation was strategic and would ensure security on the Eurasian continent. Moscow respected India's desire to diversify its military hardware suppliers and was ready to support manufacturing necessary items in India.
EAM Jaishankar may visit Russia this month
Focus will also be on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with Jaishankar reiterating India's stand that dialogue is the way forward, one of the people cited earlier said. Russian officials are expected to brief the visiting minister on the state of the war. The visit is expected to focus on connectivity initiatives that would boost bilateral trade amid Russia's focus on building and expanding connectivity networks in Asia, said people familiar with India-Russia ties.
What causes earthquakes? A geologist explains where they're most common and why
Earthquakes accompany both subduction and rifting. In fact, that is how the plate boundaries were first discovered. In the 1950s, when a global seismic network was established to monitor nuclear tests, geophysicists noticed that most earthquakes occur along relatively narrow bands that either fringe the edges of ocean basins, as in the Pacific, or cut right down the middle of basins, as in the Atlantic.
Russia's new foreign policy strategy identifies China, India as main allies
The new 42-page document singled out ties with China and India, stressing the importance of "the deepening of ties and coordination with friendly sovereign global centers of power and development located on the Eurasian continent."
Kuwait pitches for strong anti-terror steps at SCO meet under India’s Presidency
JasemIbrahem Al-Najem, the Ambassador of the State of Kuwait to India, stressed the need to work with all concerned parties to enhance the spirit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and maintain security and stability in the Eurasia region, by combating security threats, including fighting terrorism and its financing, drug trafficking, money laundering and transnational organized crime while emphasizing the expansion of security cooperation, building a balanced, effective and sustainable security structure in order to eliminate the threat of terrorism, separatism and extremism.
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Kazakhstan Summit strives to make CICA a dynamic regional platform in turbulent times
The Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) and the Secretariat of the CICA signed the Memorandum of Understanding on the sidelines of the summit. The memorandum aims to promote comprehensive economic cooperation in the Eurasian region. According to the memorandum, the parties intend to cooperate in regional economic integration, economy and finance, transport, digitalization and ICT, industry and agriculture, trade policy and competition policy.
Kazakh-India counter-terror ties aimed at curbing fundamanetalism & extremism: Envoy
There is successful cooperation between the armed forces of two countries based on regular “KazInd” joint exercises as well as participation of Kazakhstan’s military troop in UNIFIL as the part of Indian battalion, according to Zhalgasbayev.
China sees at least one winner emerging from Ukraine war: China
After a confused initial response to Russia’s invasion, China has laid the building blocks of a strategy to shield itself from the worst economic and diplomatic consequences it could face.
In early stages of Russian attack on Ukraine, trends portend dark future for global security
The war is feeding a global conflict between Russia and the West, but with the potential to engulf others. Along with Belarus, Russia, with an annual defence budget of about $80 billion, is pitted against the United States, NATO, EU and the US allies in Asia — Japan, the Republic of Korea, Australia, with a combined military budget of well over a trillion USD.
India at 75: Economic muscle will allow India to face China challenge
Whether it is tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) or China’s attempts to encircle India through inroads in the immediate or extended neighbourhood, through control of multilateral bodies or emerging as a key player in Eurasian and West Asian theatre, it is the power asymmetry that is shaping China’s approach.
Russian advice to Pakistan: Resolve South Asian disputes in a civilised manner & based on international law
The comments were made close on the heels of ceasefire arrangement between India and Pakistan along the Line of Control (LOC) and reference to civilised manner and international law were intended to deplore use of terror as a foreign policy tool that is often used by Pakistan against India.
View: India’s assertive and pragmatic role in Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
A good instance in this regard is the recent Chinese aggressive intrusion in Galwan Valley located in the Union Territory of Ladakh of India. This aggressive move on part of China in pursuing an hostile posture towards India, raises a fundamental question about whether China, is still pursuing its age-old 'Middle Kingdom Complex' strategic doctrine in its foreign policy?
India's key partner Nazarbayev: Role of personality in Central Asian history
In 1990s, Central Asia’s biggest country and India’s close partner Kazakhstan began its journey towards modernization. Kazakhstan was at the epicenter of many important events in the field of international security, energy, oil market, as well as formation of a new regionalism moves in Eurasia.
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation states favour action plan by leaders to fight Covid-19
The SCO states agreed on a joint declaration that focussed on creating a plan of action that could be adopted at leaders level summit on collaboration for vaccine development and methods of disease treatment. MEA S Jaishankar expressed India’s readiness to share information, expertise and best practices to the SCO Member States.
China to host 2nd BRI meet next month: Wang Yi
The BRI includes USD 60-billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor which India opposes as it traverses through the Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
India, Kyrgyztan ink six pacts, finalise investment treaty
Modi and Atambayev held talks at the Hyderabad House as the two countries signed a number of agreements to enhance their defence and economic ties.
Donald Trump's G-7 crackup boosts China's sway in Asia
In Qingdao, 8 leaders met to discuss a Eurasian future. The images spoke for themselves: While the liberal West falls apart, the authoritarian East is consolidating.
Modi-Putin meet: Sochi throws up non-bloc security for Indo-Pacific
The two leaders have agreed that amid the current geo-political trends, a new architecture of security and cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region should be based on non-bloc principles.
From potluck luncheons to 'ugly sweater' parties, Bengaluru's Anglo-Indians kindle the Christmas spirit
Here's how the Anglo-Indian family's bonds have metamorphosed in a rapidly exploding Bengaluru.
Why Modi government should not completely ignore China's newfound love for Pakistan
The New Delhi strategic community has failed to see the true competition, the basis for a blunder in turning away from an opportunity.
India was not isolated before colliding with Eurasia: Study
The super-continent Gondwana, which included South America, Africa, Antarctica, Australia, Madagascar and India, broke up over the course of geological history.
Does unique geology make Hindu sacred sites marvellous?
When it is difficult to explain certain natural phenomenon with the existing knowledge humans often try to associate with divinity.
Neanderthals and humans interbred 100,000 years ago, says study
People living today who are of European, Eurasian and Asian descent have well-identified Neanderthal-derived segments in their genome.
Frequent monsoon and drought years in coming decades: Scientists
The rapid warming of the equatorial Indian Ocean region and cooling of atmosphere over the Eurasian continent centered around China would lead to frequent monsoon and drought years in the coming decades, according to scientists.
Nepal earthquake happened due to tectonic activities: Expert
In conclusion, he said that the tensions being generated by this activity at forward part of Indian sub-continent, is main cause of earthquakes in Himalayan region.
Putin greets Pranab Mukherjee, Narendra Modi on New Year
In separate letters to Mukherjee and Modi, Putin said that he was convinced that the friendship between the two countries has a bright future.
Why India needs Eurovision
Eurovision was created in 1956, a year before India’s second national elections, in order to bring a riven continent together.
Economic Relations with Central Asia: China steals a march, but India undeterred
Delhi is developing a strategy to partner countries like Germany and Turkey to get a share of the natural resources in the region.
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